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From Leiana's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Leiana loves this book

Wow. Where has this book been all my life? This is a tech wiz turned one-woman A-Team and I am here for it. Reminds me a little of an adult version of Peter Jay Black's Urban Outlaws (one of my favorite books of all time). Female MC with no romance (edit: okay, there's some romance in the last book, but nothing too obnoxious) but one of the best female MCs I've seen *period*, and written by a male author no less. Ladies, we've gotta up our game! I found this book by chance while researching fugitives (writing research, I promise) and am SO glad I did. A handful of swears but that's really it in terms of issues. Five beautiful stars. Will read again.

By J. Kevin Tumlinson ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Shaken as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Alex Kayne wanted to make the world a better, safer place for everyone—now she's on the run.A fugitive, wanted for murder and epsionage, Alex survives through skill, training, and a little luck. And with the help of her invention: the Quantum Integrated Encryption Key. QuIEK—pronounced "Quake"—is the ultimate digital skeleton key. With it, Alex can bypass any security system, access any file, and open any door. Which is why world governments and agencies are determined to take it from her.But Alex Kayne has a purpose...She helps the helpless. And this time, she's helping a young woman whose cutting-edge prosthetic arm…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of A Stolen Heart

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From Leiana's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Leiana loves this book

This book. This book has it all. Fluff. Banter. Realistic scenes of life not being fair because it isn't. And characters who choose the right thing to do because it's the right thing to do. Bonus points for retelling The Goose Girl without killing an innocent horse. In this book, 'tis but an illusion. And we have a cute baby gryphon too! I loved this book, so much. It's the final book to a series but can be read as a standalone (although it has spoilers for the other books, so if you're planning on reading them, read those first).

By Selina R. Gonzalez ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked A Stolen Heart as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

She was given a second chance to live a peaceful life.
She should have guessed the world wouldn't be so kind.

With her vengeance complete, enchantress Callista has settled into a quiet life. Her routine is shattered when a visitor arrives—the brother she left to die is alive.

Callista's joy is short-lived. A new king has been crowned, but not everyone is pleased, including a lord who needs a witch for his plans. To save her brother's life, Callista switches places with the king's prospective bride using the dark magic she swore to abandon.

But neither Callista nor her villainous…


Book cover of Spice Bringer

Katy Huth Jones Author Of Mercy's Prince

From my list on YA fantasy about hope in dark places.

Why am I passionate about this?

“Hope in dark places” has been the theme of my life, beginning at age 17 when my parents disowned me for my faith. I’ve walked through the “valley of the shadow of death” twice, battling cancer, and endured many other struggles, which everyone faces at some time in their lives. Reading Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey as a teen gave me the courage to face the darkness, and so the characters in the stories I write and prefer to read do likewise.

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Katy Huth Jones Why Katy loves this book

Only rarely have I read a book that affected me as profoundly as this one. Having survived cancer twice, this story of a young girl living with a terminal disease left me in a puddle of emotions, yet it has so much life and hope. Niya is such a strong heroine, she inspires me to never, ever give up! And Alk the fire salamander is one of the most memorable fantasy characters ever. 

By H.L. Burke ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Spice Bringer as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A deadly disease. A vanishing remedy. A breathless journey. All her life, Niya's known she will die young from the fatal rasp. She survives only with the aid of vitrisar spice and a magical, curmudgeonly fire salamander named Alk. Then an ambitious princess burns down the vitrisar grove in an effort to steal Alk so she can claim her rightful throne. Joined by Jayesh, a disgraced monk, Niya and Alk must flee to the faraway Hidden Temple with the last vitrisar plant, or all who suffer from the rasp will perish. But even as Niya’s frustration and banter with Jayesh…


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Trusting Her Duke by Arietta Richmond,

A Duke with rigid opinions, a Lady whose beliefs conflict with his, a long disputed parcel of land, a conniving neighbour, a desperate collaboration, a failure of trust, a love found despite it all.

Alexander Cavendish, Duke of Ravensworth, returned from war to find that his father and brother had…

Book cover of The Nameless Soldier

Katy Huth Jones Author Of Mercy's Prince

From my list on YA fantasy about hope in dark places.

Why am I passionate about this?

“Hope in dark places” has been the theme of my life, beginning at age 17 when my parents disowned me for my faith. I’ve walked through the “valley of the shadow of death” twice, battling cancer, and endured many other struggles, which everyone faces at some time in their lives. Reading Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey as a teen gave me the courage to face the darkness, and so the characters in the stories I write and prefer to read do likewise.

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Katy Huth Jones Why Katy loves this book

I fell in love with Tarvic, a young soldier, the only survivor of a battle. I could relate to his anguish and despair, feelings I’ve had through many trials, and his journey to survive is inspiring. I shed tears more than once, and near the end is one of the most beautiful lines of prose that fits the title perfectly. Though it’s listed as #4 in a series, all of which I’ve read and loved, The Nameless Soldier is a stand-alone short novel and can be read out of order.

By Annie Douglass Lima , Savannah Jezowski (illustrator) ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Nameless Soldier as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

What do you do when you’re the only survivor?

Nineteen-year-old Tarvic bears the name of a mighty hero from Alasia’s past. However, the young soldier feels anything but heroic when he regains consciousness to find himself the lone survivor of a brutal attack by invaders from the neighboring kingdom.

Forced to leave his identity behind, Tarvic is thrust into civilian life in the role of protector to three war orphans. When the four of them encounter a mysterious stranger, he must choose between keeping the young girls safe and taking on a mission that could help free his kingdom. Can…


Book cover of Resistance

Katy Huth Jones Author Of Mercy's Prince

From my list on YA fantasy about hope in dark places.

Why am I passionate about this?

“Hope in dark places” has been the theme of my life, beginning at age 17 when my parents disowned me for my faith. I’ve walked through the “valley of the shadow of death” twice, battling cancer, and endured many other struggles, which everyone faces at some time in their lives. Reading Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey as a teen gave me the courage to face the darkness, and so the characters in the stories I write and prefer to read do likewise.

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Katy Huth Jones Why Katy loves this book

I felt instant empathy for the two main characters in this book. The half-human Jace is hated and feared only because he is half ryrik, so I felt great sympathy for him, having been hated by those I loved. It hurts so badly, which made me hurt for Jace. Another character who later befriends Jace lives in a dangerous situation and faces terrible persecution in an especially memorable scene. It made me wonder if I could be as steadfast in her place. Both encourage me to be courageous in difficult situations.

By Jaye L. Knight ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Resistance as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

“Don’t you know? Animals like you have no soul."Could God ever love a half-blood all of society looks upon with such fear and disdain? Jace once believed so, but when a tragic loss shatters the only peace he’s ever known, his faith crumbles as the nagging doubts he’s tried to put behind him descend on his grieving heart. With them come the haunting memories of the bloodstained past he longs to forget, but can never escape.Taken from home at a young age and raised to serve the emperor, Kyrin Altair lives every day under a dangerous pretense of loyalty. After…


Book cover of Common

Katy Huth Jones Author Of Mercy's Prince

From my list on YA fantasy about hope in dark places.

Why am I passionate about this?

“Hope in dark places” has been the theme of my life, beginning at age 17 when my parents disowned me for my faith. I’ve walked through the “valley of the shadow of death” twice, battling cancer, and endured many other struggles, which everyone faces at some time in their lives. Reading Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey as a teen gave me the courage to face the darkness, and so the characters in the stories I write and prefer to read do likewise.

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Katy Huth Jones Why Katy loves this book

When I first started reading this fantasy book club selection, I thought it would be a simple sort-of-like Cinderella tale and didn’t expect to be sucked into Leah’s story. My heart went out to her for all the ways she was unfairly treated and misunderstood, for I have known that pain. She was trying to save the royal family, and the queen exiled her!

