Hannah Whitten has been writing to amuse herself since she could hold a pen, and sometime in high school, she figured out that what amused her might also amuse others. When she's not writing, she's reading, making music or attempting to bake.
A Snake Among Swans (2026) (Wild Swans, book 1) Hannah Kaner "A Snake Among Swans had me absolutely glued to the pages from the very start. Complicated political machinations, twists that made me audibly gasp, and forbidden sapphic longing came together for a story that has me chomping at the bit for the next installment."
Death's Daughter (2026) (Children of the Old Ones, book 1) S A Barnes "Action-packed and scorching, Death's Daughter is a rollicking good time from start to finish. Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!"
Dark is When the Devil Comes (2026) Daisy Pearce "Haunting and propulsive, Dark is When the Devil Comes had me reading late into the night - and jumping at every shadow."
A Fate So Cold (2025) (Fate So Cold, book 1) Amanda Foody and C L Herman "With inventive magic, sprawling world-building, and a heartbreaking romance, A Fate So Cold is a feast for fantasy lovers."
The Second Death of Locke (2025) (Hand and the Heart, book 1) V L Bovalino "Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy."
A Land So Wide (2025) Erin A Craig "No one does it like Erin Craig. A Land So Wide is a dark, atmospheric love story that takes you by the hand and leads you straight into a snowy folktale."
This Vicious Hunger (2025) Francesca May "Brimming with romance and gilded with danger, Wild Wicked Things is a heady, lyrical gem of a book."
Hemlock & Silver (2025) T Kingfisher "Hemlock & Silver is T. Kingfisher at her best-clever, romantic, and a hell of a good time."
Tenderly, I Am Devoured (2025) Lyndall Clipstone "Tenderly, I Am Devoured reads like a folktale you'd find in the library of a gloomy seaside manor-haunting, ethereal, and lace-delicate."
Steel & Spellfire (2025) Laura E Weymouth "Laura E. Weymouth is in a class of her own. Romantic and richly told, Steel & Spellfire is a classic in the making."
Silvercloak (2025) (Silvercloak Saga, book 1) L K Steven "Silvercloak is an immersive, spellbinding story that had me feverishly turning pages late into the night. . . . An absolute delight from beginning to end!"
The Knight and the Moth (2025) (Stonewater Kingdom, book 1) Rachel Gillig "I'm obsessed with Rachel Gillig. The Knight and the Moth is achingly romantic, richly imagined, and told with a gossamer delicacy that keeps the pages flying."
Exquisite Ruin (2025) (Labyrinth , book 1) AdriAnne May "Unique, sexy, and action-packed, EXQUISITE RUIN is a thrill for any romantasy fan."
The Legend of Meneka (2025) (Divine Dancers Duology, book 1) Kritika H Rao "With sumptuous language and sultry, high stakes romance, this isa glittering gem of a book."
An Academy for Liars (2024) Alexis Henderson "An Academy for Liars is propulsive, thought-provoking, and sexy - Alexis Henderson is in a class of her own."
Lady Macbeth (2024) Ava Reid "Deftly told and richly imagined, Lady Macbeth is a gothic fever dream with sharpened teeth."
Masquerade (2024) O O Sangoyomi "With sweeping romance, an incredible setting, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to have the life she deserves, Masquerade is a triumphant blend of history and folklore that will keep you glued to the page."
To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods (2024) (Gods Beyond the Skies, book 1) Molly X Chang "An electric collision of science, magic, and a terrifying alternate history, To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods is the complex romantic fantasy you've been waiting for."
So Let Them Burn (2024) (Divine Traitors, book 1) Kamilah Cole "Tender, witty, and with a plot that will keep you glued to the page, SO LET THEM BURN is a beautiful exploration of what happens after becoming the chosen one - and how even when the legend ends, the story doesn't."
The Kingdom of Sweets (2023) Erika Johansen "Fantasy, history, and horror make an incredible confection in The Kingdom of Sweets, a terrifying and sugary take on The Nutcracker that you'll devour as quickly as you can."
The Hurricane Wars (2023) (Hurricane Wars, book 1) Thea Guanzon "The Hurricane Wars is everything I love - intricate worldbuilding, unique magic, and a gleeful, smoldering romance. I'm obsessed."
The Forest Demands Its Due (2023) Kosoko Jackson "A gruesome modern fairy tale like this bloody, romantic tale gets its claws in you right from the start. I loved it."
The Infinite Miles (2023) Hannah Fergesen "A reality-bending adventure through space, time, and a very particular kind of nostalgia, The Infinite Miles is both incredibly fun and incredibly poignant."
Court of the Undying Seasons (2023) A M Strickland "With brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery, Court of The Undying Seasons takes everything we love about vampires and cranks it to a whole new level."
Wildblood (2023) Lauren Blackwood "A lyrically told story of healing after trauma and finding home, Wildblood is as fierce as it is beautiful, and as hopeful as it is heartbreaking."
Where Darkness Blooms (2023) Andrea Hannah "A fierce modern fairytale exploring the bonds of sisterhood in all its forms, WHERE DARKNESS BLOOMS is harrowing and hopeful."
Nocturne (2023) Alyssa Wees "Richly imagined and heartbreakingly told, Nocturne is a lush gothic romance that will dance you dizzy."
The Ones We Burn (2022) Rebecca Mix "The Ones We Burn is a fierce story of healing, told with teeth bared. Romantic, brutal, and hopeful, it marks Rebecca Mix as a writer to watch."
Strike the Zither (2022) (Kingdom of Three, book 1) Joan He "Filled with twists and turns, STRIKE THE ZITHER is a meticulously plotted, supremely satisfying story that explores identity, legacy, and loyalty in unexpected ways. This is Joan He's best yet."
The Make-Up Test (2022) Jenny L Howe "Insightful, inclusive, and incredibly fun, The Make-Up Test is an absolute delight from beginning to end. Jenny Howe is a romance writer to watch."
Wake the Bones (2022) Elizabeth Kilcoyne "Seething with shadows, summer, and uniquely southern magic, Wake the Bones is a powerful debut that captures the ache of home being a place you simultaneously love and loathe."
Violet Made of Thorns (2022) (Violet Made of Thorns, book 1) Gina Chen "Violet Made of Thorns is a sharp, witty story told in an unforgettable voice, taking classic fantasy tropes and changing them into something totally new, original, and remarkable."
The Book of Gothel (2022) Mary McMyne "Both gently and fiercely told, The Book of Gothel is a sweeping, sharp story of how history twists into fairytale and back again."
This Vicious Grace (2022) (Last Finestra, book 1) Emily Thiede "Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for."
The Song That Moves the Sun (2022) Anna Bright "An epic play of past and present that comes together in a haunting melody about healing hurt and finding home. Absolutely beautiful."
The Hacienda (2022) Isabel Cañas "As romantic as it is terrifying, The Hacienda is a lush, atmospheric read that never pulls any punches. Horror fans, fantasy fans, and romance fans will all find something to love here."
An Arrow to the Moon (2022) Emily X R Pan "An Arrow to the Moon is a beautifully crafted blend of mythology and modern love story, full of stunning prose, characters who feel achingly real, and magic lurking just behind the ordinary. One of my new favorites!"
Tripping Arcadia (2022) Kit Mayquist "Gory and glittering, Tripping Arcadia is a classic in the making, effortlessly modernizing the gothic in a way that feels both fresh and timeless. Mayquist is a novelist to watch."
A River Enchanted (2022) (Elements of Cadence, book 1) Rebecca Ross "With lush worldbuilding and lyrical prose, A River Enchanted feels like the echo of a folktale from a world right next to our own."
Crossbones (2021) (Kingdom of Bones, book 1) Kimberly Vale "Fresh, fun, and perfect for anyone who was obsessed with Pirates of the Caribbean, Vale delivers a hell of a ride with Crossbones. Get ready to be swashbuckled."
A Dark and Starless Forest (2021) Sarah Hollowell "A Dark and Starless Forest seamlessly blends eerie magic with real-world sensibility for a story that feels both classic and utterly new. Sarah Hollowell is an amazing new voice in contemporary fantasy."
The River Has Teeth (2021) Erica Waters "Soft and seething, with an undercurrent of longing and rage, THE RIVER HAS TEETH is the perfect story for anyone who is tired of feeling helpless. This book has teeth, too."
The World Gives Way (2021) Marissa Levien "Infinite in scope yet intimately told, The World Gives Way is a meditation on justice, mortality, and the power of connection both in the face of crisis and in the everyday mundane. A stunning debut from an author to watch."
