FICTION

Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson is a standalone Cosmere adventure that blends far-future science fiction with mythic fantasy—perfect if you like big ideas, sharp character work and inventive worldbuilding. Sixth of the Dusk has spent his life trapping Aviar, the uncanny birds bonded to his people on the lethal island of Patji. When star-born “Ones Above” threaten to seize Patji’s secrets, Dusk pushes his community to modernise fast—then worries the cost will be their identity. A risky voyage through a strange portal offers a different path: sail into the emberdark and hunt for a way to protect what matters. Out in that darkness, Starling—young dragon, unwilling human guise, indebted captain—chases an ancient map that could buy her crew’s freedom. Their uneasy alliance draws them into poisonous politics, dangerous bargains and echoes of a dead god. Ideal for readers after epic adventure, space opera intrigue and Cosmere lore. Step aboard and discover what waits beyond the portal.

Penguin Horror celebrates the very best in literary horror — a series of terrifying novels and stories that have thrilled, captivated and kept readers awake for generations.Renowned for her incisive and elegant early twentieth-century fiction, Edith Wharton was also a master of the ghost story. Across her lifetime, she crafted dozens of chilling tales that blend pristine prose with strange, suffocating atmospheres and a profound sense of the uncanny.This collection gathers some of her finest haunting narratives, from spectral handwriting and isolated houses in lonely landscapes to a marriage shadowed by a terrible secret. Subtle, unsettling and deeply atmospheric, these stories showcase Wharton’s remarkable ability to evoke fear through suggestion and psychological tension.“Masterly stories of horror and unease.” — The New Yorker

Wildly anticipated sequel to THE WOLF KING 'Let me have you. Just once. Please.' As dark forces rise, Princess Aurora is caught between two powerful alphas fighting for the throne.   Princess Aurora may have survived the Wolf King, but his bite marks her skin. In accordance with Wolf law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back.  To beat him and take his throne, Aurora and Callum must form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake. He is their enemy, but he has entangled his life with Aurora's - meaning she cannot harm him without forfeiting her own life.  As she fights to break their connection, she suspects Blake is keeping secrets about a dark power in the north, and the bond between them. There is a bigger game at play than who sits on the Wolf Throne - one that threatens both the Kingdom of Wolves and the Kingdom of Men.  With enemies closing in, Aurora may be the only one who can stop an ancient evil from rising - if she can figure out who to trust.  To survive, she must decide where she - and her heart - belong.

A love story with bite.The book that sparked a global phenomenon — and a thousand midnight hearts. Twilight returns in this special 20th anniversary collector’s edition, wrapped in vintage-inspired romance and lush new artwork.Fall back into the pull of Bella and Edward — a teenage girl and a vampire, caught in a love that changed everything. Tension, temptation, and the ache of longing — this is the story that redefined romance for a generation.This keepsake edition includes:– Foil-stamped slipcase– Lush new cover and interior illustrations– Beautifully illustrated endpapers– Ribbon marker– Gilded-edge design with interactive elementsA treasured edition for those who’ve loved it since 2005, and those just discovering it now.

To kill a monster, she must become one… As the emperor lies dying, the once-mighty Azalea Dynasty teeters on the brink of civil war. While princes scheme openly for the throne, a far more dangerous battle is unfolding behind palace walls — the secret war to become the next empress.Wei Yin, a peasant girl forced into concubinage by the cruel Prince Terren, has already endured unimaginable suffering. Torn from her family, she has no title, no allies, and no hope of escape. But she does have a secret.Hidden in the shadows of the imperial court, Wei Yin is mastering a skill forbidden to women. In a world where words are weapons and poetry carries ancient, lethal magic, stories can rewrite destinies. To survive — and to reshape the fate of a nation — she must compose the perfect poem: a tale powerful enough to kill any man… even the next emperor.Blending epic court politics with lyrical, devastating prose, To Kill a Monster is a sensational debut from Shen Tao. Perfect for fans of The Poppy War and The Song of Achilles, this dark, literate fantasy will captivate genre lovers and literary fiction readers alike.

House Of Shadows: A Royal Houses Book 2 by K. A. Linde is a binge-worthy fantasy romance that doubles down on court politics, dangerous alliances, and the kind of slow-burn tension that keeps you reading “just one more chapter”. Set in a world of rival royal houses where power is always being negotiated, this second instalment follows a heroine navigating shifting loyalties and high-stakes choices, with every conversation carrying consequences. As secrets surface and ambitions collide, the line between duty and desire becomes harder to hold. Perfect for readers who love romantasy with sharp intrigue, palace settings, and morally grey characters—especially if you enjoy series fiction where relationships and rivalries evolve across books. Add it to your shelf for a story that invites you deeper into the Royal Houses world and makes the next turning page feel irresistible.

Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher is a witty, fast-paced fantasy adventure that flips the usual “goblins are the bad guys” story on its head. Told with sharp humour and a big heart, it’s the kind of novella you’ll finish in a sitting, then immediately want to press into someone’s hands. After a messy clash with an evil wizard, goblin sergeant Nessilka finds herself leading eight thoroughly inconvenient soldiers deep behind enemy lines. Getting home should be simple—except the route involves elves, trolls, monsters, and the ever-worrying unpredictability of humans. As tempers fray and survival becomes a daily puzzle, Nessilka has to keep her troop moving without losing anyone (or her patience). Perfect for readers who enjoy comic fantasy, found family, and underdog stories, especially if you like smart worldbuilding in bite-sized form. Add it to your cart and meet the most endearing goblins you’ll ever root for.

