A dark fantasy tour de force. Cormac’s storytelling leaves me dying for more, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store both in this series, and beyond.

I loved his new brand of moodiness and the nods not only to eastern culture on page but also the style of storytelling I’ve come to love through anime and manga.

Mice being kidnapped by rats, forced to work in horrid conditions underground. That’s all the book promises but we get so much more. Care for more info?

For the terminally ill, death is patriotism, so we find ourselves in an alternate—and horrifyingly possible—USA rife with plague, disease, and immorality.

Framed for a murder, Roman Glass tries to clear his name, and he’s not alone, however things get out of control by those who wish to hide it. Care for more?

If you’re looking for sci-fi with an abducted girl struggling with her humanness in a mining prison with hunky aliens making things complicated, this is your book.

Rebecca Vance, concerned about a settlement on an alien planet, goes to investigate with her friend, Mark Wu, however things start going wrong. Care for more?

The ambiance takes you through the fog on a rather satisfying adventure with a very cool magic system set in mysterious lore that unravels quite beautifully.

It’s a wonderful sci-fantasy type story, showing the indomitable strength of true friendship, and the adversities that can be overcome by believing in yourself.

This was the first entry in the Eight Nightmares collection, and what a nightmare it is, full of visuals and implications that had me peeking over the covers.

Have you ever wondered what a first contact looks like? Not the actual meeting of species, but all of the science, politics, and intrigue behind the scenes?

Deeply immersive urban fantasy adventure from the POV of a dragon shape-shifter assassin who escapes from her home world and finds a new home in the world of humans.

The Ice is a savage adventure brimming with frozen monsters, vengeful demons, bloody sacrifice, and snowy dragons clutching Epheria's hope in their fiery jaws.

Mairead is watching the world burn, what with the countdown, nothing can change it, so she exists, before deciding to live after meeting someone. Care for more?

A fast-paced cyberpunk story featuring John Wick style action, futuristic world building, Italian Mafia and a protagonist who just wants to go on a vacation.

Three kids traumatised by their dads death. One takes up the path of the father, one goes to leadership, and one goes to politics. Care to find out more?

Tan is solidifying a name for herself with her colourful, rich, and magical works. Finishing Immortal has me yet again excited for what we'll see from her next!

Orders of Magnitude is a propulsive journey into the dark heart of an abandoned lunar colony, guided by the rich prose we’ve come to expect from Yuval Kordov.

All in all, Babel by RF Kuang was one of the best books I’ve read in the year 2024, and will be one that sits with me for a good deal of time hereafter.

An exceptional debut blending classic fantasy, gritty realism, and lingering spirits into a captivating tale that marks a stunning start to The Last Ballad.