May 2026
-
Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence 🐦⬛ A Dark, Twisting Tale of Revenge, Power, and Becoming
Mark Lawrence has never been afraid to explore the darker corners of fantasy, and Daughter of Crows is no exception. Blending brutal institutions, fractured timelines, and mythological inspiration, this is a story that demands patience but rewards it with layered reveals and emotional depth. At its core, the plot is about a life unravelled and…
-
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson 💖 Hope, Faith, and the Power of Rebuilding from Ruin
Before the sprawling Cosmere truly took shape, Elantris laid the foundation as a standalone epic fantasy that proves Brandon Sanderson’s strength has always been in systems, societies, and the people trying to survive them.
-
The Sword Defiant by Gareth Hanrahan ⚔️ What Happens After the Heroes Save the World?
This is a story about ageing heroes, fractured friendships, and a world that didn’t magically fix itself once the war was won.
-
Pantomime by L.R. Lam 🎪 A Magical Circus Story of Identity, Belonging, and Found Family
Circus stories have a very specific kind of magic, with the promise of reinvention, escape, and a place where outsiders finally belong. Pantomime by L.R. Lam leans fully into that atmosphere, blending performance, illusion, and identity into a character-driven fantasy that feels both familiar and powerful. Set in a world touched by magic, ancient artefacts,…