The Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes – Review
Jayna
I loved all the references to the original story because it still felt fresh while interweaving so many clever little details.
Women Writing SFF
Death’s Emissary by Emily Devereux – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
a really promising debut that stands out in the crowded YA fantasy space with a fresh take on mythology and a darkly compelling concept.
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – Review
Gritty fairytale vibes, thorny moral questions, and some really great queer rep made this one worth picking up.
Tournament of Shadows, Books 4–6 by Tilly Wallace – Review
...this series has given me comfort, mystery, magic, friendship, and a strong heroine who refuses to accept the role society tries to force on her.
The Nobleman’s Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzie Lee – Review
Highly recommended, especially if you’re looking for mental health rep that feels both grounded and empathetic.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire – Review
nd unsettling, tender and terrifying. It’s about grief, identity, longing, and self-acceptance. It's a murder mystery, a love letter to weird kids, and a meditation on the doors we wish…
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee – Review
If you’re craving a historical seeing with a strong, flawed, growing female lead and beautifully complex friendships (and pirates!), this one’s absolutely worth your time.
SPFBO 10 Champions League: Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater – Review
Do not read this book at 3am whilst suffering from insomnia and then discover there is NO chocolate in the house, in any form!!
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Review
NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. ?Mgmt…
Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review
Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.
Godblind by Anna Stephens
Outside of the carnage there is some delicious political intrigue and machinations which I love in any story.
The Summer Goddess by Joanne Hall
The Summer Goddess is a beautifully told, thematically rich fantasy that offers something far beyond the typical “white male protagonist” hero’s journey. It’s a breath of fresh air for anyone…