Ildri & the Echoes of Trees by Krystal Bailey

A great fantasy opener from Krystal Bailey, which promises much more, with tense action, great characters and a world easy to visualise

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A book which is taking the bestseller lists by storm, which is actually a rather enjoyable fantasy read of faeries & humans, power & passion

The Lost Immortal by Tony Huston

A novel which is a mixture of fairytale, historical fiction and thriller, which explores immortality and the ambitions of man to acquire it

The Corset by Laura Purcell

Dorothea visits female prisoners condemned to death, but when she meets Ruth Butterham, she is told a story of murder which is beyond belief

The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley by Sean Lusk

A coming-of-age book about a boy with extraordinary abilities who embarks on a quest to find his father when he disappears

Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

A modern novel containing the essence of the classic fairytale with its hints of the magical – like a river, a story of twists and turns

Jimmy Chartron and the Lost Keystone by J.T. Michaels

Action all the way with new hero, Jimmy Chartron in this highly enjoyable young adult fantasy, suitable for middle grade readers too

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

A masterful mystery, unique and incredibly well-written – you must read it for yourself to be baffled and wowed.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

Making a deal with a devil can mean an exciting life, full of promise but what if you have no-one to share that with?