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SFINCS Review: Curiouser And… by Jillian Maria

Published on April 3, 2025March 30, 2025 by Celeste3 Comments

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.

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: 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

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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The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

Published on November 11, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste10 Comments

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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Odd Spirits by S.T. Gibson

Published on October 7, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson, a prequel novella to The Summoner’s Circle series. This standalone novella provides a more intimate story between Rhys and Moira, two main characters in the series. Newly married, they find their relationship strained between failing communication and a paranormal entity that set up shop in their home.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: The Summoner’s Circle, #0.5
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Angry Robot
Publish Date: October 8, 2024
Print Length: 200

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ARC Review: This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher

Published on September 9, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s review is about THIS WILL BE FUN by E.B. Asher. Three of the realm’s heroes reunite after a decade apart. Forced together, the trio and a former assassin for hire bicker and banter their way into a group therapy session and another quest.

Author: E.B. Asher
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon Books
Publish Date: October 29, 2024
Print Length: 416

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