2026 is here, and I've got a review up at Strange Horizons magazine. Please, go check it out, and while you're there, look at all the other wonderful stuff that Strange Horizons offers. It's an excellent genre magazine worth anyone's time. They feature original fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and reviews. I've reviewed for Strange Horizons before, … Continue reading First Review of the Year at Strange Horizons
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Review: Twelve Months
Twelve Months by Jim Butcher is the story of Chicago's and Harry's recovery after the Battle of Chicago. It's an intimate look at Harry's life, and it's a more psychological and philosophical novel than most Dresden Files books. Highly recommended.
Review: The Last Vigilant
The Last Vigilant by Mark Latham is an entertaining addition to the grimdark oeuvre. While it's not pushing the boundaries of the genre, it's a tale that's well told, though not for the squeamish. Recommended.
Review: Splinter Effect
Splinter Effect by Andrew Ludington is an excellent time travel adventure. Highly recommended.
Review: In the Shadow of the Fall
Tobi Ogundiran's In the Shadow of the Fall opens up a duology in which ambition leads to the re-ignition of an old war. Can Ashâke handle the consequences of her actions? Recommended.
Review: Ghost Station
Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes is a horror story set on an abandoned planet following a crew of explorers as they try to solve a murder before succumbing to mental illness. Highly recommended.
Review: The Silverblood Promise
The Silverblood Promise by James Logan exceeded all my expectations. This novel features a main character worth rooting for, a city worth exploring, and a plot worth reading. This is a promising debut and wonderful opening to The Last Legacy series. Highly recommended.
Review: The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles
The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Older is a wonderful followup to The Mimicking of Known Successes. Pleiti and Mossa are back, and we're rooting for them to solve their mystery and figure out their relationship. Highly recommended.
Review: The Tainted Cup
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett is a delight to read. It's an innovative world filled with mystery and oddity. The characters are wonderful; the mystery is excellent; and the setting is fantastic. Highly recommended.
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My Latest Review at Strange Horizons My review of The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft is live on Strange Horizons! Check it out and while you’re there, look over the other wonderful stories, reviews, and poems that Strange Horizons has produced.