Science Fiction & Fantasy book reviews
Spiffing is a fun little cosmic horror novella about Bertram 'Bertie' Lexington-Brown, a quirky, rich businessman with a fascination for the macabre. Old cursed necklaces, crystals supposedly housing the imprisoned essence of antediluvian demigods, that sort of thing. His latest acquisition is the sarcophagus of an ancient and, up until now, mythological Egyptian priest who... Continue Reading →
1. I'm gonna be a bit self-indulgent this week and start with something I threw out into the ether. My tweet soliciting anticapitalist discussion posts about themes in speculative fiction got much more interest than I thought. A bunch of people contacted me saying they want to contribute or already have ideas to pitch, so... Continue Reading →
This book sucked ass. I don't usually have such deeply held negative opinions about the books I choose to read - after all, I'm a pretty good judge of what I like so I'll usually find something about a book I like even if it wasn't that hot overall. But guys. This book. Sucked. Ass.... Continue Reading →
Hello bookwyrms. I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while and Blogger Appreciation week has given me the kick up the arse I needed. There's always so many great posts, book reviews, community projects and other good stuff going on that I want to support and direct people to, so strap in... Continue Reading →
I've read some really great books since deciding to actively delve into the small press world, and Rick Claypool's The Mold Farmer is an imaginatively sinister, outside-the-box, weird little novella I'm super glad I discovered. Pitched as a story of cosmic claustrophobia and workplace survival horror, it's the story of Thorner, an everyday family man... Continue Reading →
Evening bookwyrms, hope you're all well. I realised I'd inadvertently stopped doing my reading updates a little while ago. No idea why, but I'm excited to get back to them. I'm also reviving the Hey! Watcha Readin' series tagline from way back when. I started out using it when I first started blogging, but dropped... Continue Reading →
I've still got a review hangover from Wyrd and Wonder I think. I've written two reviews since the start of June and just can't seem to get in the right headspace for them. But I've realised not every review has to be an in-depth 3000 word essay and I can actually just write some more... Continue Reading →
Oh hey, it me, your favourite fantasy period romance fan. Words I thought the world would never hear. But hey, appaz after reading The House In The Cerulean Sea and actually quite enjoying full on steamy post-apocalyptic sci-fi erotic romance Deal With The Devil, C. L. Polk's The Midnight Bargain is the latest romance story... Continue Reading →
I'm not known for my frequent partaking in book tags, but occasionally one catches my eye and this one looks super fun! Co-created by Ely @ Earl Grey Books and Chami @ Read Like Wildfire. Let's go! Best book you’ve read so far in 2021Ok so if we're being very literal, then it's got to... Continue Reading →
Ok so bleak might be a bit melodramatic, but I'll be the first to admit the blog was a bit barren in June. After how hectic I made Wyrd and Wonder for myself in May I think I just needed a blogging break last month. What I have been doing though is reading my way... Continue Reading →
Parsecs & Parchment 