Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone
Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a masterful mix of THIS RAGING SEA by De Elizabeth and A STUDY IN DROWNING by Ava Reid—a heat-racing adventure readers won’t forget.
A Fate Worse Than Drowning by Sarah L. Hawthorn
Binge-worthy, Hawthorn crafted a world that makes reality feel like a daydream unworthy of returning to. If you love seaside spooks, you’ll love this story!
Hild by Nicola Griffith
Hild is an astonishing historical novel, unmatched in its meticulousness, wonderment and realization. Griffith challenges us while breathing pure magic.
Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard
Every stilted conversation between characters, every half-plausible excuse for odd actions, made this novel sweat with the perspiration of its intensity.
Bone Of My Bone by Johanna van Venn
It was absolutely masterful, the way van Veen disgruntles readers with her excellent handle on the way she disturbs readers with her descriptions and prose.
The Crimson Court by Brendan Noble
Dive into a dark fantasy tale of stolen lives and high-stakes revenge, where Noble’s deep worldbuilding and sharp banter redefine the cost of eternal power.
Shards Of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A masterpiece of modern SFF: Tchaikovsky blends planet-sized terror with a brilliant, gritty crew in a space opera that rivals the scale of The Expanse.
Night Owls by Stephen Gay
Techno-beats meet lunar heisty rebellion: Gay crafts a vibrant, neon-soaked SFF thriller where underground rave culture clashes with corporate tyranny.
Centauri's Shadow by Ross Garner
A masterfully written, gut-wrenching invasion epic: Garner weaves a non-linear tapestry of trauma, guilt, and the devastating cost of an interstellar war.
Alien Incursion by Brandon Ellis and Max Wolfe
A high-octane jump through the multiverse: a relatable, cinematic, explosive thrill ride where shifting realities and divergent histories collide head-on.
A Memory of Song: First Verse of the Last Ballad by Scott Palmer
For those who enjoy being challenged by a narrative that refuses to explain itself, this is a phenomenal achievement. Its flavors stay with you for a long time.
Night Songs by Alli Dyer
The pitch drew me in, but I was hooked by the vivid writing, the raw characters, and the unique but relatable struggles that Dyer’s main character, Rhea, faced.
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
Military fantasy reminiscent of Malazan and First Law. McClellan paints a dusky world full of earth-shaking events featuring gods, revolutions, and magic.
The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher
By way of T. Kingfisher’s clever worldbuilding, haunting narratives, and authentic characters, Kingfisher has become one of my all-time favorite authors.
ShadowBane By Cal Logan
Grim folklore, colder steel—ShadowBane stalks through a world ruled by demons and duty, where every choice cuts deeper than even the sharpest blade.
Dierock 88 by S.A. Oliver
Incarcerated on the brutal moon Dierock 88 for his father's sins, Atlas must evolve or die. A thrilling, nostalgic sci-fi gem of survival and resilience.
Mistress Of Bones by Maria Z. Medina
Medina’s Mistress of Bones was an absolutely compelling read, perfect for avid readers looking for a fresh take on the dark side of fantasy and fiction.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Pearl Poet
Three English legends from a time when the national mythos is still germinating. Tolkien’s translations exemplify the power of stories to forge identity.
This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth
I absolutely loved This Raging Sea, and I believe Elizabeth has created something really incredible, if not groundbreaking, tantalizing, and compelling, here.
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes
Hammerfall is a vicious peek into a world of angel-eating demons and dark, child sacrifices intent on releasing Sin upon a gritty world straight out of Norse mythology.