Fantasy | Nikky Lee

Sep 263 min read

A different kind of strength: moving beyond "strong" heroes

A quick blog to talk (read: tease) about strong heroes and the different kinds of strength you'll find in The Rarkyn's Fall.

Aug 162 min read

Cover Reveal: A Night So Dark And Full Of Stars

The cover of my upcoming collection A Night So Dark and Full of Stars has arrived! Releasing September 2024 from Deadset Press!

Jul 91 min read

Cover Reveal: THE RARKYN'S FALL (The Rarkyn Trilogy #2)

The cover for The Rarkyn's Fall, book two in the Rarkyn Trilogy is here. I'm so excited for you all to see it!

Jun 223 min read

Book Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungen Crawler Carl takes the cake for being the most ridiculous thing I've read in a very long time. But wow, it's SO MUCH FUN.

Mar 113 min read

Book Review: Daughter of the Beast by E. C. Greaves

A brilliant story that whisks the reader to a place where brutality and beauty mix.

Sep 26, 20233 min read

Book Review: Smoke and Stone by Michael R. Fletcher

Smoke and Stone is a powerhouse of a grimdark read. Brutal and unswaying, it straps readers in and doesn’t let go until the final page.

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Book Review: Heartstrikers #3, #4 and #5 by Rachel Aaron

The end of the Heartstrikers series is mind bogglingly fun, with fabulous worldbuilding and concepts—highly recommend!

Jul 25, 20232 min read

Book Review: Awakened by C.M. Carney

In all, this is a solid start for a progression fantasy series. Pacey, fun, and easy to read.

Jul 11, 20233 min read

Book review: Magissa by Kassandra Flamouri

MAGISSA is a fantastic coming of age and found community story that seemlessly weaves Greek lore, tradition and magic into its depths.

Jun 30, 20235 min read

10 Questions with J.F.R. Coates

Meet Australian author J.F.R. Coates, the mind behind the Reborn and Destiny of Dragons series.

Apr 16, 20236 min read

10 Questions with Helena McAuley

Meet Aussie author Helena McAuley, the mind behind the upcoming 'THIS IS THE DAWNING' novella.

Mar 22, 20233 min read

10 Questions with Kura Jane Carpenter

Meet New Zealand author Kura Jane Carpenter, author of the cosy fantasy mystery series Wyld Enchantment Woods.

Feb 25, 20232 min read

Book Review: One Good Dragon Deserves Another (Heartstrikers #2) by Rachel Aaron

A fantastic follow up with characters new and old entering the fray once more, along with fascinating magical insights and rising stakes.

Feb 12, 20233 min read

Book Review: No Land For Heros by Cal Black

No Land For Heroes is a terrific swashbuckling ride full of adventure, daring and a fierce momma bear who really shouldn’t be crossed.

Jan 23, 20232 min read

Book Review: In Solitude's Shadow by David Green

In Solitude’s Shadow is an exciting, pacey read and a solid start to a series that drops tantalising hints of greater things to come.

Jan 14, 20232 min read

Book Review: Soulsmith by Will Wright

A solid instalment of the Cradle series, and while tedious in places, it sets the stage of greater things to come.

Dec 23, 20222 min read

Book Review: Fatewalker by Robinne Weiss

A must-read coming of age fantasy with action, adventure, flying gliders and dream-like magic, set in a prehistoric-like world.

Dec 3, 20223 min read

10 Questions with A.E. Bennett

Meet A.E. Bennett, author of The Serrulata Saga who was inspirated to start the series by the Hale-Boop comet!

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark

A superbly rendered world rich in lore and mythology, wonderfully diverse characters, and intriguing political factions.

Nov 12, 20222 min read

Book review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn

A lyrical fantasy with characters that feel real enough to walk beside you. An absolute must-read.

Follow me: