Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Magical Missions - The New Chosen Ones

Jaime Enrique Gutierrez Perez (Xlibris)

| Reviewed by Franklin Bauer

Jaime Enrique Gutierrez Perez tells a riveting fantasy tale of magic, destiny, and courage in Magical Missions - The New Chosen Ones. Set in the mystical realm of Multiria, the narrative follows the journey of Tina of Sirigia, a young warrior princess tasked with defeating the evil entity Rogius and his dark forces. Accompanied by her childhood friend Cezanne of Terrania and the disgraced noble Rodion Dragao, Tina embarks on a dangerous quest to gather allies and fulfill her destiny as one of the New Chosen Ones. In a land infested by dead...

Shadows of Askargaard

Kevin Nichols (Independent)

| Reviewed by Bertin Drizller

In Shadows of Askargaard: The Last Falcon, Kevin Nichols crafts an enthralling tale of courage and redemption while exploring the conflict between light and darkness. Set in the aftermath of a decisive victory, the story plunges readers back into a world where shadows lurk and heroes are forged in the crucible of adversity. At the heart of the narrative is Cartyr “Pug,” Bastille, a young squire burdened by past failures and haunted by the weight of newfound responsibilities. Pug's journey becomes a quest for identity and purpose when fate...

Tribal Logic: Book Four of The Tribal Wars

Stella Atrium (Stella Atrium Writes LLC)

| Reviewed by Franklin Bauer

In Tribal Logic, the fourth installment of Stella Atrium's Tribal Wars series, readers are treated to a thrilling adventure filled with intergalactic intrigue, romance, and political upheaval. Set in the vibrant and expansive world of Dolvia, in the Galaxy's Westend, this book delivers a riveting narrative that captivates from start to finish. The story follows the protagonist, Jesse Hartley, as she faces the aftermath of a bloodless coup on Stargate Junction. This pivotal moment sends her on a journey fraught with danger an...

SkyRacers

Matt Watters (Red Giant Publishing - Australia)

| Reviewed by Franklin Bauer

SkyRacers by Matt Watters offers a thrilling journey through a futuristic world where motorsport has transcended the boundaries of traditional racing to reach exhilarating new heights. In this fast-paced narrative, the SkyRace Grand Prix becomes the ultimate battleground, where forty-eight courageous pilots navigate electric racepods through the heavens, defying gravity and risking their lives for glory and sporting immortality. At the heart of the story are sisters Aleeza and Olivia Martin, whose shared passion for sky racing drives the narrat...

The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 2:

Tim Wright (Amazon Book Marketing Pros)

| Reviewed by Jane Riley

In The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 2: Riverhome for The Holidays by Tim Wright, readers are once again whisked away on a thrilling adventure filled with magic, danger, and holiday cheer. Thirteen-year-old Toby Baxter looks forward to enjoying the winter break with sledding and holiday festivities. However, his plans are interrupted when he receives a frightening warning that draws him back into the magical land of Riverhome. This time, Toby must confront an even more significant threat—the land is dying, and the sword that could sa...

The Adventures of TOBY BAXTER 1

Tim Wright (BookBaby)

| Reviewed by Jane Riley

The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, and the Closet by Tim Wright is a delightful middle-grade fantasy that takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with magic, adventure, and self-discovery. Thirteen-year-old Toby Baxter eagerly awaits his birthday, dreaming of becoming a teenager and leaving kid-dom behind. However, his life turns unexpectedly when he is thrust into a magical land through a mysterious portal. Suddenly, Toby finds himself amid a battle between elves and trolls, with his newfound friends believing him to...

Where Liberty Lies

Nathaniel M Wrey (Waterman Books)

| Reviewed by Matthew Novak

Where Liberty Lies by Nathaniel M. Wrey, the second installment in the Liberty series, is a hugely imaginative and engaging sequel that immerses readers in a dystopian world. Following their rebellion against a corrupt regime, Finbarl, Aminatra, and Karlmon set out on a quest for freedom in a post-apocalyptic, desolate world. Wrey is adept at exploring the desolation of the world these characters inhabit, vividly portraying the aftermath of the collapse of a civilization. The trio's pursuit of a utopia is met with fresh challenges, surpris...

The Secret Order of the Scepter & Gavel

Nicholas Ponticello (Nicholas Ponticello)

| Reviewed by Cristina Prescott

Nicholas Ponticello's science fiction masterpiece, The Secret Order of the Scepter & Gavel thrust readers into the futuristic world of Vanderough University, where the pursuit of knowledge takes a perilous turn. The story orbits around Herbert Hoover Palminteri, an aspiring Martian colonist seeking a straightforward academic path at VU. However, his trajectory takes an unexpected turn when he is chosen to join the enigmatic and notorious secret society, The Order of the Scepter & Gavel. Suddenly, Herbert finds himself entangled in a web...

Singularity Part 1: The Dale Chronicles

Chuck Stewart (Stewart Education Services)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

Chuck Stewart's Singularity Part 1: The Dale Chronicles is an immersive science fiction set in the year 2050. This futuristic world explores the pursuit of consciousness by artificial intelligence and robots. At the center of the story is Dale, a self-absorbed homosexual who embarks on an illicit mission to obtain the benefits of self-driving technology. Stewart's story immerses the reader in a futuristic setting where advancements in technology result in electric cars, household computers, and robots gaining sentience and awareness through eni...

AMAYA'S LEGACY Book One: An Alien Affair

Fiona Forbes (Self published)

| Reviewed by Bertin Drizller

An Alien Affair, the first book in the Amaya's Legacy series by Fiona Forbes, is an enthralling science fiction novel that explores interstellar conspiracies, extraterrestrial folklore, and an eternal tale of romance. Taking place in a distant era, where humanity is subjugated by the enigmatic Baqnian race, the story revolves around Zhan, a captivating alien director assigned with overseeing an Earth re-education facility, and Lee, an independent-minded anthropologist who possesses a unique resistance against Baqnian mental manipulation.Forbes...

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