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REVIEW: Demon in the Whitelands, by Nikki Z. Richard

Demon in the Whitelands - Nikki Z. Richard

Title: Demon in the Whitelands Author: Nikki Z. Richard Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Gender Fluid, Intersex, Non-Binary, Pansexual Publisher: Self Pages: 300 Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Sometimes no matter how hard you try, some things cannot be explained. Sixteen-year-old Samuel, son of devout cleric, has endured shame and prejudice his entire life. Although he is destined to become clergy too, he longs for an ordinary life in the whitelands away from demons and holy roots.  When the mayor claims to have captured a mute demon girl, Samuel is forced to become … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ring and Arrow, by William Quirk

Ring and Arrow

QSFer William Quirk has a new Gay/Gender Fluid sci fi YA book out: “Ring and Arrow.” What would you do if you found out your Dad was negotiating a contract with Aliens to enslave the human race? If you’re Arrow, a comic book nerd with ADHD and other less respectable initials, you team up with your locked and loaded since birth half-bro, Amos, and your new bruh, Dap, to try and stop him. They don’t get very far until Dap finds an independent floppy on line that tells the same, exact story. Ring, the plotter as well as the penciler, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Deathly desires, by Chris Bedell

Deathly Desires, By Chris Bedell

QSFer Chris Bedell has a new gay paranormal YA romance out: “Deathly Desires.” I know what you did last spring… When 17-year-old Cody’s unrequited crush, Mason, is killed by his friend Veronica, he helps her successfully cover up the murder. That is until the start of their Junior Year, when everyone involved receives a menacing note from someone who knows what they did.  The blackmail about Mason’s death quickly escalates to stalking, arson, and attempted murder. Cody and his friends must discover who found them out before they get killed themselves. And fast. Noah has an altogether different secret. He’s a … Read more

REVIEW: Absolute Heart, by Michael Vance Gurley

Absolute Heart

Title: Absolute Heart Series: Infernal Instruments of the Dragons Book One Author: Michael Vance Gurley Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages: 288 Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book As the British Empire builds power based on new clockwork and steam technology, Ireland draws its might from its potent magical traditions. Only two boys with little in common can end the fighting between the two nations and prevent a terrible worldwide war. Gavin Haveland’s dreams are in the sky with the airships, while his reality as a High Councilman’s son … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Crier’s War, by Nina Varela

Crier's War

Nina Varela has a new FF YA romance book out: “Crier’s War.” From debut author Nina Varela comes the first book in an Own Voices, richly imagined epic fantasy duology about an impossible love between two girls—one human, one Made—whose romance could be the beginning of a revolution. Perfect for fans of Marie Rutkoski’s The Winner’s Curse as well as Game of Thrones and Westworld. After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, designed to be the playthings of royals, usurped their owners’ estates and bent the human race to their will. Now Ayla, a human servant rising in the ranks … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: I Dare You to Break Curfew, by Eva Muñoz

I Dare You to Break Curfew

Eva Muñoz has a new YA paranormal book out: “I Dare You to Break Curfew.” To save humankind, Camron may have to fall in love. Vampires are real, and they are called the Inshari. After Camron Masters breaks curfew the first time, he discovers them living beneath Braylin Academy. The second time he breaks curfew, he meets a mad scientist who convinces him to take part in an experiment in exchange for more information about the Inshari. A small pinprick later, Camron wakes up as one of them and finds himself bonded to the prince of his dreams—vampire or not, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: A Light Amongst Shadows (Audio), by Kelley York & Rowan Altwood

A Light Amongst Shadows

QSFer Kelley York and Rowan Altwoods’ YA paranormal book “A Light Amongst Shadows” is finally out in audio! James Spencer is hardly the typical troubled youth who ends up at Whisperwood School for Boys. Instead of hating the strict schedules and tight oversight by staff, James blossoms, quickly making friends, indulging in his love of writing, and contemplating the merits of sneaking love poems to the elusive and aloof William Esher. The rumours about William’s sexuality and opium reliance are prime gossip material amongst the third years…rumours that only further pique James’ curiosity to uncover what William is really like … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Waking Up the Sun, by Laura Bailo

Laura Bailo has a new MM YA Fantasy book out: Waking Up The Sun. When Lander accepts a dare to go into the forest at night, he thinks it’ll be easy. He just needs to walk in and then come out, right? But that’s easier said than done. It’s like the trees have a mind of their own, and they are stopping him from finding his way back. There were always stories of people getting lost forever in the forest, but Lander had never considered they might be true. Yban has been in the forest a long time and he … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Dragon’s Rise, by Lou Hoffman

Dragon's Rise

QSFer Lou Hoffmann has a new queer YA fantasy book out: Dragon’s Rise. Sequel to Ciarrah’s LightThe Sun Child Chronicles: Book Four Five days after his sixteenth birthday, Lucky—or Luccan, as he’s known in the Sunlands of Ethra—cut down a horde of wraiths with the help of his magical, living blade, Ciarrah. Then they ended the worst undead of all—Lucky’s mother, Liliana, or rather the evil creature she had become. Now he needs a chance to rest, but he can’t catch a break. The otherworld invaders want to take Ethra as their new home, and one defeat hasn’t even slowed … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Fight Like A Woman, by J.S. Frankel

Fight Like a Woman

QSFer J.S. Frankel has a new queer YA sci fi book out: Fight Like a Woman. Meet Kyle Sorton, teen, orphan, living a life of no purpose on a space station. Occupation: janitor. Future prospects: none. His only dream is to be someone. Anyone will do. Wish granted–sort of. An accident aboard his space station forces his flight, and his ship crash lands on an unknown world. Mortally wounded, he uses an experimental healing device called a Clavatar to transfer his consciousness to the body of an alien woman. When he awakens, he discovers that this woman not only has … Read more