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Prelude Cycle by S. Kaeth ✓ author This novella is arranged as a series of seasons with one short story vignette from each of the four main point of views. These stories are set approximately three years before Between Starfalls begins. Taunos attempts to get into the library of Far Dahutad. Takiyah balances her love of learning with the judgements of her community. Kaemada struggles mind to mind. Ra’ael faces challenges on her path to becoming a priestess. If you’re looking to dip your toe in the Children of the Nexus universe and get to know the characters briefly, this is the book for you! |
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Let Loose the Fallen: Book Two of Children of the Nexus by S. Kaeth ✓ author The priestess searches for her faith. The fire-wielder wrestles with her past. The psion dreams of peace. And the hero is torn between his heart and his duty. While grief scatters the four protectors to the winds, outside forces write history according to their own whims. The fate of the Rinaryns lies twined with that of the boy, Eian, caught in a tug of war the heroes are unaware of. But the evidence lies waiting for Taunos and the others to see, if only they can move past their betrayal. |
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Between Starfalls by S. Kaeth ✓ author SPFBO6 WriteHive Book Club Teacup Dragon Coop SPFBO Promo SFFOasis Never leave the path. It’s sacred law, punishable by exile. When her son goes missing in the perilous mountains, Kaemada defies the law to search for him. She enlists the help of her hero brother, a priestess berserker, and a fire-wielding friend. But the law exists for a reason. When the search party is captured by the mythical Kamalti, they learn that Kaemada’s son was sent to an ancient prison city. As they battle for freedom, they discover a horrible truth that will change the future of both races forever. With their world in upheaval, Kaemada must find a way to peace if she's to save her son—but tensions between the two races are leading to war. |
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SPFBO7 SPFBO Promo SFFOasis Indie Recs Indie When dragons fight, mountains weep. In nests high in the mountains, dragons and dragonbonded share their lives, thoughts, feelings, and ambitions. Palon and her partner, the dragon Windward, are renowned among their nest for their flying skill. Their days are filled with everything she loves, especially riding the wind. Even being tasked with teaching their way of life to Tebah, a rebellious newly bonded teenager, can’t bring her down too much. But when treasures from the dragons’ hoards are found in Palon’s collection, her idyllic life comes crashing down. She battles to prove her innocence, while her every move is cast as further evidence against her. Tebah’s suspicion, homesickness, and defiance would be frustrating even in easy times. With Palon in the spotlight while her rivals smear her name at every turn and stir up plots of revenge, her teenage charge’s behavior proves dangerous. Dragon tempers shorten, and challenges and disputes shake the ground. Palon will have to trust more than just herself if she hopes to once more own the sky. |
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The Skeleton Key by Justine Manzano
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Jacklyn and Kyp are back, and this adventure is no less heart-twisting and thoroughly gripping than the last, and yet somehow at the same time, it's a wholesome ride. |
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A Touch of Light by Thiago Abdalla ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Amazing epic with political undertones, following multiple incredible characters through their storylines. |
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Hag of the Hills (The Bronze Sword Cycles Duology Book 1) by J.T.T. Ryder
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Where Blood Runs Gold by A.C. Cross ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: violence/gore, allusions to sexual assault including of minors an action-packed Western with enjoyable characters and an intriguing supernatural plot |
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The Demons We See by Krista D. Ball
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story I finished this book in less than 24 hours and cried. It's brilliantly told! |
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Through Shadows by P.S. Livingstone, A.M. Justice, Alex McGilvery, J.E. Hannaford, Laura Shank, Liam Hogan, Anela Deen
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well A great selection of compelling stories by talented authors! |
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The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well Incredible gaslamp fantasy with an impressive array of distinct races. Amazing pacing, intriguing worldbuilding, and characters you can't help but root for! |
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Sairō's Claw by Virginia McClain
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Absolutely fantastic story--sailing ships, water dragons, a giant wolf kami, and more! |
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Emma and the Prince of Shadows (World of Light Book 2) by Jon Herrera
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story A fantastic follow up to Emma and the Minotaur! I really loved exploring this new world with Emma and Will. |
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Where Shadows Lie by Allegra Pescatore ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Fantastic, absolutely epic book with great disability rep and LGBTQ+ rep. Told through multiple PoVs, each necessary and interesting. |
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Dio in the Dark by Rizwan Asad ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story A fascinating, enjoyable tale featuring some of my favorite characters from Greek mythology with an imaginative adventure. |
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The Enixar: The Sorcerer's Conquest by Mikkell Khan
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well An interesting dark mixture of science fiction and fantasy playing with familiar tropes in intriguing ways. |
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Lady Vago's Malediction by A.K.M. Beach
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Fantastic worldbuilding, with a story that’s kind of Wheel of Time meets Eragon. |
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A Voice That Thunders (Voice That Thunders #1) by Cully Mack ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Kotov Syndrome by Tim Baughman Jr ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story A thought-provoking sci-fi that delves into what makes a person, and grapples with the light and the dark that people can bring to a relationship. A diverse tale with mental health representation. |
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They Mostly Come Out At Night by Benedict Patrick
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Truth and Other Lies by Lyra Wolf
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Content Warnings: mythical violence including against children, attempted rape |
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Helpless: A Short Story Collection by Tiffany Christina Lewis ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Content Warnings: https://tiffanychristinalewis.com/2021/02/25/helpless-warnings/ A gripping selection of a variety of short stories all showcasing women in a range of strengths. |
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My Hand and My Heart by Isabel Huntoon
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Content Warnings: brief graphic violence and self-harm toward end This cli-fi is a blend of sci-fi and fantasy with the feeling of anime, but in novel form. Fascinating, intriguing worldbuilding! |
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The Wild Court by E. G. Radcliff
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: emotional abuse, mention of attempted suicide. |
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The Last Prince by E. G. Radcliff
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: mentions of childhood sexual assault and child abuse |
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The Wildflowers at the Edge of the World by Shaylin Gandhi
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: mentions of off-page sexual assault as well as infant loss. Includes Neurodiversity Representation and incredible diversity. |
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Birds of a Feather by Sandy Butchers
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: TW: animal deaths, violence. illustrated! |
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Cradle of Sea and Soil by Bernie Anés Paz
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Nocturne: A Collection of Dark Tales by H.B. Diaz
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Hidden King (The Coming of Áed #1) by E.G. Radcliff
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: torture scene. mention of childhood abuse, protagonist's mother's rape. Like a gay Goblin Emperor with a disability, with Found Family themes, and lovely description. I loved the worldbuilding but I craved even more of it to be on the same level with Strange the Dreamer. Amazing book though from an astounding talent. |
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Zeroth Law (Digitesque #1) by Guerric Haché
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well I adore the worldbuilding and premise for this story but struggled to connect to the characters. It may simply be a writing style thing not meshing with me. Love the sci-fi/fantasy fusion. Some minor editing errors but nothing too major. |
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Legacy of Flame by Rebecca Bapaye
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story A gorgeously told second world fantasy with characters who will whisk you along with their tale with such vibrancy that the plot itself fades into the background a bit, and that’s okay! Thoroughly enjoyable. |
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The Gatekeeper's Staff by Antoine Bandele
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This is the kick off to a new YA series with super refreshing worldbuilding playing off of West African mythology, like a Percy Jackson meets Black Panther with excellent, diverse characters to connect with. |
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Privilege: A Trilogy by Bharat Krishnan ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story Content Warnings: drug use and abuse, homophobia, racist slurs, police violence, gangs, several scenes of brief sex A thoughtful but no-holds-barred imagining of a world where white privilege is a drug controlled by the people in power. People can take this drug, use it (& abuse it), & give it to others. Told through the perspectives of various people strung together in a series of events. |
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Minimum Wage Magic by Rachel Aaron
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well Similar feel to Whitney Hill's Elemental Series (https://indiestorygeek.com/story/129) and Annette Marie's Guild Codex (Three Mages and a Margarita - https://indiestorygeek.com/story/654), but set in a future Detroit with gods, dragons, and magic alongside cybermetics and AI. |
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Seasons of Albadone (The Eighth Chant Book 1) by Élan Marché and Christopher Warman ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story Fun short stories that weave together in interesting ways! |
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A Feeling Like Home by Haleigh Wenger
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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A Dark Inheritance (Hollow Fate #1) by Todd Herzman
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Two Thousand Years (The Empire Saga) by M. Dalto
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Eldritch Sparks: Shadows of Otherside Book 2 by Whitney Hill ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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The Community by Jacob Klop ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Never Say Never by Justine Manzano
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This is a fun, snarky, quick-paced YA novel, perfect for those who want their fantasy blended with the real world. The characters were relatable and the story was light and fun, even with the teenage angst. The writing doesn't slow the pacing with too much description. |
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Damned Souls and a Sangria (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 8) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Lost Talismans and a Tequila (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 7) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Druid Vices and a Vodka (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 6) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Alchemist and an Amaretto (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 5) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 4) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Unrelated to the story |
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Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 3) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Unrelated to the story |
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Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 2) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 1) by Annette Marie
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story This is a super fun book centered around the non-magic-wielding Tori, who ends up surrounding herself with magic-wielders, and still holds her own. |
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Silver and Blood by Trina L. Talma
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Protostar: An Automatic Apocalypse by Jesse Pohlman
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Brightest Shadow by Sarah Lin
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Sol Invictus (The Eye of Ra Book 2) by Ben Gartner
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well A thrilling tale fit for MG readers seeking action, adventure, and history, all evened out with well-times humor! |
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Heart of a Lion by Stephen Zimmer
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well A fun adventure with memorable characters! |
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Where Ravens Soar by Michelle Connor
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Techno Mage by S.W. Raine ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Nocturnal Blood by Villimey Mist
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well A charming story of a bright 11-year old girl who, while trying to solve the mystery of her friend's missing dad, finds herself engulfed in an ancient war between creatures of myth and legend, with her town hanging in the balance. |
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Cute Mutants Vol 1: Mutant Pride by SJ Whitby ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Lani: The Girl Without Fear by Dan Cole ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This is a fun, light book with lots of twists on familiar tropes! |
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The Order of the Key by Justine Manzano ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Dawnstar (Starchaser Saga Book 2) by Renee Dugan
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Elemental: Shadows of Otherside Book 1 by Whitney Hill ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Absolutely fantastic urban fantasy. Highly recommended! |
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Dragon's Reach: An epic fantasy adventure (The Keeper Origins Book 1) by JA Andrews
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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A Threat of Shadows (The Keeper Chronicles Book 1) by JA Andrews
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Aegyir Rises (Guardians of The Realm Book 1) by Amanda Fleet
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Ambiguous Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story Content Warnings: abuse, suicidal ideation, violence |
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Voice of War (Threadlight Book 1) by Zack Argyle
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Content Warnings: addiction, torture Magic system reminiscent of Lightbringer series and Mistborn, with a fun new world to explore! |
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Daughter of Shades (The Venatrix Chronicles #1) by Sylvia Mercedes
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Fun, female Witcher story with music-based magic! |
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Parasites by Matthew Samuels ✓ author
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Darkwind (The Starchaser Saga) by Renee Dugan
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Consequences: A Wilders Finale by Cass Kim
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Chaos Circus by Renee Dugan
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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The Necromancer's Prison by Alec Whitesell and Craig Bonacorsi
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story This one's a bit hard to categorize. Part portal fantasy, part sci-fi, part alternate history or parallel world, full of action, adventure, and also a YA love triangle. |
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Michael McGillicuddy and the Most Amazing Race by Trevor A. Dutcher
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well A satisfying fun read in multiple points of view immersed in a steampunk/gaslamp feel. While there are several points of over description, the actual plot was quite fun and the characters were interesting. |
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Crystal and Flint (The Journey Missions Book 1) by Holly Ash
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well |
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Warlocks of the Sigil by Peri Akman
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Dragon's Price by Daniel Potter
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well |
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The Lightning Rod by C.S. Ratliff
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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The Reach Between Worlds by Cameron Hayden
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story |
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Running With the Wolves by J.E. Reed
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Unrelated to the story |