Author: Brie Selby | @plotsandreviews

Not Good For Maidens by Tori Bovalino is a creepy crawly frustrating read with reckless teenaged girls, magical violence and many body parts in The Goblin Market.

Space Pirate Captain Harlock by Leiji Matsumoto and Jerome Alwuie, is a tale about found family, missions that must be completed and the sacrifices we are willing to make for family.

I was reincarnated as the villainess in an otome game but the boys love me anyway by Sou Inaida and Ataka is a reverse harem isekai manga with hot men, a clever villainess and true attempts at doing right.

The Meddler by Kate Archer is a historical romance that pulls in some intrigue of the time into the midsts of the glitter and gilt of the ton. Although the story is somewhat drawn out and a ridiculously slow burn, there are sure to be people who’ll love it.

Saint Death’s Daughter by C.S.E Cooney is a provocative YA fantastical story about legacies, magic, finding families and finding yourself. Lanie is a necromancer with a lot to learn and a lot of fear to get over.

Magpie’s Song by Allison Pang is a steam-punk-esque fantasy experience, where a minority group with dusky skin and moon-coloured hair are not expected to live above land beyond 25. The pits call all of the moon children as a way to save the majority from – The Rot -, but in those pits Mags will discover the truth of her oppressors and of her kind.

Marvel’s Black Cat Discord by Cath Lauria is a playful, full-length novel, into the day-to-day life of the grey heroine Black Cat and her gang. In this episode, there is a father to save and a golden apple to avoid.

My Mother’s Eyes by Jeremy Ray is a short story about loss, family bonds and pure love. It’s a quick bite of a story.

When Wishes Bleed by Casey L. Bond is an adventure of a great witch in the making. A compelling tale of power, belonging and love, it is sure to entice lovers of YA books. Read more!

A Darling Obsession by S.R. Murray is a solid psychological thriller mystery that takes you to a beach town, lets you meet the locals and then proceeds to horrify you in the unnecessary ways people are people and crimes are born. READ IT!