In the first installment of The Murderbot Diaries we meet Murderbot, a self-aware android tasked with protecting a team of scientists on a distant planet.

Researchers are left to figure out what’s happening when transmissions stop, coming together to solve the mystery in a plot both eeries and thrilling.

A masterfully done, slow-burn fantasy with unique magic, emotional character growth, and a gripping journey that keeps you invested from start to finish.

If you need a fun, cosy and refreshing read, put on your stilettos, grab your sewing machine, and let Auryl show you a perfect match with Lyra and Kiara!

A futuristic novel with a homeworld feel, rife with political conspiracy and government overreach, and a strong female protagonist hellbent on justice.

Full of suspense, laughs, heartache and heartbreak, An Inkling of Flame by ZB Steele is a phenomenal story, one that more people should be paying attention to.

A dystopian classic that is sadly relevant even today, Fahrenheit 451 beautifully dissects the nature of thought control and curbing freedom of speech.

The tension throughout never lets up. The engine was started, and the gas pedal was smashed to the floor. A fast paced sci fi novel with many twists and turns.

Upscaled was a wonderfully fun romp; great for a bit of escapism, great for a laugh, and even greater to gauge your knowledge of cool real-world references.

The worst part of Wind and Truth is the long wait before we get the next book. The perfect bittersweet finale for the first half of the Stormlight Archive.

What a dark, funny, emotional ride that was to learn more about our favourite hollowed one. If you have watched Critical Role Campaign 3 this is a book you NEED!

This book is so much more than dark academia or historical fantasy. It explores social biases, history, and language, with a brilliant, inevitable ending.

If you’re looking for a historical fiction book with fantastic prose, look no further, for you’ve found it with Yellow Sky Revolt by Baptiste Pinson Wu.

An enchanting coming of age tale about found family and the challenges of loss, sacrifice, and duty. Walker has once again crafted a dazzling masterpiece.

Quintessential fantasy with goblins, dragons, absurd quests, and whatever else you might want, Under an Azure Sky was an enjoyable read from cover to cover.

The Bladed Faith provides a compelling mixture of violent action and deeper themes centered around faith and religion, that I never wanted to put down.

Gods rule a crumbling empire. As rebellion brews, four lives intertwine in a battle of loyalty, power, and destiny. Will mortals rise, or gods endure?

If you like stories like Mad Max and Star Wars (stay with me), or unique wasteland settings, Rising Flux by Jonathan Weiss is definitely the one for you.

If you’re looking for a super quick read that also delivers an epic tale, replete with drama, action, and tender moments then look no further. This is it!

Kye Verex is trapped on a toxic world until his sister offers a cure at a cost. To survive, he must surrender his humanity to Zylar Inc. Is it worth it?