The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden is a blend of historical fiction and subtle fantasy.
It follows Laura, a former field nurse determined to uncover the truth about her brother Freddie’s death during World War 1 and Freddie himself, whose story intertwines with that of a German soldier.
Small Hours is the second novel by bestselling author Bobby Palmer.
The story follows a family brought together after years of distance and strained relationships. Observing it all is a mysterious fox, who roams around the family’s home, witnessing their pain and their attempts to reconnect before it’s too late.
The Winter Garden is a novel by Alexandra Bell that weaves together magic, mystery, and historical fiction.
The story follows Beatrice, who, after discovering the magical Winter Garden as a child, embarks on a quest to find it again as an adult. Along with her friend Rosa, she competes to create the most spectacular pleasure garden, with the prize of a magical wish.
The Witches of Vardo by Anya Bergman is a historical fiction novel set in Norway during the 1662 witch trials.
It tells the story of Zigri, a woman accused of witchcraft, and her daughter, Ingeborg, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her mother.
The Silence Factory is the latest novel by Bridget Collins, published in 2024. It’s a haunting and atmospheric blend of historical fiction, mystery, and magical realism.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a 2024 book release, written by Tia Williams.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tia Williams’ previous novel, Seven Days in June, which left a lasting impression on me with its touching romance and gritty realism. I was therefore eager to dive into her latest book, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde.
A Marvellous Light is the debut novel by Freya Marske, published in 2021. The book is the first novel in the The Last Binding series.
A Marvellous Light was an international bestseller and winner of the 2022 Romantic Novel Award in Fantasy. It was also a Locus Award finalist and a Best of 2021 Pick for Amazon, Kobo and Barnes & Noble.
Before The Coffee Gets Cold is a novel by bestselling Japanese author and playwright Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
It’s the first book in the series and was published in 2019. Before the Coffee Gets Cold is followed by Tales From The Cafe, Before Your Memory Fades and Before We Say Goodbye.
Weyward is the debut novel by Emilia Hart. Released in 2023, it was instantly a great success. It was a an instant New York Times bestseller and was picked to be featured on BBC’s Between The Covers.
I love historical fiction and find stories about witch trials fascinating so I couldn’t wait to read this one.
The Midnight Library was a 2020 book release by bestselling author Matt Haig. With the Midnight Library Matt Haig combines literary fiction with elements of fantasy and time travel.