Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
Godkiller has an interesting world and explores topics like when needing validation becomes wanting total power. There’s great disability, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ rep, plus court intrigue. What’s not to like?
Tag: Fantasy
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
This book is a charmingly cheeky YA fantasy with heart, Terry Pratchett-esque humor, and a fun take on sorcery.
The Weight of a Soul by Elizabeth Tammi
The Weight of a Soul started slowly for me, but became an intriguing, tense read that centers around family dynamics, sisterhood, grief, and sacrifice.
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
What the River Knows (publishing Oct 31, 2023) is a lush, imaginative historical fantasy YA set in Egypt in the 1880s. In addition to the adventure archeology story, there are themes of colonialism, the meaning of family, honor vs conscience, and a fantastically emotionally mature, if too-trusting, Argentinian MC.
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge by Beth Cato
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge is a fantasy with a fun foodie premise but ultimately the writing fell flat for me and I won’t be continuing the series.
Cassiel’s Servant by Jacqueline Carey
Once upon a time, Jacqueline Carey was a favorite author. Her Kushiel’s Legacy (Phedre’s Trilogy) books captivated me in their lush richness, their multi-cultural mythology, and their titillating sexual tension. That was 20 years ago. I haven’t re-read them, so now we find out if this “retelling from Joscelin’s perspective” hits the same…
All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace
All the Stars and Teeth is a YA fantasy adventure featuring some unexpected elements, like brutal torture magic in the MC, disability rep (kinda), and a bisexual character, while also going for some pretty tropey tropes, which made for a rocky experience in terms of trying to level-set my expectations.
Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson
Edgedancer is the shortest story BrandoSando is capable of writing, but that’s OK because it flies by with the wit, heart, and terror of a great story.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The House in the Cerulean Sea is a whimsical fantasy with a sweet, slow-burn romance. It’s about home, so of course it made me cry.
Winter, White and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore
Winter, White & Wicked is an interesting spin on a fantasy novel. It combined classic elements (magic, oppressive regimes, monsters) with modern ones (trucking, coal mining, addiction).