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Hi, I’m Arina, a SFF book blogger and a devotee to the worlds of literature. My interests include languages, culture studies, history, robotics, and space.

Feel free to connect with me on social media, I’m always open to chat with fellow bookwyrms!

If you’re interested in working with me, read my review policy, or visit my reading services pages for more info about my work as a beta and sensitivity reader.

Latest logs

Review: Hollow Road by Dan Fitzgerald

A great book to keep you company on your travels.

18 Sep 202018 Sep 2020

5 Marking Moments in The Skald’s Black Verse, Paired with Song

Jordan’s introduction into his world of prophetic intonements, colonial occupation, and dark shadows meandering in the dark grows amidst a landscape reminiscent of old Norse tales.

14 Sep 202014 Sep 2020

31 Indie Publishers Conquering My Shelves

Indie presses consistently break the mold and deliver us stories that go beyond satisfying uncelebrated niches; they disseminate the richness of literature and demonstrate a stunning amount of care for both their authors and us readers.

4 Sep 20204 Sep 2020

Review: The Aggressive by Gem Jackson

This is a story that will both please and shock you, delivering all that you’re craving, alongside more than a couple gut-punches that will make your blood run cold.

1 Sep 202018 Sep 2020

Top 6 90s Movies to Match with David M Samuels’ I, Exile

This post is an homage to those little gems [90s action movies], whose influences still resound today, as well as to I, Exile, a book that applauds those inspirations and polishes an entirely new gem of its own.

28 Aug 202028 Aug 2020

Review: The Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell

An entertaining, eldritch fairy tale with a gut-punch of a plot twist that I very much basked in reading.

23 Aug 20202 Sep 2020

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From the very first e-mail, Arina immediately put me at ease. She wrote with warmth and consideration, saying how excited she was to help answer my questions and make sure the book I published was as good as it could possibly be. I never got a vibe of being evaluated, judged, or spoken down to. It was all about how she could help me, as a writer, improve my craft, and the book, so readers of all stripes would feel seen and understood.

Dan Fitzgerald, author of the Maer Cycle
Arina’s feedback was sincere, specific, and thoroughly considered—she was unafraid to delve into problem areas and give context to her suggestions, and encouraged communication and follow-up questions. Her insight helped me turn my book into something much more nuanced and it was a pleasure working with her.

Lia Ryerson
Arina went above and beyond for me as a beta reader. She gave great insight into the characters, pacing, flow, dialogue, and setting, explaining clearly and with enthusiasm what she loved and also giving helpful constructive criticism where necessary. It’s obvious that she’s done this many times and is skilled and passionate about her work as a beta reader. I would 100% suggest Arina’s beta reading services to other writers!

A.M. Duperre