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: 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.
Don’t Miss the Hype: 7 Fantasy and Romantasy Books to Read Before Their Anticipated Sequels Drop in 2026
Have you read ‘book one’ yet?! Don’t worry, you still have time. Kind of. Don’t miss starting these series before their sequels arrive!
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.
26 Most Anticipated Fantasy + Romantasy Novels Releasing in 2026 that You’ll Want on Your Shelf
A new year means new reads to discover and a return to some of your favorite worlds in anticipated sequels. Here are 26 you’ll definitely want on your shelf…
The Best Books of 2025: My Top 21+ Favorite Reads in Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and More For Your TBR
As 2025 comes to an end, it’s a yearly tradition to celebrate my most unforgettable reads—the one’s I can’t stop thinking about and recommending.
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!
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.
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