A futuristic world in space influenced by the Roman empire, where one man’s destiny is to rise up, not just challenge, but overthrow the autocracy that rules.

A highly underrated epic fantasy series with strong elements of magical realism. Prepare to be immersed in a vivid story, perfect for fans of Wheel of Time.

Robin Hobb draws a heart-rendingly beautiful journey across the edges of the map. New highs shine bright, but not without necessitating both patience and pain.

Manda Simas delivers the verdict on their five assigned readings for team SFF Insiders! Find out who has risen above to move on as a Semi-Finalist!

She Haunts Me Still is sexy, passionate, dark, and spooky—an incredible novel that readers will tear through until they get to the great and terrible end.

With monsters that haunt, threats that creep, and a protagonist that will do anything to achieve her goals, it’s a pulse-pounding story with incredible stakes.

The simple but impactful prose makes this novel ideal for all readers and is perfect for those who adore vampires in fiction and who long for a fresh take.

With strong prose, intricate worldbuilding, and formidable characterization, H. D. Hunter has written a story about the long-lasting effects racism can have.

A spectacular galaxy-spanning adventure that is as epic and brutal as it is emotionally moving. If this is the basis of the Supergirl movie, I’m doubly stoked!

Beautifully atmospheric and visceral, this one really immersed me in its magical world of memories. The evolution of the main character was outstanding.

After the last book, my expectations were sky-high, and I was wholly entertained. Dark, surreal, feral, Carl & Donut really have their work cut out for them.

Court of Assassins grabs you by the throat for a high-octane thriller complete with vengeful assassins, monster hunting, and betrayals from all sides.

Aaron Hall is back with a second installment to one of the greatest indie fantasies of our time. Grab your waffle and prepare for another feel good adventure!

A fantastically heart-wrenching conclusion to The Age of Madness trilogy, one that requires a fair amount of time for emotional recovery upon completion.

Khan Book Reviews delivers the verdict on their five assigned readings for team SFF Insiders! Find out who has risen above to move on as a Semi-Finalist!

Arkoma by Calum Lott is a sun-seared, gritty Western full of sci-fi tech equipped gunslingers bent on exacting violent revenge for a horrific past wrong.

Kristen Shafer delivers the verdict on their five assigned readings for team SFF Insiders! Find out who has risen above to move on as a Semi-Finalist!

A deadly magical sports competition meets an alternative-earth reality in The Winged Game, meshing the magical with the mundane in an unforgettable way.

With charming characters, intriguing plots, sexy romance, and a healthy dose of a unique magic system, this novel sucked me right in and refused to let me go.

If there was a masterclass for delightful romantic relationships—and the tension that often comes with them—then it would be Maggie And Arthur’s Magic Moment.