The best part about this story is how brave and loyal Leah is, and how she doesn’t complain, even when she has good reason. I remember how difficult it was not to complain when I was a teen, so I especially appreciate the encouragement Leah gives without realizing it.

By Laurie Lucking ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Common as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

Only one person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it—the servant girl they banished.

Leah spends her days scrubbing floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her red hair.

And her secret friendship with Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.

But Leah’s safe, ordinary world begins to splinter. Rafe’s parents announce his betrothal to a foreign princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when…


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Book cover of The Duke's Christmas Redemption

The Duke's Christmas Redemption by Arietta Richmond,

A Duke who has rejected love, a Lady who dreams of a love match, an arranged marriage, a house full of secrets, a most unneighborly neighbor, a plot to destroy reputations, an unexpected love that redeems it all.

Lady Charlotte Wyndham, given in an arranged marriage to a man she…

Book cover of Heartless Hette

Katy Huth Jones Author Of Mercy's Prince

From my list on YA fantasy about hope in dark places.

Why am I passionate about this?

“Hope in dark places” has been the theme of my life, beginning at age 17 when my parents disowned me for my faith. I’ve walked through the “valley of the shadow of death” twice, battling cancer, and endured many other struggles, which everyone faces at some time in their lives. Reading Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey as a teen gave me the courage to face the darkness, and so the characters in the stories I write and prefer to read do likewise.

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Katy Huth Jones Why Katy loves this book

I confess, I was a bit nervous when I began this book because the main character was not very sympathetic. But Hette’s situation is so heart-wrenching (literally, because a sorcerer has stolen her heart) I kept reading to see what happened. Her journey to recover her heart is much more than a physical adventure, though I could taste the grit and mud, shivered with cold, and sweated from the unbearable heat she struggled through. It was a joy watching this young queen learn important life lessons in totally unexpected places. I felt as if I was learning and growing along with Hette, making the reading of this book a completely satisfying experience.

By M. L. Farb ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Heartless Hette as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Come to Germania, where a clockwork heart rules and a fool advises–and a laugh can bring both to their knees.

When Princess Hette refuses a sorcerer's proposal, he retaliates by stealing her heart—literally.

Desperate to resist his influence, Hette makes herself emotionless, stifling all feelings until she can find her heart and win it back. Only Konrad, the despised Court Fool, knows where to find the sorcerer, and he has his own curse to battle.

Riddles and magic plague their path, including a memory stealing witch, an unbeatable knight, and a magic book that would as soon drown them as…


Book cover of Please Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillain

H.L. Burke Author Of Nyssa Glass and the House of Mirrors

From my list on epic, intelligent, and believable STEM heroines.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a mother of two girls, I’ve always loved fostering their interests in multiple subjects and providing them with epic role models. Too often, women’s strength in fantasy and science fiction (my favorite genres) is shown through violence or physical action, whether they can wield a blade or hold their own in a fight. Watching my girls get excited about game design, math, and science always gives me a little thrill, and I love providing them with epic heroines who use their brains as their primary weapon. STEM heroines rock!

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H.L. Burke Why H.L. loves this book

I adore superhero fiction, but it is hard to find good versions of it outside of visual mediums like comics and film. This book was one of the first superhero novels I found, and it is a lot of fun.

Penelope wants nothing more than to develop superpowers and be a hero like her parents, but instead, she develops mad scientist powers that lead to utter chaos! I squirmed as the young characters got themselves deeper and deeper into trouble, but I also laughed at this madcap superhero world filled with puns, metal-eating robots, and epic adventure. 

By Richard Roberts ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked Please Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillain as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, 11, and 12.

What is this book about?

Penelope Akk wants to be a superhero. She's got superhero parents. She's got the ultimate mad science power, filling her life with crazy gadgets even she doesn't understand. She has two super-powered best friends. In middle school, the line between good and evil looks clear. In real life, nothing is that clear. All it takes is one hero's sidekick picking a fight, and Penny and her friends are labeled supervillains. In the process, Penny learns a hard lesson about villainy: She's good at it. Criminal masterminds, heroes in power armor, bottles of dragon blood, alien war drones, shapeshifters and ghosts,…


Book cover of Halayda

H.L. Burke Author Of Nyssa Glass and the House of Mirrors

From my list on epic, intelligent, and believable STEM heroines.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a mother of two girls, I’ve always loved fostering their interests in multiple subjects and providing them with epic role models. Too often, women’s strength in fantasy and science fiction (my favorite genres) is shown through violence or physical action, whether they can wield a blade or hold their own in a fight. Watching my girls get excited about game design, math, and science always gives me a little thrill, and I love providing them with epic heroines who use their brains as their primary weapon. STEM heroines rock!

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H.L. Burke Why H.L. loves this book

Magic meets alchemy with this whimsical epic mix of Steampunk, Fantasy, and Fae legend. I love the romance of this book, as well as the complicated world-building and lyrical prose.

Sylvie is a great character because she’s heartfelt and vulnerable but still a fighter. Living on the border between the magical and “real” world, she creates alchemical elixirs to protect herself and the orphans under her care. It’s an epic blend of fae politics, epic battles, and swoony romance.

By Sarah Delena White ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Halayda as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A mortal alchemist. A faerie king. A bond that transcends death.

Betrayed by a trusted mentor, Sylvie Imanthiya hides on the fringes of society, caring for half-fae orphans and selling her alchemical creations on the black market. She lives for the one night each season when she can see her dearest friend—a man whose destiny is far above hers.

King Taylan Ashkalabek knows better than to give his heart to a mortal. Even their friendship is a risk; love is an impossible dream. Then a brutal alchemical attack poisons his realm, unearthing a dark power within him—and leaving Sylvie with…


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Old Man Country by Thomas R. Cole,

This book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom as he narrates encounters with 12 distinguished American men over 80, including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world’s most famous heart surgeon.

In these and other intimate conversations, the book…

Book cover of The Clockwork Ice Dragon: A Steampunk Christmas Novella

H.L. Burke Author Of Nyssa Glass and the House of Mirrors

From my list on epic, intelligent, and believable STEM heroines.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a mother of two girls, I’ve always loved fostering their interests in multiple subjects and providing them with epic role models. Too often, women’s strength in fantasy and science fiction (my favorite genres) is shown through violence or physical action, whether they can wield a blade or hold their own in a fight. Watching my girls get excited about game design, math, and science always gives me a little thrill, and I love providing them with epic heroines who use their brains as their primary weapon. STEM heroines rock!

H.L.'s book list on epic, intelligent, and believable STEM heroines

H.L. Burke Why H.L. loves this book

If there are two things I can’t get enough of, it's fantastic holiday stories and cozy fantasy/science fiction. When you combine the two? I’m sold. Liz Delton’s books have a straightforward charm to them while always involving complicated world-building that gives me a world I’d love to play in.

Her Seasons of Soldark series has four holiday or seasonal tales, and the first, the Clockwork Ice Dragon, is a cozy holiday adventure. The heroine is a determined inventor who I found equally admirable for her persistence (aka stubbornness) and frustrating for snapping to a judgment and sticking to it like a rusty bolt (also stubbornness). This only makes her more believable, though, as it is so often our greatest strengths that are also our greatest weaknesses. 

By Liz Delton ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Clockwork Ice Dragon as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An invention gone wrong. A city buried in snow. And she only has ‘til Christmas to make it right.

Aurelia Sundon has an idea for a brilliant invention that will ensure her family’s financial future. But the elite inventor’s guild has imposed a ridiculous deadline for invention applications: Christmas Day. With only four days until the deadline, Aurelia thinks she can finish it in time.

Until her old love Frederick Grandville, son of the city’s most powerful inventor, steps back into her life. With a fantastic invention of his own to enter in the competition, Frederick might just be the…


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