Before and After Alchemised

Silla secretly boards a Bloodaxe Crew wagon, navigating a treacherous journey where she must win over brooding leader Axe Eyes while dodging his captivating lieutenant. An assassin relentlessly hunts her through a world blending fairy tale magic with Viking brutality. The road demands total focus, as every step could be Silla's final journey. Charm and strategic wit define her survival strategy, but her growing attraction to the wolf between them threatens to derail everything—and she's slowly falling for him.

January Scaller grows up in isolation in her uncle's grand mansion, dreaming of places beyond her reach. When she discovers a hidden door that leads between worlds, January finds both wonder and danger. These ten thousand doors offer escape from poverty and oppression, yet each journey carries terrible costs. As January uncovers the truth about the woman who controls these portals and her own potential, she must navigate a labyrinth of moral complexity, finding that the path to freedom is never straight and the price of dreams may be more than she can pay.

The Gospel of Loki retells Norse mythology through the mischievous god's own perspective, presenting his version of events that led to his imprisonment beneath Earth's crust. Harrold portrays Loki as a deeply human figure driven by passion, loyalty, and a bitter resentment toward Odin's authority, rather than pure malice. His complicated relationships—with Sigyn, with Thor, with the other gods—form the emotional core as he recounts his binding by Heimdall and his gradual fall from divine favor. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and the subjectivity of storytelling, revealing a god who questions the morality of gods he once admired

Hidden beneath the bustling streets of New York City lies a subterranean sanctuary where stories manifest as living landscapes. When a young man discovers an ancient book in a dusty shop, he's drawn into a labyrinthine world of candlelit corridors, secret passages, and the archivists who guard its eternal collection. This lush narrative weaves together folklore and contemporary fantasy, exploring the profound power of narrative itself. Through mathematical riddles and poetic tales, it examines the eternal struggle between creator and destroyer, revealing how stories shape human experience across time and space.

In a world ravaged by recurring cataclysms, “orogenes” possess the terrifying ability to reshape the planet's physical reality. This gripping narrative follows Essun, a secret orogene hiding her devastating earth-controlling abilities amid brutal oppression. When her son's murder by his father ignites her latent power, Essun becomes a hunted fugitive pursued by fanatical Guardians.

This debut novel establishes Jemisin's distinctive narrative voice through fragmented, second-person perspectives that shift among characters, creating a revolutionary work of fantasy that won the Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Touraine, a conscripted soldier in the Balladairean army, serves as bodyguard to Princess Luca during her quest to reclaim the Qazāli throne. When Touraine saves Luca from assassination and is falsely accused of murder, she becomes the princess's servant and secretly negotiates with religious rebels. Despite their growing romance, Touraine betrays Luca to save herself, sparking violence that destroys the negotiations. Captured and facing execution, Touraine unexpectedly accesses ancient Shālan magic—her salvation and the start of a journey through betrayal, love, and spiritual transformation that will reshape the future of Qazāl forever.

Alice Law has sacrificed everything for magical excellence, but when her mentor's soul vanishes into Hell, she descends to retrieve him. Her rival Peter Murdoch follows, transforming their quest into a personal battlefield. Armed with classical lore and precarious spells, they must navigate the underworld's dangers to save Grimes. Yet Hell operates on its own brutal logic, and the journey threatens to consume everything Alice values—including Peter.

Amidst religious oppression and a deadly plague, Princess Malini languishes imprisoned in a temple where “deathless waters” can grant magical powers. Her captivity is overseen by Priya, who has survived horrific persecution and now guards her prisoner with complex affection. As Malini's brother rules through fanatical violence, Priya secretly protects her, creating an intimate bond fraught with tension and temptation. When Priya releases Malini, their relationship blossoms into love, though political ambition complicates everything. What begins as protection evolves into empire-building as Malini ruthlessly seizes the throne, destroying those who stand in her way. This sweeping epic weaves romance, rebellion, and spiritual quest into a story of power pursued through devastating personal loss.

Entering Dublin, MacKayla expects to find answers about her sister's mysterious death, but discovers a city where nothing is as it seems. The mortal world has collided violently with the realm of the Unseelie Fae, who now walk freely among humans. As Mac delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government—and a romance that defies all logic. With her life constantly in danger and no one she can trust, Mac must navigate a treacherous landscape of blood and glamour, where love might be her greatest weapon—or her ultimate downfall.

Born into ordinary lives, these women discover extraordinary secrets when they awaken to their supernatural abilities. As werewolves, witches, necromancers, and more, they must navigate the dual existence of maintaining their regular lives while protecting humanity from supernatural threats. Armstrong weaves intricate plots filled with mystery and action as these women confront personal demons, complex relationships, and a danger that threatens everything they know. Each story explores the challenges of embracing her true nature in a world that often rejects her unique identity.

This story follows Elsbeth, who harbors a dangerous magical “infection” allowing her to wield Providence Cards. An ancient spirit named Nightmare resides within her mind, protecting her at a terrible price. When highwayman Ravyn Yew—also infected—reveals his identity, Elsbeth must join his quest to collect all twelve cards before the solstice. Ravyn aims to cure Blunder's magic plague, but he's also fleeing the king. As Ravyn and Elsbeth's attraction deepens, Elsbeth's control slips—Nightmare grows stronger daily, threatening to fully possess her body before they succeed.