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Bracken takes the myth of King Arthur in Silver in the Bone, diving headfirst into the magic of Avalon and the darkness that lies there.

Okay, I wanted to like Bloodguard. I was incredibly excited when it was announced because I love both Dungeons and Dragons and Gladiator. So, needless to say, my expectations were high.

The thrilling conclusion to the Fireborne series, Furysong, brings the characters clashing into a battle to save the nation.

An emotional read, Face the Night is the final novel from Lani Forbes and delivers a fantastic Western-feeling fantasy.

A unique lunar magic system and dark academia come together in Curious Tides, where the truth lies in dreams and a missing piece of an ancient story.

A new take on the classic Goose Girl, Little Thieves makes a hero out of a thief and plays with the gods of Fortune and Death.

A novel about sisterhood and trauma Ever Since is about finding your voice when the odds seem against you.

What the River Knows takes readers into Egypt with romance and danger reminiscent of The Mummy.

The gripping conclusion to the Dragonlance: Destinies Trilogy, Dragons of Eternity, brings it to a brilliant close with high stakes, loyal dragons, and fierce enemies.

The sequel to Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, takes Violet into battle with her dragons between unspeakable odds and steamy romance.

Dragons of Fate is an absolutely fantastic fantasy, an incredible thrill for fans of Dungeons and Dragons.

I absolutely loved this book. There’s no doubt about it, My Salty Mary was everything I didn’t know I wanted in a little mermaid retelling.

A little trippy, The Unmaking of June Farrow takes readers back in time to solve the mystery of her family’s curse.

A Multitude of Dreams retells Poe’s Masque of the Red Death with a lying princess, a love triangle, and hungry vampires.

Quirky, heartwarming, and sweet, A British Girl’s Guide to Heartbreaks and Hurricanes is perfect for Floridians, complete with pub subs and scenic routes.

A magical mystery, Spells for Forgetting is as alluring as the tense romance between Emery and August.

A dark romance edged with mystery, Everything We Never Said hooks the reader in with a forbidden romance and a diary worth killing over.

The Wren in the Holly Library takes readers to a dystopic New York filled with vampires, monsters, magic, and steamy romance.

The epitome of “cozy fantasy,” Legends & Lattes is a book that will make you want to curl up with a cup of coffee and a Cinnabon.

A laugh-out-loud cozy fantasy, Dreadful has a charming (if not idiotic) wizard with amnesia and a princess who puts him to shame.

A thrilling gothic tale about six girls shipwrecked on an island determined to change them.

Addictive and sworn-worthy, The Dangerous Ones has one irresistible vampire and a kick-ass warrior as they fight through the civil war.

Kingfisher does it again with Thornhedge, delivering a retelling of Sleeping Beauty that subverts all expectations.

An excellent new take on vampires, Bless Your Heart is a quirky and heartwarming novel that follows a family of female vampire hunters.

A startling and explosive finale, The Weavers of Alamaxa delivers freedom, equality, and a little heartbreak.

A thrilling enemies-to-lovers fantasy layered in Norse Mythology, Inheritance of Scars is addictive from beginning to end.

Another brilliant addition to the Mary’s series, My Imaginary Mary, brings Mary Shelley nee Wollstonecraft to life and adds a little fae and fantasy to her and Ada Lovelace’s life.

Seasons of Chaos delves deeper into Greek mythology and delivers an explosive ending to the story of Jack and Fleur.

A delightfully entertaining horror novel, The Final Girl Support Group will make all fans of classic slashers giddy with happiness.

An emotional young adult fantasy, Magic By Any Other Name shows what it means to find your own family and the resilience to come out of trauma.

An Asian-inspired fantasy, And Break the Pretty Kings, follows Mirae through a battle with time to defeat an ancient monster.

Thrilling and suspenseful, You’re Not Supposed To Die Tonight is a perfect horror for slasher and Friday the 13th fans.

A compelling and thoughtful mystery, Everyone’s Thinking It will keep you on your toes as it tackles classism, racism, and cultural appropriation. Mean girls get what’s coming to them here.

Addictive and unputdownable, When the Moon Hatched is a high fantasy rich with fierce characters and a slow-burn romance that will grip you to near death.

Bring Me Your Midnight tackles environmentalism in a more fantastical way while delving deeper into a forbidden romance.

The Temptation of Magic gives dark academia a new supernatural edge, all while giving readers a tantalizing enemies-to-lovers romance.

Danielle Paige does it again with Wish of the Wicked, a dark new take on Cinderella and, more importantly, her fairy godmother.

A literal throwback, Throwback captures the 90s with perfection with some excellent Back To the Future vibes.

A brilliant and action-packed start to a new series, Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind follows three young kids on a journey to save the world from demons.

A new take on the tale of Camelot and King Arthur that delves into lore and reinvents it.

The sequel to Small Town, Big Magic, Big Little Spells follows Rebekah Wilde as she returns to face the music of St. Cyprian while also dealing with her crush on the dashing and brooding Nicholas Frost.

A brilliant dark satire, Their Vicious Games is perfect for fans of Ready or Not and Hunger Games, pitting girls against one another for the chance of a lifetime.

Okay, now The Jump definitely has potential, but a lot about the novel felt forced and unrealistic.

Truth be told, I enjoyed Stranger Skies much more than Curious Tides. Lacalle did such a fantastic job with the pacing of this novel.

As you all may or may not know, I love dragons, which means that I will read anything and anything related to Dragons. But that also means I will be incredibly critical of the novel.

Return of the Evening Star follows Chloe, a twelve-year-old girl, to save her mother and her home from a corrupt hospital.

I’m a huge fan of Leverage, but I’m going to be honest, I wasn’t sure when I received Thieves’ Gambit that I would love it as much as I did. This isn’t a book I would typically pick up for myself.

Winterkeep follows Bitterblue on a journey into politics, mystery, and betrayal.

One girl finds herself caught in the battle between death, dreams, and love in this fantasy-infused ballet within the pages of Nocturne.

A haunting and chilling tale, Delicious Monsters takes readers into a chilling haunted house filled with ghosts, both alive and dead.

The sequel to These Feathered Flames, This Cursed Crown balances between two sisters finding each other as they deal with trials of the heart amidst magical and political turmoil.

I am so sad this series is over, but I am glad because McGuire did such a good job building up to this point.

Entwined by A. J. Rosen is a pleasant surprise. This novel is a reimagining of Greek mythology following the descendants of the Greek gods. While an exciting premise, parts of it are poorly executed.

Renegade offers readers an exciting premise but fails to capture the readers’ attention with poor pacing, lackluster characters, and poor storytelling.

I love Louise. Being Asian-American, when she was young and mortal, she struggled to live up to her parents’ expectations, losing herself to punk rock music but keeping it hidden from her parents. Just think of Kim from Gilmore Girls.

From Fire and Shadows has much potential. Unfortunately, the two perspectives that are supposed to drive the story lack cohesion while the story lacks world-building.

A new take on Greek Mythology, Daughter of Sparta follows Daphne, a warrior who must team with the Gods and her brother while she avoids falling in love with Apollo.

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The Three-Body Problem seemed to be an intimidating read, not in the length but in the context. However, Cixin Liu’s storytelling is thoughtful and engaging from beginning to end.

In Vietnam, She is a Haunting follows Jade, who is bribed into spending time with her father at an old French colonial house. But for Jade, the trip brings out more than her anxiety. It awakens a ghost determined to destroy them.

I wanted to like this book. I know the author; I am friends with them on social media, so I was elated when they gave me the book for free.

Fall of the School for Good and Evil is a masterful addition to the series, both heartbreaking and mesmerizing; despite knowing the ending, the how is what catches the reader off guard.

I love Jane Eyre, the classic is one of my favorites, right next to Wuthering Heights, so when I saw this, I had to have it. After reading it, I’m a little angry at myself for letting it sit on my shelf for many years.

Definitely a genre jump for Kyrie McCauleys, whose previous works (If These Wings Could Fly & We Can Be Heroes) were more contemporary and focused on magical realism to tell emotional stories, All the Dead Lie Down does not pale in comparison.

Kingfisher does it again with A House with Good Bones, using their gift for masterful storytelling to creep out the reader and make them laugh simultaneously.

Ace of Shades begins with a girl and her travel guide, eager to find her mother, only to be thrown to the wolves and becomes a key player in the game of shadows.

Zhara is everything it promises, capturing those magical girl vibes and making this a perfect read for Sailor Moon fans.

A twist on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Bright Ruined Things takes one night and turns into a fight for survival against magic and schemes.

A Norse-inspired fantasy, A Fate Inked in Blood gives readers a fierce shield maiden who must challenge her destiny or be the doom of all.

Within These Wicked Walls is both chilling and romantic, bringing together two people as they battle off a cursed house.

The Lightstruck brings Vesper back to the kingdom she sacrificed so much to save and to the prince she loved and hated.

Certain Dark Things takes readers into the battle between warring vampire families in the heart of Mexico City. Think Sin City, but with a vampiric spin.

A thrilling horror from beginning to end, Find Him Where You Left Him Dead is perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, Jumanji, and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Queen’s Catacombs continues to highlight the strength and fortitude of women while following Jacs fend off enemies from every corner.

This Delicious Death is a brilliant sapphic horror novel that brings a new uniqueness to the zombie trope.

Jennifer Saint makes Ariadne more than a mother, a sister, or a wife; she makes her a woman with power and heart.

Follow Fanny Price in Manslaughter Park, the third novel in the thrilling Jane Austen Murder Mystery, with a queer spin and a thrilling mystery.

Twin Crowns is a delightful read that surprised me, offering laughs and sisterly love amongst the romance and adventure.

An unfortunate DNF, Follow the Shadows, failed to hold my attention, making dragons and wicca dull.

A dark and delicious fantasy, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein is a “retelling” Mary Shelley would applaud.

Ida in the Middle is a thoughtful novel about a girl who feels lost and out of place being judged by her skin color and race. A powerful story that literally transports Ida back to Palestine, in a world where her family never left.

The Byways takes a stab at retelling Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in a more contemporary sense, delving deeper into the darkness of what it means to be lost.

A gothic tale, The Last Heir to Blackwood Library brings the magic of reading alive with unforeseen side effects.

Now, this was a book I absolutely loved. The Great Texas Dragon Race is perfect for anyone who loves dragons, adventure, and great storytelling.

I picked up Cruel Prince, wondering if this book would be worth the hype. After reading Book of Night, I was somewhat deterred from reading anything by Holly Black again. Let me just say I absolutely loved this book, and it was worth it.

Once childhood friends, Roz and Damien have the perfect enemies-to-lovers dynamic that drives the mystery behind the murders and their tie to the gods.

Relatable and angsty, Love & Resistance pulls readers into high school drama, dealing with mean girls, racism, and what it means to be the new girl in town.