#queerfantasy

[inkcurlsandknives]

Saints of Storm and Sorrow Sorting Quiz

Take the Quiz: https://uquiz.com/JxBibF

Enter the world of Saints of Storm and Sorrow, as an elemental magic user blessed by one of the three goddesses, which element will call out to your soul? Take the quiz and find out for yourself! Once a year, at the start of the wet season, the Katalonan (shaman) sing down the Ambon (sun shower) and name all those of age to the three goddesses. The named will dive for a sacred oyster to make their mother of pearl mutya and see if they might find a pearl and be named gods-blessed. Which old gods call to your heart? From the epic fantasy world of Saints of Storm and Sorrow where old gods refuse to be forgotten and the gods-blessed wield the elements of nature against their colonial oppressor, who will you be? A Stormcaller, Tide-touched, or Firetender?

It is Launch Week for Saints of Storm and Sorrow!

Order your copy today!

Buy link: https://linktr.ee/gabriellabuba

In this an enthralling Filipino-inspired queer epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization. For fans of R.F. Kuang, Tasha Suri, and The Hurricane War.

[crotram]

[tdcloud]

Happy Fall Equinox! The changing of the seasons is such a huge part of The Tempest Series, so if you're in need of a queer fae romance series to enjoy while we make the jaunt into fall, look no further!

A fae romance series recounting the tumultuous love story of Corbet, a French traveler, and Ruari, King of the Seelie Court. Full of political intrigue, folklore, and descriptive imagery, the Tempest Series proves the rule that the course of true love never did run smooth.

This is my oldest series and begins with the first book I ever wrote, Brontide. Keep an eye out for October--I'll have something fun going on with this series to help celebrate my (and Brontide's) birthday!

🍁 https://www.amazon.com/Brontide-Tempest-Book-T-Cloud-ebook/dp/B01LZHE0MP

[mollyringle]

The excellent bibliophilic site Shepherd.com asked me (and hundreds of other authors) for the top three books we read in the last year. Yes, just three! You can imagine how hard it was to choose. But - these are the three I picked. Come see why! It should be noted that I loved many other books this past year just as much, but these three formed a nice cohesive group, as they all share similar themes (i.e., queerness + magic) not only with each other but with many of my own novels.

[libraryofnika]

“𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓,” — “𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓?

𝙷𝚎𝚒𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝙳𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚋𝚢 𝚃.𝙽.𝚅𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚜 ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ⊹˙⋆

Gracing you again with my unedited full review of 𝙷𝚎𝚒𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝙳𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, a new high fantasy novel series that I enjoyed so much. I absolutely highly recommend this brilliantly written novel. My full review might contain SPOILERS, so be aware of that when you decide to read my unedited review.

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Release Date: June 25, 2024

Date Finished and Reviewed (Goodreads): June 21, 2024

Ratings: 4⭐️

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It took me a while to finish this because this novel was stressing me– NOT IN A BAD WAY BUT IN A GOOD WAY.

Going forward, the writing is brilliant. It did really well in drawing my attention and curiosity from the very start until the end. I was glad that the writing really did fit the story, I think that’s one of the main reasons I enjoyed this book very much.

The world building was intricate. I would say the author did well in introducing it in the novel, I quite enjoy it. The world building did really feel medieval to me and perhaps a little bit of the GoT atmosphere. I would definitely love to see more of it in the 2nd book. Although I’m quite waiting for the Dragon and Vampire concept to be shown more, it wasn’t that much here, so I hope the 2nd novel will exercise these more.

The plot was very much politial at the beginning. However, it did waned and went towards the character arc route, in my opinion, in like 60%, which I didn’t have a problem considering the characters were really likeable. I was really rooting for them all. Still, it was politically intrigued to me in some ways and more building of the storyline.

I would say I was more attached to the characters, especially Rhella and Virgil. Their dynamics and chemistry are undeniable. They’re giving me so much of a strong couple and ride or die couple vibes, and strangely, the Percy and Annabeth, I don’t know why, honestly. I’m definitely looking forward to the developments of this pairing.

