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World's leading SFF book community! Posts by 🏹 @kitvaria.bsky.social & 🐉 @jennieivins.bsky.social. Hater of trolls. Lover of books. Probably not a real dragon. ;)
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Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @rjbarker.bsky.social's Gods of the Wyrdwood! - JI 🐉

"It’s a slow burn epic fantasy, which enthralled me with its mysteries right from the start . . . Fresh and different. I need more!"

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January 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
📣 Fantasy-Faction is looking for Contributors! 📣

We're looking for people who'd like to review books, talk about SFF news, or give insights into publishing and writing on our main site, Fantasy-Faction.com.

Check the link for more info! - JI 🐉

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January 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @grmatthews.bsky.social's Corin Hayes series! - JI 🐉

"Blends sci-fi, dystopia, thriller, and that urban fantasy sense of momentum into something that feels both familiar and fresh...an easy recommendation."

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January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Apparently January 16th is Appreciate a Dragon Day. So who is your favorite fantasy dragon? Mine is Scarlett the Fantasy-Faction dragon. - JI 🐉
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
...warm, weird, funny, romantic & surprisingly thoughtful. It is proof that romantic fantasy can still be smart, character driven & emotionally grounded. These books made me laugh, wince & quietly root for people who are doing their best with the mess they carry.

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January 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @grmatthews.bsky.social's upcoming release, The Silencing of the North! -JI

"A colder book in many ways, but also a richer one, and by the final page, I was more than ready to follow this story wherever it goes next."

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January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Today's review:
Gritty Stone Age fantasy with a strong sense of everyday survival. A travelling tribe, no swords or knights, and giant birds and beasts.

Something quite different!

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
January 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Today Julia reviews a cosy-dark comfort with teeth.

Found family, sharp banter, gentle romance & moments that remind you this world has danger. Evil queens, strong coffee, wintery magic & warmth earned, not handed out.

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
January 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Share this around as the more nominations we get the cooler our list will be!

Thanks for all your support last year! We can't wait to see what you pick for our Top 50 of 2025! - JI 🐉

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(🧵 5/5)
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Welcome to 2026 Factioneers! 🥳

It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!

But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)

#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social wraps up 2025 with a post of her favourite books of the year!

Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues ... everything ... from cosy and charming to grim and gory...

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation #2025WrapUp
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews Deathless by @robjhayes.bsky.social

What I loved most was how much this book expanded and reshaped my understanding of characters I already knew. Expectations shifted again, sometimes in ways I never saw coming.

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

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December 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @scalzi.com's Starter Villain! - JI 🐉

"A clever and entertaining science fiction comedy packed with humour, ridiculous plans, talking animals, and a surprising amount of heart."

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#booksky #sciencefiction #humor
December 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Friday, @kitvaria.bsky.social reviewed @caimhmc.bsky.social's Ring the Bells! - JI 🎄

"A loud, messy, foul-mouthed Christmas story about belief, chaos, and doing the right thing despite being spectacularly bad at it."

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#booksky #chirstmas #fantasybooks
December 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Have @kitvaria.bsky.social 's dog Galli present a big list full of christmas themed SFF!

From cosy to gory, something for everyone.

As an addict of both topics, how could she not make a post with her favourites?

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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @sharonboothwriter.bsky.social's Christmas Spirits at Honeywell House! - JI 🐉🎄

"It was refreshing to see a middle-aged woman at the centre of a fantasy story, dealing with very recognisable pressures."

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#booksky #christmas
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Satirical, sharp, and gleefully chaotic, this finalist takes aim at fantasy tropes, economics, and heroism with wit and heart. The team enjoyed the humour, the bite, and the surprising depth, then scored it to close out Round 3.
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💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SPFBO
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @gabriellabuba.bsky.social's Saints of Storm and Sorrow! - JI 🐉

"Rich in magic, rooted in Filipino history, and unafraid to challenge the legacy of colonization."

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#booksky #fantasybooks
December 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews Deck Matthews' A Shattering of Glass! - JI 🐉

"The action remains intense, the world is steadily widening, and the characters continue to carry the story."

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December 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @assaph.bsky.social's Murder in Absentia - JI 🐉

"The combination of historical inspiration, original fantasy touches, and a wry but capable protagonist makes this a memorable read."

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#booksky
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews C. Gockel's Wolves, first book in the I Bring The Fire series! - JI 🐉

"This was a quick and entertaining read that shows a lot of promise."

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#booksky
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Time screws with you, hearts stay real. A math-genius, quantum leaps, friendship and pain tangled through alternate lives. Sticky paradoxes and raw honesty ground even the wildest shifts in time. 💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

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November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy (only slightly late) release to a tale soaked in grit and consequence, where every choice cuts deep and the streets feel sharp around you.

Dark, tense, and heavy with mood, it lingers long after you step back into the light.

Links in comments!

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Next #SPFBO review:

A sweeping romantasy of simmering tension, quiet power plays, and a world shaped by loyalty and desire. Reign and Ruin wraps court intrigue in heat and heart, perfect for readers who love politics softened by longing.

💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
November 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM