The world is a little scary right now. (As a New Yorker who lives in Queens, I feel this fear acutely at this particular point in time.) If you are a reader of apocalyptic and dystopian fiction, or a…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
I’ve been doing a lot of reading (and not a whole lot of writing) over the past few months. This has been a bad thing–not writing reviews all the time makes me feel sad but also means I often…
Hello everybody – hope you are all keeping safe. I am lucky enough to be exclusively working from home and as I do so, I am trying to create a mental health routine of comfort reading, writing, going for…
Today, we are delighted to host the cover reveal for Claire Eliza Bartlett’s The Winter Duke, along with an introduction by the author. Titan Book is bringing it to the UK, publishing the book – a tale of intrigue…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Social Distancing Reads
SOCIAL DISTANCING READS #2: Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis
Hello everybody – hope you are all keeping safe. I am lucky enough to be exclusively working from home and as I do so, I am trying to create a mental health routine of comfort reading, writing, going for…
9 Rated Books Book Reviews Social Distancing Reads
Social Distancing Reads #1: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Hello everybody – hope you are all keeping safe. I am lucky enough to be exclusively working from home and as I do so, I am trying to create a mental health routine of comfort reading, writing, going for…
Today we are delighted to be hosting the exclusive reveal of Elizabeth Bear’s upcoming new novel Machine. Out from Saga Press in October this year, Machine is for space opera fans of Becky Chambers and Alex White and is…
Happy Monday! We are here today unveiling the cover for Claire O’Dell’s upcoming fantasy book THE EMPIRE’S EDGE, which releases in August, 2020. Without further ado, here is the Smugglerific cover: ABOUT THE BOOK: From Lambda Literary Award-winning author Claire O’Dell comes The Empire’s Edge, her…
Title: Oona Out of Order Author: Margarita Montimore Genre: Fiction (Speculative Fiction) Publisher: Flatiron BooksPublication date: February 25 2020Hardcover: 352 pages A remarkably inventive novel that explores what it means to live a life fully in the moment, even…
Today we are happy to be hosting the cover reveal with an excerpt for The Forest of Stars by Heather Kassner, the enchanting tale of a young girl whose magic means she never quite touches the ground, and a…
Women To Read is a regular column from A.C. Wise highlighting female authors of speculative fiction and recommending a starting place for their work. Welcome to a new year, and a new Women to Read! Since February is Women…
Title: Solstice Author: Lorence Alison Genre: Horror YA Publisher: Imprint BooksPublication date: February 18 2020Hardcover: 288 pages A music fest goes wrong in this comic YA thriller as selfie-mad concert-goers wake up to realize their tropical island fantasy is…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: Untamed Shore Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia Genre: Noir / Thriller Publisher: Agora BooksPublication date: February 11 2020Hardcover: 304 pages Baja California, 1979. Viridiana spends her days watching the dead sharks piled beside the seashore, as the fishermen pull their…
We are delighted to be revealing the cover for Corinne Duyvis‘ upcoming new novel The Art of Saving the World, a fantasy YA. It sounds SUPER GREAT AND WE CANNOT WAIT. But for now, and without further ado, please…
Title: Scavenge the Stars Author: Tara Sim Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Disney Publication date: January 7 2020Hardcover: 336 pages When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her a longer sentence on…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Giveaways Inspirations and Influences
Moontangled: Stephanie Burgis on Inspirations & Influences (and a Giveaway)
Today, we’re delighted to have Stephanie Burgis over as our guest to celebrate the release of Moontangled her new f/f fantasy romance novella, and the inspirations and influences behind the book. Plus, an awesome giveaway! When I was a…
Title: Descendant of the Crane Author: Joan He Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Publication date: April 2019Hardcover: 416 pages Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own.Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
We are delighted to be hosting the cover reveal with an excerpt for Adalyn’s Grace UK edition of All the Stars and Teeth. Without further ado, here is the smugglerific cover! About the book: As princess of the island kingdom Visidia,…
Title: The Iron Will of Genie Lo Author: F.C. Yee Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Amulet BooksPublication date: January 14 2020Hardcover: 304 pages Genie Lo thought she was busy last year, juggling her academic career with protecting the Bay Area…
Title: Foul is Fair Author: Hannah Capin Genre: Contemporary YA Thriller Publisher: PenguinPublication date: January 16 UK / February 20 US 2020Hardcover: 336 pages Four girls seek revenge on the boys who wronged them, golden boys beware. Jade and…