

Taylor Brightwell
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Queen of Shadows
by Sarah J. Maas
Ā Ā I am super late to hopping on the fantasy trend and obsession with Sarah’s books but I totally get it. I am loving the Throne of Glass series so far and Queen of Shadows has been my favorite because of the world building and the way Sarah weaves past storylines and the growth of the characters throughout.

The Fox Wife
by Yangsze Choo
Ā The Fox Wife immersed me in a world where myth and mystery intertwine against the backdrop of early 1900s Manchuria. Yangsze Chooās vivid storytelling kept me captivated as the lines between humans and spirits blurred in unexpected, unforgettable ways.
Hanna Lindsley
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Grace Fell
SENIOR PUBLICIST
Leilani Fitzpatrick
PUBLICIST

Blue Light Hours
by Bruna Dantas Lobato
Ā Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato contains lyrical prose that transports you right into the little computer screens where a Brazilian mother and daughter connect from miles apart. Dantas Lobato is a debut novelist, and her quiet, atmospheric, and tender writing is brought to life wonderfully by Gisela ChĆpe in the audiobook.
Rylee Warner
PUBLICIST
Brooke Warner
PUBLISHER
Lauren Wise
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Slow Noodles
by Chantha Nguon
Years ago I backpacked through Cambodia and saw the traumatic aftermath of Pol Pot’s genocide in the 1970s, and I love books that combine cultures I’ve experienced and the cooking behind them. This gorgeously written, haunting memoir from a Cambodian refugee is filled with history and hope.
Addison Gallegos
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER

Percy Jackson and the Wrath of the Triple Goddess
by Rick Riordan
Ā No matter how many adventures Percy Jackson goes on, I am still just as enchanted reading about them as I was when I was ten years old. The trio of the nostalgic series is back at it againāwith magical potions, terrifying mythical animals, and the good ole greek godsāRick Riordan just never disappoints.

Blood at the Root
by LaDarrion Williams
I am always one to admire great world-building and writing, and LaDarrion Williams has me craving more of this rich and enticing story. It has all the great and wonderful tropes of any YA Fantasy books, like a magical school and a long-lost legendary conjurer grandmother . . . need I saw more?

Iron Flame
by Rebecca Yarros
Ā Ā In preparation (or desperation) for Onyx Storm, the third book of the series that comes out in January of 2025, the only reasonable thing to do is to read its predecessor. Betrayal, magic, war, dragons, secrets, even more steamy scenesāit just keeps getting better.
Megan Milton
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER

Northern Light: Power, Land, and the Memory of Water
by Kazim Ali
Listening to the audiobook, read by the author, felt like an intimate invitation to witness a flood of reckoning. Measuring the weight of memory against the realities of the land, Ali’s writing will stick with you.
Christi Jacir
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Maggie Ruf
SENIOR DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

The Empusium
by Olga Tokarczuk
After reading Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead last year, The Empusium solidified Tokarczuk as one of my favorite authors. She crafts characters & sentences I can’t get out of my head, and explores timely yet timeless ideas in unique, unsettling ways.
DawnshaeƩ Reid
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD

Pomegranate
by Helen Elaine Lee
Ā Ā I read this one with my book club, Eclectix the Book Club, and itās one of the best books to unpack with a group of others! Pomegranate is probably one of the most introspective, well-researched pieces of contemporary literature that showcases life after incarceration and addiction management.

The Bullet Swallower
by Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Ā MASTERPIECE. Seriously, I felt like I was alongside Antonio Sonoro on this trail of revenge. Although heās supposed to be this ābad guyā the author allows us to see him as a layered, complex individual. I love what she did with the concept of human consciousness, primarily through the perception of a grim reaper.
Bella Bender
DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Funny Story
by Emily Henry
Emily Henry has the magical ability to write her settings with the same amount of love and personality as she does her characters, which made me fall in love with a town I have never been to. Her stories are such a treat full of romance, quick-witted humor, and deep reflections.
Christelle Lujan
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Wendy Sheahan
OFFICE MANAGER

In a Not So Perfect World
by Neely Tubati Alexander
Read this book if you love a good rom-com. It’s a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments, which makes it an enjoyable escape from reality. The witty banter and relatable characters create a charming narrative that keeps you engaged and smiling from start to finish.

The Husbands
by Chandler Baker
This book is a sharp and engaging thriller that delves into the complexities of modern marriage and gender roles. Through its intriguing plot and strong character development, the novel examines the pressures faced by women while exploring themes of ambition, family, and the pursuit of balance in a demanding world.