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Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire

Published on April 7, 2025March 29, 2025 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about ISABELLA NAGG AND THE POT OF BASIL by Oliver Darkshire. It’s a quirky reimagining of one of the characters from the Decameron. Replete with a talking cat-like creature and goblins, Isabella finds herself on an unexpected adventure.

Author: Oliver Darkshire
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publish Date: May 13, 2025
Print Length: 256

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SFINCS Review: As Born to Rule the Storm by Cate Baumer

Published on April 5, 2025March 31, 2025 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about AS BORN TO RULE THE STORM by Cate Baumer. It’s a standalone novella set some time in the future during a cold war. Lottie, the main character, must decide whether to use her time jumping power to prevent an apocalypse.

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: Cate Baumer
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: October 3, 2023
Print Length: 111
Purchase: Amazon

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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.

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 Traitor of Sherwood Forest by Amy Kaufman

Published on March 24, 2025March 29, 2025 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST by Amy Kaufman. It’s a dark reimagining of the ballads of Robin Hood with feminist overtones.

Author: Amy Kaufman
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Print Length: 416

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Dreams of Sorrow by Shauna Lawless

Published on March 17, 2025March 14, 2025 by Celeste3 Comments

DREAMS OF SORROW is a novella set in Shauna Lawless’s Gael Song series. I definitely recommend reading the first two books prior to picking up this installment.

Author: Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song #2.5
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publish Date: July 4, 2024
Print Length: 101
Purchase: Amazon

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