Forge of Darkness is the 1st book in the Kharkanas trilogy written by Steven Erikson. There are currently only 2…
Category: Book Reviews
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The Dregs by Thomas J. Devens
From the first words of The Dregs, we are thrust into a brutal and bloodthirsty world of unrelenting violence and…
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ARC review of PolyCorpse by Jarrett Poole
PolyCorpse is a standalone novel set in a near future in which a powerful corporation, Saint Exxo, has developed the…
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Book Review: Glunda the Veg Witch by Keith W. Dickinson
Glunda the Veg Witch is a delightful little cozy fantasy novella which focuses on two magical factions fighting over their…
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ARC Review: Bounty Inc by Adam Holcombe
Bounty Inc. is a chonky sci-fi novel written by a Star Wars fan who was intrigued by Boba Fett and…
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Red Reckonin’ by DB Rook- a review
Boots scuff across a wooden floor, scattered with sawdust and black globs of chewing tobacco. Smoke drifts in the air,…
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ARC Review: Hide and Seek by Rex Burke
I received an ARC of this book from the author. Thank you, Rex. My review is honest, and my opinions…
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A Time of Dread by John Gwynne
“You cannot be truly brave unless you feel truly afraid” Sometimes a series can be too good. No, I’m not…
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Panel Chewing: A Rough Week of Comics Saved by Savage Sword of Conan #13
Not every week in comics is a winner—and this week on Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week, we felt that.…
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Review: At the Road’s End (Gone Home #1) by Nils Ödlund
At the Road’s End is the story of an exiled paladin of the nature god, Ek, named Toulikki of the…
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ARC Review: Don’t Die Dave by A.R. Witham
Don’t Die Dave is a fast-paced, non-stop action adventure that takes place mostly inside a video game. The main character,…
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The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology by Adrian Gibson
The Book of Spores is an anthology with sixteen stories by different authors, with a connecting thread that runs through…
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Carpentry in the Elven Forest by Alex French- a review
Synopsis: In a town full of carpenters, how does an apprentice carve his own path? Buckle down, learn his craft,…
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SFINCS3 Finalist Review – A Hunger With No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau
A Hunger With No Name was a familiar story.A story of the manipulation of a tribe of herdsmen, the Astravans,…
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SFINCS3 Finalist Review – The Weaver & The Wyrm by Ben Galley
The Weaver & The Wyrm: A Tale of Emaneska is a well-paced, character-driven fantasy novella set in a medieval-style world…
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ARC Review: A Black Dragon on Red by P L Stuart
A Black Dragon on Red, book 6 of the Drowned Kingdom Saga, was a departure from previous books in the…
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The Outer Dark: Sin, Innocence, and the Darkness Beyond Redemption
For the last two years, I’ve been reading more and more of Cormac McCarthy’s work. I started with Blood Meridian…
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Knight City #1 by Matt Kindt and David Lapham Review
Knight City wasn’t on my radar until my fellow co-host Jarrod picked it for his pick of the week. After…
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ARC Review: The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by Jonathan Nevair
Shiver me timbers and swash those buckles! The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by Jonathan Nevair was so much piratey…
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SFINCS3 Finalist Review: Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov
I read and reviewed Sisters of Mercy by Yuval Kordov as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and my opinions are…
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A BLACK DRAGON ON RED by P.L. Stuart
Ouch! Argh! Oh, the pain! P.L. you are killing me! This book, this ending. Where do I begin? Stuart does…
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Review of ‘Daughter of the Otherworld’ (Gael Song Era II) by Shauna Lawless
‘Daughter of the Otherworld’ is the first in a new trilogy set in the same world as Shauna Lawless’s ‘Gael…
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SFINCS3 Semifinalist Review: From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos
I read and reviewed From These Dark Abodes by Lyndsie Manusos as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and my…
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THIS RIVER AWAKENS by Steven Erikson
Erikson is well known among us book tubers as the author of the fantastic epic fantasy series The Malazan Book…
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SFINCS3 Semifinalist Review: The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer
I read The Butcher’s Lot by Cate Baumer as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and my opinions are…
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SFINCS3 Semifinalist Review: Sunbathers by Lindz McLeod
I read and reviewed Sunbathers by Lindz McLeod as part of the SFINCS3 novella contest. My review is honest, and…
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Top 5 Comics of 2025
2025 was a great year on Panel Chewing. Of course we had a few trombone worthy issues, we also had…
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Book review: The Wickwire Watch (Riverfall Chronicles #1) by Jacquelyn Hagen
I was curious about The Wickwire Watch, having read some of the reviews when it was entered in the SPFBO…
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THE CHRYSALIDS by John Wyndham
This short novel delves into another made up society in a post-apocalyptic world. Wyndham deftly blends new ideas with the…
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TIMESCAPE by Gregory Benford
Another month goes by and another Sci-fi Masterwork gets read. This one seemed intimidating at first glance. It’s longer than…
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ARC Review: Learning to Bleed (Vampires of Coal Dust Book 2) by Cat Rector
Learning to Bleed continues the contemporary vampire story of Spencer and Laurel, which started in Coal Gets in Your Veins.…
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Spirits of Vengeance by Rob J Hayes
Spirits of Vengeance is the third of Rob J Hayes’ standalone novels which take place in his Wuxia-inspired Mortal Techniques…
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The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens
The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens is one of a series of interconnected standalone novellas, which form part of his…
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OATHBREAKERS: The War of Brothers That Shattered and Empire and Made Medieval Europe by Matthew Gabriele and David M. Perry
Alright fantasy fans, have I got a book for you! A history book that takes non-fiction and gives the “truth…
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Assorted Crisis Events #6 Review
“… the worst day together is better than the best day apart.” That quote hit really close to home for…
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ARC Book Review: The Dead Man (Mennik Thorn #0.5) by Patrick Samphire
The Dead Man (Mennik Thorn 0.5) is a prequel novella for Samphire’s Mennik Thorn mage-for-hire series and ably introduces the…
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The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #1 Review
To hear more about this issue and other comics we pulled this week, click here. I’ve never been a big…
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As Good As Dead #2 by David and Maria Lapham Review
In two issues, the Lapham’s have established characters, motivations, conflict, family drama, setting, a crime to solve and a ticking…
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SFINCS3 Round 1 Book Review: The Drowned Heir by Jennifer R. Donohue
The Drowned Heir is an intriguing maritime fantasy, filled with lyrical, evocative prose and set in a community where horrific…
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SFINCS 3 Round 1 Review: A Second Life Worth Living by Karen Lucia
The opening pages of this novella were horrifically disturbing. I found them very impactful and was a little concerned I…
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All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu Review
Ken Liu is one of those authors that I’ll read anything he writes. After reading The Dandelion Dynasty and The…
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SFINCS3 Round 1 Book Review: Water’s Edge by Ellie Lieberman
Beware the embrace of the water deepThe darkness pulls you down to sleepTo an early grave you layFor the rest…
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SFINCS3 Round1 Book Review: Dance With Me by Livia J. Elliot
This year, I am taking part in the SFINCS3 contest as a judge on the TBR team. Round 1 has…
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SFINCS3 Round 1 Review: Skyfold by T. J. McKay
This year, I am taking part in the SFINCS3 contest as a judge on the TBR team. Round 1 has…
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Shapers of Worlds Volume V – a review
I was given a free copy of this anthology by contributor P.L. Stuart and asked to review his short story,…
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Promise by Bharat Krishnan
Promise concludes Bharat Krishnan’s WP Trilogy. All three books came out in rapid succession at the end of 2020. My…
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The Last Gasp of Midnight by Thomas Howard Riley- a review
Before I get too much into this review, I just need to point out one thing: The Last Gasp of…
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The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard – ARC review
The Winter Goddess is a tale steeped in Irish mythology, set in medieval times when the gods, the Tuatha De…
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Assorted Crisis Events #5 Review
To listen to our Panel Chewing episodes, check out the podcast: https://pagechewing.buzzsprout.com I know I’m a couple of weeks behind…
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An Unlikely Coven by AM Kvita – An ARC Review
An Unlikely Coven is a fun urban fantasy tale of found family fighting against all odds to survive in a…
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The Broken Sword by L.L. MacRae – ARC review
The Broken Sword (Dragon Spirits #3) is the final chapter in L.L. MacRae’s fabulous character-driven fantasy series, and, as it…
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Sleep #3 Comic Review
Click here to listen to the latest podcast to hear about the other comics we read this week In issue…
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The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri – ARC review
The Isle in the Silver Sea is a sapphic love story set in an alternate version of London during a…
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Season of Vengeance by A.J. Rettger- a review
*I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review* I meant to write this review…
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Coal Gets in Your Veins by Cat Rector – a review
Coal Gets in Your Veins is a contemporary urban fantasy with cosmic horror overtones, from one of my favourite indie…
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The Execution of Rooker Flynn by A.R. Witham – an ARC review
The Execution of Rooker Flynn is a book about an enduring, life-affirming friendship made unshakeable by an unbelievably harsh environment…
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A Quiet Vengeance by Tim Hardie – a review
Tim Hardie’s low fantasy novel A Quiet Vengeance brings all the exotic flavour of the Middle East to life. Hardie is…
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