Jonathan reviews Jasmin Kirkbride's debut speculative fiction THE FOREST ON THE EDGE OF TIME: "I defy any reader not to be impressed" Read more: tinyurl.com/6umcbk6s @torbooks.bsky.social @jasminkirkbride.bsky.social

We're thrilled to welcome Alexis Hall to the Hive for an interview with Cat on publication day of HELL'S HEART: 'I assumed I’d get laughed out the industry for trying to pitch “sapphic Moby Dick in space.”' Read more: tinyurl.com/s7h7h26c @torbooks.bsky.social @quicunquevult.bsky.social

I received a copy of Mortedant’s Peril by @rjbarker.bsky.social which will be released by @torbooksuk.bsky.social in May. Thank you for the copy! This book is described as an ‘epic historical fantasy of murder, mystery and unlikely alliances’ which honestly has me very excited to read it!

Vinay celebrates what an excellent year of reading he had in 2025 with a run through of his Top Reads. Find out more and what his Book of the Year was here: tinyurl.com/ywth2tvk

Kat reviews Yah Yah Scholfield's debut Southern Gothic horror ON SUNDAYS SHE PICKED FLOWERS: "a beautiful story with enough depth and emotion to hollow the reader out" Read more: tinyurl.com/297ce6p5

Beth reviews Amélie Wen Zhao's stunning and dark Xianxia romantasy THE SCORPION AND THE NIGHT BLOSSOM: "an addictively rich read, one to gorge your senses upon" Read more: tinyurl.com/mrxryd3n @ameliewenzhao.bsky.social @bethanmay.bsky.social

This weekend I’m cosying up with two exciting reads: The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains by @reenamccarty.bsky.social - a bargain gone wrong and a Fae world full of tricks & traps! The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao - a magical train made of thoughts and daydreams. It’s beautiful!

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I review Isles of the Emberdark by @brandonsanderson.com “the perfect blend of fantasy & sci-fi, with a found family I adored, magic and myth that captivated me and some incredible quests.” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/02/crui... @gollancz.bsky.social

Nils returns to #CruisingTheCosmere for Brandon Sanderson's latest standalone novel THE ISLES OF THE EMBERDARK: "Sanderson has never disappointed me with his exceptional worldbuilding" Read more: tinyurl.com/mwbdwpj8 @brandonsanderson.com @gollancz.bsky.social @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing THE LUMINOUS FAIRIES AND MOTHRA by Shin’ichirō Nakamura, Takehiko Fukunaga, & Yoshie Hotta. Translated by Jeffrey Angles. “a Kaiju origin story that enthralled & enlightened me.” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/02/the-...

The classic Japanese novella THE LUMINOUS FAIRIES AND MOTHRA by Shin’ichirō Nakamura, Takehiko Fukunaga, and Yoshie Hotta is now available in English, translated by Jeffrey Angles - and Nils has reviewed this origin story here: tinyurl.com/4j9c9sm5 "enthralled and enlightened me"

I'm part of this team with some lovely chaps and a ton of books! It's quite the adventure!

The Fantasy Hive has returned to SPFBO! Our resident SPFBO super-fan Theo has put together a team for SPFBO 11 - eleven?! Where has the time gone?? Meet this year's team and learn about the Hive's process here: tinyurl.com/mrab3mrk #SPFBO

A lovely (if somewhat spoilers!) review of Children of Strife (out March) - also includes a rundown of the previous books in brief.

Happy Publication day Isla Jewell! Nils and Beth had so much fun reading BOOKS AND BEWITCHMENT together, they were thrilled to interview Isla on her cosy romance out today from Titan Books! Read more: tinyurl.com/4px3byhn @titanbooks.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social

TO was super fortunate to receive an advanced copy of @aptshadow.bsky.social's much anticipated upcoming CHILDREN OF STRIFE: "This book is an absolute treat and a fitting additional jewel in the crown of the 'Children of' series." More: tinyurl.com/p5vuzktf @panmacmillan.bsky.social

Here’s my January reading Wrap-Up My favourite read was The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social - a fun fantasy sequel that I adored by the end! My most surprising read was The Luminous Faeries and Mothra which is a Japanese translated novella on the origins of Mothra.

I picked a great tale this month from @hachepueyo.bsky.social - so much goodness this January! @titanbooks.bsky.social

January is finally over, and so we can share our first Top Pick for 2026! It looks like our team had a great start to the year - find out their favourite reads here: tinyurl.com/6p3p2k6z #TopPicks

We can always rely on Kat to have T. Kingfisher releases covered, and today she reviews Kingfisher's latest fantasy comedy NINE GOBLINS "a delightfully silly novel with a joltingly dark theme" Read more: tinyurl.com/jn53bh5c @titanbooks.bsky.social

My latest review for the Hive! Thankyou @orbitbooks.bsky.social for the ARC ❤️

Mark Lawrence returns this year with a brand new trilogy, and TO dove straight into DAUGHTER OF CROWS: "Lawrence has produced another excellent & absorbing story, full of his usual smoothly seductive & thought-provoking prose" More: tinyurl.com/3978jmkw @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social

Cat is genre hopping this week as today she reviews M R Carey's space western OUTLAW PLANET: "Quick, witty and with characters that will stay with you, Outlaw Planet is sci-fi brilliance." Read more: tinyurl.com/mrxfmtrp

The Bone Door by @franceswrites.bsky.social will be published in May by @michaeljbooks.bsky.social A story about ‘trauma, friendship & hope’ with a boy called Hop who finds himself in an ‘unsettling labyrinth where he must complete impossible tasks to survive.’ I’m looking forward to this!

