Strap in because Metal From Heaven by August Clarke is one dark, mean, but spirited fantasy novel that takes a swing at capitalism and lands its fists. Marney Honeycutt just watched everyone she knew get cut down in the streets of Ignavia City. Industry Yann Chauncey heard the workers cry out for better conditions and…
Continue reading ➞ Metal From Heaven – Explosively Fantastic
I’ve always enjoyed looking for lesser-known books, but lately I’ve been hungering for them. I still enjoy the heavy epic stories that come out every month, but I need breaks. Enter A Country of Ghosts by Margaret Killjoy, a fantasy story about a collection of anarchist communities fighting for their survival against a larger empire.…
Continue reading ➞ A Country of Ghosts – Haunting, In A Good Way
Kate Dramis sparked a lot of intrigue on TikTok by sharing snippets of the story she was writing. Her posts appeared on my FYP every now and then, and I casually followed Kate’s publishing journey until The Curse of Saints appeared. Although the glimpses I caught of the book sounded interesting, the end result was…
After dropping Kendare Blake’s Three Dark Crowns series, I wanted to see what the cards held for me in her newest book, Champion of Fate. I thought the premise of immortal women sent to turn men and women into heroes was intriguing, and I was more than ready to follow them into battle, but ultimately…
Ilmar is a city under occupation. The Pallaseen (known colloquially as the Pals) have patrolled the streets for three years after deposing the admittedly not well liked Duke. They are there to smooth out the rough edges Ilmar has accrued over its lifetime. Culture is being flattened under the direction of the Schools of Correctness.…
Continue reading ➞ City of Last Chances – Pallin’ Around With the Underground
The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang tells the story of a group of outcasts who have found common ground in wanting to rid the empire of its corruption and restore it to its former glory. It’s an inspiring and brutal tale of heroes, anti-heroes, and villains all fighting for their version of justice. Huang…
After writing countless short stories and showcasing his skill in anthologies such as Africa Risen, Wole Talabi treats us to his newest novel and fantasy debut, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon. The story centers on a heist, but it is so much more than a high-stakes story and goes deeper to explore the…
Continue reading ➞ Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon – Labor Of Love
It’s time for you to switch it up, slow down, and read something unique. C.J. Merwild’s The Nichan Smile tells a haunting yet hopeful story of two young boys and the friendship they develop over many years and against the odds. It is beautiful and terrible and will definitely stand out among your TBR, though…
It’s going to be a long summer full of novels with the word sky in them. It won’t be long before you see reviews of The Deep Sky and The Splinter in the Sky from yours truly. Though I would be lying if I said I weren’t excited by the prospect of reading each and…
Continue reading ➞ The Surviving Sky – Falling With Impeccable Style
Africa Risen is a sizable collection of stories from Africa and the African Diaspora edited by Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight. The featured stories are a mixture of science fiction, fantasy and even some horror. Though a few fell flat for me, the majority of the pieces grabbed my attention and…
