Kaitlin Jefferys Contributor

‘Cinema Love’ by Jiaming Tang explores love, identity, and the weight of unspoken desires. 

Tasha Suri delivers a breath-taking finale to her Burning Kingdoms trilogy with The Lotus Empire.

Liz Moore’s God of the Woods is an exploration of family secrets, privilege, and the haunting echoes of the past, set in the Adirondack wilderness.

The Ending Fire is a stunning finale, bringing Saara El-Arifi’s myth-infused trilogy to an unforgettable close.

Kamilah Cole’s ‘So Let Them Burn’ is a fusion of magic, myth, and emotion.

In ‘Banyan Moon’, Thao Thai crafts a multi-generational exploration of motherhood, legacy, and self-discovery.

Tommy Orange’s ‘Wandering Stars’ is a haunting novel that illuminates the legacy of generational trauma.

Ann Liang’s 'A Song to Drown Rivers' is a sweeping historical fantasy that reimagines the legend of Xishi.

‘Same As It Ever Was’ by Claire Lombardo is an exploration of mid-life upheaval, family bonds, and the haunting persistence of the past.

‘The Door-to-Door Bookstore’ by Carsten Henn illustrates the power of books and the unexpected friendships that can change our lives.

‘The Afterlife of Mal Caldera’ by Nadi Reed Perez is a witty, emotional journey through life after death.

‘Tales of the Celestial Kingdom’ by Sue Lynn Tan expands the Celestial Kingdom duology with a collection of stories.