The announcement of the 2025 British Fantasy Awards shortlist feels like a slap in the face to real creativity and talent. Seriously, how many more uninspired titles are we going to tolerate? "Long Live Evil" and "A Shadow Over Haven"? These are not groundbreaking stories; they’re recycled ideas wrapped in flashy covers! The British Fantasy Society should be ashamed of this pathetic display. Where's the innovation? Where's the risk? This shortlist reeks of complacency and mediocrity. It's time to stop glorifying the same old tropes and start recognizing true originality and depth in fantasy literature. We deserve better than this! #BritishFantasyAwards #FantasyLiterature #BookCritique #MediocrityInLiterature #CreativeInnovation