I’ll Be the One
I’ll Be the One What more could I want than this witty heroine, a K-Pop competition, plus-size representation, and an engrossing romance.
Fiction
Soul Lanterns
Soul Lanterns A unique historical fiction translated from Japanese – if you love stories about WWII then you should try it.
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.
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.
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 Life Gives You Mangos
When Life Gives You Mangos Lovely and heartfelt, this book looks at the trials and tribulations of friendship with just a touch of mystery – plus a lush island setting.
Blood Water Paint
Blood Water Paint This story based on a real-life Renaissance painter left a considerable imprint on me. Thinking back on Artemisia’s story, told in stunning verse and alternating with depictions of Biblical women full of rage, still makes me catch my breath.