Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Wooing the Witch Queen is a wonderfully immersive, playful, and warm story, perfect for anyone who loves quirky magic, complex friendships, and a touch of romance, all wrapped in cosy-dark…
Vote Now for Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2025!
Jennie Ivins
You have until January 31, 2026 to cast your vote, either here in the comments or on our social media. (Please only vote in one place.) The top 50 books…
Julia’s 2025 Reading Wrap Up/Favourite Books of the Year
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues, and worlds so magical I wanted to move in permanently. There’s everything here from cosy and charming to grim and gory, from light-hearted popcorn reads…
Deathless by Rob J. Hayes – Review
What is real history, what is a lie, and what has simply been forgotten over time?
Starter Villain by John Scalzi – Review
A clever, chaotic sci-fi comedy full of talking animals, double-crossing villains, and absurd plans. Starter Villain is sharp, funny, and an absolute joy from start to finish.
Ring the Bells by C. K. McDonnell – Review
A chaotic, foul-mouthed Christmas entry in the Stranger Times series, packed with ancient gods, bad decisions, bodily fluids, and zero cozy vibes. Perfect for readers who like their festive reads…
Christmas Spirits at Honeywell House by Sharon Booth – Review
It was refreshing to see a middle-aged woman at the centre of a fantasy story, dealing with very recognisable pressures.
Julia’s Updated List of Christmas SFF
A festive deep dive into my favourite Christmas-themed SFF reads, from cozy and whimsical to dark, bloody, and chaotic. Fantasy, science fiction, ghosts, gods, zombies, and tinsel included.
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike – Review
Absurd quests, unexpected twists, and a steady undercurrent of satire kept the pacing brisk and the tone light, without slipping into pure farce.
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba – Review
Rich in magic, rooted in Filipino history, and unafraid to challenge the legacy of colonization, this is a bold fantasy that gives voice to stories too long silenced.
A Shattering of Glass by Deck Matthews – Review
Tightly written, full of action, with answers that spark new questions. A Shattering of Glass proves again that Deck Matthews can deliver epic scope in a compact package.
Murder in Absentia by Assaph Mehr – Review
Felix himself is a strong lead. He is clever, snarky, and knows when to keep his mouth shut. He is refreshingly aware of his limits and hires muscle or gets…