The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older is fun and shows that Older is an author to watch. Highly recommended.
Review: The God of Endings
The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland is a unique take on vampire stories. It's an existential novel pondering whether life is a blessing or a curse. This all too human portrait of Collette is wonderful. Highly recommended. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Review: A Mystery of Mysteries
A Mystery of Mysteries by Mark Dawidziak dispels the caricature of Edgar Allan Poe to show the real person. It turns that that the real Edgar Allan Poe is way more interesting than the caricature. Dawidziak's biography attempts to reframe the mystery surrounding Poe's death while enlightening readers to the oddities of Poe's life. Highly recommended.
Review: The Tyranny of Faith
The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan continues the adventures of Sir Konrad Vonvalt and his retainers as they seek to save the Sovan Empire from itself. Highly recommended.
Review: The Cage of Dark Hours
The Cage of Dark Hours by Marina Lostetter builds upon and surpasses the first book in the Five Penalties series. Readers, once again, follow Krona through crimes, through mystery, and through magic. This time, Krona will learn secrets that she isn't prepared for. Highly recommended.
Review: Wild Massive
Wild Massive by Scotto Moore describes the lives of the inhabitants of a reality-warping building that may actually contain all of reality, except for the bits outside. Follow Carissa as she navigates increasingly difficult obstacles on her journey to live a peaceful, secluded life in her elevator. Thrill as a species of shapeshifting creatures fight for their freedom against the tyrannical building association. Enjoy a book that defies description. Highly recommended.
Review: Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger by K.C. Grifant is a fun, fast-paced, action-packed adventure in the Weird West. Melinda's got to save a friend's soul, literally, and this adventure takes her to the Edge of her world. Recommended.
Review: Episode Thirteen
Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a character driven story about a missing television crew. It's highly stylistic presentation makes for a quick read without sacrificing depth of character. Recommended.
Review: The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert entertains through engaging characters exploring the effects of their past on the present. A cop tries to find a killer who is recreating the murders from an author's book. Highly recommended.
Review: Apex Magazine 2021
Apex Magazine 2021 edited by Jason Sizemore and Lesley Conner is a fantastic collection from one of the best literary magazines online today. These stories are beautiful, fun, heartbreaking, entertaining, and worth your time. Highly recommended.