Annette - Editor

"There is a fresh new voice in the world of dark fantasy. Wander - Through Shadow and Flesh, by Benny Keatinge, is an engaging story with complicated protagonists and delectably bad villains. Discover a strange new world of shape-shifters and deathly experiences, which will keep you captivated long after you finish reading."

Riley - Beta Reader

"Ben plays with the page, painting a landscape inhabited by characters that dance through the sentences. The words at times grow, shrink and tumble about in a playful way, imitating the meanings of each phrase. It sometimes feels onomatopoeic and helps create character silhouettes, recognisable character identifiers. For example, seeing ‘Tap tap tap', I know that means it’s Tio time. The theming and world building differ drastically from our lived experience and yet remains grounded in a fantastical way."

Kim - Beta Reader

"I was a bit apprehensive, starting off Wander, as I don't normally read in the horror genre, but it ended up being a great story. Wander was a captivating blend of brutal and emotional. The world that the story takes place in is unique and cruel, lending itself to high stakes for the characters. Remy is a strong main character, compelling in the way he held onto his humanity despite the horrific world he lives in. But the character that really captured my heart was Tio. I loved the dynamic between Remy and Tio and the way they helped each-other grow."

Richard - Beta Reader

"I usually don't read this genre, but I did enjoy the character-driven narrative and how it's delivered through dark fantasy."

Neil - Beta Reader (before professional copyedit)

"The story is solid, the characters are unique, and with a bit of polish of some unclear sentences, it will be a good read."