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Fall 2025


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Orange Wine

Against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Colombia, where the Catholic Church exercises total control over women, Orange Wine weaves an unforgettable story of sisterhood, love, passion, and betrayal. Isolated in a society that opposes her desires, Inés struggles with her identity as a mother, artist, sister, lover, and woman.


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Esperanza Hope Snyder

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Mareas


Praise for Orange Wine

“This is a delicious novel.”

—Ann Hood, The New York Times bestselling author of The Knitting Circle


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Dust Settles North

A tender reflection on the effects of grief and loss, this deeply felt novel explores how siblings come together to mend a fractured family and, in the process, find themselves.


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Deena ElGenaidi

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Boundless Press


Praise for Dust Settles North

“A beautiful meditation on grief, family, and the ties that bind.”

—Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman and Godshot


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Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife

An undead orc knight leaves battle behind for a new kind of afterlife—one with good food, good friends, and maybe even fatherhood.


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Deston J. Munden

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Cozy Quill


Praise for Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife

“A stunning debut is filled with incredible heart and delectable treats.”

—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea


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Local Heavens

A brilliant reimagining of Fitzgerald’s classic tale of glamour, desire, and desperation, Local Heavens examines the guardrails of morality . . . and the price of desire.


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K.M. Fajardo

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The Inky Phoenix


Praise for Local Heavens

“An exemplary execution of the cyberpunk genre”

—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings


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Cry, Voidbringer

Cry, Voidbringer is a gripping saga of how far one will go for freedom and control—and how easily it can all be taken away.



Praise for Cry, Voidbringer

“Rich and vivid storytelling ensnares the reader from the very first page and challenges them to reflect on humanity, oppression, and corruption.”

—N.E. Davenport, author of The Blood Gift Duology


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To Bargain with Mortals

The first book in the Reckoning Storm duology, To Bargain with Mortals is a stunning reflection on politics and purpose, blood and allegiance—and what we do with the histories we inherit.


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R.A. Basu

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Skies Press


Praise for To Bargain with Mortals

“To Bargain with Mortals demands both your love and your outrage. I devoured it.”

—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning


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Tempest's Queen

Six months ago, Teia Carthan seized the throne against all odds. She sacrificed everything—her morals, her friends, even the spark of love—to hear the whisper of her new title: Highness.


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Tiffany Wang

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Violetear Books


Praise for Tempest's Queen

“A mesmerizing debut fantasy.”

—Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame


Spring 2025


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Of Monsters and Mainframes

The queer love child of pulp horror and ​classic ​sci-fi, Of Monsters and ​Mainframes ​is a dazzling, heartfelt odyssey that probes what it means to be one of society’s monsters—and explores the many types of friendship that make us human.


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Barbara Truelove

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Ezeekat Press


Praise for Of Monsters and Mainframes

“Delightful, unhinged, and obscenely compelling.”

—Craig Montgomery, author of A Circle of Stars


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Black Salt Queen

Filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and divine magic, Black Salt Queen journeys to a gorgeous precolonial island nation where women—and secrets—reign.


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Samantha Bansil

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Violetear Books


Praise for Black Salt Queen

“Black Salt Queen is an epic tale of female ambition, court intrigue, and betrayal that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.”

—O. O. Sangoyomi, author of Masquerade


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Crueler Mercies

Crueler Mercies is an epic sapphic revenge fantasy brimming with magic and molten-hot rage.


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Maren Chase

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Fantasy & Frens


Praise for Crueler Mercies

“This book smolders—in every sense of the word.”

—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning


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The Unmapping

Intimate and spellbinding, The Unmapping is a character-driven, speculative exploration of a city’s descent into chaos and confusion.


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Denise S. Robbins

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Mareas


Praise for The Unmapping

“An extremely pacy, suspenseful cli-fi novel.”

—Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Alternatives


Fall 2024


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House of Frank

A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family.


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Kay Synclaire

Publisher

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Ezeekat Press


Praise for House of Frank

“Wow. Just wow. A heartbreaking, magnificent debut that offers space to sit with grief—and reads like a warm hug.”

—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea


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And the Sky Bled

Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals―a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress―race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.



Praise for And the Sky Bled

“And the Sky Bled is a book that grabs you by the shoulders, stares into your eyes, and does not let go until the end.”

—Moniquill Blackgoose, Author of national bestseller To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, a Washington Post and NPR Best Book of the Year


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Inferno's Heir

Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.


Author

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Tiffany Wang

Publisher

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Violetear Books


Praise for Inferno's Heir

“A mesmerizing debut fantasy.”

—Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame


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Strange Beasts

In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power.


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Susan J. Morris

Publisher

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The Inky Phoenix


Praise for Strange Beasts

“Filled with the sensual, lush prose that is the mark of a dynamic writer—but with mystery, murder, and monsters on top. Such an absolute joy to read.”

—TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea