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!

Everything I write is within the larger speculative fiction umbrella, namely fantasy. But from there it gets… complicated.

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.

Cozy fantasy transports us to worlds where mystical creatures may roam and everyday troubles yield to the comforts of life, whether they be warm drinks or good friends.

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.

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.

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.

Writing fantasy is not just an indulgence in escapism; it's a deliberate choice to weave dreams into reality. The genre offers a boundless playground where imagination reigns supreme, complex themes find expression, and readers embark on journeys that transcend the ordinary.