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The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★★★ Where do I begin…I absolutely loved this and am so surprised that this was a debut book. From the beginning, I was reeled into the world, so interested in Sylvia’s past …

The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

"Sometimes we find books that truly transport us to different worlds, and this is one of them."

Read Avni's full review here!
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05.12.2025 17:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Isaac by Allee Mead Reviewed by Ariana Weldon Strangely enough, I chose this book out of our SFINC allocation because of the content warnings. Allee submitted Isaac with the warning of dementia and death. Now, here&#8…

Last up on today's #SFINC3 review menu is Isaac by Allee Mead, reviewed by @justairythings.bsky.social

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04.12.2025 15:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece by Paul G Zareith Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★★★ I loved this one! I go into every SFINCS novella with almost zero expectations, sometimes even having forgotten the blurb by the time I get to read it. Even still…

Next up is @kiraofthewind.com and her new #SFINC3 obsession The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece by @paulgzareith.ink

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04.12.2025 15:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
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Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh Reviewed by Ariana Weldon I’d wanted to read Performances of a Death Metal Bard based on the recommendations of some bookish friends, so it worked out swimmingly that it also ended up on my t…

Our first #SFINC3 review today is absolutely METAL! That's right, it's Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh, reviewed by @justairythings.bsky.social

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04.12.2025 14:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Locks And Keys: A Fantasy Anthology by Alex Scheuermann Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney ★★★★½ I was given this as an ARC by Secret Scribes, in return for an honest review. I will admit, this is my first anthology, so I wasn’t sure what to expect…

Lock and Keys anthology by @theodyllicstone.bsky.social & Secret Scribes

"What a varied bunch of little gems we got, too! Everything from Witches to Thieves and dragons!"

Read Lesley's full review here
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03.12.2025 20:21 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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Grimoire Ink Reviews Interview with @zbsteele.bsky.social

We caught the rising golden retriever of Grimdark to talk about all things Song of the Damned and ask those burning questions!

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02.12.2025 18:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★½ This is “Baby, would you love me if I was a worm?” dialled up to 1,000. Like “Baby, would you love me if I was a worm but also shapeshifted? And I&…

Someone You Can Build a Nest In by @wiswell.bsky.social

"Someone You Can Build a Nest In is just fun, and silly in places, and deeply reflective, and just really good."

Read the full review by @justairythings.bsky.social
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01.12.2025 18:06 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Soulsworn by David Estes Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★½ The deep red waters have reached the southern shores of Finfalla, a millennia has passed and death rises from the sea…the Blood Tide has arrived! Welcome to Estes se…

Soulsworn by David Estes

"With one book to go, we are sure to be swimming in waters that aim to destroy our hearts and souls."

Read Jeremy's full review
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28.11.2025 17:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Heroes of Ferth by Benjamin Aeveryn Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★★ A very good novella on all accounts. The themes and vibes are perfect, and I’m utterly enthralled by the idea of the Venomborn. I read this novella knowing i…

Next up for today's #SFINC3 posts: What did @kiraofthewind.com think of Heroes of Ferth by @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org?
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27.11.2025 15:08 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Red Lacquered Sky by L.H. Yun Reviewed by Ariana Weldon A good novella is one that introduces you to the world and leaves you wanting more, right? I think we can all agree that’s right. Red Lacquered Sky author L.H. Yun h…

The team is still turning the pages for #SFINC3. First up today is Red-Lacquered Sky by L.H. Yun, reviewed by @justairythings.bsky.social
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27.11.2025 15:06 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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The Return Of The Knights By Gregory Kontaxis Reviewed by Vivian Cicero After having recently devoured a novella by Gregory Kontaxis, The Knight of The Moon, and enjoying every minute of it, I was very keen to get to this series. I’ve heard fr…

The Return of the Knights by @gregkontaxis.bsky.social

"The gift with which Gregory can compose a mood, a setting, the personalities of all of the characters he’s created, is brilliant."

Read Vivian's full review!
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26.11.2025 17:51 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Grimoire Ink Reviews team member announcement. Clip art image of a girl with long brown hair and glasses, under says Tianna Twyman. 
Background is marble/lightning with a black ink splot border.

Grimoire Ink Reviews team member announcement. Clip art image of a girl with long brown hair and glasses, under says Tianna Twyman. Background is marble/lightning with a black ink splot border.

New Member Alert! We are so excited to welcome Tianna Twyman to the Grimoire Ink Reviews team!

