Kellen begins as a principled, headstrong young man lacking in the magic crucial for power, familial stability and social standing in his...

Frances White's debut is a locked-room mystery on a magical ship full of uncertain alliances, deadly vendettas, and a sassy and...

Bardugo's rich world-building sets the scene in Spain during the Inquisition, as a scullery maid with magical abilities is thrust into...

I loved the dark academia setting, Sciona's bid to become the first female in the High Magistry, and her rethinking of long-held...

I felt like the story started off slowly, but once the world was built and the background established, I was hooked on the interpersonal...

Schwab returns to the world of the four Londons in the first of a wonderfully paced new series featuring established characters, their...

Marske's quirky, funny, richly imagined magical world, complex character-building, relationship exploration, and storytelling continues...

ICYMI: When tough, stubborn Alex Stern is offered a new start after surviving a mysterious multiple homicide, she becomes an unlikely...

The first in the series sets up a strong young Black heroine who bucks tradition as she explores her own heritage, flexes her newfound...

The more somber tone of book three and the focus on logistics feel appropriate as the recent graduates of the Scholomance desperately...

The second book in Marske's series is an irresistible queer magical mystery thriller with Edwardian England details, racy encounters,...

Witchy Book Love It's the perfect time of year to read a spooky book full of magic! If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out the...

In Nethercott's Thistlefoot, estranged siblings Bellatine and Isaac Yaga find their way back to each other within this odd, dark story...

Do you love witchy books like I do? I love a good witch-focused book. If you like books about magic, here are two other Bossy Bookworm...

The second installment in Nora Roberts's Dragon Heart Legacy series is satisfying and comfortable, as Bree becomes more powerful,...

The first book in Marske's duology is full of Edwardian England detail, gay love, mystery, magic, wonderful dialogue and banter, and...

I listened to this romantic fantasy about a chosen one, a long-lost family, portals to a magical world, and a treasure of a best...

Royalty, intrigue, and magically wonderful stories--even if no magic is involved (see number 1 below)! It's tough to fall in love with...

This second book in Naomi Novik's Scholomance series builds on book one's dark humor, dangerous forces, and the irresistible attraction...

I adored the romantic setup and seemingly ill-fated attraction in Saft's young adult fantasy-mystery, but I was dissatisfied with the...