Will Swardstrom

Will Swardstrom

@wswardstrom.bsky.social

Husband. Father. Teaching History to Junior Highers. Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com

466 Followers 474 Following 527 Posts Joined Nov 2024
1 day ago
Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence

Holy crow! Just checked the mail and wow that cover!
Thanks so much for the free book @acebookspub.bsky.social @berkleypub.bsky.social. Can’t wait to get into DAUGHTER OF CROWS from @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social - one of my most anticipated of the year!!
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4 days ago
No More Levels by Benjamin Barrett

I had a blast with Benjamin Barreth's NO MORE LEVELS, a standalone LitRPG that's a ton of fun. My latest review for SPFBO XI: fanfiaddict.com/review-no-mo...
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1 week ago

Don’t wanna close my eyes.

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1 week ago
ENEMY OF MY ENEMY by Alex Segura

In ENEMY OF MY ENEMY, @alexsegura.com nails his take on Daredevil & the concept of "Punisher on trial for the murder of the Kingpin." Great Marvel street-level action and character-work - releasing on 3/24. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-enemy...
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1 week ago

Perfect. No notes.

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1 week ago
RIVER OF BONES AND OTHER STORIES by Rebecca Roanhorse

As I read the new collection RIVER OF BONES by @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social, I couldn't help but feel this brought Twilight Zone to the Reservation, adding some color to the old black & white series.
My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-river...
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2 weeks ago
Sean Eric Fagan (@kithrup@wandering.shop) Cached US #KindleBookGiveaway: 10 copies of #JustOneDamnedThingAfterAnother, the first #ChroniclesOfStMarys book by #JodiTaylor. Here, not on bsky 'cause bsy is broken. https://amazon.com/kindle/redee...

Cached US #KindleBookGiveaway on mastodon: 10 copies of Just One Damned Thing After Another (Chronicles of St Mary's) by @www.joditaylorbooks.com, over at wandering.shop/@kithrup/116...

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3 weeks ago
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Paradox Bound Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Nothing ever changes in Sanders. The town's still got a video store, for God's sake. So why doesn't Eli Teague want to leave? Not that he'd ever admit it,...

If you wanted some more @realrayporter.bsky.social in your life, word on the street is that PARADOX BOUND is on sale (just $7.99) right now at Audible.

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3 weeks ago
Sauuti Terrors short story collection

SAUUTI TERRORS, the latest anthology from @sauutiverse.bsky.social has stories that dug deep and rooted inside of me.
My review of this fine collection of African-inspired sci-fi horror stories:
fanfiaddict.com/review-sauut...
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
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Death Show Colossus: A Fantasy Cyberpunk Deluxe Edition A standalone novel about a deadly game show where superpowered contestants aim to climb a 1000 foot golem while being hunted.

and then back the Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

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1 month ago
DEATH SHOW COLOSSUS by Bill Adams

DEATH SHOW COLOSSUS by @williamjadams3.bsky.social is a vibrant and visceral All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Action and Adventure. Check out my review:
fanfiaddict.com/review-death...
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1 month ago
THREADBOUND by M.E. Moirin

M.E. Moirin offers up something unique and different with a Slavic and Ottoman-inspired folktale in THREADBOUND. My review of the book for #SPFBO XI --
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1 month ago
BUTCHER BOY by Aaron Daggit

OK...so it begins...my first review for #SPFBO XI is up on FanFiAddict. I had a Dresden-esque journey with BUTCHER BOY by Aaron Daggit. My full review: fanfiaddict.com/spfbo-xi-rev...
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1 month ago
A graphic showing the COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS cover. A graphic showing snippets of reviews of COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS plus a variety of storefronts where it can be purchased.

A few recent reviews for my new book, COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS! Available now in digital and print formats—coming to audio very soon.

Huge thanks to @wswardstrom.bsky.social, @stasiaroze.satan.social, and @raaymakersauthor.bsky.social for these amazing reviews! 📚💙

🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

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1 month ago

With COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS, Adam Bassett weaves an expertly crafted tale that is a delight to read. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-copper-…
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1 month ago
Book Review: Sentient by Michael Nayak

An intense tale of survival against not just Antarctica's brutal elements, but a sentient microbe's attack too. Add to it some terrifyingly plausible real-world politics, and you have one hell of a story.

