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J.C. Rycroft

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Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian

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November 2022

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JC Rycroft is a queer fantasy author living and writing on unceded Wadawurrung land in Australia. Their work draws on high and epic fantasy tropes, mixed with a dollop of queer romance, humour and wit, flawed but fabulous feminist heroes and diverse-in-all-the-ways characters, liberally sprinkled with philosophical concepts brought to life. She loves bringing together the apparent contradictions: high theory and silly humour, profound theoretical concerns with a rollicking good story, and ordinary people with unexpected demands to heroism that somehow only they can answer.

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Average rating: 4.2 · 1,425 ratings · 417 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Blood-Born Dragon (The Everlands Cycle, #1) 4.15 avg rating — 800 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Timeless Legion (The Everlands Cycle, #2) 4.39 avg rating — 271 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hired Blade (The Everlands Cycle, #0.5) 4.06 avg rating — 225 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fires of Longest Night 4.26 avg rating — 72 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Player and the Prince: An Everlands Cycle novella 4.41 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood-Born Dragon: The Everlands Cycle, Book 1 by J.C. Rycroft (Goodreads Author), Katherine Littrell (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hired Blade: The Everlands Cycle by J.C. Rycroft (Goodreads Author), Katherine Littrell (Narrator) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Player and the Prince: The Everlands Cycle by J.C. Rycroft (Goodreads Author), Katherine Littrell (narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Timeless Legion: The Everlands Cycle, Book 2 by J.C. Rycroft (Goodreads Author), Katherine Littrell (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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J.C. Rycroft liked Rebecca's review of The Fires of Longest Night: "Thank you J.C. Rycroft for this ARC! The Fires of Longest Night is a short, spicy novella that is set in the world of J.C.'s upcoming new series, Era of Storms. It is also related to their Everlands Cycle books, but set 500 years prior so you do not " Read more of this review »
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J.C. Rycroft liked Wes McGie's review of The Fires of Longest Night: "This is a sweet short story entry in the Lez the Halls series. Each story is by a different author. This book is a fantasy with a delightful romance between a warlord’s daughter and the buff, warrior woman who loves her. I was engaged by the lore of " Read more of this review »
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J.C. Rycroft and 1 other person liked Lisa's review of The Fires of Longest Night: "Dragons! Gotta love a holiday story that includes a sapphic romance and dragons. Who knew? JC Rycroft knew. Enjoyed this lovely tale!"
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J.C. Rycroft liked Milena's review of The Fires of Longest Night: "Each page of this novella is words of gold. The imagery evoked is extraordinary. JC writes her fantasy stories like she's on the adventure with her characters. The spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ with the story earning 5 ⭐s. Nissa and Ria have wanted this night to" Read more of this review »
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J.C. Rycroft wants to read The Balance of Fates (Fate and Legacy, #1) by RAQUEL RAELYNN (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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J.C. Rycroft made a comment on Jay’s review of The Fires of Longest Night " Jay, I know I’m such a terrible tease! The Era of Storms will explore the crazed dragons in more detail (hopefully Book 1 will release next year?) tho ...more "
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J.C. Rycroft rated a book it was amazing The Yuletide Fairy's Curse by Lila Gwynn (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a sumptuous little feast of a story! Ready yourself for a sapphic fairytale, with curses and murders, and the chance that maybe, just maybe, love might win out in the end. I so enjoyed spending time with Kolfrosta and Dalla, especially the fairy ...more
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J.C. Rycroft rated a book it was amazing Puppy Love: A Queer Romance (Greenrock Valley Series Book 1) by Elle Sprinkle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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