In this beautifully-told coming-of-age story, Cerinthe Gale stands at a crossroads in her life. She’s traveled from her far-off home of the isle of Normost to the royal island of Faranor, where she will audition to join the royal school … Continue reading
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Trevor Blake possesses magical gifts like few others in his home village. Because of his abilities to move things with his mind, communicate over long distances, and conjure items, he’s distrusted and feared, forbidden to use his powers by his … Continue reading
Taking place in an alternate London where magicians rule through the power of the spirits they summon from beyond, one young man’s desire for revenge entangles him in the heart of a conspiracy aimed at the highest levels of power. … Continue reading
If anyone can take the common themes of a story and turn them inside out, it’s Terry Pratchett, best known for his long-running Discworld series. In this book, he takes the classic Pied Piper story, and takes it where it’s … Continue reading
I’ve been hyping this book to everyone I can, and the best way I’ve found to describe it “The Secret Garden meets The Craft,” or “Little Princess meets Little Witches.” Don’t think I’m trying to pigeonhole this beautifully fascinating book; … Continue reading
After the death of her parents, Ash is left in the care of her cruel stepmother, with only the fairy tales of her youth to comfort her. Yearning for the fairies to take her away to their world, she seeks … Continue reading
Beatrice Shakespeare Smith has never known any home beyond the Theatre Illuminata, a magical place where every character to ever appear in a play can be found. Her best friends are a quartet of Shakespearian fairies, her constant nemesis is … Continue reading
Based on the role-playing game Arcana Unearthed, created by Monte Cook, this is a collection of stories told in the land of the Diamond Throne. The quick rundown: numerous fantastical races inhabit various parts of the land of the Diamond … Continue reading
Just a few months ago, I lavished praise upon the most recent volume of Dozois’ Year’s Best Science Fiction. Now we have Best of the Best, an impressive paperback tome which draws upon the first twenty volumes in the series … Continue reading
Originally published in 1992, and released last year just in time for Christmas, it’s obvious what the unifying theme of this anthology is: Christmas as re-envisioned in science fiction and fantasy. There’s plenty of interesting stories to choose from here, … Continue reading