Category: Fiction

A Princess of Oldir by Bryan Wilson

SFINCS Review: A Princess of Oldir by Bryan Wilson

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Today’s review is about A PRINCESS OF OLDIR by Bryan Wilson. It’s part of the Power of the Stars series, but easily reads as a standalone. This sci-fi novella is about a ruling family losing power and a neighboring planet taking advantage of the situation. I found this reminiscent of Dune.

SFINCS logoThis 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: Bryan Wilson
Series: Power of the Stars, #2.5
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 30, 2024
Print Length: 93
Purchase: Amazon

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The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

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Today’s review is about THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen. It’s a standalone queer gothic horror steeped in the occult. Check out the content warnings on this one!

Author: Nicholas Pullen
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 08, 2024
Print Length: 400

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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Today’s review is about YELLOWFACE by R.F. Kuang. It’s a standalone dark satire about the publishing industry, social media, and cultural appropriation. This review contains very minor spoilers about the plotline.

Author: R.F. Kuang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Print Length: 336

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The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane by Phil Parker

The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane by Phil Parker

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Today’s review is about THE INSIDE STORY OF THE BRITISH BUREAU FOR THE ARCANE by Phil Parker. It’s a short and relatively fast-paced mystery I liken to a cross between James Bond and Fantastic Beasts.

Author: Phil Parker
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: September 29, 2024
Print Length: 216

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The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers

The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers

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Today’s review is about THE CITY OF STARDUST by Georgia Summers. It’s a standalone fantasy novel in which Violet, abandoned by her mother, fights to end the family curse. Along the way she encounters doors to other worlds and that myth comes from fact.

Author: Georgia Summers
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: January 30, 2024
Print Length: 352

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