Inclusion: LGBTQIA+
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The Vengeance by Emma Newman ⚔️ Piracy, Vampires and Found Family
The Vengeance by Emma Newman is the first book in a new fantasy series blending historical adventure, found family, and light supernatural elements. Set against the backdrop of an alternative France, the novel follows a young woman raised by pirates who sets out on a quest for revenge after the death of her mother figure.…
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Hungerstone by Kat Dunn 🦇 A Powerful Gothic Horror Set Against the Wild Yorkshire Moors
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn is a beautifully crafted gothic horror novel set against the wild Yorkshire moors, blending psychological intensity, atmospheric writing, and allegorical supernatural elements. This is a story of longing, repression, and the slow, haunting decay of a woman trapped by society and marriage. Fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and classic gothic fiction will…
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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil 🌹 A Haunting, Lyrical Vampire Tale
V.E. Schwab returns with a lyrical and haunting tale in Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, a novel that unfurls across centuries, countries, and inner lives. Told through the eyes of three very different women bound together by blood and immortality, this vampire story is no action-packed thriller. Instead, it delivers a poetic meditation…
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Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race 👑 Political scheming, sapphic tension, and a rotting magic at the heart of Elben…
What if all six of Henry VIII’s wives lived at the same time in a court teeming with magic and political corruption? That’s the premise of Six Wild Crowns, a lush and layered political fantasy that rewrites Tudor history with sapphic yearning and ancient magic. If you loved The Priory of the Orange Tree or…
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Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid is a tense, dystopian fantasy that brings together survival, corporate control, and complex human relationships in a world buckling under climate and economic collapse. With dual points of view, enemies-to-lovers romance, and a sharp commentary on power and isolation, this novel offers an emotionally charged…
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Small Miracles 🪽 A heartwarming tale of angels, temptation, and the quiet power of kindness.
What if a fallen angel could perform miracles, but only the small kind? And what if that angel found themselves tempted not into sin, but into kindness, love, and perhaps even self-redemption? Olivia Atwater’s Small Miracles delivers a cosy, funny fantasy that feels like a warm drink on a rainy day, complete with celestial bureaucracy,…
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Retrograde by Kat Hausler – A Haunting Tale of Love, Memory, and Identity
What if you could keep the one you lost, but at the cost of your own sanity? Retrograde by Kat Hausler is a literary exploration of grief, memory, and the psychological consequences of refusing to let go. Blending emotional depth with speculative sci-fi elements, this poignant debut novel questions the nature of love and identity…
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Exploring Divine Power and Intricate World-Building in The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart takes readers on an epic journey into a world shaped by ancient magic, gods in hiding, and powerful gemstones that bestow magical abilities on the fortunate few. Through the eyes of multiple characters, we are immersed in a richly built world of political intrigue, environmental destruction, and survival. Stewart…
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Enchanting Folklore and Slow-Burn Romance: A Review of A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft is a lush and captivating sapphic fantasy romance that masterfully blends folklore, mystery, and an intriguing murder plot. Set in the magical kingdom of Brunnestaad, the story follows Lorelai Kaskel, a sharp-tongued folklorist, and her academic rival Sylvia von Wolff as they embark on an expedition to…