Asriel, on the other hand, I was rooting for him to be honest, but after that scheme of his, I was upset. I was expecting so much of him, but I would say I’m disappointed with his character.

There are quite a few suspicious characters, in my opinion. I would say let’s see how it goes in the next instalment.

The parts towards the ending on the hand— I’m not quite sure how I should feel about it, I’m suspicious? It was abrupt to me and felt anticlimactic. That being said, let’s see how it would go after that part in the next instalment.

Overall, this was a solid introduction for the series. I’m really rooting for this and excited for the events, especially Rhaella, Virgil, Asriel, and the rest of the characters’ development in the next instalment ♡

If you like these, you’ll need to check this novel ♡

◇ political intrigue

◇ world building

◇ well written characters

◇ queer cast

◇ royals

◇ fantasy elements (dragons, prophecy, vampire, and the likes)

◇ strong and potentially ride and die couple

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Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity, I definitely had fun in this novel. I’m super excited and can not wait for the 2nd instalment ♡

P.S. I made an honest mistake on my tbr post and had this book under sapphic, but the right category would be queer for the characters 🔖

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[kodoukat]

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[libraryinthecountry]

★ If you could have any 2023 sequel in your hands right now, which would it be? Today I am beyond thrilled to help reveal this incredible cover of one of my most anticipated sequels coming this year! The Emperor's Bone Palace is the sequel to @haileyturnerwrites’ The Prince's Poisoned Vow, and the second book in the Infernal War Saga. This is an epic steampunk-inspired queer fantasy romance series, and the first book was one of my top reads of 2022! It blew me away, and I couldn't put it down. The characters, the setting, the story, is everything I want from a fantasy book. I cannot recommend the first book enough. It is epic, sucks you right in, and the balance between romance and fantasy is enviable. It is one of the best fantasy books I've read in recent years, and you can check the comments for the description of The Emperor's Bone Palace (releasing in April)! Thank you Hailey and Valentine PR for having me on the cover reveal! Be sure to ★ HASHTAGS // #haileyturner #theemperorsbonepalace #theprincespoisonedvow #infernalwarsaga #steampunk #romantasy #fantasyromance #queerfantasy #lgbtqfantasy #LGBTQIAbooks #FFRomance #MMRomance #Royalsromance #StarCrossedLovers #bookphotography #bibliophile #bookstagram #valentineprlm @valentine_pr_ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnTBVNIL4se/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[queerpointyears]

Are you a SidLink shipper? Did you wish The Shape of Water was gayer? Then "Something Between Us" might just be the novella for you!!!

Raith is an Ichthien, a water-dwelling species that wears a mask on shore to protect the humans that live there from falling victim to their coercive siren-like voices. He has a crush on Cam, a human who works at the forge where Raith delivers carts of oreballs dredged from the lake floor. Once they finally meet cute and start spending time together, Raith begins to fall prey to the expectations of others and the constraints of their separate worlds.

Meanwhile, Raith's sister Kiela is trying to uncover a secret about the Ichthiens' past that he doesn't think even exists. As her research chips away at his doubts it also uncovers a possible path forward with Cam, but at a steep cost that Raith must be certain he's willing to pay.

Content Warnings:

-my MC is a lake monster who eats fish on page

-mask-wearing (for non-medical reasons)

-cultural genocide/erasure (challenged in text)

-explicit sex involving non-human genitalia

-a brief moment where one character cannot breathe

[joyffree]

The Name-Bearer has never wavered from her mission.Find the Unnamed Prince. Deliver him to the Flowers of Prophecy.

The Daughter of Danray , LGBTQ Latin Fantasy by Natalia Hernanedez

@NataliaHernandezAuthor Hosted by @LadyAmbersReviewsPR

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

◦ ◦ COVER REVEAL ◦ ◦

The Daughter of Danray by Natalia Hernanedez

Cover Designer: EbookLaunch

Releasing Oct. 17th, 2024

The Name-Bearer has never wavered from her mission.

Find the Unnamed Prince.

Deliver him to the Flowers of Prophecy.

Bring peace to the kingdom.

