Reposted by BethRJ BaHarker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Curious about MORTEDANT'S PERIL? Wonder what a Mortedant gets up to? Well, the lovely @reactorsff.bsky.social are hosting the first chapter so you can get to meet Irody and find out about that most important of investigative tools, the cabbage. reactormag.com/excerpts-mor...reactormag.comRead an Excerpt From Mortedant's Peril by RJ Barker - ReactorIn a city of ancient automata, strange spirits, and sleeping gods, a cleric of death finds his own life on the line… 02010
Reposted by BethDr. Thomas D. Lee @thomasdlee.bsky.social · 05/01/2026My second novel, THE KNIGHT WATCH, will be published by Orbit in June this year. It features the Knights of the Round Table killing Nazis and living their messy queer afterlives during the Second World War. I'll be sharing the wonderful cover art as soon as I'm permitted to do so. 107914
Reposted by BethRJ BaHarker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Fantasy Hive drop one of the first reviews of MORTEDANT's PERIL and i think they liked it... "Mortedant’s Peril is a shining demonstration of an author going from strength to strength...an absolute triumph of a page-turning fantasy murder-mystery." (Possible minor spoilers.) 2258
Reposted by BethDave "David" Wragg @davewragg.com · 17/02/2026🚨3 DAY PREORDER DEAL KLAXON🚨 THE IRON ROAD pb is 25% off in the Waterstones flash February sale - use code FEB26 at checkout Plus loads of other killer titles, fill your boots, 3 days only! www.waterstones.com/book/the-iro... 074
Reposted by BethRJ BaHarker @rjbarker.bsky.social · 17/02/2026GOOD NEWS! Waterstones are also offering 25% off my new book MORTEDANT'S PERIL with the code FEB26. I've seen a few reviews I can't talk about yet and it all looks pretty good so far.' Only one way to know, right? AND save money. BARGAIN. #WPreorder 12711
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Age verification? I met Terry Pratchett. In the Hay festival. When it was in the town. 1100
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Beth 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.socialtinyurl.com 075
Reposted by BethFREEDOM & LITERACY 🏳️🌈 @freedomlit.bsky.social · 08/01/2026FREEDOM & LITERACY, a slower-paced book discussion forum. We're NOT a book club. We're just a bunch of readers who love to discuss books. Oh, also we're almost 5 months old with over 130 members and over 350 topics! Come take a breath with us. freeliteracy.jcink.net #currentlyreading #booksky 055
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 05/01/2026ICYMI - we run a year-end awards annually on the Hive celebrating our favourite books that came out that year. Check out all our nominations and winners! 066
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Nils was so excited reading this one, she sent me so many whatsapps about it that I feel like I've read it vicariously through her 😂 032
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Did you see my wrap up for 2025? What were some of your favourite reads? 010
Reposted by BethNils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. Nils: “A perfectly enchanting read!” Beth: “I want to pick this book back up and re-read it.“ Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/12/agne...fantasy-hive.co.ukAGNES AUBERT'S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER by Heather Fawcett (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveNils and Beth squeeze in one last buddy read review for you - Heather Fawcett's highly anticipated upcoming cosy fantasy AGNES AUBERT'S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER 0105
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Please help spread the word! My kids' Scouts group have two giveaways running with Crowdfunder, one for tickets to see the #Scarlets, the second for tickets to see #SwanseaCity - neither have any entries yet! Please share and help us get them going! Links in attached posts: 122
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Helping customers pick a book for someone else is something I really miss about bookselling, so I had an absolute ball with this post! If you ever need a recommendation, tag me!! 1228
Reposted by BethFreya Marske @freyamarske.bsky.social · 15/10/2025What a wonderful and insightful review! (And yes, that yellow wallpaper...) 1265
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 15/10/2025If you're wanting a clever gothic read this spooky season then look no further! 023
Reposted by BethNils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing the spectacular The Everlasting by @alixeharrow.bsky.social Nils: “evocative and achingly beautiful” Beth: “Without doubt this is my book of the year so far” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/the-...fantasy-hive.co.ukTHE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveNils and Beth return to a favourite author as they buddy read Alix E. Harrow's upcoming new novel THE EVERLASTING: "an evocative and achingly beautiful read, it is one that will seep under your skin a... 092
Reposted by BethTom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I have ten of these PHYSICS FOR CATS pins to give away! Share the post below👇 for a chance to win one. (UK only: you can share from anywhere but I can't send you a pin). 12246129
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Beth reviews S. T. Gibson's upcoming dark folkloric fantasy romance SAVAGE BLOOMS: "a decadent feast of deceit and desire in a gorgeously realised and atmospheric setting" Read more: tinyurl.com/4yauwuu6 @orbitbooks.bsky.social @bethanmay.bsky.social 041
Reposted by BethTitan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Calling all reviewers! 📣 Don't forget that you can request early copies of upcoming titles from Titan Books by filling out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comRequest an ARC from Titan Books! ✨You must be 18 or over and based in the UK, Republic of Ireland, United States of America or Canada. Please note that submitting your information does not guarantee receipt of a physical proof. By com... 1213550
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 01/07/2025We have an amazing birds of prey centre in Carms who are looking to build a whole new facility - please check out their crowdfunder, they have some amazing rewards! Please share! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/be-part-of...crowdfunder.co.ukHelp Us Build a New Home for Our BirdsWe need £100K to build our new home; bigger aviaries, an indoor flying arena & activity centre, community/education spaces, cafe & play area 000
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Have you seen this giveaway we're running on the Hive? From the author of Six Crimson Cranes! 031
Reposted by BethNils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah. Unfortunately we had mixed feelings… Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/05/the-...fantasy-hive.co.ukTHE ASHFIRE KING by Chelsea Abdullah (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveBeth and Nils buddy read a long-awaited sequel, Chelsea Abdullah's THE ASHFIRE KING, with mixed results. Was it worth the wait? "Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrou... 062
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Beth and Nils buddy read a long-awaited sequel, Chelsea Abdullah's THE ASHFIRE KING, with mixed results. Was it worth the wait? "Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrous magic and myth" Read more: tinyurl.com/muu56m4h 012
Reposted by BethJustine 📚💙 @ishouldreadthat.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Spoooooky books to pick up this summer! Because autumn isn't the only time to read horror books 👻 #booksky #bookrecs #bookblog wp.me/p8gxrG-3vfwp.meSummerween Book RecommendationsYou would think that autumn or winter are the times to read horror. However, I’m here to tell you that Summerween is upon us and it’s the perfect time to pick up a summery horror book. … 032
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Happy UK book birthday to @joeabercrombie.com The Devils is out today from @gollancz.bsky.social! Beth & Nils Buddy Read this one a while back & had the best time with it! Beth: “a true master of the genre.” Nils: “simply superb storytelling.” Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/the-...fantasy-hive.co.ukTHE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveNils and Beth set off on another buddy read adventure with Joe Abercrombie's much-anticipated THE DEVILS: "a true master of the genre." "simply superb storytelling" 0113
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 07/05/2025We are thrilled to welcome back our new reviewer Emma Penman, who exclusively reviews monster romance, and has returned for another week with GETTING IT ON WITH GARGOYLES by Hazel Mack "it’s just really good to read some good smut within a healthy relationship for once" More: tinyurl.com/ycyvxdhw 041
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Nils reviews Alex Knight's upcoming comic fantasy WRIGGLY LITTLE HANDS: "a fun-filled tale featuring a familiar fantasy world and goblins you’ll fall in love with" Read more: tinyurl.com/557atwmt 011
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Catching up with #Taskmaster and I was giving the TV trolley 5 points til the scented gel pens came out.... 030
Reposted by BethEmma @themonsterbotherer.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Ecstatic to be part of @thefantasyhive.bsky.social team! It’s about to get a lot smuttier over there. #bookreviews #booksky #monsterromance #monstersmut #monsterfuckers 172
Reposted by BethNils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 12/03/2025My two current reads: The Bullet that Missed by @richardosman1.bsky.social I’m buddy reading this with @bethanmay.bsky.social & once again we love the humour! On the darker side I’m also reading a horror novel, Senseless by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social & enjoying being suspicious of every character! 082
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Nils and Beth buddy read and review Alix E. Harrow's post-apocalyptic fairy-tale THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD, out today! "I’ve always said that Harrow says so much in so little words and The Knight and the Butcherbird is the perfect example" Read more: buff.ly/aQ19Nr8 165
Reposted by BethThe Fantasy Hive @thefantasyhive.bsky.social · 11/03/2025A very Happy Book Birthday to @alexknightbooks.bsky.social - SERVANT OF RAGE is out today! “…earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.” You read @bethanmay.bsky.social review here: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/serv...fantasy-hive.co.ukSERVANT OF RAGE by Alex Knight (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveBeth was super excited to return to the Khanate in Alex Knight's reworked SERVANT OF RAGE, republished by Portal Books and out on 11th March: "an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all - e... 1124
Reposted by BethNils Shukla @nilsreviewsit.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Today myself & @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing @alixeharrow.bsky.social short story The Knight and the Butcherbird Nils: “a story that sucked me in & had my heart aching by the end” Beth: “Harrow’s breath-taking storytelling is not restrained by wordcount” fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/the-...fantasy-hive.co.ukTHE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD by Alix E. Harrow (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-HiveNils and Beth buddy read and review Alix E. Harrow's post-apocalyptic fairy-tale THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD, out today! 084
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Happy publication day @alexknightbooks.bsky.social and #ServantOfRage! 'an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all – earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.' Find out more: linktr.ee/alexknightbo... 121
Reposted by BethJulia Kitvaria Sarene 📚🐉⚔️☠️ @kitvaria.bsky.social · 08/03/2025And here's a thread of a few of my favourite Fantasy Books written by women - recycled pics from my deleted Insta Account, if you need more inspiration! (Bit more about each in the ALT text) #WomenInSFF #FantasyFaction 📘🪐 💙🚀 💙📘 (1/?) 2249
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 08/03/2025They're playing Delilah at the Wales Vs Scotland game. Still. In the year of our lord 2025. ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 171
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Excellent selection of authors for #InternationalWomensDay ❤️ 160
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Such a great book to buddy read, so many quotes sent to each other, so many laughs, theories, suspicions! 151
Reposted by BethDave "David" Wragg @davewragg.com · 16/02/2025❓ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE HUGOS? HAVE EXCELLENT TASTE IN BOOKS?❓ You should almost certainly nominate THE COMPANY OF THE WOLF for best novel, as it's quite possibly* the best novel *please do not check bsky.app/profile/seat... 174
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Hive Mind! Is there a way to report/block/stop other websites from reposting your website content??? nee3.com/jonathans-to...nee3.comJONATHAN’S TOP 10 CHRIS MOORE COVERS – Brimpton Delhi English Speaking books download 000
Beth @bethanmay.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Decided to clean my daughter's room whilst she's on camp. I've picked up the things immediately around the door and now I'm sat on her bed overwhelmed already 🙈 070
