ARROW with a dash of OCEANS. Libra is trying to do his best to save his city, but he's going to need a little help to take down Talon, who's after an artifact that will tip the balance in his favor forever. Here's my review of The Auctorati!
Dreamwalker Alice Kingston uses her #BlackGirlMagic to fight off Nightmares in Wonderland while preparing her next cosplay. Just imagine Alice in Wonderland fusing with Buffy, if Buffy was a Sailor Scout, and strip anything Disney from it. Imagine all that, then read this! #FightingEvilByMoonlight
I actually hit 15 books this year. Super excited with the journey and all the characters I've come across. From giant dragons threatening the Multiverse, to powers of metallic-origins, to _Inception_-like worlds, to a drag queen sorceress, to paper-based magic, and so much more.
I read a buuuuuunch of short stories this year, and even threw in a book at the last minute just for funsies: Midnight Riot, by Ben Aaronovitch; The Ballad of Black Tom, by Victor LaValle; Dread Nation, by Justina Ireland; and many more!
One surprises, one disappoints, and another is as good as expected. Can you guess which? Labryinth Lost, by Zoraida Cordova; Wild Seed, by Octavia Butler; and The Obleisk Gate, by N. K. Jemisin
Neither of these stories ended up like I thought they would: The Root, by Na'amen Tilahun; and The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin