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Julia Kitvaria Sarene 📚🐉⚔️☠️
@kitvaria.bsky.social
SFF book reviewer, SPFBO judge, fantasy addict, audioholic, ex bookseller.

Open to ARC requests (no romance!), especially Indies.

Servant to the cutest rescue pup.

Autistic & demi.

Considers "woke" a compliment.

https://linktr.ee/kitvaria
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All my reads of 2025!

Book 1 Mislaid in Parts Half-Unknown by Seanan McGuire

A quick and easy novella, which is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. Not too deep, but a bit whimsical and weird, fun and contemplative at times.
If you need a few moments of calm, I recommend watching a black dog in the snow...

#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #DogAdventures #LifeOfADog #Dog
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Know what little rascal has been living here rent free for 2 years now?

He git his own vegan cake for breakfast as his gut is finally happy since he only gets tiny bits of lamb and otherwise is veggy.

Happy #GotchaDay Galli!

#GalliTheExplorer #LifeOfADog
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
He might not be good with kids or most dogs, but the left is his reaction to builders in the next room who make one hell of a racket.

Also he's always happy to pose for a picture 😉

Lucky me! Second gotcha day anniversary on Sunday ❤️

#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #LifeOfADog #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Apparently I never got around to posting these...

I really need to get back to bookish community things!

So many good books and I am so behind on everything..!

#ReadingWrapUp #SeptemberWrapUp #OctoberWrapUp

All titles in alt text, as usual!
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Anyone on my friend list interested in an ARC of either or both of these, let me know and I'll get you the link / book!

I read and enjoyed both, you can guess they are slightly different 😂

Teacher romcon and grimdark / dark fantasy

More info in the Alt Text, along with the title info and such!
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This is still running, if you haven't entered yet! Look at the gorgeousness!
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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In the age of the Lady Knight, meet Hwyfar of Avillion, @natania.bsky.social 's QUEEN OF FURY, long stripped of her own magic, she must take up the weapons of her ancestors to save her homeland with the aid - & interference - of King Arthur's nephew Gawain...

https://geni.us/Queenoffury
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Passing thought brought on by sales figures & a book that had a dearth of official publicity: do you guys even know that Gods of the Caravan Road is a five-novel series, not four? Were you left hanging after Gods of Nabban? Moth's story continues! The Last Road. Grim. Dark. www.kvj.ca/last-road.html
K.V. Johansen | The Last Road
About The Last Road by K.V. Johansen
www.kvj.ca
November 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Almost two years ago, we adopted a not very cuddly dog.

So days like this make me incredibly happy! Every once in a while the cuddle bug does bite him after all.

#GalliTheExplorer #CuteDog #PumiMix #DogAdventures #LifeOfADog #Dog
#AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#dogs #DogSky
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Do you like pretty books? Fantasy Hardcovers? Fancy special editions?

Then you should enter this awesome give away!

There's also free ebooks for everyone, even those who don't have enough luck to win a hardcover.

www.eileenmuellerauthor.com/giveaways/no...
November 2025 Win Deluxe Edition Epic Fantasy Books Giveaway
#win #giveaway #amreading #fantasybooks #epicfantasybooks #deluxefantasyeditions #deluxeeditionbooks Welcome! Enter the Deluxe Edition Fantasy Giveaway, and go in the draw to win one deluxe edition ep...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@justinleeanderson.com you're in second place at the moment!
The latest #SPFBO review:

A mix of mystery, adventure, and heart, The Lost War brings classic quest fantasy to life with warmth, humour, and a twist that still stuns on reread.

fantasy-faction.com/2025/the-los...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction

@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social one for the scoreboard!
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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I would love it if you could join me at one my upcoming events to celebrate the release of Daughters of Nicnevin

Waterstones events here: www.waterstones.com/events/searc...

The Highland Bookshop tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daughters-...
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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This #nativeamericanheritagemonth why not dive into @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social 's Hugo Award-Winning BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY series - an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by the pre-Columbian Americas!

Buy now: https://geni.us/betweeneands
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Join me in congratulating my author friend Michael Webb on his new release!

I've been reading Lightbinder early as part of our writer group and can attest you're in for an awesome adventure.

Check it out on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited and help it get off to a great start!

#fantasybooks #newbook
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Might want to adjust some moderation settings, fyi
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.

Here's how to turn it off.

First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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AT LAST I CAN SHOW YOU! Here is the US cover for MORTEDANT'S PERIL! And ain't it a cracker?
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We have about 15 hours to get to £7000 - how exciting! Please consider backing if you haven't already, and please share widely!
We are in the final day of our Kickstarter campaign. It looks like we might make it to £7,000, which would be amazing. If you were thinking of pledging, please do so now.
www.kickstarter.com/...
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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I spy a familiar cover…
I’m so excited!!!
Good news for fans of magical bookshops, murdered kings, and The Black Company: November 2025 is packed full of excellent new books, and you can find a list of all of them here!
All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in November 2025 - Reactor
November's fantasy books take us to cozy bookshops and candy stores, as well as a college for necromancers…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Latest review by @powjay.bsky.social

Perfect for those of us that aren’t wanting nightmares but need a little change.

fantasy-faction.com/2025/49216

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Fast, fun, and flawed, with great characters, smooth prose, and one unforgettable blind POV. The ending may have cheated me of closure, but I was still hooked, entertained, and left eager for more.

fantasy-faction.com/2025/first-o...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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A fierce and clever reimagining of history, full of action, heart, and a heroine you won’t forget. I’m already reaching for the sequel.

fantasy-faction.com/2025/dread-n...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Here's the Brighton #WorldFantasyCon #BookHaul

No idea how I'll fit them on the shelf, but that's a problem for next week 😉

First a pic of all of them, then two nice hardcovers by Kingfisher, more details in comments!
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Sitting at the airport, here's a few snapshots from #WorldFantasyCon in Brighton.

Doing this with the best crew for 11 days (started with BristolCon) was freaking amazing but oh my also so very tiring!

All the books, all the friends, all the adventures and all the drinks 😅
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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It’s been a short rest between cons… but I’m about to re-pack.

Bristol was amazing. Thank you to everyone who came, it may have been smaller than usual, but it was still perfectly formed.
If I didn’t get to say hi, let’s try to next year!
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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The latest #SPFBO review:

This brutal, sea-sprayed tale of pirates, betrayal, and uneasy alliances showcases the grit and moral ambiguity that have become Hayes’ trademark.

fantasy-faction.com/2025/rob-j-h...

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction

@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social one for the scoreboard!
October 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM