The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

Calling all Fantasy lovers! Ready to pick your new house? Are you a Raven, Fox, Monkey, Ox, Bear, Tiger, Hound, or Dragon? This epic high fantasy novel is well-written, intricately plotted, and delightfully funny. It's full of twists and turns that you wont see coming.

Y’all, there is a MAP at the beginning of this book. That is an immediate green flag for me. Don’t be intimidated by its size. At no point did I want the story to end. Give me book two please!

The reign of Bersun the Brusque has come to an end. Seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists now compete to replace him. When one of them is murdered, Neema Kraa is ordered to find the killer. But she isn’t alone; she has a secret helper. If she succeeds, she will win an empire. If she fails, she will die. We are Raven, and we are magnificent!

Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Must read for winter! Literary fiction meets murder mystery in this fascinating story. A unique novel that is hard to put down. McConaghy is a beautiful writer!

Inti Flynn leads a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing gray wolves to the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal the dying landscape, but the town is against reintroducing wolves near their livestock. When a farmer is found dead, Inti knowns who the town will blame. But if the wolves didn’t make the kill, then who did? Inti has a unique ability that could help her uncover the truth, but it also makes her vulnerable. And what if the prime suspect is a man she's falling for? A story of family, love and the wilderness around them.

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

Cassie, a bookseller, receives a gift from her favorite customer: "The Book of Doors." This isn't just any book, it's capable of unlocking any door, anywhere in the world. Soon, Cassie and her best friend, Izzy, are stepping through portals to places previously only dreamed of. Unbeknownst to Cassie, she now holds an artifact that formidable collectors would stop at nothing to possess. And this isn't the only magical book out there, there are others that grant its owner’s unique, sometimes dangerous, powers. Join Cassie on a thrilling journey through time, and across thresholds, as she races to protect her book from falling into the wrong hands. 

This is a delightful twisty-turny magical adventure, a smartly written story that will have you utterly hooked from the first page.