Hannah Whitten recommends
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 Voice Upstairs (2023)Laura E Weymouth"A twisty murder mystery told with Laura Weymouth's signature poetic prose, The Voice Upstairs is a must for fantasy readers, and anyone who loves their stories cozy and spooky in equal measure." 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 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." 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 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." Small Favors (2021)Erin A Craig"Full of beasts, bargains, and blood, Small Favors is a folk horror tale that feels like a classic but is utterly fresh. Sweet, dark, and complex as wildflower honey." 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." Anthologies containing stories by Hannah Whitten
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