The Dreadbound Ode by @jordanloyalshort.bsky.social is a must-read dark fantasy/sci-fi that doesn't get enough attention. If you prefer your epic tales more concise and less bloated I highly recommend this. It's creepy, it's thoughtful, it's going on your TBR, yes?

#booksky #grimdark #indie

Happy New Year all! Do yourselves a favour and make your first read this year Monstrilio by @samanito.bsky.social. Despite my absurdly high expectations for this book, it surpassed them. Bizarre, goofy, dark, emotional, and queer. Also, if anyone knows of anything similar, feel free to let me know!

Looking for a queer wild-west fantasy with unconventional heroes? I've yet to come across something quite like the Hexslinger series by @gemmafiles.bsky.social which is a shame because it's super entertaining. More queer westerns pls (or better yet, more Hexslinger!)

Gonna need to share my latest literary brain worm: Cry Pilot series by @joeldane.bsky.social. I know that sounds gross but it's a good brain worm I promise. It's kind of like Red Rising meets Attack On Titan and it deserves your attention.

So... I seem to have a type. Communities with seemingly irreconcilable cultural values learning to get along... or not (+ queer MCs!)

The God-King Chronicles by @mikebrooks668.bsky.social

Songs of the Drowned by @annasmithwrites.bsky.social

The Seven Kennings by @kevinhearne.bsky.social