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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Some of you know I've been part of the Fantasy Hive judging group for SPFBO - here's the first round of results!
TO Munro and his SPFBO team run through their first batch of eliminations, share their pick for honourable mention and announce their first semi-finalist!
Find out who made it through to our next phase here: tinyurl.com/y9fywet5
#SPFBO
This weekend I’m reading Mortedant’s Peril by @rjbarker.bsky.social which I’m loving!
Mortedant Hasp can see the dead’s final moments but he’s been accused of murder. He has three days to prove his innocence. Aiding him we is Whisper, a non human bodyguard & Mirial, a street urchin.
So much fun!
My latest review for The Hive!
Cat reviews WITCHCRAFT SHORT STORIES, edited by Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane, out now from Flame Tree Press:
"I think most readers will find a story that resonates with them in particular as the book crosses so many continents and settings"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4fws5u4s
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains by @reenamccarty.bsky.social
“a gripping, multifaceted tale, full of tricks, traps and shenanigans.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/02/the-...
Nils reviews Reena McCarty's debut novel THE TRICKY BUSINESS OF FAERIE BARGAINS, out 7th April from Orbt Books:
"embarks you on a fun journey with a whip-smart protagonist and enters you into a world full of devious and tricksy Fae"
Read more: tinyurl.com/mpeb4j88
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Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl, is back with a new sci-fi adventure that Vinay was keen to dive into - OPERATION BOUNCE HOUSE:
"a giddy, thrilling, exhilarating, and fun escape that isn’t afraid to go dark or complex as the situation demands"
Read more: tinyurl.com/28kep8yv
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself & Beth review The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Nils: “a breath of fresh air wrapped in beautiful lyrical prose…”
Beth: “magical exploration of grief presented in a gloriously imaginative way”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/02/the-...
Nils and Beth take a breathtakingly beautiful journey together on THE ELSEWHERE EXPRESS by Samantha Sotto Yambao:
"a breath of fresh air wrapped in beautiful lyrical prose and magical metaphors"
Read more: tinyurl.com/53p7p9km
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Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating today! To celebrate, we're back with our new feature The Fantasy Hive Celebrates... and this time we're recommending our favourite authors from or with heritages of nations who celebrate Lunar New Year!
Read more: tinyurl.com/fvdua33y
TO Munro reviews Kate Golden's urban fantasy mystery HALF CITY, out this week from Arcadia Books:
"full of visceral action"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4zkcnknn
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This is such a good book.
Today we're thrilled to share an excerpt from Bar Fridman-Tell's upcoming horror-tinged fairytale HONEYSUCKLE, publishing 2nd April from Tor Nightfire
Read more: tinyurl.com/yezd7k8n
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