The Eye of Leviathan (2026) (Sea Beyond Duology, book 1) M A Carrick "The Eye of Leviathan is a masterful historical fantasy, drawing on the real strangeness, cruelty and wonder of human history. This is a shining new story crafted out of old ones, in a world that echoes our own. An entrancing and moving read."
The Many (2026) Sylvain Neuvel "From the first line, The Many sends us hurtling into a big idea, but our companions on this ride are characters we'll come to know as intimately as we can know anyone. This moving, funny novel left me feeling something I wish I felt more often these days - faith in humanity."
The Starving Saints (2025) Caitlin Starling "The Starving Saints is a rich, strange, deeply medieval novel that left me astonished and delighted. Starling expertly dismantles our expectations in this perfectly rendered puzzle box of a world. I would follow these women anywhere, which would probably not end well for me."
Transience (2025) (Formation Saga, book 1) Darkly Lem "Transmentation Transience is more than the sum of its parts, engaging the mind and the heart with a perspective that is simultaneously farseeing and intimate. This gorgeous novel is action-packed, full of fascinating ideas and unforgettable characters. I can't wait to see where these authors take us next."
The Morrigan (2025) Kim Curran "A fearless and ferocious retelling that does great justice to the original stories, effortlessly navigating an epic scale with heartbreaking intimacy. Kim Curran is an astonishing talent."
Coyote Run (2025) (Amazing Tales of Antifascist Action, book 1) Lilith Saintcrow "Like Coyote, this novella never lets up and doesn't blink first. Sentence after marvellous sentence, it had me wincing, cackling, and applauding in turns. This book goes like a lit fuse."
Faebound (2024) (Faebound, book 1) Saara El-Arifi "Full of magic, intrigue, heart-stopping romance, and the fierce bonds of sisterhood, Faebound is an exhilarating ride into a world of dangerous secrets and dazzling possibilities."
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge (2023) (Chefs of the Five Gods, book 1) Beth Cato "A Thousand Recipes for Revenge takes the reader on a thrilling journey to a place where every alley has surprises and every character has secrets. Beth Cato has created a wondrous feast of delights, astonishing and yet, somehow, utterly believable. Every sentence made me smile, or gasp, or fall a little more in love with Ada and Solenn and their world."
Bane of All Things (2021) (Silence of Worlds, book 1) Leo Valiquette "Visceral and vivid, Bane of All Things is a gorgeously imagined ride. A terrific read."
The Annual Migration of Clouds (2021) (Annual Migration of Clouds, book 1) Premee Mohamed "Premee Mohamed's graceful storytelling transports us to a future that is both brilliantly imagined and utterly believable. I devoured this gorgeous gift of a novella, and it will stay with me."
The Vanished Queen (2020) Lisbeth Campbell "[A] gripping read full of politics and passion. Lisbeth Campbell shows us a richly detailed world and then shows us how that world changes: with courage, hope and truth. This is the novel the world needs now."
