Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
Nothing more, just simply and truly a MASTERPIECE of a read for what was my first-ever Sanderson experience! I can't wait to dive back into the Cosmere!
Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
Katabasis is absolutely worth the read and re-read. Although not considered a romance, this novel has passion, drive, and conflict worth going to Hell for.
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
A crazy good introduction to Chicago Wizard Harry Dresden and his shenanigans, with a break-neck paced plot full of action, drama, and humor. The hype is real.
Dark Age by Pierce Brown
Dark Age grabs you by the throat and grinds your face in the gritty devastation of demigods massacring without regard for the destruction left in their smoking wake.
Dark Fang by Ashley Capes
Kilek dreams of dragons, but when insects attack and his friends gain powers from a goddess, he’s left with nothing except his vow to fight with flesh and bone.
Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree is a bittersweet romp, full of fun, adventure, and all sorts of hard questions everyone will have to face one day.
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
So authentic it felt visceral, this story was addictive from the opening page—I didn’t want to stop reading whenever I put the book down. Highly recommend.
In the Name of Pride by Courtney & Clarke Collins
Kaleela’s dream of belonging turns to nightmare when her forest home falls to rebels. Now Dimitar must conquer his demons to reach her before it’s too late.
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
She’s done it again. Hobb expertly builds on what came before, brilliantly teeing up the conclusion. It’s a beautiful book to be savored—just don’t tell Fitz.
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
The opening chapter to The Wheel of Time is the best of what classic, epic, and high fantasy has to offer in every possible way. A MUST READ for fantasy lovers.
The Will of the Many by James Islington
A gripping blend of mystery, politics, and power The Will of the Many delivers twists, rich worldbuilding, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for.
The Woman of Steel and Scars by K.E.Andrews
Blades drawn and loyalties tested, Serein hunts her enemies in a web of lies and magic. The line between vengeance and freedom grows dangerously thin.
The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells
Frankenstein-Lite, this short book brilliantly explores profound themes of human interference with nature, the effects of trauma & more through a horror lens.
Ballad of the Blade by Andrew P Meritt
A dark, gritty fantasy brimming with magic, blood, and camaraderie Ballad of the Blade delivers fierce action, brutal twists and unforgettable characters.
The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
This classic horror novella tells an intriguing, unsettling story about the duality of the human condition. A thought-provoking read that'll stay with you.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1 Phantom Blood by Hirohiko Araki
More bizarre than I had expected, Phantom Blood, part one of this epic manga series was as entertaining as it was fantastic. Can't wait to see what's next!
Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 1 by Kentaro Miura
Berserk begins with a punch to the throat. If you thought we were starting at the deep end, prepare yourself for the deepest, blackest sea beyond imagination.
The Vanishing Point by Mark Russell & Ryan Alexander-Tanner
From deep space to dystopian futures, Vanishing Point collects six sci-fi shorts, some of which will fuel your imagination, while others give you nightmares.
The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology
Across dimensions, it creeps and consumes. Hidden in the vaults of a world-spanning library lie the records of a mysterious book, one made of mold and magic.
The Private Eye by Brian K Vaughan, Marcos Martín, & Munsta Vicente
Absurdly profound, Brian K Vaughan's dystopian sci-fi mystery thriller beautifully uses the horizontal image to tell a captivating story with relevant themes.