I headed up some creaking stairs to a darkened private room in downtown San Francisco last fall, and little did I know, I’d meet the incredibly charming debut author of The Eights, Joanna Miller.

So I thought it’d be fun to do a Q1 recap of my favorite reads I would absolutely recommend picking up. There’s a mix of older reads and new, and of course, the majority are all fantasy reads.

If you’re looking for a beautifully written novel that will sweep you away with its lush worldbuilding and dreamlike quality, Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor is the next book you MUST pick up.

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Ready to meet debut author, Kady Ambrose?! And have an opportunity to win an eARC of All that Shimmers?

I woke up the morning after finishing Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins with a headache…from sobbing non-stop. Am I emotionally devastated? Yes.

So many people on Booktok and Bookstagram were obsessed with The Crimson Moth aka Heartless Hunter when it came out. I, however, was not one of them.

We talk through his voice acting journey, his classically-trained theatre background, and even how his mum was the inspo for him originally starting to post cold reads on social media.

I absolutely devoured this book, and if you loved Babel by R.F. Kuang, you’ll probably love this story too. Think linguistics, translations, and dark academia vibes.

If, like me, you’re reeling after finishing Onyx Storm, perhaps more dragons are the cure for your book hangover.

You know a book is a certified banger when you sell 2.7 million hardbacks in one week. One week. Onyx Storm is the fastest selling adult novel in any category in 20 years, according to The New York Times.

In the past week, there have been so many more 2025 book release announcements that I simply HAD to make a part two with another list of recs.

The hype is real on this one. I’ve had Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang on my TBR since several of my Booktok mutuals started raving about the indie version before it was picked up by Del Rey.

A new year means incredible new reads to discover and a return to some of your favorite worlds. Here are 25 you’ll definitely want on your shelf…

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate a year of unforgettable reads—the one’s I can’t stop thinking about. I’ve read 104 books in 2024 (there’s a week left, so I’m hoping for at least one more four or five star read before 2025).

If The Mummy II is a nostalgic favorite, you will most like love this duology.

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There’s one in every family…the last minute Christmas shopper. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered for the book lover in your life.

If portal fantasies are one of your favorite subgenre of fantasy reads, and you love time travel, and a slowburn romance subplot, this might be the perfect book for you.

I was so happy to be back in the world of the Winter Sea trilogy with this second installment, Black Tide Son by H.M. Long.