Luna McNamara writes a captivating retelling of the classic Greek myth Psyche and Eros. Readers can enjoy a fresh, feminist version of Psyche, a headstrong warrior princess-gone is the damsel in distress. While the god Eros is also a more humanized in this exciting Greek retelling sure to please fans of mythology.

Moreno-Garcia sweeps readers into a world of dazzling and horrific scientific experiments in her retelling of H.G. Well’s The Island of Doctor Moreau.

I loved the unique concept created in The Bone Orchard. Dark, full of political machinations and necromancy, Mueller’s debut is filled visually with decadent descriptions and intrigue.

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw does not disappoint when it comes to an eerie atmosphere and a building mystery. A History of Wild Places is the author’s first adult book, and I felt Ernshaw overall did a good job transitioning out from YA.