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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8h

No Friend to This House by @nataliehaynes.bsky.social

"There is no question about Natalie’s ability to bring an ancient tragedy to modern readers who may not think they can follow the original texts."

Full review from @justairythings.bsky.social!
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No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ Every single moment and page in this book was stunning. While this is only the second of Natalie’s books that I have read, I can see she will be an auto-buy au…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

Today's final #SFINC3 post is from @justairythings.bsky.social with Of All the Stars by @krismadigan.bsky.social

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Of All the Stars by Kris Madigan

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★½ Of All the Stars by Kris Madigan was already on my SFINC3 allocation but when I saw how short it was I made it my second read of the competition. Why did the length …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

First up from Avni this #SFINC3 is her review for The American's Covenmaster by @jbwarrick.com

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The American’s Covenmaster by J.B. Warrick

Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★★ This was a good, short read to kick off spooky season. Perfect for me as I have been in a paranormal romance mood lately. I quite enjoy the writing. There was some …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

The second #SFINC3 review for
@gregkontaxis.bsky.social's The Knight of the Moon, reviewed by Vivian!

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The Knight Of The Moon By Gregory Kontaxis

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero You are a cruel man, Gregory, and I’m very cross with you!! What did you do to my heart?? I’ll tell you what he did, he crushed it into a pulpy wreck.. Oh, the start of th…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

Next up on our #SFINC3 review list:
The Discarded Knight by Andrew Johnston, reviewed by Jeremy

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The Discarded Knight by Andrew Johnston

Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★ “The Discarded Knight” by Andrew Johnston, my second novella read in this Speculative Fiction Indie Novella 3 Championship took me on an unexpected journey…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 1d

We're back with more #SFINC3 reviews!
First up is @andresstein.bsky.social with Dreamer, Awake! by @liamqdh.bsky.social
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Dreamer, Awake! by Liam Q. D. Hall

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★ Dreamer, Awake is a novella by Liam. Hall, that’s part of this year’s SFINCs, and it’s a story that explores the human condition, or a part of it. A central…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 2d

Of Ancients Unbound by T.C. Edge

"It doesn’t get much more Epic than this series, T.C. Edge is set to give us one more entry in a journey that will no doubt shatter expectations once again!"

Read Jeremy's full review here!
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Of Ancients Unbound by T.C. Edge

Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★★ T.C. Edge and his 7th entry in “The Bladeborn Saga” is nothing short of WOW! ‘Of Ancients Unbound’ has everything…I’m not kidding…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 4d

The Rages Trilogy by @kritikahrao.bsky.social

"The world was lush and unique, blending sci-fi and fantasy with Indian mythology to create a story that had me hooked from the start."

Read Avni's full review!
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The Rages Trilogy by Kritika H. Rao

Reviewed by Avni Patel ★★★★½ I honestly have no words at the moment. I had Book 1 of The Rages trilogy sitting on my shelf for a few years, collecting dust as part of my never-ending TBR. It was on…

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Andrés da Silveira Stein @andresstein.bsky.social · 7d

This book was a delight!
@cblansdell.bsky.social wrote an admirable sci-fi that is far from the usual adventure romp full of lasers and bling and swoosh!
It's a careful study into a being's sense and everything it entails.
I can't wait to get my hands on the second book of this duology!

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 7d

Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social

"It’s a book that explores how a broken person comes into their own after being broken."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social' full review
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Far Removed by C.B. Lansdell

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ It’s incredibly hard to explain this book without spoilers. But I’ll try. *sigh* Who are you, when you’re forbidden to be you? Who are y…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 7d

Far Removed by @cblansdell.bsky.social

"It’s a book that explores how a broken person comes into their own after being broken."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social' full review
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Far Removed by C.B. Lansdell

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★★ It’s incredibly hard to explain this book without spoilers. But I’ll try. *sigh* Who are you, when you’re forbidden to be you? Who are y…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 7d

It's our absolute pleasure to share the cover of @adamcbassett.com's upcoming fantasy Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs.
Inspired by Latvian folk songs, it has been described as Stephen King's UNDER THE DOME x VanderMeer's ANNIHILATION.
Available Feb 2026
www.adamcbassett.com/copper-ash

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

And for the second time this competition, it's The Morbund Monarch's Masterpiece by @paulgzareith.ink, this time reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social!

