Musings from a Loft
Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
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!
Let Freedom Read: A Fantasy Readers Guide to Banned Books Week with Resources and a List of Favorite Banned Books You Should Absolutely Read Once
Don’t let people take away our stories. Banned books are never the answer.
TV Show Review: Why Romantic Fantasy Readers will be Obsessed with ‘The Double’, the CDrama With a Male Lead Who Will Rival All Your Book Boyfriends
I could just say, The Double will put you into that can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t stop watching, can’t stop thinking about these characters mode. But there’s so much more to this 40 episode Chinese Drama on Netflix.
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.
How to Read More Fiction Books this Fall: Join the 2025 Fall BAMTP Reading Challenge with Fantasy Book Prompts and Curate Your Best Fall TBR Yet
Happy (almost) Fall! Cozy sweater weather, whiffs of pumpkin spice and apple cider (the better scent IMO) in the air, and the perfect time of year to read Fantasy books.
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.
Mid-Year Reading Roundup: Best Fantasy Books of 2025 (Jan-June) You Absolutely Need to Add to Your TBR
If you read one blog post before updating your TBR for the rest of the year, make it this mid-year favorites reading roundup.
Join the Third Annual BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge for Your Best Bookish Summer Yet! Grab this Year’s Updated Challenge Guide + Workbook
Happy Summer! If reading more books this summer is a priority for you, you love fantasy and sci-fi books, and you’re wanting to make some more book friends, consider this your open invite to join the third annual BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge!
7 Must Read Fantasy + Sci-Fi Novellas to Add to Your TBR and Help You Hit Your Yearly Reading Goal
Novellas perfect for when you feel like you have no time to read this summer!
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
Spoiler Review: Is Shield of Sparrows, the Latest Romantasy Sensation Sweeping Booktok and Bookstagram, right for your TBR?
Another highly anticipated Romantasy read of 2025 hit shelves a couple weeks ago, and I finally had a chance to read it. Should you? It depends.
9 Fiction Books You Should Read on a Long Holiday Weekend, From Romantasy, and Historical Fiction to LitFic, This Rec List Has You Covered
It’s officially Memorial Weekend, and this year has equally felt a gazillion years long, and a blink to get here. What are we reading?
Book Review: Anji Kills a King is a Worthy Epic Fantasy Debut Offering from Popular Booktok Creator and Podcaster, Evan Leikam
If you’re looking to try a new epic fantasy author, you like lots of action, and you don’t mind some gore, you might love Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam. Can I convince you with a first line?
Book Review: Silver Elite and Why You Might Hate This New Dystopian Romance Novel Taking Over Booktok and Bookstagram
Silver Elite by Dani Francis has been taking over the Booktok and Bookstagram feeds, and it’s purported to have to have sold 24,000 copies in its first week. Seems like a resounding success, right?
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