Musings from a Loft
Welcome to the BAMTP blog celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly* to the fantasy + sci-fi genres. You’ll find book reviews and recs, quarterly community reading challenges, author interviews, bookish gift guides, bookish freebies, and more.
Book Review: I Finally Read “Project Hail Mary” And Here’s Why Andy Weir Might Have Written the Most Addictive Sci-Fi Book of the Decade
If you haven’t read this humorous sci-fi masterpiece, drop everything and do it immediately.
Book Review: For a Younger Reader Getting Into Fantasy, ‘Of Jade and Dragons’ is a Great YA Fantasy Intro
If you’re looking for a YA fantasy with an Asian-inspired steampunk setting, this quick read might be for you.
Book Review: Honeysuckle is Gothic Horror Meets Welsh Fairytales in this Modern Nod to Frankenstein
What if you annoyed your big sister as a child, so she created a playmate for you out of flowers and plants, and that playmate became your best friend?
Book Review: Dark and Tragic, ‘The Poet Empress’ is the Fantasy Debut of the Year You Can’t Miss on Your 2026 TBR List
If this fantasy book isn’t on your TBR list yet, remedy that immediately. It’s one of the strongest debuts I’ve read in years.
Book Review: The Night Prince is the Perfect Sequel to Booktok’s Romantasy Sensation, The Wolf King
A sequel with no second book syndrome. This werewolf shifter romantasy is even better than book one. Here’s why.
Book Review: The Wolf King is a Fast-paced Fantasy Romance for Fans of Brooding, Banter, and Fated Love
Imagine the gritty werewolves from the movie, Underworld, but put them in tartan kilts and the time period vibes of Braveheart, and you get The Wolf King.
Book Review: Historical Fiction Romantasy Readers Will Love Italian Renaissance Standalone, Graceless Heart
If Historical Fiction Fantasy with some Romance is your vibe, listen up. Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibanez definitely needs to go on your 2026 TBR.
Book Review: The Bookshop Below, A Magical Ode to Book Lovers Everywhere, and the Consequences of Messing with Fate
Her debut novel was very divisive, and once again, I think Georgia Summer’s new release, The Bookshop Below is going to be a book that people either love or loathe.
Book Review: ‘Hekate’ is Nikita Gill’s Dark, Female Empowering Take on Greek Myths and Magic
Is this Greek Mythology retelling of a notorious character written entirely in verse going to be for everyone? No. But for…
The Rose Bargain is a Fun YA Romantasy Romp: The Bachelor, but Make it Regency London + with Fae
If you fancy an alternate historical fiction fantasy set in Regency England, this might be the one for you.
Book Review: Marie Lu’s Adult Fantasy Novel Debut, ‘Red City’, is a Gritty, Magical Must-Read for your Fall TBR
This urban fantasy adult debut from bestselling author, Marie Lu, will have you on the edge of your seat.
Book Review: ‘Kill the Beast’ is a Short, Must Read Addition to Your Fantasy Fall TBR
This may just be the perfect short, dark fantasy read for this fall. I absolutely devoured Kill the Beast by Serra Swift, and I can’t believe it’s a debut novel!
Book Review: ‘The Children of gods and Fighting Men’ is Perfect for Historical Fiction Fantasy Book Lovers
Now THIS is historical fiction fantasy done well. Ready to fall for an Irish Game of Thrones?
Book Review: Rebecca Ross’ ‘Wild Reverence’ is an Achingly Beautiful Romantic Fantasy Novel That is Not to be Missed
How does one go about reviewing one of the most beautiful romantic fantasy reads of the year?
Book Review: Why You Should Make Nicola Tyche’s Completed ‘Crowns’ Trilogy the Next Romantic Fantasy on Your TBR, Starting with ‘North Queen’
As of this writing, there are currently only 680 reviews of North Queen by Nicola Tyche on Goodreads, and that is an absolute travesty.
Book Review: ‘Hemlock & Silver’ is the Darkly Charming ‘Snow White’ Fairytale Retelling Everyone Will be Talking About
Once again, in Hemlock & Silver, Kingfisher has delivered a superb fairytale retelling that looks nothing like the original.
Spoiler Free Book Review: Metal Slinger Might Be Your Newest Romantasy Book Obsession. Here’s Why…
Is this viral Booktok Romantasy worth your time? Let’s find out…
Book Review: ‘A Far Better Thing’ is the Perfect Blend of Classic Historical Fiction and Fantasy for Fans of Charles Dickens
It’s possibly an embarrassing admission, but I have to confess, I’ve been on this planet for two score (haha I had to!), and still haven’t read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
Book Review: The Knight and The Moth Has One of the Best Side Characters of All Time
Set as a gothic mystery in an atmospheric fantasy setting, The Knight and the Moth continues to have the beautiful prose Gillig is becoming known for.
Book Review: A Curse Carved in Bone is Your Next Favorite Romantasy Read You Won’t Be Able to Put Down - Here’s Why
After the brutal cliffhanger in book one that Romantasy writer, Danielle L. Jensen, is so fond of writing, I could not wait to read the second installment and conclusion to The Unfated duology
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