Smoke and Stone is a powerhouse of a grimdark read. Brutal and unswaying, it straps readers in and doesn’t let go until the final page.

In all, this is a solid start for a progression fantasy series. Pacey, fun, and easy to read.

Part mystery, part humour, this paranormal office high jinx doesn’t just keep you on your toes, it keeps you turning the page over and over.

A fantastic follow up with characters new and old entering the fray once more, along with fascinating magical insights and rising stakes.

A solid instalment of the Cradle series, and while tedious in places, it sets the stage of greater things to come.

A short, cozy read that leaves you feeling like you're sipping on a toasty beverage.

A lyrical fantasy with characters that feel real enough to walk beside you. An absolute must-read.

If you’re in the mood for a pacey, high-octane, heart-filled magical adventure, this book should definitely be at the top of your list.

One for fantasy fans who like their stories gritty, epic, and with a side of magic and monsters.

Horror fans rejoice! Award-winning Kiwi horror author Michael Botur is back with this skin-crawlingly good collection of horror tales.

If you want an urban fantasy with fresh flair, loveable characters, and a pacey plot with (very) light romance, absolutely give this a read.

The Kaiju Preservation Society is a story brimming with child-like excitement, hilarious banter and, of course, fun.

5/5 for the heady mix of ghosts, talking crows, sentient cigarettes, self-aware temples, and gods walking among humanity.

This book is like a DnD campaign on a bender. The closest comparison I can think of is Vox Machina meets Pratchett’s trope twisting.

Disenchanted is an enemies-to-lovers coming of age story that reminds us of the ugliness of prejudice.

What do you get when you mix Dresden Files with Sandman Slim and throw in a dash of Pratchett? A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala.

The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe is a YA fantasy with a compelling mystery and a good dousing of dystopia.

Bluebells by Leanbh Pearson is a compelling mix of paranormal romance meets dystopian alternate history.