Tales of Phantasia

Indie book review - Squid Ward by Chloe Jayne

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode, I am reviewing Squid Ward, the debut horror novella by Aussie Indie Author Chloe Jayne!

This story combines dark humour with body horror to explore themes of infertility and pregnancy loss. It was recommended to me by my friend, Tiff (https://www.instagram.com/_devourer.of.words) who I’ve mentioned in a few episodes now.

Chloe Jayne’s website - https://moose-cow-jh44.squarespace.com/

And Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelabrarian

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#booktubers #bookreview #bookrecommendations #horrorbook #indieauthor

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Indie Book Review - Dead Horizon by Rachel Jones

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:00:14 GMT

Today I’m reviewing Dead Horizon by Aussie Indie author Rachel Jones.

Dead Horizon is a speculative sci-fi thriller in just 125 pages! The best sci-fi novella I’ve ever read.

Rachel Jones’ website - https://www.racheljone...

And her Instagram- https://www.racheljone...

She’s still accepting preorders of Dead Horizon, and all preorders come with a little goody bag. Jump on it!

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Book Review - Pilgrimess by Kara Reynolds

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:23:47 GMT

Today I’m reviewing Pilgrimess by Kara Reynolds. The second book in her indie published Gods of Tintar series.

Disclaimer - I am part of Kara Reynolds’ street team, but I did not review this ARC. I was, however, paid as a sensitivity reader during her writing process to assist her in ensuring the midwifery aspects of the story were depicted accurately. This has in no way influenced my review of this book (which was not a part of our deal). All thoughts on this book are genuinely my own.

Buy Pilgrimess here: https://www.amazon.com...

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The Ballad of Falling Dragons Book Review

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:16:30 GMT

Today I’m reviewing The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker, the second book in the Moonfall series. I’m calling it now, it’s set to be my fave book of 2026! #booktubers

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DOUBLE book review: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Carlo's Doomsday Scenario

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:24:05 GMT

Today I’m reviewing the first two books in Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl series - Dungeon Crawler Carl and Carl’s Doomsday Scenario

Buy Dungeon Crawler Carl using my affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/4wN4gqj

Buy Carl’s Doomsday Scenario using my affiliate Link here: https://amzn.to/4vdRsaZ

Pepper and Hazel’s blog post on LitRPG for women, by women: https://pepperandhazel.com/litrpg-for-women/

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Rites of the Starling SPOILER FREE book review!

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Today I’m sharing my review of Rites of the Starling, the second book in the Shield of Sparrows trilogy by Devney Perry.

This is an excellent entry level romantasy for people new to the genre!

Devney Perry’s Instagram post with the creatures of Calandra - https://www.instagram.com/p/DW39f33FEXZ/?igsh=MXFvYml6cmQ5azF1OA==

Whiskey Ginger’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingergoods?igsh=MW43YnhpYzFwZzRvOQ==

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Book Review: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:24:47 GMT

Today, Sunae delivers her honest critique of the viral, debut hit Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. This satirical thriller follows the story of TradWife influencer, Natalie Heller Mills as she is thrown back in time to the brutal reality of the picturesque, homesteader lifestyle that she portrays online. It sets out to deliver sharp, social commentary on the TradWife influencer movement, but does this novel hit the mar? Or is it missing key context to lend it the gravitas that a novel claiming to deliver social commentary needs?

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