Here at the Uncharted Library, we’re excited to get involved and promote some of our favourite female authors as well as discover some new ones. Both Nils and Trudie have picked out new books for our TBR that we hope to tackle this month, but if you’re looking for some suggestions on where to start, here are five recommendations based on authors we’ve reviewed on our blog.
Nils’s Recommendations
Holly Karlsson
Kingdom of Essence and Daughters of Fire & Sea: Epic fantasy adventures filled with magic and mythical creatures.
JA Andrews
Keeper Chronicles and Keeper Origins: Character driven epic fantasy with heart and depth.
View the full series on Goodreads.
JD Evans
Mages of the Wheel: Romantic fantasy playing out against a backdrop of high-stakes political intrigue. A SPFBO7 finalist.
View the full series on Goodreads.
Kendra Merrit
Mark of the Least: Fairytale retellings featuring main characters with disabilities.
View the full series on Goodreads.
Rachel Rener
The Lightning Conjurer and The Girl Who Talks to Ashes: Contemporary fantasy with a touch of romance and magical realism.
Trudie’s Recommendations
Isa Medina
Realms Unleashed: Red Angel: Fun and sassy Urban Fantasy with none of the grit. Also check out Medina’s Magical Artifacts Institute series.
View the ongoing series on Goodreads.
Krystle Matar
Legacy of the Brightwash: A stunning debut set in a gaslamp/grimdark world with amazing characters and a dash of romance. A SPFBO7 finalist.
L.L. MacRae
The Iron Crown: Classic fantasy across a magical land featuring spirit dragons and curses. A SPFBO7 finalist.
S. Kaeth
Windward: A tale of dragons and bond between their trainers. S. Kaeth also has an expanded series in this world with Children of the Nexus.
Sarah Chorn
Songs of Sefate: An emotional woven tale set in a fantasy wild west. Be sure to visit Chorn’s other titles.