For years she trained in the safety of the Danrayan Temple until she was ready to face her destiny. Then, with the help of her friends, she scoured the continent and found the prince that was promised. And yet, despite finally having the key to her people’s fate in her grasp, the Name-Bearer’s journey is far from over.

The capital is overrun with monstros. Her greatest champion is out of her reach. And every ally she thought she could rely on is losing faith in her and her mission. If Tierramadri is going to be saved, the Name Bearer will have to face her most impossible task yet: proving to everyone that the Flower’s Prophecy is not only true - but worth risking everything for.

@NataliaHernandezAuthor

Hosted by @LadyAmbersReviewsPR

[inkcurlsandknives]

"Saints of Storm and Sorrow weaves an unforgettable journey into a world where gods walk among mortals and even the quietest whispers can spark a revolution. The thrilling action and complex characters provide a springboard from which Buba masterfully delves into the nuanced relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. Lush, vibrant, and spellbinding—this folklore-inspired fantasy gripped my imagination (and my heart) from the beginning and never let it go." Kyla Zhao, author of Valley Verified and The Fraud Squad

A great blurb from the lovely @kylajzhao Author of the Fraud Squad and Valley Verified, I couldn’t be happier to have a friend like you in my corner, yelling about each other’s stories at midnight will be something I always cherish. Publishing is such an arduous journey with a dozen ups and downs and I don’t know where I’d be without amazing authors like you always ready to cheer on the successes of others.

Head to gabriellabuba.com to find more fun pride events coming up on the #SaintsOfStormAndSorrowPrideAdventCalendar to celebrate the Launch of my debut novel Saints of Storm and Sorrow coming out June 25th with @titanbooks

Preorder your copy today! Buy link: https://linktr.ee/gabriellabuba

In this an enthralling Filipino-inspired queer epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization. For fans of R.F. Kuang, Tasha Suri, and The Hurricane War.

[crotram]

[sskyewriterr]

would you read this? 🤔📚

[sistahscifi]

Happy book birthday, Blackheart Man by Nalo Hopkinson!!!!! 

We are excited to have Nalo Hopkinson join Sistah Scifi Wine Down Wednesday next week!!

Credit to @sagapressbooks Grand Master Award-winning author Nalo Hopkinson blends myth, history, and adventure in this captivating tale. Join Veycosi as he faces conquerors, sinister forces, and ancient myths in BLACKHEART MAN

https://sistahscifi.com/products/blackheart-man

#nalohopkinson #blackheartman #fantasybooks #queerfantasy #bookstagram #booktok #fantasytok #newbook #sagapressbooks  #sistahScifi #Signedcopy #SistahScifiWineDownWednesday

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[triaelf9]

I got me a tiktok and gave it a shot... at least the music timing is good? XD

[cocktailsfairytales]

◦ ◦ NEW RELEASE ◦ ◦

The Daughter of Danray by Natalia Hernanedez

The Name-Bearer has never wavered from her mission.

https://geni.us/DaughterOfDanray

Find the Unnamed Prince.

Deliver him to the Flowers of Prophecy.

Bring peace to the kingdom.

For years she trained in the safety of the Danrayan Temple until she was ready to face her destiny. Then, with the help of her friends, she scoured the continent and found the prince that was promised. And yet, despite finally having the key to her people’s fate in her grasp, the Name-Bearer’s journey is far from over.

The capital is overrun with monstros. Her greatest champion is out of her reach. And every ally she thought she could rely on is losing faith in her and her mission. If Tierramadri is going to be saved, the Name Bearer will have to face her most impossible task yet: proving to everyone that the Flower’s Prophecy is not only true - but worth risking everything for.

https://geni.us/DaughterOfDanray

@NataliaHernandezAuthor

Hosted by @LadyAmbersReviewsPR

#NewRelease #NowLive #MustRead #TheDaughterofDanray #FlowersOfProphecy #NataliaHernandez #LatinFantasy #Fantasy #ComingOfAge #YoungAdult #QueerFantasy #LadyAmbersPR #Bookstagrammer #BookBlogger #MustRead #BookInfluencer #Bookish #YAFantasy #BookishYA #HispanicCulture