In **A Grave Mistake by Steffanie Holmes**, cosy paranormal romance meets a twisty murder mystery, with enemy vampires, a busybody book club and an endless stream of tea to keep things civil… mostly. Arabella Lestrange was once the star of Paris’s underground vampire cabaret, until she fell for human Gideon Blake and paid the price in the worst possible way. She’s spent 150 years savouring the idea that his reckless charm would eventually catch up with him. Then Gideon turns up again—now a vampire himself, inconveniently wealthy, and still infuriatingly likeable. Arabella is set on revenge, but her book-club friends have other plans, nudging the pair into each other’s orbit just as a murder case starts to demand answers. Old wounds, new danger, and a grudging spark make for deliciously sharp reading. Perfect for readers who love **paranormal romance**, **enemies-to-lovers**, **vampire fiction**, and cosy mysteries with bite. Add it to your stack and let the trouble begin.

We Who Have No Gods by Vic Wood is a dark academia fantasy set inside a secretive university for witches, where scholarship, ritual and ambition make for a dangerously addictive mix. When Vic’s younger brother is welcomed into the Acheron Order, she expects to be left behind—she doesn’t have their absent mother’s magic. So the Order’s leader’s invitation to Avalon Castle comes as a shock, along with his radical idea: maybe magic can be taught. At Avalon, Vic is treated as an intruder, forced to earn her place through grit, research and a sharp eye for the rules no one admits exist. As she digs through forbidden archives and long-buried history, she finds signs of a brewing war—and a link to her own family that won’t let her go. Meanwhile, Xan, the ruthless head Sentinel, is determined to drive her out, even as their chemistry crowds every corridor. Perfect for readers who love gothic settings, secret societies, slow-burn tension and morally grey magic. Step into Avalon Castle and see what power really costs.

We Call Them Witches by Kat Taylor is an upmarket horror novel that blends Pagan folklore with a tender sapphic romance in a ruined, post-apocalyptic Britain. It’s the sort of book that’s eerie, intimate and sharply paced, where survival depends as much on old stories as it does on strength. Two years after eldritch creatures arrived and most of the country was devoured, Sara and her family scrape by using rituals, local lore and hard-won caution. Then a girl called Parsley appears at their camp with no memory of how she got there. As Sara and Parsley grow closer, Sara’s younger brother Noah is taken by the creatures they call Witches. Their search drags them across desolate moors and into dangerous questions about trust, belief and what remains worth saving. Perfect for readers who love folklore-infused horror, queer dystopian fiction, and atmospheric British settings. Step into the dark and see what’s waiting.

The Bloody Branch by Brigid Lowe is a gorgeously dark debut fantasy novel rooted in Celtic myth, where three unforgettable women refuse to stay victims. If you love myth retellings with sharp teeth and lyrical intensity, this one sinks in deep. In an ancient Britain alive with magic and menace, Goewin, a slave-queen marked by violence, Arianrhod, a reclusive sorceress guarding her own power, and Blodeuwedd, a woman made of flowers, are drawn into uneasy alliance. Their enemy is Gwydion: brilliant, ruthless, and willing to bend bodies, land and fate to his ambition. As his schemes tighten around the kingdom, each woman is forced to decide what revenge costs—and what it can remake. Perfect for readers of feminist fantasy, nature-forward storytelling, and sensual, dark literary fiction with a mythic setting. Step into The Bloody Branch and discover a revenge story that blooms brilliantly against the dark.

King Of Ravens by Annon is a spicy romantasy with Hades x Persephone energy, perfect for readers who like their fantasy dark, sensual, and laced with power plays. Rhiannon is dying, sealed away in her family’s clifftop home while she hunts for a cure no one can name. Then an unseelie King of the Dead arrives with an ultimatum: descend to the underworld as his bride, or watch her family pay the price. It’s a bargain built to trap her, and Rhiannon refuses to become anyone’s ornament. Dragged into a dangerous fae court of ancient magic, withered gods, and sharp-toothed politics, she finds her new husband is as cold as he is commanding. Still, in a place where every kindness has a cost, hatred doesn’t always stay put. Ideal for fans of fae romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, and morally grey kings—step into the underworld and see what waits.

Into The Midnight Wood by A whimsical queer fairy tale that will break your heart and put it back together again; for fans of the cosiness of T.J. Klune and the spicy bite of Freya Marske. is a tender, offbeat queer fairy tale set on the edge of an enchanted forest, where humour and heartache sit side by side. David Carew has survived house-sharing with Meredith Schwarzwelder by keeping a meticulous list of everything “wrong” with him: the flirting, the tears, the dreadful coffee, and the unnerving habit of talking to mice. But when strange magic begins seeping out of the Midnight Wood and something dark takes an unhealthy interest in Meredith, David’s plan to leave suddenly feels less straightforward. As a society wedding looms—offering David a shot at career advancement and a clean break—the forest closes in, and Meredith’s whimsy starts to look like a carefully kept shield. Perfect for readers who love cosy fantasy with a sharp romantic edge, found family vibes, and a magical-woods setting. Step into the Midnight Wood and see what’s waiting between the trees.

An Arcane Inheritance by Ellory Morgan is a modern-day dark academia speculative fantasy with a sharp romantic edge, set inside a prestigious university where knowledge comes with teeth. Warren University looks like old money and ivy, but its traditions are steeped in occult rumours—and in the lives it has quietly consumed to keep certain students powerful. Ellory arrives determined to earn her place, yet the campus feels unnervingly familiar: the corridors, the rituals, the shadows between lectures. The deeper she settles into first year, the stronger the conviction becomes that she’s lived this story before. Memories flicker and vanish, as if someone is editing her life in real time. To hold onto the truth, Ellory turns to Hudson Graves, a brooding legacy student who knows more than he admits—and whose help may come at a cost neither of them expects. Perfect for readers who love contemporary fantasy, secret societies, morally thorny magic, and romantasy tension with dark, BIPOC-centred themes. Step onto Warren’s grounds and see what the university has been hiding.