Nnedi Okorafor’s Shadow Speaker is set to release on September 26, 2023. Many thanks to DAW for providing an early finished copy for review! Nnedi Okorafor excels at creating imaginative and vivid near-future worlds, and the not-too-distant nuclear fallout presented in Shadow Speaker is no ...
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Full of Wonder and Fairy Tale Magic, Rita A. Rubin Delights in ‘Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love’, a Queer, Cozy Fantasy Romance
Rita A. Rubin's Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love released on June 29, 2023. Many thanks to the author for providing an early e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! Rita A. Rubin offers a low-stakes, charming slice-of-life fantasy in her latest novel, Of Knights and Books and Falling in ...
Messy Sapphics, Con Artists and Wholesome Hijinks Ensue in Dominique Davis’ Romance Debut, ‘Falling for the Mark’
Dominique Davis' Falling for the Mark released on April 11, 2023. Many thanks to the author for providing an early e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! Dominique Davis makes her fiction debut with Falling for the Mark, a messy sapphic romance that tackles grief and human connection through ...
Haunting Yet Wholesome, Brittany M. Willows Explores Trauma and Self-Discovery in Cosmic Horror Meets Slice-of-Life YA Urban Fantasy Sequel, ‘Bleeding Heart’
Brittany M. Willows' Bleeding Heart is set to release on May 11, 2023. Many thanks to the author for providing an early e-ARC for review! With vivid imagery, a strong cast of characters, and anime-inspired, magical transformations, Brittany M. Willows weaves an unforgettable web of magic and ...
Xiran Jay Zhao Explores Identity and Belonging in a Fast-Paced, History-Fueled Adventure Rooted in Chinese Tradition & Legend in ‘Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor’
Xiran Jay Zhao's Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor is set to release with Margaret K. McElderry Books on May 10, 2022. Many thanks to Simon & Schuster & NetGalley for providing an e-ARC for review. Xiran Jay Zhao proves to be a historical powerhouse in Zachary Ying and the Dragon ...
K.M. Szpara Unflinchingly Examines Abuse and Cult Mentality in Brutally Honest, Yet Hopeful Sophomore Novel, ‘First, Become Ashes’
First, Become Ashes includes graphic sexual content and depictions of physical and emotional abuse, often without consent. Be mindful of content warnings and triggers before going in. K.M. Szpara blurs the line between myth and reality in First, Become Ashes, a trauma-fueled, introspective novel ...