5 Reasons to Read: Island of Exiles by Erica Cameron
ISLAND OF EXILES introduces a new, wholly original YA fantasy series set in the desert. With diverse characters, complex world building, and adorable romances, what’s not to love?
Review: Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal
Jane and Vincent are back enjoying married life, using magic to make beautiful art, and maybe even turning the tides of a war in GLAMOUR IN GLASS.
Review: Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
Assassins in training, strange alchemical practices, and a cat made of shadows all converge in Jay Kristoff’s ancient Rome inspired fantasy novel NEVERNIGHT.
Review: Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Seer Cat Fisa and her lover Griffin are back in BREATH OF FIRE, the second book in a fantasy romance series inspired by ancient Greek mythology.
Review: The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova
Elise Kova’s THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM is an impressive series opener featuring dragons, magic, and bloody battles — it’s sure to please YA fantasy fans!
Graphic Novel Review: Monstress Vol. 1 by Marjorie M. Liu & Sana Takeda
MONSTRESS VOL. 1 is a dark, complex comic set in 20th century Asia that introduces a world of magical beings, witchy nuns, and the fight for a young woman’s very soul.
Review: Den of Wolves by Juliet Marillier
Beautifully written, compelling, and emotionally impactful, DEN OF WOLVES is a fantastic conclusion to a series that has shot to the top of my “favourites” pile.
Guest Post & Review: The Nature of a Pirate by A.M. Dellamonica
A.M. Dellamonica’s THE NATURE OF A PIRATE is a strong addition to a solid series about magic, family, finding yourself, and – of course – sailing.
Review: Masks and Shadows by Stephanie Burgis
Stephanie Burgis’ standalone novel MASKS AND SHADOWS is a must-read for fans of historical fantasy, swoon-worthy romances, and classical music.
Review: A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Megan Crewe’s Japanese-inspired YA fantasy A MORTAL SONG hits a number of right notes, but overall it didn’t strike a chord with me.
Review: Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson
Lee and her friends have finally made it to California, but not everything there is golden. High stakes, nuanced characters, and a diverse cast make this sequel a winner.
Review: Burning Bright by Melissa McShane
BURNING BRIGHT is the first book in a new series that’s sure to entertain anyone who enjoys plucky heroines, historical settings, and battles at sea.
Review & Giveaway: The Bloodsworn by Erin Lindsey
THE BLOODSWORN delivers all the sweeping battles and romantic drama of the previous books in the series, but the stakes are higher than ever before in this final book in The Bloodbound trilogy.
Review: Breath of Earth by Beth Cato
Beth Cato introduces a gritty, steampunk-inspired version of 20th century San Francisco in BREATH OF EARTH, the first book in a new series.
Review: Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova
Brujas, badassery, and ladies who love ladies combine to make LABYRINTH LOST a must-read for fans of YA fantasy and diverse books.
Review: Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal
Part paranormal fantasy, part WWI drama, and part police procedural, GHOST TALKERS is a strong addition to the flourishing sub-genre of historical fantasy.
Review: A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
The first book in a new fantasy-romance series, A PROMISE OF FIRE introduces Cat Fisa, a powerful clairvoyant whose gifts put her in serious danger…
Review: Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
Part shoot ’em up Western, part Middle Eastern legend, REBEL OF THE SANDS is a fun YA fantasy adventure featuring a young woman who’s sharpshooting skills may get her in trouble…sooner than she thinks.
Review: Dreaming Death by J. Kathleen Cheney
DREAMING DEATH is a rich, complex fantasy world that introduces Shironne Anjir, a blind protagonist with immeasurable magical abilities.
Review: Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen
WAKE OF VULTURES is a fantastic series debut, introducing Nettie Lonesome, one of the most compelling and original protagonists to grace YA.
Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
EVERY HEART A DOORWAY is the answer to “what happens after?” for classic portal fantasy stories. Can people ever really go home again, and what is home, anyway?
Review: Green Rider by Kristen Britain
GREEN RIDER is a fun, trope-filled quest story, perfect for those days when you want to be entertained…without thinking too hard.
Between Two Thorns Read-Along: Week 4
Emma Newman’s BETWEEN TWO THORNS introduces us to the Split World, the parallel Fae and human realms. This week we’re discussing the book’s finale!
Between Two Thorns Read-Along: Week 3
Emma Newman’s BETWEEN TWO THORNS introduces us to the Split World, the parallel Fae and human realms. This week we’re discussing chapters 19 to 25!