Shea Ernshaw is an Oregon native and YA author. She often writes late, late, late into the night, enjoys dark woods, scary stories and moonlight on lakes. She drinks loads of tea and believes sunrises are where unicorns hide.
She lives with her two cats, a dog, a husband, and a stack of books beside her bed she still needs to read.
The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls (2026) Jessica Spotswood "Darkly atmospheric and impossible to put down, The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls is a haunting tale of secrets, restless spirits, and the fragile bonds between girls determined to survive it all. Jessica Spotswood has written a story that grows more unsettling, and more irresistible, with every page."
All We Have is Time (2026) Amy Tordoff "Tender, lyrical, and brimming with the small moments that shape an impossibly long life. Tordoff is an author to watch."
A Land So Wide (2025) Erin A Craig "The Canadian wilderness has never felt so wild and untamed. Erin Craig has masterfully woven the stark beauty of nature with the eerie pulse of the unnatural, where the land itself seems to come alive. A Land So Wide is a breathtaking exploration into humanity's unyielding drive to conquer, and the cost of ignoring what lies beyond the boundaries of the known world. This book is an undeniable triumph. Beautiful and dark and unforgettable."
Wake the Wild Creatures (2025) Nova Ren Suma "Timely and atmospheric, WAKE THE WILD CREATURES explores the meaning of community and the places we call home. Nova Ren Suma is a master storyteller, and one of my favorite novelists. This book is one long, lyrical poem. A must read for 2025!"
Academy of Muses (2025) (Academy of Muses, book 1) Andrea Max "In The Art of Exile, Andrea Max weaves a razor-sharp tale where history and myth collide, crafting a narrative that pulses with emotion. Ada's journey unfolds as a tale of ambition, self-discovery, and the delicate art of finding one's place in an ever-changing world. Beautifully fast-paced!"
Burn it All (2024) Maggie Auffarth "For anyone who's ever experienced the complexities of close female friendship, it's hard to look away from this twisty and compulsively readable thriller featuring richly drawn characters and a sucker-punch of an ending."
Queen Among the Dead (2023) Lesley Livingston "Lesley Livingston spins her own dark magic upon the page in this gorgeously lush tale filled with dangerous shapeshifters, power-hungry Druids, and a rebel princess who will have you howling at the moon alongside a fearsome, feral warband. Livingston's ability to balance epic battle scenes and crackling adventure with soul-shattering romance is nothing short of legendary."
The Wilderwomen (2022) Ruth Emmie Lang "Ruth Emmie Lang's sophomore novel is an exquisitely woven story of sisterhood and the subtleties of magic. Lang has done it again, and crafted a truly unforgettable book!"
Malice House (2022) (Malice Compendium, book 1) Megan Shepherd "Each word of this novel felt like a blade down the spine, chilling and haunting and perfectly crafted. Megan Shepherd weaves a story like no one else, and Malice Houseis no exception."
A River Enchanted (2022) (Elements of Cadence, book 1) Rebecca Ross "Missing girls, an enchanted island, two enemies forced to work together--I was hooked from the first page. Rebecca Ross's debut adult novel does not disappoint!"
Beautiful Little Fools (2022) Jillian Cantor "This is the untold story we've all be waiting for! Lush, beautiful, and dazzling, Jillian Cantor transports readers back to an era of hot summer nights, jazz music, and lounging poolside at one of Jay Gatsby's infamous parties. This book is an instant classic."
The Girls Are Never Gone (2021) Sarah Glenn Marsh "Based on the real life haunted house in the author’s family, this beautiful ghost story was impossible to put down. I felt like I had opened a doorway into an eerie, layered story that might not let me leave—and I loved it! One of Sarah Glenn Marsh’s most captivating novels yet!"
The Nature of Witches (2021) Rachel Griffin "The forces of nature and magic blend perfectly in this masterfully told story. I couldn't love this book more."
The Bitterwine Oath (2020) Hannah West "A richly woven tale of magic and murder and vengeance. This book kept me up all night! One of the best stories I've read all year."
Fable (2020) (World of the Narrows, book 2) Adrienne Young "The salty sea and the promise of something hidden in its depths, had me reading this book at a furious pace. You don’t simply read Fable, you are ensnared by it. This is Adrienne Young’s best work of storytelling yet!"
The Year of the Witching (2020) (Bethel, book 1) Alexis Henderson "A masterfully eerie, feminist story that binds itself to the reader’s mind and won’t let go. Alexis Henderson is an author to watch."
Crown of Feathers (2019) (Crown of Feathers, book 1) Nicki Pau Preto "A beautifully told story about justice, sisterhood, and warrior women. This richly woven world had me turning pages well into the night. Nicki Pau Preto is one to watch!"
