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Rivers of London meets A Master of Djinn in this warm-hearted, action-packed urban fantasy debut full of workplace found family, queer romance and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian lore.

In the sunny city of Singapore, the government takes care of everything – even the weird stuff.

Benjamin Toh is an overworked and underpaid middle manager in a government department tasked with keeping the supernatural population of Singapore happy and out of sight.

But when an entire housing estate glitches out of existence on what was meant to be a routine check-in, Ben has to scramble to keep things under control and stop the rest of the city from following in its wake. He may not have the budget or the bandwidth, but he has the best – if highly irregular – team to help him. Together, they’ll traverse secret shadow markets, scale skyscrapers, and maybe even go to the stars, all so they can just do their goddamn job.

‘Heartfelt and laugh out loud, City of Others is urban fantasy as you’ve never seen it before . . . I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air’
Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

‘I absolutely loved this book – couldn’t tear myself away from it. A delightful and engrossing read, with a knowing wink to best office practices. Loved it’
Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library

‘Full of wonder, tenderness and breathtaking adventure, City of Others is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart’
Kylie Lee Baker, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bat Eater

‘Full of action and heart and wonder, this book is an absolute delight!’ Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds

‘City of Others delights and charms with a ragtag group of magical bureaucrats doing their best to save an entire city from being dragged out of reality. Poon seamlessly blends action, magic, romance and the tight bonds of an understaffed workplace that truly believes in the good they’re doing’
Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

Reader reviews:

‘Such a fun and heartwarming read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book is just unfiltered happiness . . . with likeable characters and some of the most hilarious dialogue I have ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A series that I could see myself following for 10+ instalments. Funny and charming in equal measure’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolutely delightful read . . . I’m already obsessed with Ben and his motley group of magical bureaucrats and this is only book one in the series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gorgeously charming urban fantasy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The cast felt like family to me . . . be prepared to laugh a lot’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From debut author Jessie Sylva comes the cosy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is brimming with warmth and popular romance tropes, perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop.

★ ‘Cosy, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying’ Publishers Weekly (starred review)

What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love?

When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they’ve inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they’ll live in the house together and whoever is driven out first forfeits their ownership.

Amidst forced proximity and cultural misunderstandings, the two begin to fall in love.

But when the cottage-and their communities-are threatened by a common enemy, the duo must learn to trust each other, and convince goblins and halflings to band together to oust a tall intruder.

‘A wonderful and charming treasure of a book that will warm your heart!’ Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

‘An adorable story that will fulfill your cottagecore dreams’ M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

‘Cozy fantasy lovers will tuck into this lovely story and want to savor every last morsel’ J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

‘Everything I didn’t know I wanted in a cosy fantasy novel and more. What do you MEAN it’s a classic romcom meets Lord of the Rings?! It means that this was made for exactly me . . . a romantically fantastical delight’
Stephanie Cooke, author of Pillow Talk

Tropes:
✨ Cosy Fantasy Romance
✨ She made a bet
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine
✨ Enemies to lovers
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Opposites attract
✨ There’s only one bed


Some of the Goodreads reviews so far:
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‘I was cheering for Pansy and Ren throughout’
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‘This book is a warm hug and a ray of sunshine on paper’
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‘100% recommend this for anyone who needs a getaway to a magical place’
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‘This book is perfect for fans of cozy cottage core romantasy’
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‘When I saw the title of this book, I knew I HAD to read it’
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‘Sometimes you need a book that feels like being wrapped in the softest blanket while rain patters against the window. Jessie Sylva delivered exactly that’
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‘I cannot emphasize how lovely this book was enough, it was the perfect cosy read’
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‘Jessie Sylva’s writing was phenomenal. I found I giggled, smiled, and sometimes even kicked my feet in pure delight’

(Plus many more five star reviews on Goodreads.)

‘As irresistible as a faerie bargain, this book is riveting, magical and wonderful! I absolutely adored it!’ Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

‘I adored this one . . . its like cosy fantasy meets snarky fae dimplomacy, and I’m here for it’ Reader review

Discover a world of enchanted contracts, faerie intrigue and French toast, in this delightful debut packed full of wit, charm, adventure and heart, with a dash of magical bureaucracy and a sprinkling of romance.

When Poppy Hill was a child, she was stolen from her family’s Montana homestead and taken ‘Otherside’ to the land of the Fae, where she spent more than a century as a cook in the Wild King’s castle. Now back in the human world, she works for a company that brokers faerie bargains, checking for loopholes in their contracts.

But when a bargain that Poppy is negotiating goes disastrously wrong, she must return to the world she grew up in to try to rectify her mistake, facing danger, intrigue and a pesky ex-boyfriend along the way.

