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: 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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SPFBO 8 Author Spotlight: Hannah E. Carey with The Hunter: Tales of Pern Coen

Hello! The SPFBO (Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off) 8 Spotlights have made it to August! (For more information about the Blog-Off, you can visit the organizer, Mark Lawrence's, page here). Today we have Hannah, who has years of experience running an equine business (in case anyone doesn't know what that means, it's something having to do with …

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ARC Review: Embers of Fate (The Fires of Treason) by Michele Quirke

Embers of Fate Series: The Fires of Treason, #2 Author: Michele Quirke Genre: Historical Fiction Release Date: June 24th, 2022 Book Description: Two months have passed since Elizabeth left Crompton Palace to join her brother Gregory in exile. Now she's two months wiser, two months tougher. But the runaway princess is no closer to finding …

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Book Review: Effigest (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Effigest Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #2 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price. Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys …

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Book Review: Cursed Song by Samantha Kroese

Cursed Song Series: Standalone Author: Samantha Kroese Genre: Fantasy (Fairy Tale Romance X Horror) Book Description: Bound by Song. Cursed by Fate Ruyne, Leader of the Dusksinger bards, travels with his band from town to town, thrilling crowds with inspiring music born from an ancient magic. He leads a charmed life with his brother, and …

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Review: The Stars Wait Not by Anne Wheeler

The Stars Wait Not Series: The Star Realms Saga, #1 Author: Anne Wheeler Genre: Sci-fi Romance Blurb: Ryllis Camden has a secret – she can talk to nature, and it speaks to her in return. But her gift is forbidden by the Vilarian Star Realm who controls her planet, and the penalty is death. When …

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