Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy, a blog dedicated to all things fantasy and speculative fiction, from book reviews to essays on world building, characters, and favorite novels.

Book Review: The Crane Moon Cycle (The Phoenix and the Sword, The Shoreless River) by J.C. Snow

The Crane Moon Cycle Series: Omnibus (The Phoenix and the Sword, The Shoreless River) Author: J.C. Snow Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Across wars and worlds, through death and life, in mortal and immortal hearts, the binding of the phoenix holds. Aili Fallon is determined to escape her past, and won't let anything get in the …

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SPFBO9 Book Feature: New Cover for THE VOW THAT TWISTED FATE by Katherine D. Graham

Hello! Today, I am bringing you a book feature, with the new cover for one of this year's many fantastic SPFBO 9 books: The Vow That Twisted Fate by Katherine D. Graham. Sort of an intriguing title, right? Three Queens Scattered Across Time, and a Fate That Binds Them All Together Born Into Peace... For …

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ARC Review: Persuader (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Persuader Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #4 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When the enemy comes calling, this outlaw spitfire will gamble her freedom to save her friends. Vixen Valerie dreads her past. After more than a decade of life on the run, she fears the charade is over. When an enemy …

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Book Review: A Bond of Thread (The Mountain Fell) by Allegra Pescatore and J.P. Burnison

A Bond of Thread Series: The Mountain Fell, #1 Author: Allegra Pescatore, J.P. Burnison Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Enter the Nine Lands of the Mountain Fell. Skye has only ever known pain and solitude since waking up with neither memories or magic. Hunted for being a Ruler in a time when they are scarce, she …

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Review and Fan Art: Sammorien The Moss-Man (The Stories They Told Their Children Anthology) by Izabela Raittila

Sammorien the Moss-Man/The Stories They Told Their Children Series: Anthology Author: Izabela Raittila Genre: Fantasy Mythology Description: This is an anthology of fantasy short stories depicting the culture and beliefs of a fictional continent called the Gragiyan Empire. Inspired by the works of J.R.R.Tolkien and various European myths, these mythical tales follow powerful deities known …

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Raina’s Fantastic Ramblings: Why Did I Name My Blog/Website “Enthralled By Love”?

February is sort of an annoying month sometimes. Not that I mind the time of year. But all the romance stuff always annoys me, especially since a lot of people use the word 'love' as a synonym for romance. Which brings me to the main post of this post. Several years ago, I decided to …

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It is a New Year! Updates and Promotions/Sales!!

Hello. The first week of a new year has just passed, and I have a handful of announcements to make. One of them is that my short story, Krissela has been accepted for Morian Press' anthology, Apologue of the Immortals! You can find out a little more about the world of Krissela on this brand-new …

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Book Review: The Sword in the Street by C.M. Caplan

The Sword in the Street Series: Standalone Author: C.M. Caplan Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Trial by battle is a holy rite on Hillside. Hired blades bleed their foes in savage duels, settling everything from petty grievances to the corporate laws that keep their citizens in line. Embroiled in these cutthroat political games is John Chronicle, …

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