A.J. Calvin

About A.J. Calvin

I'm a fantasy author and an avid reader of all things sci-fi/fantasy/horror. When I'm not immersed in something literary, I like to hike, scuba dive, and play video games. You can follow me on Twitter at @AJCalvin, or you can learn more about my writing at ajcalvin.net.

Review: The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by R.F. Kuang

March 15, 2023 by A.J. Calvin 1 Comment

The Poppy War is a classic underdog story, but with a brutal and very dark twist. A good read, and one that sets the stage for future installments in the series.

BOOK TOUR/Review: Sordaneon (The Triempery Revelations #1) by L.L. Stephens

March 15, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

Tangled politics, fascinating characters, and a world ruled by sleeping gods… Sordaneon was immersive from page one.

Review: Son of a Liche (The Dark Profit Saga #2) by J. Zachary Pike

March 5, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

As far as sequels go, this was a good one. There is much more going on in this book than it’s predecessor, but it was just as funny in parts.

Review: Orconomics (The Dark Profit Saga #1) by J. Zachary Pike

March 3, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

A humorous fantasy about economics, the politics of heroes, and questing with a definite MMORPG vibe.

Review: The Blood of Outcasts (The Bane Sword Saga #1) by D.A. Smith

February 25, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

The Blood of Outcasts is set in a fantasy world that seems to be based on ancient Japan. It features a ton of action, unique magic, and a fast-paced storyline.

Review: The Chasm (Finding Humanity #2) by Branwen O’Shea

February 25, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

The Chasm was an excellent sequel to The Calling. I recommend both books for fans of adventure-driven science fiction with an array of very interesting characters.

Review: The Calling (Finding Humanity #1) by Branwen O’Shea

February 24, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

The Calling is not your typical YA science fiction story, and there was a lot to this world beyond the ice age and the sickness, but the characters and the conflict between them were what really drew me in.

Review: The Awakening of Marcianna (Thief of Destiny #1) by Isabelle Markus

February 18, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

This was a very interesting coming to power story, in that the main character is middle-aged and has built a family prior to gaining her abilities.

Review: Of Mycelium and Men (The Biomass Conflux #1) by William C. Tracy

February 16, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

This was a very interesting read, and from my perspective as a microbiologist, well-researched. I’m interested to see where book 2 will take the story.