Books I recommend 

Iron Widow

Xiran Jay Zhao

“Like its ferocious heroine, IRON WIDOW is brutal, bloodthirsty, and full of rage. Zetian’s fight to shatter patriarchal definitions of power makes for a truly thrilling read.”

THE KEEPER OF NIGHT

Kylie Lee Baker

“THE KEEPER OF NIGHT lures you into the world of death, where spirits wander the darkness and a reaper fights to belong. Woven with stunning, elegiac Japanese folklore, this is a sharp and seductive fantasy with teeth.”

THE MAGIC FISH

Trung Le Nguyen

“THE MAGIC FISH wistfully explores the way stories and people cross oceans to find new lives, told with breathtaking, dreamlike artwork. I highly recommend!”

Beyond the ruby veil

Mara Fitzgerald

“BEYOND THE RUBY VEIL explores the thin line between hero and villain in one of the most ingenious fantasy worlds I’ve seen in YA. Emanuela is both darkly funny and utterly terrifying, and I was compelled to follow her until the bitter, bloodthirsty end.”

Where dreams descend

Janella Angeles

“WHERE DREAMS DESCEND is a glamorous dark gem of a tale, sparkling with romance, magic, and intrigue. Readers will be captivated by prima donna Kallia as the mystery is slowly unmasked. Bravissima!”

Wicked Fox

Kat Cho

“WICKED FOX is a delight from beginning to end. Set against the bustling cityscape of Seoul, this elegant contemporary fantasy explores what it means to be a monster and what we must give up in the pursuit of love, forgiveness, and our truest selves. A triumph!”

There will come a darkness 

Katy Rose Pool

“A sweeping, ambitious fantasy that pulled me into a world of corruption, dark prophecy, and ultimately, hope. The breathlessly paced story and well-rendered ensemble cast gripped me until the very last pages.”

Nocturna

Maya Motayne

“This searing, magical Latinx-inspired fantasy pulled me in from the first page and did not let me go. I loved adventuring with brave Alfie and brash Finn, and I held my breath until the end. NOCTURNA is a magnificent debut, powerful and true.”

The afterward

E.K. Johnston

“A band of lady knights! A lovely F/F romance! A look at what happens AFTER The End! High fantasy lovers, you’ll LOVE this.”

Sorcery of thorns

Margaret Rogerson

“Like the grimoires that fill its pages, SORCERY OF THORNS lives, breathes, and beckons you closer with each enchanting word. This is classic fantasy at its very best.” 

The Girl King

Mimi Yu

“This action-packed epic fantasy engrossed me from the first page. Lu, the fierce Girl King, is the heart and soul of this tale of legends, gods, and destiny, and she is a heroine for the ages! I loved rooting for her and look forward to reading more of her story.”

Hide with me

Sorboni Banerjee

“HIDE WITH ME is a suspenseful, breathlessly paced thriller that is impossible to put down, with sharp writing and a plot that erupts. Highly recommended!”

Give the dark my love

Beth Revis

“GIVE THE DARK MY LOVE asks: How far will we venture into darkness for the ones we love? In the face of a deadly plague, Nedra’s journey from compassionate medical student to ruthless revolutionary is stunning and shocking to behold.”

Girls of paper and fire

Natasha Ngan

“Get ready to be pulled into a lush, magical world, where two concubines must hide their forbidden love if they want to survive the Demon King’s treacherous court. A fiery, spellbinding read.”

The sisters of the winter wooD

Rena Rossner

“This dark fairy tale about sisterly love and Jewish strength and courage, set against the backdrop of a deep and deadly winter forest, will haunt me for a long time. A powerful, emotional debut.”

Reign of the fallen

Sarah Glenn Marsh

“An immersive fantasy that explores love, grief, and the power of death, Reign of the Fallen features a bisexual necromancer heroine who will bring your heart to life!”

the poppy war

R.F. Kuang

“A thrilling, action-packed fantasy of gods and mythology… the ambitious heroine’s rise from poverty to ruthless military commander makes for a gripping read, and I eagerly await the next installment.”