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Awakened by A. E. Osworth

It’s strange and chaotic and doesn’t always hang together, but its heart is in the right place, and its commitment to queer magic, found family, and complex characters made it well worth reading.

Awakened by A.E. Osworth – Review

It’s strange and chaotic and doesn’t always hang together, but its heart is in the right place, and its commitment to queer magic, found family, and complex characters made it well worth reading.

A.E. Osworth – Review

It’s strange and chaotic and doesn’t always hang together, but its heart is in the right place, and its commitment to queer magic, found family, and complex characters made it well worth reading.

The Outside by Ada Hoffmann – Review

...explores questions of identity, autonomy, faith, and the cost of knowledge, all while remaining grounded in personal relationships and character-driven stakes. It’s smart, unsettling, and full of moments that linger long after the last page.In short: The Outside is everything I want in science fiction: innovative, inclusive, and intellectually daring.

The Tensorate by Neon Yang – First Three Novella Series Review

It’s a quick journey into a vibrant, thought-provoking world, and Yang’s vision is bold and distinctive.

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

A window into a world where queerness, magic, and adventure intersect in the most beautiful ways. If you're looking for a book that thoughtfully represents gender, magic, and love, The Wicked Bargain is definitely worth picking up.

A Bitter Drink by Azalea Forrest

Overall, I really enjoyed the blend of cozy comfort and emotional depth, with just the right amount of darkness to keep things interesting.

A Bitter Drink by Azalea Forrest – Review

Overall, I really enjoyed the blend of cozy comfort and emotional depth, with just the right amount of darkness to keep things interesting.

We Seek No Kings by T. Thorn Coyle

All in all, We Seek No Kings is a bold, inclusive, and refreshingly different fantasy that breaks molds in all the best ways. Despite a few narrative bumps, it’s a story with heart, vision, and a world I was genuinely glad to spend time in.

A. A. Freeman Interview – Echo of the Larkspur

Today we are interviewing friend of the site and soon-to-debut author, A. A. Freeman! Okay to be fair she is already an author, but next month will be the release of her first full length novel, Echo of the Larkspur! While her novella series is based on fantasy retellings of fairy tales, her new book is science fiction, and, well, let's have her tell us a bit more about it!