The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling

Today’s review is about THE STARVING SAINTS by Caitlin Starling. It’s a medieval horror fever dream in which three women try to free their keep from the thrall of seemingly benevolent saints.

Author: Caitlin Starling
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: May 20, 2025
Print Length: 352

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Tideborn by Eliza Chan

Today’s review is about TIDEBORN by Eliza Chan. It’s the final book in the Drowned World duology and begins about when FATHOMFOLK ended. There are spoilers for the first book in this review of TIDEBORN.

Author: Eliza Chan
Series: Drowned World #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: March 25, 2025
Print Length: 384

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SFINCS Review: Curiouser And… by Jillian Maria

Today’s review is about Curiouser And… by Jillian Maria. It’s a standalone novella that’s a reimagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

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: Jillian Maria
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: November 28, 2023
Print Length: 114
Purchase: Amazon

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The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick

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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The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

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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