A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Overall, it’s a fine pick for a cozy filler read, especially if you don’t mind your fantasy leaning more toward fluff than depth.
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Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green – Cover Reveal
If you love cosy fantasy, character-driven stories, or are simply looking for a warm and comforting read, this one is absolutely worth picking up. And if, like me, you have…
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – Review
Gritty fairytale vibes, thorny moral questions, and some really great queer rep made this one worth picking up.
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.
That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E. K. Johnston – Review
It presents a hopeful, inclusive future that’s rare in fiction, especially one where queerness and cultural diversity are both celebrated.
Felix Yz by Lisa Bunker – Review
... a warm, thoughtful, and unusual book that balances sadness and fear of death with hope, humor, and love.
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Jayna
What in a Necromancer’s fever dream did I just read? I’m still not sure but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. If you’ve got a thirst for something dark and…
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
...a solid read with a strong sense of atmosphere and some thoughtful themes.
Awakened by A. E. Osworth
It’s strange and chaotic and doesn’t always hang together, but its heart is in the right place, and its commitment to queer magic, found family, and complex characters made it…
The Outside by Ada Hoffmann
...explores questions of identity, autonomy, faith, and the cost of knowledge, all while remaining grounded in personal relationships and character-driven stakes. It’s smart, unsettling, and full of moments that linger…
The Tensorate by Neon Yang – First Three Novella Series Review
It’s a quick journey into a vibrant, thought-provoking world, and Yang’s vision is bold and distinctive.