While she works on her first review, you can see what else she's been reading on her IG account,
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25.11.2025 13:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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SPECTER by Christer Lende Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★½ Prometheus (the Titan from Myth) is smiling right now. He gave humanity the fire of knowledge, and was shackled and condemned to suffer for eternity, havi…

SPECTER by Christer Lende

"The pace and the flow of the book are handled with great care and mastery by Christer, to the point that I devoured the 500+ pages of it in less than 2 days."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social full review
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24.11.2025 17:55 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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A Dragon Of The Veil By Nick Snape Reviewed by Vivian Cicero I have eagerly wanted to read this recently completed trilogy by Nick Snape, and am kicking myself for not starting it sooner!  He really has a gift for setting the tone o…

A Dragon of the Veil by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social

"This is a sweeping, epic, gritty and heartwrenching story, which I found myself to be fully immersed in..."

Check out Vivian's full review
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21.11.2025 21:13 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1
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Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★ Raw, brutal, pitch-black justice screams for vengeance! Welcome to the wildly creative, and devilishly fun “Performances of a Death Metal Bard” by Rob Leigh. If screa…

And last up today is a METAL review from Jeremy after reading Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh
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20.11.2025 18:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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A Twist in the Rift by Meg Radiance Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★½ I read this as a judge for the 2025 SFINC.  The concept of this story is what initially drew my attention. The ability to travel to different worlds via rifts? Sound…

Next up Avni shares her #SFINC3 read of A Twist in the Rift by Meg Radiance
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20.11.2025 18:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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A Goddess Trapped in Glass by Jake Theriault Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★ There’s a lot to love here, and I feel like the author had a specific vision. He wanted to take the reader on a journey of faith and discovery, and to his cre…

It's been a few weeks but we're still going! Welcoming our #SFINC3 reviews today is @kiraofthewind.com and A Goddess Trapped in Glass by @jaketheriault.bsky.social
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20.11.2025 18:25 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Lavender and Gin by Abigail Aaronson Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★★★ I originally found this book via threads when some fanart shared by the author ended up on my feed by @polarts_ on IG I was SO excited to find a prohibition era sapphic …

Lavender & Gin by Abigail Aaronson

"This was a FANTASTIC debut and I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next."

Check out Avni's full review
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19.11.2025 17:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Masquerade by L.R. Lam Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ What can I say about the Micah Grey trilogy besides I am so sad to see it end? But also, what an ending! Although I read Masquerade nearly immediately after finishin…

Masquerade by @lrlam.bsky.social

"This is now the second series I’ve finished by L and I gotta say, they love a bit of grave robbing in their stories."

Read the full review from @justairythings.bsky.social
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17.11.2025 17:34 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Voice of the Kami by Baptiste Pinson Wu Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ Disclaimer: This review is done from the Beta Read version of the book, so expect it to get even better after Baptiste works through the notes. Voice of t…

Voice of the Kami by @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social

"I was tearing up by page three.

Baptiste is a meanie."

Full review from @andresstein.bsky.social here
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14.11.2025 18:08 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Tides of Torment by N.C. Scrimgeour Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★★ **I was provided an E-ARC copy of this book, from the author, in exchange for an honest read and review.** “Tides of Torment” book 3 and final entry in the “Sea of S…

Tides of Torment by N.C. Scrimgeour

"Our brilliant author manages to chase us from chapter to chapter with this mounting dread, in the most brutally raw, while strikingly elegant, storytelling I’ve experienced to date!"

Read Jeremy's full review
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12.11.2025 20:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tyrant Queen By Jeff Wheeler Reviewed by Vivian Cicero This was a RIDE! First, the little Easter eggs about places and people will be appreciated by those who have read any of Jeff Wheeler’s ‘Muirwood’ books. I have had a few …

Tyrant Queen by Jeff Wheeler

"This is another of Jeff’s books that draws you in from the start."

Read Vivian's full review
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10.11.2025 17:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Bookseller article: 
Head of Zeus signs deal for Shauna Lawless’ historical fantasy trilogy
[Image of the wonderful Shauna Lawless]
Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing, is publishing three new novels from historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless.

Bookseller article: Head of Zeus signs deal for Shauna Lawless’ historical fantasy trilogy [Image of the wonderful Shauna Lawless] Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing, is publishing three new novels from historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless.

Editor Greg Rees agreed a deal with Ed Wilson of Johnson & Alcock for world English-language rights in three new titles set in Lawless’ Gael Song universe, a fantasy series set in medieval Ireland.

The first of Lawless’ new books, Daughter of the Otherworld, was published in 2025. The second volume, Son of the Serpent, will be published in autumn 2026, with an untitled third volume set for release in autumn 2027.

Editor Greg Rees agreed a deal with Ed Wilson of Johnson & Alcock for world English-language rights in three new titles set in Lawless’ Gael Song universe, a fantasy series set in medieval Ireland. The first of Lawless’ new books, Daughter of the Otherworld, was published in 2025. The second volume, Son of the Serpent, will be published in autumn 2026, with an untitled third volume set for release in autumn 2027.

