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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy focused on a death metal elf trying his best to be a bard: Performances of a Death Metal Bard by Rob Leigh!



  • Title: Performances of a Death Metal Bard
  • Author: Rob Leigh
  • Publication date: October 31st, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Horror
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 146 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Physical Magic by William C. Tracy


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy that promises a lot of action: Physical Magic by William C. Tracy!



  • Title: Physical Magic
  • Author: William C. Tracy
  • Publication date: November 5th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Profession Fantasy
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 243 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Plea to a Frozen God by C.M. Skiera


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a sci-fi/fantasy adventure: Plea to a Frozen God by C.M. Skiera!



  • Title: Plea to a Frozen God
  • Author: C.M. Skiera
  • Publication date: August 22nd, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 471 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a sci-fi adventure that will take you on a journey: River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda!



  • Title: River in the Galaxy
  • Author: Natalie Kelda
  • Publication date: March 21st, 2023
  • Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 459 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy romance that sounds intriguing: Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson!



  • Title: Shadows Dark and Deadly
  • Author: Andrea Marie Johnson
  • Publication date: June 15th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Romance
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 543 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Shadows of Old Town by T. Olsen


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy featuring a thief and a heist: Shadows of Old Town by T. Olsen!



  • Title: Shadows of Old Town
  • Author: T. Olsen
  • Publication date: March 28th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Mystery/Heist
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 370 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Strangers in Our Heads by Bri Eberhart


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a young adult contemporary fantasy that sounds perfect for fans of the found family trope: Strangers in Our Heads by Bri Eberhart!



  • Title: Strangers in Our Heads
  • Author: Bri Eberhart
  • Publication date: November 6th, 2023
  • Genre: Fantasy/Contemporary Fantasy
  • Age group: Young Adult
  • Length: 350 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a new adult, sapphic fantasy that sounds intriguing: Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart!



  • Title: Tarnished
  • Author: Erica Rose Eberhart
  • Publication date: January 21st, 2025
  • Genre: Fantasy/LGBTQIA+
  • Age group: New Adult
  • Length: 279 pages

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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: The Ballad of Sprikit the Bard and Company by Seán O’Boyle


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a fantasy adventure that sounds like a lot of fun: The Ballad of Sprikit the Bard and Company by Seán O’Boyle!



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  • Title: The Ballad of Sprikit the Bard and Company
  • Author: Seán O’Boyle
  • Publication date: March 15th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Comedy
  • Age group: Adult
  • Length: 480 pages

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BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight: The Chalice of Fortune by Sarah L. Barnett


Hello, reader!

Today on the blog, I’m helping the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) spotlight all the books that made it to the semi-finals! There were so many incredible books entered this year, so it’s my pleasure to feature the ones that may not have made it to the finals, but were still worthy of note!

But what is BBNYA, exactly? The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it to the semi-finals with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title.

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.
If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

Our spotlight for today is shining on a young adult historical fantasy set in WWII: The Chalice of Fortune by Sarah L. Barnett!



  • Title: The Chalice of Fortune
  • Author: Sarah L. Barnett
  • Publication date: September 7th, 2024
  • Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
  • Age group: Young Adult
  • Length: 263 pages

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