Read the full review at FanFiAddict.com

Sentient by Michael Nayak is an intense tale of survival against not just Antarctica's brutal elements, but a sentient microbe's attack too. Add to it some terrifyingly plausible real-world politics, and you have one hell of a story.

Full review fanfiaddict.com/review-senti...

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1 month ago

Perhaps the real winners are all of us for the books we read along the way.

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1 month ago
Boy, With Accidental Dinosaur by Ian McDonald

BOY, WITH ACCIDENTAL DINOSAUR has some interesting themes and ideas that seem to float through its pages, but ultimately I struggled to connect with it. Check out my review for the novella, which releases next month:
fanfiaddict.com/review-boy-w...
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1 month ago

This is a goddamned outrage. ICE is boasting about blatantly defying the Fourth Amendment rights of thousands of people. ICE is not a law-enforcement entity — it's a criminal terror organization and a federal ethnic-cleansing murder squad. ABOLISH ICE.

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1 month ago
AFTER THE FALL by Edward Ashton

AFTER THE FALL by @edashtonwriting.bsky.social is a delightfully humorous post-apocalyptic alien story that made me say, "I, for one, welcome our new Gray overlords."
I enjoyed the latest from the MICKEY 7 author. Here's my review:
fanfiaddict.com/review-after...
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2 months ago
Will Swardstrom's first round reads in the SPFBO XI contest.

Check it out! I'm thrilled to be on the #SPFBOXI judging panel for FanFiAddict. I've got my TBR all set up and I'm ready to dig into some awesome indie fantasy reads! Can't wait to share reviews for this year's contest!
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2 months ago
The Cyprian by Mercedes Lackey

Throughout THE CYPRIAN, Mercedes Lackey paints a picture of a fairy tale throwback combined with the stylings of a modern-day cozy fantasy.
My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-c...
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2 months ago

and... @scottlynch78.bsky.social, @scalzi.com, @robertjbennett.bsky.social, @aptshadow.bsky.social, @alixeharrow.bsky.social, @henryherz.bsky.social, James Islington

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2 months ago

Tagging...
@thomashowardriley.bsky.social, @frasierarmitage.bsky.social, @misterkristoff.bsky.social, @wiswell.bsky.social, @lordgrimdark.bsky.social, @pfracassi.bsky.social,

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2 months ago
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Will's Favorites of 2025 | FanFiAddict So…the end of the year is (checks the calendar) just a few sleeps away. Apparently it is the job of a book reviewer like myself to provide a BEST OF THE YEA ...

2025 was an AMAZING year for reading and, of course, I came up with my own Favorite Reads of 2025! Check it out -- fanfiaddict.com/wills-favori...
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2 months ago
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Tom Bookbeard's Top Reads of 2025 - (Plus a Beard and a Kindle) In my top reads of 2025 I showcase some of the books that really stood out for me. Sci Fi, Fantasy and shameless anthology plugs await!

A little blog post about some of the great books I've read this year. Did you read any of these too?

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2 months ago
I, Medusa by Ayana Gray

I, MEDUSA by @ayanagray.bsky.social is a compelling, tragic take on the ancient Greek myth. Gray's re-imagining paints Medusa as a "victim of power, abuse, and those that enable that abuse." My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-i-med...
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3 months ago
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FFA's Most Anticipated Titles of 2026 (so far) | FanFiAddict 2025's in the books, and we're already looking forward to what we'll be reading in the new year. Here's a selection of some science fict ...

FFA’s Most Anticipated of 2026 @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social @orbitbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social @flatironbooks.bsky.social @acebookspub.bsky.social & more!
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3 months ago
The Happiness Collector by Crystal King

The concept behind Crystal King’s The Happiness Collector is intriguing and kept me reading this Greek God-inspired modern fantasy. There's a lot to like, even though I had some nit-picks. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-h...
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