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Julia Kitvaria Sarene πŸ“šπŸ‰βš”οΈβ˜ οΈ

@kitvaria.bsky.social

SFF book reviewer, SPFBO judge, fantasy addict, audioholic, ex bookseller. Open to ARC requests (no romance!), especially Indies. Servant to the cutest rescue pup. Autistic & demi. Considers "woke" a compliment. https://linktr.ee/kitvaria

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The Sins of Steel and Shadow is a SPFBO semi-finalist! - Steve Pannett | Author & designer My gritty fantasy novel, the first in a brand new series, has been selected as a semi-finalist this year's SPFBO competition, SPFBO 11

The Sins of Steel and Shadow is an #SPFBO semifinalist πŸ™ŒπŸ»

Well chuffed, and hats off to anyone who entered this year’s contest. There are some incredible looking titles on that list and my TBR is getting longer every day!

stevepannett.com/the-sins-of-...

07.03.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Fluffy black dog in front of a black background

Fluffy black dog in front of a black background

Same for with a small pile of fur (just from his legs)

Same for with a small pile of fur (just from his legs)

Same dog with a big pile of fluff, from the whole dog next to him, along with the clippers

Same dog with a big pile of fluff, from the whole dog next to him, along with the clippers

Same dog after the clipping, now looking write orderly

Same dog after the clipping, now looking write orderly

Before: creature of legendary floof.
Step 1: leg fluff sacrifice.
Step 2: whole-dog defloofening.
Result: one distinguished gentleman and approximately one spare dog on the floor.

(It's just over 70g of floof off πŸ˜…)

#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #LifeOfADog #Dog #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky

08.03.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ich war bei Pflanzen kΓΆlle und Aldi. Das hat mir gereicht πŸ˜‚

07.03.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't tried that one before, I will have to keep an eye out!

Thank you 😁

07.03.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a German, now I need to know which one!?

07.03.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We ever only used life traps and then brought them way out into the forest.

Though we never had any when we had our last terrier πŸ˜…

06.03.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is making a funny face and saying `` i just wanna . '' Alt: a woman is making an angry face, her hands up like claws, saying `` i just wanna . ''

Work is going this fun today

06.03.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is World Book Day. Which is a roundabout way to tell you to buy my books. Here are a few of them.

05.03.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not even 40 just yet, and just earlier I moved my neck incrementally in what seems to have been the wrong way. Ouch.

Or instead of rested, you get up from bed and wonder why your hips or back hurt. One of these two is usually unhappy when the other is happy.

When did this happen?!

04.03.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right?!

*Toothpaste, yummy, yummy toothpaste, can I have some toothpaste!?*

03.03.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black dog, his head lying on my knee, a toothbrush in my hand

A black dog, his head lying on my knee, a toothbrush in my hand

Black dog, a toothbrush in front of his mouth, tongue slightly out, eyes very wide, looking at the toothpaste on the brush, basically salivating waiting for it

Black dog, a toothbrush in front of his mouth, tongue slightly out, eyes very wide, looking at the toothpaste on the brush, basically salivating waiting for it

Black dog. Close up of the face, very boopable snoot

Black dog. Close up of the face, very boopable snoot

I'd say it is safe to say, the fog really, really likes the taste of his "liver" toothpaste...

#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #DogAdventures #LifeOfADog #Dog
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky

03.03.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a box ereader 

Lush green and purple leaves / ivy backdrop and a Witch's Brew mug as props

The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a box ereader Lush green and purple leaves / ivy backdrop and a Witch's Brew mug as props

Book#25

Poisonous trees, stubborn botanists, and dragons who heal one careful step at a time.

Cosy village magic with banter, exploding kettles, and gentle slow burn romance. Strong, warm, and full of heart and some banter.

πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

02.03.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic of a stock picture magic library with the word "March" on it

A graphic of a stock picture magic library with the word "March" on it

So, off we are, into March, and into adventure!

02.03.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Traffic has been getting worse one way or the other... If you don't "market" a lot on other social media, blogs sink into obscurity these days.
And I'm more than busy enough with just Bluesky πŸ˜…

01.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes I really enjoyed the first!

I'm utterly rubbish at finishing series...

I'm just so "oh shiny new thing"

I absolutely plan to finish this though!

I also need to reread Ancillary Justice and then finish that at some point as well...

01.03.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Now I need to catch up πŸ˜…

01.03.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to announce our edition of First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston in collaboration with Angry Robot πŸŒ•

05.02.2026 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A collar saying "February Wrap Up" showing the following book covers:

Das Signal by Ursula Poznanski

A Murder of Crows: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Steve McHugh

Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes

Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis

Liches Get Scritches by HJ Tolson

Hunter’s Apprentice by Simon Shugar

Twelve Months by Jim Butcher

Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy

Fazgood and the Obstreperous Moosecrab Caper by Tim W. Burke

Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell

Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace

Academy of Cards: Aspirant’s Oath by Levi Jacobs

Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes

A collar saying "February Wrap Up" showing the following book covers: Das Signal by Ursula Poznanski A Murder of Crows: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Steve McHugh Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis Liches Get Scritches by HJ Tolson Hunter’s Apprentice by Simon Shugar Twelve Months by Jim Butcher Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy Fazgood and the Obstreperous Moosecrab Caper by Tim W. Burke Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace Academy of Cards: Aspirant’s Oath by Levi Jacobs Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes

What do you mean February is already over? Alright, here's the Wrap Up then.

Favourites this month are hard, I'd say a tie between Hammerfall and Twelve Months, but I had many amazing books.

01.03.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes photoshopped onto an ereader, a bluebrixx Star Trek shuttle and Playmobil armor as props

Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes photoshopped onto an ereader, a bluebrixx Star Trek shuttle and Playmobil armor as props

Book#24

Action hravy tournament chaos, friendships pushed to breaking, and a hero staring straight at his own darkness.

Progression fantasy in space that levels sideways and refuses easy answers. Brutal, hopeful, and impossible to look away from.

πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

01.03.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SPFBO 11: Dogged by Michael R. Fletcher I really loved this one. Which is probably a relief for the author because sometimes I bounce off his stuff. He tends to dance on the line of how much grimdark I can tolerate, and sometimes he goes…

HEY ALL YOU LOVELY SFF BOOK PEOPLE

<3 Another review and this one is for my favorite in the #SPFBO contest so far in my batch.

It's also the highest score I've ever given anything from my original pile of books for the contest

#indie
#selfpub
#SFF
#reviews

weatherwaxreport.blog/2026/03/01/s...

01.03.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace

The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace

Wandering Inn Book 8 Blood Of Liscor by Piratebea

Wandering Inn Book 8 Blood Of Liscor by Piratebea

Hi Womble, my current reads are The Tattling Whisperwoods, a cosy-ish historical fantasy with a female main character who goes her own way.

And book 8 of the Wandering Inn, which is my perfect bed time audio ok, as it's long enough to keep playing all night πŸ˜‰

01.03.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black dog wearing a Dracula cake posing on a large tree stump

Black dog wearing a Dracula cake posing on a large tree stump

Black dog in a tree stump in a snowy forest, the setting sun between the trees behind him

Black dog in a tree stump in a snowy forest, the setting sun between the trees behind him

Close up of a black dog lying on a couch, his head and paw in focus

Close up of a black dog lying on a couch, his head and paw in focus

Black dig all curled up in a bed

Black dig all curled up in a bed

01.03.2026 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Added some books to the wishlist. Thanks! πŸ˜‰

28.02.2026 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this series! Though I needed a long break between books or they do feel.just a tad too similar.

But so much fun, and I love the characters!

28.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a Boox ereader, doll house sewing machine and basket with fabrics and scissors as props

Cover of Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a Boox ereader, doll house sewing machine and basket with fabrics and scissors as props

Apparently I posted #23 before #22...

Royal visit, whispered conspiracies, & Grace once again stepping straight into trouble.

Cosy historical mystery with quiet strength, subtle rebellion, & a dance. Reliable, comforting & exactly the reset I needed.

πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

28.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh that's such a good cover!

28.02.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're very welcome! Thank you for the amazing entertainment ❀️

28.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A kitchen counter with a broken pour over coffee bowl, coffee end spinners everywhere

A kitchen counter with a broken pour over coffee bowl, coffee end spinners everywhere

I mean I do have other pictures as well... πŸ˜…

28.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

27.02.2026 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In Germany we also definitely don't put vinegar on fries (the hot potatoes πŸ˜‚) and yes, it is gross.

You can get salt and vinegar chips (the cold ones as snack) but it's not the commonly preferred taste.

I mean I love vinegar, but not on my poor potato πŸ˜‰

27.02.2026 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0