Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan & Five Similar Fantasies You’ll Want to Pick Up!

It's a two-in-one kind of day, and not only do I have my review of Mary Fan's Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon (out today!) but also I have five similar fantasy recommendations for y'all! If I had to describe Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon, I'd say Historical-set adventure with fantasy/steampunk elements. And so, I have …

The Dysasters by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast: Superpowered Teens and Natural Disasters! (+Giveaway!)

3 stars I've never read a book by either Cast, so I jumped into reading The Dysasters with little background on the authorial style (although, my mother has read one of their past series and enjoyed it!). I thought the concept was cool--I always dig a story about superpowered teens, and the execution was pretty good. …

The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee (ARC): A Loveable Girl Gang on an Adventure Saving Sea Monsters

4.5 stars Felicity Montague is through with pretending she doesn't dream of becoming a doctor. After returning from England, Felicity has two goals: avoid the marriage proposal of Callum Doyle, a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh; and enroll in medical school. But men, the sole guardians of science, do not see her intellect and passion for …

The Raging Ones by Krista & Becca Ritchie (DRC): On the Intersection of Science Fiction and Fantasy

3.5 stars Three teens defy all odds by living past the day they were supposed to die. Franny, Court, and Mykal must flee the planet in order to survive, or else the people who know their secret will continue to hunt them down for the rest of their lives. But to do so, all three …

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo (DRC): The Little Mermaid–but Darker

3 stars Princess Lira is siren royalty and has been conditioned by her mother, the Sea Queen, to be ruthless and is revered across the sea. But when she kills one of her own, she is punished and transformed into a siren's hated enemy--a human. Without song, she must deliver siren hunter and prince Elian's …

DRC: Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre

5 stars Zara Cole, petty criminal with a past, chooses to live in New Detroit instead of moving to her family in Mars. She'd rather fend for herself than live inside a dome. But when Zara commits a crime that lands her in trouble, she might end up inside a dome after all--a prison shaped …

Even the Darkest Stars by Heather Fawcett

4 stars A fantasy debut with a unique premise, Even the Darkest Stars is a magical novel about mountain climbing, sisters, and witches. Kazmin is the youngest daughter of the tribe leader, and she's always dreamed of being a royal explorer for the Empire so she can climb the highest peaks and spy on enemies …

The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles

3.5 stars The Edge of Everything is a paranormal fantasy revolving around our main female protagonist Zoe and the mysterious bounty hunter from the Lowlands she meets and names X. It's an edge-of-your-seat kind of urban fantasy that introduces magical and paranormal aspects to our modern world. I enjoyed reading this novel--the action and adventure …

DRC: Ringer by Lauren Oliver

4.5 stars Ringer is the story of two girls, Lyra and Gemma, and the ending of their story that was started in Replica. Spoilers for the first book ahead--if you haven't read Replica but want a spoiler-free review of it, you can read mine here. Gemma and Pete have gone back to what life was …

DRC: Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

4.5 stars A daring debut novel, Mask of Shadows is definitely on the top of my favorite 2017 fantasy releases. Breaking bounds in LGBTQ+ representation in YA literature and mixing it into a fantasy world, Linsey Miller's novel mixes action, adventure, and magic into one stunning debut. Please note that if you are unfamiliar with …