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The Gilded Ones

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Once upon a time, my idea of a great read was a well-written YA book. At that time, I could relate to those characters, understand them, and live through them vicariously. However, I did hope that more books inspired by African culture and lore would be present in the fantasy genre. It's safe to say […]
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Of War and Ruin

Of War and Ruin (The Bound and the Broken #3) by Ryan Cahill

In Of War and Ruin, our heroes must ask themselves tough questions, make hard choices, and be exposed to great dangers.
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Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes #1) by Elizabeth Lim

Though the story leaves some elements underdeveloped, the story’s unique blend of folklore and fantasy makes Six Crimson Cranes a standout read.
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Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda

Ghostroots by Pemi Aguda

Ghostroots is an exciting addition to the growing list of contemporary and speculative fiction in African literature.
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The Malevolent Seven

The Malevolent Seven (The Malevolent Seven #1) by Sebastien de Castell

The Malevolent Seven are some of the finest quest bands you'll ever find in this subgenre of fantasy, with their eccentrics and wit elevating the reading experience.
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Fantasy worlds

Top 9 Book Fantasy Worlds and How Long You Can Survive There

From Gardens of the Moon, it's clear that the world of Malazan is richer in history and geographic detail, and than any other fantasy world.
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Babel by R.F. Kuang

Babel by R.F. Kuang

First off, what a title!  I believe that there are two types of authors: storytellers and writers. Storytellers make you forget you are holding a book; With them, you live in the book, and every time you take a break, that fictional world stays with you as you go about other activities. Writers, on the other hand, […]
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The Lord of the Rings books

Should You Read the Lord of The Rings Books?

Still, as it's basically at the top of the epic fantasy canon, you definitely should pick up the Lord of the Rings books at least once in your lifetime.
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Shelob lord of the rings

6 Prickly Facts About Shelob in the Lord of the Rings

The hobbits' desperately tense death struggle with Shelob is one of the major turning points in the battle against Sauron and the forces of darkness.
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Worldcon Glasgow 2024

SFF and African Speculative Fiction Meet at Worldcon Glasgow 2024

The 7th Nommo Awards winners were also announced at the Glasgow event, with wins for Wole Talabi, Stephen Embleton, and Gabrielle Ememe, among others.
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Shadowmancer

Shadowmancer (Shadowmancer #1) by G.P Taylor

Shadowmancer identifies the themes of Sin, Death, and Love for Power (as seen in the character of Demurral).
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Rings of power season 2

4 Things to Know Before Watching Rings of Power Season 2

Rings of Power season 2 is just around the corner, with a tantalizing trailer heralding what is sure to be an upgrade on season 1.
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