Lawless said: “The Gael Song publication journey has been an amazing adventure. I’ve felt more and more love for this world as the series has progressed, and I’m so excited that Daughter of the Otherworld has already garnered so much attention. Head of Zeus and Bloomsbury have been incredible to work with, and their enthusiasm for the series has really helped propel it forward. Signing a deal with Playground for a TV adaptation has been another highlight. Wolf Hall and The White Queen are two of my favourite book adaptations, and knowing the same company is interested in Gael Song has been a surreal and delightful experience.”

Rees said: “Shauna’s inspired blending of Irish history and mythology is an absolute delight to work on and all of us at Head of Zeus are thrilled to be continuing the Gael Song journey with her.”

Lawless said: “The Gael Song publication journey has been an amazing adventure. I’ve felt more and more love for this world as the series has progressed, and I’m so excited that Daughter of the Otherworld has already garnered so much attention. Head of Zeus and Bloomsbury have been incredible to work with, and their enthusiasm for the series has really helped propel it forward. Signing a deal with Playground for a TV adaptation has been another highlight. Wolf Hall and The White Queen are two of my favourite book adaptations, and knowing the same company is interested in Gael Song has been a surreal and delightful experience.” Rees said: “Shauna’s inspired blending of Irish history and mythology is an absolute delight to work on and all of us at Head of Zeus are thrilled to be continuing the Gael Song journey with her.”

Wilson said: “Shauna is one of the brightest stars in the SFF arena, and has built something rare and stunning in the Gael Song. As this second era begins, we’re excited to continue the journey with Greg and with House of Zeus, who have supported her from day one. Shauna makes historical fantasy feel vivid and contemporary.”

Wilson said: “Shauna is one of the brightest stars in the SFF arena, and has built something rare and stunning in the Gael Song. As this second era begins, we’re excited to continue the journey with Greg and with House of Zeus, who have supported her from day one. Shauna makes historical fantasy feel vivid and contemporary.”

Enormous congratulations to our favourite queen of mythology
@shaunalawless.bsky.social!
Not only has she signed her next trilogy but also a TV adaptation!!
The big question is who can they cast that'll bring the Gormflaith energy?

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A Legacy of Blood and Bone by Millie Abecassis Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★★★ I originally came across Millie’s book and her request for ARC readers through a discord server I was in. I’d never come across their books before, but a quick look at t…

A Legacy of Blood and Bone by @millieabecassis.com

"I absolutely devoured this book. It felt fresh and unique, giving me exactly what I was looking for to kick off fall."

Read Avni's full review
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07.11.2025 18:54 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Austringer’s Wrath by E.L. Lyons Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney ★★★★★ I read this as an ARC, and wow…it is a stunner!!  I was so ready for this follow up to Starlight Jewel, and to see where Axly and co. would go. We…

Austringer's Wrath by @lyonspen.bsky.social

"Some of the characters are just so damaged, that all I wanted to do was hug them, and give them a home where they can feel they belong."

Read Lesley's full review
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05.11.2025 17:20 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Tome of Haren by Damien Francis Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ This is a chonker book. And what a chonker! Damien asked me if I could read and review his book, so he sent me an eBook, all he asked me is to be honest a…

The Tome of Haren by Damien Francis

"Damien told me, “Go big or go home”. He certainly went big."

Read the full review from @andresstein.bsky.social
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03.11.2025 17:44 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Shadowplay by L.R. Lam Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ If you wanted closure and more answers following Pantomime, brace yourself. You’ll get exactly some of them, because this is the second book in the trilogy. Th…

Shadowplay by @lrlam.bsky.social

I cannot overstate the love I am coming to have, in quite frankly worrying amounts, for this series.

Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review
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01.11.2025 21:50 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It Was A Very Good Year by Joe Rixman Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney ★★★★ I was kindly given this as an arc by Joe in return for an honest review. We start off on this strange and tragic journey with no clue where it is about to go …

It Was a Good Year by @seattlewriter.bsky.social

"This is Joes’ debut novel, and I hope there will be a full novel to follow..."

Read the full review from Lesley!
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01.11.2025 21:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Hige congratulations to our Secret Scribes friends! Some of our team were lucky to read this collection already and couldn't have enjoyed it more.

Happy release day, Scribes!

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Heroes of Ferth by Benjamin Aeveryn Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★ Heroes of Ferth took me to a lot of places. Most of them I felt very stressed for Eva, and also a lot of love for Eva. But I’m getting ever so slightly ahead of…

What's next from our #SFINC3 judges today?
Heroes of Ferth by @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, reviewed by @justairythings.bsky.social
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