A bard, three brutes and a prize-fighter walk into a tavern...

Now three of them are on the run and this trio make for the most fun read you'll have all year!

D.B Rook’s debut novel is arguably one of the most overlooked indie releases of the past two years. It’s a tale of two souls brought together by chance.

Soul Cage by L.R. Schulz is a richly imagined world filled with compelling characters. Fast paced and well-timed prose make for a quick and engaging reading.

Four short stories. Four snippets of life. A priestess, a princess, a criminal, a cook. Four different walks of life. One thing in common. Care to know more?

A fantastic debut which thrives on the travel aspect of fantasy; has a great magic system, tons of thrilling action, and a strong theme of faith at its core.

Hadeer gives us a gorgeous Egyptian inspired world with a magic system reminiscent of Avatar the Last Airbender and said ‘Oh, but make it sapphic’. I loved it.

Dawnshard expertly weaves character, plot and world-building to reveal some very deep lore that hints at Cosmere-wide implications, teasing future storylines.

With the penultimate entry in this epic space opera series, James S. A. Corey has crafted a wild thrill ride that returns the series to its page-turning peaks.

Reminiscent of the Fremen and the Aiel, this novella is a visceral coming-of-age prequel set in a cruel world full of terrifying creatures and brutal cultures.

In a nutshell: The Sound of Starfall depicts a grim turning of nature against humanity, and the extent to which one will go to survive. Expect dark themes here.

An emotional journey, full of action, deep character building, and philosophical questions. The magic system is fascinating and the world is full of surprises.

If you already picked up The First Binding, there is no doubt you need to continue through The Doors of Midnight. And if you haven't, what are you waiting for?

A classic quest adventure fantasy with lovable characters, high stakes, nasty villains, and tongue-in-cheek wit. One of my favorite reads of the year.

An intense thriller with diverse, compelling characters, Die Young is an immersive dark fantasy adventure that will make you feel awe and anxiety throughout.

Brennan is a retired soldier, hoping to raise his daughter in a town far away from the politics of rulers. His hopes are dashed though. Care to know more?

The Great Hunt is about destiny and prophecy; the struggle to accept the things about ourselves that can’t be changed, and rising to the challenge foretold.

The Grim Reaper ain’t lazy. Always on the move, always reaping souls. So when one offers him a drink, he’s surprised at first, then mad. Care to know more?

H.L. Tinsley’s The Hallows is a story that is both captivating and groundbreaking; it delves deeply into an exhilarating sub-genre of fantasy with a unique twist.

The Winds of Change is an exceptional blend of science, magic, and an epic fantasy journey, fused with pop-culture references and a cast of loveable characters.

Witch plus Demon a match made in the Hells. With this much chaos at their fingertips, will it be enough to kill the evil King that has overthrown the Gods?