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Books reviewed by the BFS
When high fantasy began to be popular, it tended to model itself on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord…
Alanna Penhaligon lies dying in a hospital bed. She has spent her life preparing for this…
Xue is tired of her secluded life in the entertainment house. Playing her quin is the…
This collection of doomed romances contains stories by well-known authors such as Mary Shelley and Angela…
Alwyn Scribe remains at Evadine’s side, his feelings for her burning brightly even as he battles…
Writing a novel with a distinctly unlikeable main protagonist can be a bit of a tightrope:…
For too many years, the idea of fantasy was to follow the Tolkeinesk route. While there…
Harry is a lifelong horror film fan, so when she gets a job cleaning for renowned…
The Waking of Angantyr has everything going for it: Vikings, berserkers, blood magic, Norse gods, fights,…
Among the Living is a fast-paced thriller set in the Deep North. Climate change is altering…