Nils Shukla
@nilsreviewsit.bsky.social
Reviews Adult Fantasy Books. Hobbitcore. LotR memes. Assistant Editor/Social Media Empress @thefantasyhive Bookstagrammer - Instagram: @nils.reviewsit
Here’s two books I treated myself to last week
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by HG Parry is where literary characters come to life and cause chaos!
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - sounds beautifully magical with studio Ghibli vibes 🥰
Yes please to both. Have you read either?
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by HG Parry is where literary characters come to life and cause chaos!
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - sounds beautifully magical with studio Ghibli vibes 🥰
Yes please to both. Have you read either?
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Here’s two books I treated myself to last week
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by HG Parry is where literary characters come to life and cause chaos!
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - sounds beautifully magical with studio Ghibli vibes 🥰
Yes please to both. Have you read either?
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by HG Parry is where literary characters come to life and cause chaos!
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - sounds beautifully magical with studio Ghibli vibes 🥰
Yes please to both. Have you read either?
Thank you @hodderscape.bsky.social for these epic fantasy ARCs
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you @hodderscape.bsky.social for these epic fantasy ARCs
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
Sister Wake by @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social - rebellion, gigantic gods, & Celtic myth - perfect for me! Out 15th Jan
Saltswept by Katalina Watt - ragtag crew, a perilous quest & Southeast Asian mythology - sounds fun! Out 26th Feb
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social out in March from @orbitbooks.bsky.social
“Takami has delivered a masterfully written debut, one that every fantasy reader needs to devour.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
“Takami has delivered a masterfully written debut, one that every fantasy reader needs to devour.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
THE BOOK OF FALLEN LEAVES by A. S. Tamaki (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils reviews A. S. Tamaki's epic debut fantasy THE BOOK OF FALLEN LEAVES: "a sublime epic fantasy debut. There’s so much depth and scope to this novel"
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December 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social out in March from @orbitbooks.bsky.social
“Takami has delivered a masterfully written debut, one that every fantasy reader needs to devour.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
“Takami has delivered a masterfully written debut, one that every fantasy reader needs to devour.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
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Helping customers pick a book for someone else is something I really miss about bookselling, so I had an absolute ball with this post!
If you ever need a recommendation, tag me!!
If you ever need a recommendation, tag me!!
The Fantasy Hive team have curated a Christmas Gift Guide to aid anyone out there struggling to buy for the reader in their life.
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Helping customers pick a book for someone else is something I really miss about bookselling, so I had an absolute ball with this post!
If you ever need a recommendation, tag me!!
If you ever need a recommendation, tag me!!
We’ve put together a Christmas Gift Guide for a variety of fantasy books! So if you’re struggling for gifts for a reader or you’re looking to treat yourself, check out our recommendations below 👇🏽
The Fantasy Hive team have curated a Christmas Gift Guide to aid anyone out there struggling to buy for the reader in their life.
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We’ve put together a Christmas Gift Guide for a variety of fantasy books! So if you’re struggling for gifts for a reader or you’re looking to treat yourself, check out our recommendations below 👇🏽
My November Reading Wrap-Up!
I had four 5 star reads but my favourite of the month was definitely The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
I’m starting off December by continuing reading The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi which so far is a whimsical, magical and very fairytale esque!
I had four 5 star reads but my favourite of the month was definitely The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
I’m starting off December by continuing reading The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi which so far is a whimsical, magical and very fairytale esque!
November 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My November Reading Wrap-Up!
I had four 5 star reads but my favourite of the month was definitely The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
I’m starting off December by continuing reading The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi which so far is a whimsical, magical and very fairytale esque!
I had four 5 star reads but my favourite of the month was definitely The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social
I’m starting off December by continuing reading The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi which so far is a whimsical, magical and very fairytale esque!
My shelves have had a festive spruce up!
November 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
My shelves have had a festive spruce up!
Christmas Tree and decorations are up! Have you put yours up yet?
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Christmas Tree and decorations are up! Have you put yours up yet?
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and Beth are reviewing Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS by Julie Leong (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils and Beth cosy up with a new buddy read - the latest cosy-fantasy offering from Julie Leong, THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS: "Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book and I hope she returns t...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and Beth are reviewing Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
BLOOD FOR THE UNDYING THRONE by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton Hur (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils returns to Sung-il Kim's Bleeding Empire trilogy in his second novel, BLOOD FOR THE UNDYING THRONE, translated by Anton Hur and out now from Orbit: "hits you with emotion and provides a fuller pi...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
This week I’m diving into two ARCs from Orbit Books
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This week I’m diving into two ARCs from Orbit Books
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
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A lovely review of Made Things (which is getting its UK release shortly)
Theo reviews Adrian Tchaikovsky's upcoming dark but whimsical fantasy MADE THINGS, coming 4th December from Tor:
"an entertaining novella shot through with Tchaikovskian eye-catching writing and sharp observations"
Read more: tinyurl.com/ymhbymdk
@torbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social
"an entertaining novella shot through with Tchaikovskian eye-catching writing and sharp observations"
Read more: tinyurl.com/ymhbymdk
@torbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A lovely review of Made Things (which is getting its UK release shortly)
Reposted by Nils Shukla
"Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods.
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
SLOW GODS By Claire North (AUTHOR INTERVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods. “Physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
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November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods.
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing the conclusion to the Tales of the Plains trilogy, The Iron Road by @davewragg.com
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
THE IRON ROAD by David Wragg (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils goes on one last adventure in David Wragg's Tales of the Plains trilogy in THE IRON ROAD: "Fun banter, heartfelt character growth and action scenes to excite and delight... a showstopper of a fin...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing the conclusion to the Tales of the Plains trilogy, The Iron Road by @davewragg.com
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
I’m currently reading The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social It’s giving me such strong studio Ghibli vibes & is super warming to read. Loving it!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’m currently reading The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social It’s giving me such strong studio Ghibli vibes & is super warming to read. Loving it!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Just watched Frankenstein with my dad and it was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, the performances, the emotion, all of it was outstanding. Chef’s Kiss to Guillermo del Toro. @realgdt.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Just watched Frankenstein with my dad and it was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, the performances, the emotion, all of it was outstanding. Chef’s Kiss to Guillermo del Toro. @realgdt.bsky.social
This signed art card of Corban/Storm (illustrated by Sam White) from The Faithful & the Fallen series is my precious!
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This signed art card of Corban/Storm (illustrated by Sam White) from The Faithful & the Fallen series is my precious!
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Look at this gorgeous MinaLima edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley which is illustrated and includes interactive elements throughout!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Look at this gorgeous MinaLima edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley which is illustrated and includes interactive elements throughout!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils reviews Philip Fracassi's classic slasher horror AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE: "a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional"
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November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
Another sequel I’m so grateful to receive. Thank you Orbit Books
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Another sequel I’m so grateful to receive. Thank you Orbit Books
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
I’ve been looking at my TBR and deciding which review/arcs I’m most looking forward to reading and hoping to get to before the end of the year and possibly into the new year. I’ll list them below:
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
November 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I’ve been looking at my TBR and deciding which review/arcs I’m most looking forward to reading and hoping to get to before the end of the year and possibly into the new year. I’ll list them below:
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Omg @davewragg.com The Commodore 🍋 is pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Omg @davewragg.com The Commodore 🍋 is pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Want to find out more about @jeremyteg.bsky.social upcoming fantasy standalone? Then take a look at this interview below 👇🏽
Today Nils intervies J. T. Greathouse about his upcoming epic fantasy THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT, coming soon from Gollancz:
Read more: tinyurl.com/2mx2zdr2
@gollancz.bsky.social
Read more: tinyurl.com/2mx2zdr2
@gollancz.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Want to find out more about @jeremyteg.bsky.social upcoming fantasy standalone? Then take a look at this interview below 👇🏽
I received two epic fantasy sequels!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I received two epic fantasy sequels!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!