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

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.

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: 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

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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SFINCS Review: The Whisper That Replaced God by Timothy Wolff

Today’s review is about THE WHISPER THAT REPLACED GOD by Timothy Wolff. This is a standalone novella about Mute, a cursed and masked assassin for the crown. When an assassination goes wrong, Mute begins to realize his unhappiness and what he truly wants from life.

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: Timothy Wolff
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 15, 2024
Print Length: 82
Purchase: Amazon

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SFINCS Review: Once We Flew by Nikky Lee

Today’s review is about ONCE WE FLEW by Nikky Lee. It’s a standalone science fiction novella in which humans have crashed on a desert planet with no way back home.

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: Nikky Lee
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Caelestis Books
Publish Date: November 14, 2023
Print Length: 108
Purchase: Amazon

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SFINCS Review: Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell

Today’s review is about GOTHEL AND THE MAIDEN PRINCE by W.R. Gingell. It’s part of A Villain’s Never After series of standalones. So reading the other novellas is not a prerequisite. This novella is a slice-of-life retelling of Rapunzel from the villainous witch’s point of view.

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: W.R. Gingell
Series: A Villain’s Never After, #8
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: October 1, 2021
Print Length: 134
Purchase: Amazon

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