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social it’s the return of the Horror Corner! This time @druidcat.bsky.social and I discuss @hironennes.bsky.social ‘s triumph of the Weird, The Works of Vermin fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/the-...

Me and @jonathanthornton.bsky.social discuss a fantastically bizarre book! @hironennes.bsky.social 🥰

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself & Beth review Books and Bewitchment by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social Beth: “capturing my heart in its warmth and sense of community” Nils: “a book you devour when you need comfort” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/book... @titanbooks.bsky.social

Berth and Nils buddy read and review Isla Jewell's upcoming cosy fantasy romance BOOKS AND BEWITCHMENT: "bewitched me, and sparked my imagination in the best way" Read more: tinyurl.com/svmrwpdy @titanbooks.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social

Cat & Jonathan's Horror Corner has returned! For this edition, Cat and Jonathan discuss Hiron Ennes 'weird' THE WORKS OF VERMIN "You are thrown into this utterly bonkers world and you just have to figure it out as you go. And I love it when books to that." More: tinyurl.com/mryjd9xy

Today we're thrilled to be taking part in Titan's cover reveal for Lili Wilkin's upcoming sapphic cosy fantasy LAVENDER AND HEMLOCK! Cover art by Natasha McKenzie Find out more: tinyurl.com/4amyayfv @titanbooks.bsky.social @liliwilkinson.bsky.social

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Rhett Davis’ excellent climate change botanical body horror novel Arborescence fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/arbo...

Today we're thrilled to be taking part in Titan's cover reveal for Lili Wilkin's upcoming sapphic cosy fantasy LAVENDER AND HEMLOCK! Cover art by Natasha McKenzie Find out more: tinyurl.com/4amyayfv @titanbooks.bsky.social @liliwilkinson.bsky.social

Jonathan reviews Rhett Davis's ecological cli-fi ARBORESCENCE: "a profound and moving exploration of climate change and the grief we feel for a changing world" Read more: tinyurl.com/8p8dpz58

I received some fab bookmail this week with truly magical cover art. The Isle of the Emberdark by @brandonsanderson.com fleshes out the short story Sixth of the Dusk. I’m so excited to read this and get back to my #cruisingthecosmere feature on The Fantasy Hive! Thank you @gollancz.bsky.social

I'm always looking for new #WomenInHorror 😍 Pre-Ordered mine today

Over on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social today, Nils reviews The Ornithologists Field Guide to Love by India Holton today.

I don’t care if it’s only January, @ravineangel.bsky.social ‘s incredible body horror masterpiece Persona is already a contender for novel of the year @thefantasyhive.bsky.social @littlepuss.net fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/pers...

It's so good to see PERSONA immediately get the glowing reception it deserves. I know I keep saying it, but do not miss this book.

my face is the front of book

Jonathan reviews Aoife Josie Clements' debut horror novel PERSONA: "brilliant, incisive & utterly terrifying...catapults Clements up there with Alison Rumfitt and Gretchen Felker-Martin as a trans woman who is reinventing horror for the modern age" More: tinyurl.com/dfhpj6bj @littlepuss.net

Daughter 1 absolutely reviews the socks off this book

I had such a fun time with @thefantasyhive.bsky.social talking about "The Fantastical Magic of the Ordinary World." fantasy-hive.co.uk/.../the-fant... #playofshadows #bookchat #fantasybooks

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Ornatholigst’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton “a book full of wit, charm and an abundance of chaotic escapades!” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/the-...

Nils returns to one of her favourite authors, India Holton, in the historical fantasy romance THE ORNITHOLOGIST'S FIELD GUIDE TO LOVE: "a feel-good, lighthearted read with a touch of silliness & plenty of romance" More: tinyurl.com/y9au6xru @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @indiaholton.bsky.social

Cat reviews Annie Summerlee's sapphic vampire debut THE BOOK OF BLOOD AND ROSES: "A fast-paced, engrossing adventure with complex relationships that slowly come alive." Read more: tinyurl.com/3ue76erz @michaeljbooks.bsky.social @anniesummerlee.bsky.social @druidcat.bsky.social

Kat returns to a firm favourite, T. Kingfisher, and her upcoming folk horror WOLF WORM: "Kingfisher has produced another solid folk horror with a fresh set of themes to attract the morbidly curious and the slightly unhinged." More: tinyurl.com/3mrhbyys @torbooks.bsky.social

Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social “surpasses its predecessor with emotionally charged character growth, intricate worldbuilding and its charm and wit.” Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2026/01/the-...

Nils returns to @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social's Last Legacy series with THE BLACKFIRE BLADE: "surpasses its predecessor with emotionally charged character growth, intricate worldbuilding and its charm and wit" More: tinyurl.com/fkjtbdhs @arcadiabooks.bsky.social

We're thrilled to share an excerpt from Cameron Sullivan's upcoming dark queer fantasy THE RED WINTER, inspired by the eighteenth-century legend of the Beast of Gévaudan. Read more: tinyurl.com/3txdr72a @torbooks.bsky.social