Book reviews and excerpts from exceptional speculative, sci-fi, fantasy & alternate history novels.

YA Speculative, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Alt. History

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Snowglobe

Snowglobe, Book 1

by Soyoung Park, Joungmin Lee Comfort

Hardcover: Feb 2024 | Paperback: Apr 2025

Critics' Consensus:

In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart. A groundbreaking Korean novel ...

The Last Bloodcarver

(The Last Bloodcarver Duology, Book 1)

by Vanessa Le

Hardcover: Mar 2024 | Paperback: Mar 2025

Critics' Consensus:

"A gritty world filled with a beautifully crafted cast and an intricate magic system. A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read." —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend

The Otherwhere Post

by Emily J. Taylor

Hardcover: Feb 2025

Critics' Consensus:

The New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with another glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.

Dreamover

by Dani Diaz

Paperback: Jan 2025

Critics' Consensus:

In this captivating debut YA graphic novel, two best friends becoming more than friends feels like a dream come true. But when one sleepover literally turns into a dream, will they ever want to wake up again?

Nightbirds

by Kate J. Armstrong

Hardcover: Feb 2023 | Paperback: Jun 2024

Critics' Consensus:

In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, the magic of women is outlawed but four girls with unusual powers have the chance to change it all.

Song of the Six Realms

by Judy I. Lin

Hardcover: Apr 2024

Critics' Consensus:

Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison, weaves a dreamy gothic romance worthy of the heavens in Song of the Six Realms.

Spice Road

Spice Road #1

by Maiya Ibrahim

Hardcover: Jan 2023 | Paperback: Apr 2024

Critics' Consensus:

The first book in an epic fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, sixteen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother, whose betrayal is now the ...

A Snake Falls to Earth

by Darcie Little Badger

Hardcover: Nov 2021 | Paperback: Apr 2024

Critics' Consensus:

Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories.

Strike the Zither

Kingdom of Three #1

by Joan He

Hardcover: Oct 2022 | Paperback: Mar 2024

Critics' Consensus:

A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, Strike the Zither is a powerful, inventive, and sweeping fantasy that reimagines the Chinese classic tale of the Three Kingdoms.

Hotel Magnifique

by Emily J. Taylor

Hardcover: Apr 2022 | Paperback: Aug 2023

Critics' Consensus:

Decadent and darkly enchanting, this lavish YA fantasy debut follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique.

Skin of the Sea

by Natasha Bowen

Hardcover: Nov 2021 | Paperback: Jul 2022

Critics' Consensus:

An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves.

All of Us Villains

All of Us Villains #1

by Amanda Foody, Christine Herman

Hardcover: Nov 2021 | Paperback: Jul 2022

Critics' Consensus:

The blockbuster co-writing debut of Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman, All of Us Villains begins a dark tale of ambition and magick...

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