Happy AAPI month friends! (Asian American Pacific Islander)

Here are some book recommendations for the month, more to come!

Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari

My first book by this author, not my last. I was blown away by this historical Indian fantasy that reimagines the 16th century Portuguese attacks on South India.

Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang

Feminine rage at its best, this standalone fantasy was my favorite read of last year!

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis

Debut novel that follows Nadia, a British academic who takes a UN job in Iraq.

Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang

A satirical thriller about a supermarket cashier who assumes the identity of her deceased influencer twin sister Chloe to escape her own life.

We Dance upon Demons by Vaishnavi Patel

Contemporary fantasy novel with an iconic cover. A burnt out reproductive health worker gains supernatural powers.

If we cannot go at the speed of light by Kim Choyeop

A collection of Korean sci-fi stories that will take you on such an amazing journey.

Cleo Dang would rather be dead by Mai Nguyen

Dark humor explores a grieving mother who deals with the loss of her daughter and struggles to heal.

The Photonic Effect by Mike Chen

Space opera? Say less