Phoenix Fire
A light urban fantasy involving Chinese mythology, an ancient demon, and a rather underused phoenix. It has all the charm, questionable plotting, and nostalgic familiarity of a 1990s PG-13 action movie.
Tea with the Black Dragon
A supposedly fantastical romance-thriller whose dragons barely dragon, characters barely investigate, and technical jargon never seems to end. At least Mayland Long is likable.
The Wicked Enchantment
An eleven-year-old girl, three eccentric aunts, a magnificent collection of animals, and a rebellion involving Easter eggs. Delightfully feminist middle-grade fantasy that deserves to be a classic.
Those Who Hunt the Night
A Victorian vampire murder mystery with exceptional characterization, rich historical detail, and a conclusion that doesn't quite live up to the journey.
War for the Oaks
It’s good—it’s dazzlingly good—but it’s also quite simple. War for the Oaks is lyrical, methodical, and shines with an exquisite attention to detail.