Strap in folks for the first ranty review of the podcast. It got a little bit colorful and I edited out the worst of the cursing, but just be prepared... I had issues with this book.

A steampunk / gaslamp fantasy based heavily on 17thish century Europe, An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors is packed full of court intrigue, imaginative landscapes, and rampant ableism and misogyny! If that sounds like your bag, then take a gander cause we got a doozy here!

By far the most recent book I've read, and my favorite of the year so far! For fans of City of Brass and We Hunt the Flame, this 1001 Nights-inspired tale brings action, a platonic love for the ages, and plenty of jinn to keep you up at night. The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah was everything I wanted out of a Middle Eastern fantasy and I L O V E D it.

*By the way the word I was trying to say at the end there was perspicacious.

A man in dire need of family therapy and a cross-dressing kleptomaniac team up in this portal jumping fantasy to PUT THAT THING BACK WHERE IT CAME FROM, OR SO HELP ME -- 

Published in 2015 by Tor, A Darker Shade of Magic is magical, adventurous, and a little bit creepy. What were my thoughts? Listen to find out! 

Romance collides with fantasy in the second episode of Phoenix Feather Fantasy Book Reviews, which discusses Soulbound by Bethany Adams, the first entry in a series that spans seven books! This is our first indie published novel on Phoenix Feather. How does it hold up against traditionally published fantasy romances? Listen to find out!

Arlyn’s quest is simple: Find her father and let him know her mother is dead. After all, Arlyn had promised her mother she’d go. The problem? Her father's people are myths and legends, and he doesn't even live on Earth. But despite a long journey through the mysterious mists of the Veil, finding him turns out to be the easy part.

*Editing Note* Yes, I said "Arya" Atreides instead of Alia. I got my badass younger sisters mixed up for a moment there.

The premiere episode of Phoenix Feather Fantasy Book Reviews launches with the review of a book that has accrued a 4.2 star rating with nearly 35,000 reviews on Goodreads. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: "The first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic."

Spoiler discussion starts at the 10:55 mark and concludes at the 27:55 mark. There are in episode tags to help you avoid spoilers if you haven't yet read this great book. 

Get to know a little bit about your host, Kerry Share, and learn why she chose to launch yet another book related podcast.