Soul Lanterns
Soul Lanterns A unique historical fiction translated from Japanese – if you love stories about WWII then you should try it.
Rhiannon LeFay
All the Bad Apples
All the Bad Apples Complicated characters and a messy road trip through the Irish countryside – their stories and the knotted roots of their family history will linger with you after the final page.
Megabat
Megabat Hilarious and heartfelt – if you love books about human/animal relationships I can’t recommend this enough.
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon
Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon Bright, joyful illustrations help tell this delightful story – if you love dragons and different cultures this is for you.
The Grief Keeper
The Grief Keeper A hard-hitting realistic fiction novel with a sci-fi twist – this book looks at trauma in a deeply affecting way and has an excellent f/f romance.
The Barren Grounds
The Barren Grounds Talking animals, a complicated sister/brother relationship – think Narnia but with Indigenous folklore in the best way possible.
Tigers, Not Daughters
Tigers, Not Daughters A haunted house story (ish?) that is at it’s heart about sisters who love each other, but can’t quite figure out how to be with one another – lovely, creepy, engrossing.
Blue Flag Vol. 1
Blue Flag Vol. 1 The only love square I’ll accept – these characters are so heart-warming and their dynamics kept me glued to the page.
Legendborn
Legendborn Everything I could want out of an urban fantasy novel – a twisty plot, juicy character dynamics, and a heroine that feels so achingly real.
When Spring Comes to the DMZ
When Spring Comes to the DMZ Beautiful, colorful illustrations help tell this heartfelt story about seasons, distance, and culture.