We thought we knew Haymich’s story already, but we were wrong. Collins reminds us to question what we see, lest we fall victim to Capitol propaganda, too.

The end of the world, earth-based magic, and a woman trying to make a place for herself, even as she must hide who she is. Sounds cool in theory, but is even better in execution!

What if you knew exactly how long you had to live? Would it change how you live today, tomorrow, and the next day? This is the question at the heart of Nikki Erlick’s The Measure.

Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki manages to convince us that purple aliens, magical violins, and deals with the devil are entirely plausible while also exploring deep and complicated themes which affect us all.

We follow Diana Bishop, a historian and descendant of witches, as she uncovers an ancient and enchanted manuscript, Ashmole 782, becoming the target of many in the supernatural world.

A River Enchanted is a beautifully written and creatively crafted novel full of magic, music, and mystery… all the things I happen to love in a good book!

A fairy tale for adults, T. Kingfisher takes us on quite the adventure in Nettle & Bone. It’s dark, whimsical, compelling, and a little unnerving, all at once, and I loved nearly every moment.

Half A Soul by Olivia Atwater is the perfect blend of regency romance and fantasy, offering a fresh and immersive story that’s both comforting and nostalgic.

Natalia Hernandez has created something truly special here. With a diverse cast and richly-imagined world, it has been a surprise stand-out for me from the past year!

The entire premise is wild… lesbian necromancers in space with skeletons, ghosts, immortal godlike beings, and all sorts of treacherous tasks they must complete.

Practical Potions and Premeditated Murder by Wren Jones is a charming tale of magic, mystery, and self-discovery… It’s a truly delightful debut novel.

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones is a timeless classic full of whimsical charm and delightful characters. From the moment you step into this world, you're swept away on a magical journey.

Perhaps what stuck with me most isn’t what other readers would get hung up on, but for some reason Asuka’s relationship with her mother got me.

I’ve read this book several times, so I’ll start there and you can guess what my star rating will be at the end.

I've always been a sucker for books that seamlessly blend magic with the everyday, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna accomplishes this beautifully. It's a delightful concoction of whimsy, heart, and magic.

I’m still not sure how or why I ended up deciding to read The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young, but spoiler alert: I’m glad I did!