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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 6h

Everything about this book was phenomenal.

@nataliehaynes.bsky.social is absolutely unmatched!!

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 6h

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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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 1d

This was really such a wonderful read.

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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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 2d

I mean the opening question in your interview is "Talk to me about the strap-on."
Which combined with your impeccable taste has me utterly intrigued.

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 2d

I'm absolutely gonna pick this up and not just because Vico Ortiz is reading it and I definitely don't have an enormous crush on Vico Ortiz.

a woman without a shirt is looking at the camera with a dart board in the background

ALT: a woman without a shirt is looking at the camera with a dart board in the background

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 5d

"I don't mean to ask"
Cool, don't.

Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 5d

I love book spaces and book celebration spaces.

Also nothing makes me more happy that I have zero aspirations to be an author than being in book spaces and book celebration spaces and hearing author's share their 'I've rejoined the world after editing' stories.

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Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · 7d

The e-book for Children of Gods and Fighting Men is £1.79 atm on Amazon

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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song)

The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song) eBook : Lawless, Shauna: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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R.R. Virdi | Buy The First Binding (from TOR) @rrvirdi.bsky.social · 7d

Can I get a good signal boost on this? And I also just learned that book one is also on an apple books sale (havent' been able to check myself cuz i dont use/have ibooks???) The First Binding on ibooks (US only??)

But this is for book two in the UK.

Zeno Agency @zenoagency.bsky.social · 7d

THE DOORS OF MIDNIGHT by @rrvirdi.bsky.social is on sale this month in the UK — only 99p in eBook!

• Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
• Kindle: www.amazon.co.uk/Doors-Midnig...

Published by @gollancz.bsky.social.
@awfulagent.bsky.social

The Doors of Midnight ebook by R.R. Virdi - Rakuten Kobo

Read "The Doors of Midnight The epic Silk Road fantasy adventure" by R.R. Virdi available from Rakuten Kobo. A breathtaking Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy, an ode to the power of storytelling and an ...

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 8d

These two excellent books are finally out in the wider world! They are absolutely gorgeous reads and will suck up an molecule of serotonin left hiding in your body.

You will never know peace again. And you will say thank you for the experience 😂

Cherae @clclark.bsky.social · 8d

Yes! YES! The tigerS are OUT!

Now the only thing left to do is decide…will you read Fate’s Bane first? Or The Sovereign?

I made a handy flowchart that can help you decide which if you aren’t sure!!!

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 8d

This was such a lovely novella to kick things off for my #SFINC3 reads. Thanks so much @keithwdickinson.bsky.social for submitting it to the competition!

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 8d

The author? A gem.
The series? A banger.
The cover? Both of the above.

THE CELESTIAL TEARS OF DYING LIGHT is
@joshuawalkerau.sffinsiders.com's final novella in The Song of the Sleepers series. And you can get your grabby hands on it from 25 November!

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 9d

I cannot thank Adrian from @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social enough for the ARC.
And I am so sorry for the rabid word vomit it brought out in me.

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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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 10d

Top 10 and tied with some powerhouse authors!!!

Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 11d

Gutted to miss this because you just know it's gonna be a fucking 🔥🔥🔥 panel.

I gotta move to London...

M H Ayinde 🍉 A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST out NOW! @mhayinde.bsky.social · 11d

This Tuesday join me @clclark.bsky.social and Grace Curtis at Waterstones Covent Garden as we celebrate the release of THE SOVEREIGN! Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/c-l-c...

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 11d

I knew you'd love it!

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 11d

Little boop from Rya

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 12d

Pantomime is stunning
And I've just started Dragonfall which has me absolutely captivated already ❤

Absolutely pick up L's books the moment you can!

L.R. Lam @lrlam.bsky.social · 13d

Hi, can I interest you in some fantasy written by a nonbinary author? With trans and intersex characters? Not based on a franchise by a transphobic author!

Dragonfall, Emberclaw, and my rewritten debut, Pantomime, are out now, and I could very much use some help getting the word out about them. 💖

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 12d

I have the most unhinged review dropping for this on Monday but the gist is everyone everywhere should read The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social.
And that you can get an excerpt now? *chef's kiss*

Grimdark Magazine @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

With the release of The Scour by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social mere weeks away, we think it’s time we gave you a bit of a peek at the amazing dark fantasy novella that awaits you.

EXCLUSIVE: Excerpt: Chapter 1 of Richard Swan's new Vonvalt novella The Scour

Stuffed with Vonvalt's trademark legal procedural overlay on the grim outer reaches of the Sovan Empire, a bit of dark fantasy buddy cop action, and a murderous mystery to be solved, I hope you enjoy ...

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 13d

One day I will not agree to so many books in my to-do list.
This is not that day.
This is not even in the same decade as that day.

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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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 16d

Genuinely one of my favourite ongoing series and @lyonspen.bsky.social is 1000000000% one of my most favourite people. ❤❤

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · 16d

Austringer's Wrath by @lyonspen.bsky.social

"The gritty, painful ordeals that Axly endures over the course of this book are enough to cause a lot of angst."

Read Vivian's full review here
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Austringer’s Wrath by E.L. Lyons

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero ★★★★★ Stepping back into this realm was just what I needed. If by that, I meant that I was in want of suffering, angst, bittersweet tragic MC’s, and their star-crossed pat…

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 16d

[Exercise programme name] at home is not 'basic equipment' if it requires a bench for step-ups.

"But you can modify to use what you have."

A dodgy coffee table?
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Find out later if I'm posting from A&E!

Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 16d

Anyone else check their phone constantly in the hopes it makes a reply come through faster?

I'm desperately waiting to find out if I have Mandarin class tonight or if I can do a 45 min work out instead of a 30 min one.

Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 17d

You don't have to lie. The run can't hurt you anymore 😂

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 17d

Also good luck on the long run lol

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · 17d

Gutted to miss the Covent Garden event since that will be an enormously cool panel but super excited for the launch party!!!

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