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The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece by Paul G. Zareith

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★ Here we are, once again tackling a novella for the SFINCs! The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece was an interesting read in some aspects, especially the chara…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

First up for @justairythings.bsky.social's #SFINC3 review is Glunda the Veg Witch by @keithwdickinson.bsky.social
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Glunda the Veg Witch by Keith Dickinson

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★ For my first novella of the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINC3), I have to say I think I started this competition well. Glunda the Veg Witch is a …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

@kiraofthewind.com kicks off today's #SFINC3 reviews with Sunchaser by @emilybarlowauthor.bsky.social
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Sunchaser by Emily Barlow

Reviewed by Kira of the Wind ★★★★⯪ You ever feel like a book was written specifically for you? Like it has all the niche little elements that you thought nobody liked except for you? And you felt a…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

Are you ready for the third and final novella in the bestselling fantasy epic, The Song of the Sleepers?!
THE CELESTIAL TEARS OF DYING LIGHT by @joshuawalkerau.sffinsiders.com is available from November 25th!

Add to Goodreads here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 8d

Hands up if you're ready for more Team Grimoire Ink Reviews #SFINC3 posts!

Ok great, keep your hands up cause you have a few hours.

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 9d

The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social

"I think there is something uniquely special about Richard’s ability to weave moments of horror and fear in with unmatched comedic dialogue..."

Read @justairythings.bsky.social's full review!
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The Scour by Richard Swan

Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ Some people might say ‘Richard Swan is one of the greatest writers of this generation!’ To which I’d say: Yeah, probably. I have yet to read a Rich…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

We love having you on the team and can't wait to see more reviews from your bookshelf! ❤❤

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

First up for Jeremy's #SFINC3 reviews is Protocol of Valor by @timwolffauthor.bsky.social
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Protocol of Valor by Timothy Wolff

Reviewed by Jeremy Schwab ★★★★ Protocol of Valor by Timothy Wolff was added to my radar by being one of the reviewers for Grimoire Ink in this year’s ‘Speculative Fantasy Indie Novella …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

#3 for #SFINC3 is The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece By @paulgzareith.ink, reviewed by Vivian!

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The Moribund Monarch’s Masterpiece By Paul G. Zareith

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero We enter the story in the hold of a merchant vessel, in which an imperial inspector has chosen to impose his will, rather than simply signing off on the manifest. He has g…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh, reviewed by @andresstein.bsky.social

Expect this #SFINC3 review to be METAL!
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Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ★★★★⯪ My first job as a judge is to understand the value of a novella by itself. In that regard, this novella was METAL! Rob Leigh’s work here is superb in many…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 10d

Let's roll out the #SFINC3 reviews!

First up: A Twist in the Rift by @megradiant.bsky.social, reviewed by Lesely!
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A Twist in The Rift by Meg Radiant

Reviewed by Lesley Bennett-Chaney ★★★ Not quite sure where to start with this review. I kind of enjoyed it, but was also glad it was only a novella. The story is written in the first person, …

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 11d

We are so excited to announce our newest Grimoire Ink Reviews feature: Wyvern Den.
Hosted by @kiraofthewind.com, this is a score-free space to discuss more in-depth the aspects that make great book.
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Wyvern Den with wyvern icon.
Vertical list of letters to read Worldbuilding, Yelling, Visualization, Ethos, Rogues, Neurons.

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Behold! My ramble space!
Here, I shall discuss more in-depth the aspect I am focusing on today. All thoughts are my own opinions, observations, and ravings.
I prefer to focus on 'good' things, so expect this space to be positive! Note that even if I'm screaming and crying here, it's all in good, book- reading fun.
I mean, a great books should make me feel powerful emotions, right? So, don't be afraid of the powerful emotions I put on display here. It's just my unhinged self, appreciating good books :)

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 12d

The Ships of Britannia by @emkkoulla.bsky.social

The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive

Read the full series review from @andresstein.bsky.social!
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Ships of Britannia Series by E.M. Kkoulla

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive. Wrath of Olympus (Ships of Britannia, #1) I love mythopoeia. I would argue that it’s my f…

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 13d

We are so excited to be part of #SFINC3 this year. Our team has 20 novellas between us and each novella has at least two readers to score and review each title.
So what are the titles and who is reading them???

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