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SFINCS Review: Eagles Fall by L.R. Schulz

Published on January 17, 2025January 11, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about EAGLES FALL by L.R. Schulz. It’s a standalone, prequel novella in the Bonds of Kin series. Here, dragonrider Ward finds himself on the wrong side of the battle. All hell breaks loose when hate and prejudice against the Mystics boil over.

This review is brought to you by my participation in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS). SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”, is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. It’s a sister competition to both SPFBO and SPSFC, and it highlights greatness in the novella format in all areas of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc.). I am part of Team Behind the Musings. You can find out more about us here.

Author: L.R. Schulz
Series: Bonds of Kin, #0.5
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 31, 2024
Print Length: 109
Purchase: Amazon

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SFINCS Review: To Catch A Witch by E.L. Montague

Published on January 10, 2025January 4, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about TO CATCH A WITCH by E.L. Montague. It’s a standalone fantasy novella about a hedgewitch fleeing from the King’s Inquisition on magic.

Author: E.L. Montague
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 12, 2024
Print Length: 77
Purchase: Amazon

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Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

Published on January 6, 2025December 31, 2024 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about IMMORTAL by Sue Lynn Tan. It’s a standalone fantasy romance by the author of the Celestial Kingdom duology. Set amidst Chinese folklore, the main character, Liyen, seeks to renegotiate the alliance between her kingdom and the Immortal Realm. But when mysterious creatures attack, she seeks a trust-based alliance with the God of War in return for his help.

Author: Sue Lynn Tan
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Print Length: 464

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The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick

Published on December 23, 2024December 20, 2024 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THE WEST WIND by Alexandria Warwick. It’s the second book in The Four Winds series, but reads as a standalone. This romantasy, Brielle is the blacksmith at Thornbrook Abbey who stumbles upon a strange man and heals him. Little does she know how much this will cause her to question what she really wants in life.

Author: Alexandria Warwick
Series: The Four Winds, #2
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
Publish Date: November 12, 2024
Print Length: 464

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SFINCS Review: Silence is Silver by Andrew Watson

Published on December 16, 2024December 15, 2024 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today’s review is about SILENCE IS SILVER by Andrew Watson. It’s a prequel novella to the Shadowbinders trilogy. However, it reads as a standalone. In a society where its citizens learn to tolerate pain, Bas is no different. But a series of events cause him to question his place amongst these people.

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