‘There is simply not enough time or space for me to say everything I loved about this book. This had Holly Black-level Fae, T. Kingfisher-level plotting, and Naomi Novik-level wit. It was as if Heather Fawcett and Holly Black had a book baby with the perfect blend of contemporary and high fantasy . . . what a breath of fresh air’
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‘Unforgettable and utterly addictive’
Lyra Selene, author of A Feather so Black

‘The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains is as funny and witty as it is enchanting. Poppy Hill is a first-class heroine – full of sharp edges and quiet resolve – and her journeys through modern bureaucracy and fantastical Fae courts alike are utterly enthralling’
Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

‘A charming and warm-hearted tale of family and friendship with a plot as twisty as a faerie bargain’
M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

‘The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains snatches you away into a world of enchanted contracts, faerie intrigue and French toast that you’ll never want to come back from’
Molly O’Neill, author of Greenteeth

‘A brilliant, tongue-in-cheek weaving of folklore and the hell of modern bureaucracy, combined with a twisty adventure and a dash of romance . . . A book that I was reluctant to close at the end. McCarty is a talent!’
Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

‘Five stars without hesitation. I’m always searching for books that capture the same magic I find in Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde or Holly Black’s Folk of the Air, and The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains absolutely delivered. To sum it up: This modern faerie novel is utterly captivating and stands out from the usual stereotypes with its distinctive storytelling, memorable characters and engaging plot. Brilliant!
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A desperate queen makes a deal with the gods to save her land in this spellbinding romantasy debut from Sarah K. L. Wilson.

Queen Coralys rules the Kingdom of the Five Isles, but when disaster strikes, killing her husband and destroying half her nation, she pleads with the gods for salvation. And they do save her, turning back the terrible winds and tide, and snatching her islands from the brink of destruction.

But the gods have a wicked sense of justice and they demand an exchange for their help: Coralys must marry the first man to set foot on her pier. Coralys expects the fleet of a neighboring country to come to rescue her people, led by its prince, a loyal ally. What she gets instead is a fisherman so sunburnt and stinking that her court can barely keep their breakfast down.

Coralys, undaunted, marries the fisherman just as she promised the gods, and sets out with him in his unkempt dinghy, with nothing but hopes of revenge against the gods to keep her from despair. But what this fearless queen does not know is that the fisherman is actually the god of the sea and he stepped on her dock on purpose.

His own kingdom besieged, his body terribly wounded, and his place as a god threatened, the god of the sea has plans to turn the tides set against him and finally offer a place of refuge for his people. But to work the magic he needs will require the willing help of the one woman bent on his destruction.

Tropes to watch for: THE ULTIMATE ENEMIES TO LOVERS, rage against destiny, slow burn romance, sea god vibes, dark fairy-tale, hurt/comfort aka comforting wounded hearts.

‘FULL OF SUPERB, AND SUSTAINED, TENSION AND HEAVY DOSES OF FOLKLORE AND EERIE HISTORY’ New York Times

*A Library Reads Pick!*
*Most Anticipated by Goodreads, E! News, BookRiot, and more!*

Unbearably tense and utterly propulsive, Daisy Pearce’s critically acclaimed horror debut is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.

Reader reviews:
‘I was completely hooked! . . . I’ll definitely be recommending it far and wide’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This entire book was a craving satisfied. Suspense, mystery, heavy folk horror themes and a hefty dose of creepiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved this book! . . . From the things Alice says, to the creepy atmospheric town full of their superstitious beliefs, unhinged believers and folklore, the entire book was just the perfect haunted story‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE TRUTH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE IS STARING BACK.

Newly trained child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field full of experts, she’s been unable to find work, instead aimlessly spending her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain. So it feels like a welcome reprieve when journalist Sam Hunter approaches her with a proposition.

Alice Webber is a thirteen-year-old girl who claims she’s being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in the remote Cornish village of Banathel, Alice’s symptoms are increasingly disturbing. Taking this job will give Mina some experience, Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime, and Alice will get better – Mina is sure of it.

But as Alice’s behaviour becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense, the dark cracks in Banathel begin to show. The village has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world, and they have ways of . . . dealing with it. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go – and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all.

‘A haunting suspense novel that readers will not soon forget’ Library Journal

‘A taut tale that chillingly intertwines psychological and supernatural suspense’ Kirkus

‘A deliciously creepy and twisty chiller that fans of The Conjuring and Stephen King will love’ Bestselling author Mark Edwards

‘Pearce provides visceral descriptions of people and places and smells and sounds to create a world where no one can trust their senses. Readers will be left questioning which is more disturbing, the rot within or the evil of other people’ Booklist

‘Pearce has written something magical with the capacity of leaving me genuinely frightened. There are scenes in this book I’ll never forget’ Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile

‘A terrific tale of cults, witch bottles, curses, witchcraft and the ‘old ways’”Horror DNA

‘The perfect dark, creepy, witchy read to keep you warm with fright this winter… creepy, emotional, complex, and incredibly atmospheric’ Horror Bound

Books by Daisy Pearce
SOMETHING IN THE WALLS
DARK IS WHEN THE DEVIL COMES

TEMPTRESS. MONSTER. WARRIOR.

The ultimate female rage fantasy, Aicha is a fierce and devastatingly powerful romantic epic fantasy perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and She Who Became the Sun.

The Portuguese flag has been planted across Morocco, its empire ruling with an iron fist. But eventually, all empires must fall.

Aicha, the daughter of a Moroccan freedom-fighter, was born for battle. She has witnessed the death of her people, their starvation and torture at the hands of the occupiers, and it has awakened an anger within her. An anger that burns hot and bright, and speaks to Aicha’s soul.

Only Aicha’s secret lover Rachid, a rebellion leader, knows how to soothe her. But as the fight for Morocco’s freedom reaches it violent climax, the creature that simmers beneath Aicha’s skin begs to be unleashed. It hungers for the screams of those who have caused her pain, and it will not be ignored.

Praise for Aicha:

‘Aicha is a sharpened blade, swinging between the celebration of love in all its forms and unbridled anger. A ferocious debut.’ Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

‘Aicha lit a whole bonfire in my belly, stole the air right out of my lungs and then left my heart in tiny little pieces. An incredible debut’ Ellis Hunter, author of Blood Bound

‘A heady, heart-wrenching, magnetic debut, bursting with both love and fury’ Holly Race, author of Six Wild Crowns

‘A debut of epic scope, Aicha instantly establishes this author as one to watch. Furious, heart-wrenching, and utterly enchanting, Aicha tells the story of a heroine unlike any other’ Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, author of The Principle of Moments

‘A heart-pounding and immersive read that has it all: intriguing magic, devastating romance, detailed world-building and fascinating mythology. Bouazzaoui crafts her powerful debut with gut-wrenching intricacy. A must read’ Aamna Qureshi, author of The Baby Dragon Café

Shogun meets Game of Thrones in the blockbuster epic fantasy event of the year

‘Family feuds, political savagery and complex characters on both sides of an epic, unfolding war . . . I loved it’ Nicholas Eames

‘A sprawling, complex fantasy epic that builds toward a brutal finale’
Fonda Lee

Sen Hoshiakari is an exiled prince of a clan that lost everything in his father’s failed rebellion. Deprived of his birthright, Sen is determined to restore his family’s lands and honour at any cost.

Rui is a peasant girl who saved Sen’s life on the night his family were put to the sword. But now, she is adrift and unsure of her place in the world, not knowing that the gods themselves have plans for her.

As civil war throws the empire into chaos, and demons seek vengeance on the living, Sen and Rui must fight for both their clan and their shared future . . .

But vengeance demands a bloody price.

Debut author A. S. Tamaki weaves a powerful tale of ambition, vengeance and sacrifice in this masterful fantasy retelling of an ancient Samurai saga, packed with memorable characters, stunning worldbuilding and epic adventure

‘The Book of Fallen Leaves is lyrically told, rife with history and political intrigue . . . a book that is both vast and intimate – with battles that leap off the page and characters who yearn to do what’s right’
Andrea Stewart

Inspired by medieval India’s most epic love stories, this debut romantasy blends rich storytelling, lush worldbuilding and spice of every variety.

Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied. To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood.

Together, they chart a course through brothels, temples, taverns, and palaces, setting a trap for the empire’s most powerful men. Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, they each must decide what they are willing to risk for a weapon worth dying for, and a love worth living for?

‘A Kiss of Crimson Ash is the ultimate thrilling, clever, and swoony romantasy, following the epic journey of characters who feel as real as the rich and vibrant world that they move through . . . Anuja Varghese is an incredible storyteller’
Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

‘A Kiss of Crimson Ash is a feat of richly layered storytelling . . . . my new favourite fantasy book of the year’
Aparna Verma, author of The Phoenix King

‘A seductive and magical romantasy from a wonderful new voice – a truly vibrant epic and erotic read’
Tasha Suri, bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea

‘A Kiss of Crimson Ash lures you close with a story as sleek and dangerous as a serpent’s coils, then intoxicates you with vibrant characters and sensual beauty. A smouldering debut!’
Lyra Selene, author of A Feather so Black

SHE RAISES HELL. HE RAISES THE DEAD. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

When new recruit Helspira takes on the doomed mission that no other soldier wants, life – and death – start to get a little complicated.

Helspira must play escort to Sikras – a frustratingly handsome necromancer with the power to raise the dead – as he attempts a mission that he’s failed twice before; stopping an undead army at the edges of the kingdom.

No-one thinks he will succeed. Not even Sikras. But the more time the two spend together, the more they find they can imagine a brighter future. As secrets come out and the two grow closer – and Sikras’s lively skeleton companion Benjamin tries desperately not to be a third wheel – will Sikras’ and Helspira’s changing feelings for each other be enough to overcome the growing danger?

RAISE A GLASS. RAISE THE DEAD. JUST DON’T RAISE YOUR HOPES.

Necromantasy is the new romantasy in Hopeless Necromantic, a debut romantic fantasy for fans of Gideon the Ninth, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy, Long Live Evil or Assistant to the Villain.