Dan's Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog

It's that time of year to expound upon my favorite reads. These aren’t necessarily books that were written in 2025, but they are the most memorable I read last year. If you're looking to add to your TBR for 2026, these books are well worth your attention. Without further ado, the books.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Dive into our review of 'The Winter Heir', a captivating YA fantasy book. Discover why YA fantasy books lovers can't miss this thrilling sequel.

Today on the blog, debut author Jake Korell provide insight into his writing process and drops the deets on his debut speculative fiction novel, The Second World.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!

This is one of those fun posts for an author: the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract! You can read the prologue here for free. A Moment to Celebrate - YA Fantasy Series Complete My typical jubilation when I finish a story or publish a novel is to start writing the next one. No pause. No rest. My only drink, a cup of coffee. But being on the cusp of finishing Allison's adventures once and for all does feel like a bucket list moment. When I

Last day for the Tick or Treat Book Bonanza giveaway (deets below)…oh, remember to feed your brain with good books to go with all that candy!

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today on the blog is another entry in my occasional series Pages2Screen. In this edition, I answer the question of whether Mickey 7 is better than the film adaptation.

More controversial takes on hits from the #Booktok world.

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

Today, in my occasional series Pages2Screen, I explore which is superior: Martha Wells's ongoing comedic sci-fi series, The Murderbot Diaries or the Apple TV series of the same name.

Explore our book review of 'Kai Lung II Flips Open His Laptop' and discover the captivating speculative tales by Ahmed A. Khan. Book review insights await!

Discover enchanting Fantasy stories in the Fantasy Anthology Release: Fall into Fantasy 2025. Unveil the magic and adventure today!

Discover the thrilling world of Phantom Algebra in the Wild! Explore the paranormal and martial arts as Zuri faces Phantom Algebra's challenges.

Dive into the YA horror world with Phantom Algebra on release day! Experience the thrills and surprises of Phantom Algebra this release day.

Dive into 'Phantom Algebra Early Reviews' and discover why book reviews rave about its thrilling blend of grit and paranormal frights!

Dive into the chilling world of YA Horror this release month! Discover how 'Phantom Algebra' came to life and grab your copy on September 15th.

Meet Big Jake, a former boxer and current full-time gangland enforcer. He's also Zuri's estranged father. You can pre-order Phantom Algebra today! It's the perfect read to usher in the haunting season!