The Fantasy Hive

My latest review for The Hive! ❤️📚

Cat reviews Cameron Sullivan's retelling of the tale of the Beast of Gévaudan, THE RED WINTER:

"Everything is beautifully drawn, with many moments of genuine emotion and darkness gently offset by humour"

Read more: tinyurl.com/4ccd93sb

@torbooks.bsky.social

Kat returns to T. Kingfisher's Clocktaur War duology in the sequel THE WONDER ENGINE, publishing in the UK this month with Titan Books:

"a gleefully entertaining romp that will have you cackling and crying in all the right places"

Read more: tinyurl.com/55tccfn3

@titanbooks.bsky.social

A huge thank you to @thefantasyhive.bsky.social for helping us to reveal the cover for THE RAVEN AND THE REINDEER! ❄️🦌

This is a darkly magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen”, from the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author @tkingfisher.com. Coming in September!

Yes. It’s not been published in the UK until now

Ohhh another new @tkingfisher.com fairytale retelling. Love these books.

Gorgeous. I would read T. Kingfisher's grocery list, but this looks amazing.

Some really cool Welsh books here! Certainly adding a couple to my TBR 💙📚

We started the month with St David's day, and St Patrick's day is around the corner, so to celebrate we brought the team to together to list their favourite Welsh and Irish authors!

Read more: tinyurl.com/bdzmmdfe

We have an exclusive cover reveal to share with you today - THE RAVEN AND THE REINDEER, the upcoming fairy tale retelling from T. Kingfisher due to be release 1st September from Titan Books!
Cover art by Natasha MacKenzie

Find out more here: tinyurl.com/3y7wewh8

@titanbooks.bsky.social

Happy International Women’s Day!

To celebrate I’ve selected seven female authors who I’m looking forward to reading more books from…

Tell me about some female authors you’re looking forward to reading?

#internationalwomensday

This weekend I’m reading The Hive by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social out in April by @titanbooks.bsky.social

So far residents of Mariner’s Cove begin acting strangely after a storm & Cory, a young child,has extraordinary abilities!

This has King Sorrow by Joe Hill vibes & I’m expecting some mind fuckery!

#SPFBOreviews

Cat reviews one of her faovurite books of the year so far, Alexis Hall's queer Moby Dick retelling HELL'S HEART:

"This book is absolutely unique."

Read more: tinyurl.com/wvtk84s3

Nils welcomes Christopher Buehlman back to the Hive for an interview on his historical horror BETWEEN TWO FIRES, out today from Gollancz

"Many scenes were difficult to write, but some were cathartic..."

Read more: tinyurl.com/5n6u6wsx

@gollancz.bsky.social
@buehlmeister.bsky.social

@samedenborough.bsky.social @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social

Spoiler alert: The Sea Prince was just named as a semi-finalist in SPFBO!!!

I am unbelievably stunned!!!

#SPFBO

TO Munro and his SPFBO team share with us their next batch of eliminations and announce their second semi-finalist!

Find out who made it through to our next phase here: tinyurl.com/hydnhw9k

#SPFBO

TO Munro reviews Philip A. Suggars' magical urban fantasy THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD:

"an engaging and creative debut novel"

Read more: tinyurl.com/58pem9s3

@titanbooks.bsky.social

Today Kat reviews Jenn Lyons standalone necromancy adventure GREEN AND DEADLY THINGS, out this week from Tor:

"There are twists and turns and gasp out loud moments and it’s easy to get swept up in the story"

Read more: tinyurl.com/4ubrktmf

@torbooks.bsky.social

Lucy reviews James Kinsley latest novella IT'S HARD TO TELL YOU THIS:

"Kinsley engenders emotive responses and expectations with ease"

Read more: tinyurl.com/y7p2m666

@deixispress.bsky.social
@unclekins.bsky.social

Beth couldn't wait to drive straight back into Amélie Wen Zhao's sumptuous realms in this second part of her xianxia romantasy duology THE DRAGON AND THE SUN LOTUS

"An accomplished conclusion to a breathtaking tale of love and sacrifice"

Read more: tinyurl.com/45bb99nv

Cat explores Ariel Sullivan's dystopian world in CONFORM and its prequel, coming soon, BENEATH:

"These books tell vital, enduring truths, and I cannot wait to see what comes next"

Read more: tinyurl.com/5bshsea3

I received so many ARCs of my most anticipated reads! Are any of these one’s you’re looking forward to too?

The Last Contract of Isako by @fondalee.bsky.social - out from @orbitbooks.bsky.social in May!

The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social - out from Del Rey UK in July!

February Reading Wrap Up!

My favourites of the month were The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar. I just loved how nostalgic this book made me feel!

Mortedant’s Peril by @rjbarker.bsky.social A compelling murder mystery set in a strange & inventive world. I could not put it down! So good!

My book of the month is in here too! 🥰
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And just like that, February has flown past - but despsite the shortness of the month, our team still managed plenty of fantastic reads they can't wait to tell you about!

Read more: tinyurl.com/5x3j95x2

#TopPicks

Nils goes on a classic fantasy adventure with a touch of cosiness and plenty of humour in Louis Sachar's THE MAGICIAN OF TIGER CASTLE:

"satisfied my classic fantasy cravings"

Read more: tinyurl.com/5acy8ewv

@headlinebooks.bsky.social

#SPFBOreviews

Some of you know I've been part of the Fantasy Hive judging group for SPFBO - here's the first round of results!