Kaitlin Jefferys Contributor

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar is a thought-provoking novel that explores identity, grief, and the search for meaning.

Blood Over Bright Haven is a story of ambition, power, and magic from author and martial artist M.L. Wang.

And So I Roar is a testament to resilience, identity, and the power of a woman’s voice.

A beautifully raw and moving novel, Blue Sisters explores grief, identity, and family.

Immortal is a fantasy novel that sweeps readers into a world of magic and romance. 

Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation is an exploration of the rise in youth mental health struggles in the digital age.

Iron & Embers marks a gripping start to the Ashes of Thezmarr series.

Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar is a tale of magic, power, and survival set against the backdrop of the Spanish Golden Age.

Róisín O’Donnell’s Nesting is a powerful novel about survival, motherhood, and emotional abuse.

The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir by Shari Franke is a raw and courageous account of survival, resilience, and the pursuit of healing in the aftermath of a deeply troubling childhood.

Lai Wen’s Tiananmen Square is a coming-of-age novel that blends personal awakening with the tumultuous backdrop of revolution.

Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Anguish and Anarchy delivers a thrilling and emotionally charged conclusion to the Legacy of Orïsha series.