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The Last House on Needless Street
Written by Catriona Ward
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward follows Ted, a reclusive man living with his daughter and cat in a boarded-up house. When a neighbour suspects him of a child's disappearance, dark secrets emerge in this devastating psychological horror.
The Last Namsara
Iskari (Book 1)
Written by Kristen Ciccarelli
The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli is a dragon-filled fantasy about forbidden stories, rebellion, and a fierce heroine challenging the myths used to control her world.
The Last Town
The Wayward Pines Trilogy (Book 3)
Written by Blake Crouch
The Last Town by Blake Crouch is the explosive finale to Wayward Pines, where control collapses, humanity faces extinction, and survival demands brutal choices.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 1)
Written by Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch follows master thief Locke Lamora running elaborate cons against Camorr's nobility whilst a deadly threat emerges. This 2006 debut delivers heist fantasy, found family, dark wit, and Renaissance Venice atmosphere brilliantly.
The Light of All That Falls
The Licanius Trilogy (Book 3)
Written by James Islington
The Light of All That Falls by James Islington concludes the Licanius Trilogy with fate-defining choices, time-spanning revelations, and an epic struggle where sacrifice and destiny finally collide.
The Lion and the Deathless Dark
Crowns of Nyaxia (Book 5)
Written by Carissa Broadbent
The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent is a dark fantasy romance of immortality, devotion, and love that defies gods, death, and destiny itself.
The Lone Keeper
Retrogression Keeper (Book 1)
Written by Jonathan Brooks
Transported whilst ill with flu. Everyone else disappears. Bax must teach himself to become a Keeper Guide - alone. Jonathan Brooks' The Lone Keeper launches the Retrogression Keeper series with an OP MC facing impossible self-directed learning.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Wayfarers (Book 1)
Written by Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers follows the diverse Wayfarer crew on a tunneling ship journey. This hopeful space opera delivers found family, alien cultures, LGBTQ+ representation, and slice-of-life sci-fi prioritizing relationships over action.
The Love Hypothesis
Written by Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a smart, funny romance about fake dating, academic life, and unexpected love between a scientist and a reluctant ally.
The Luminaries
The Luminaries (Book 1)
Written by Susan Dennard
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard is a dark fantasy about monster hunters, secret societies, and a girl fighting fear and prejudice to reclaim her family’s name.
The Mad Ship
Liveship Traders Trilogy (Book 2)
Written by Robin Hobb
The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb continues the Liveship Traders Trilogy, following Vivacia and the Vestrit family as political intrigue, seafaring adventure, and dangerous secrets escalate.
The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club Mysteries (Book 2)
Written by Richard Osman
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman reunites the Thursday Murder Club as Elizabeth's past catches up with her. When an old spy colleague resurfaces with stolen diamonds and deadly enemies, the gang faces their most dangerous case yet.
The Marriage Act
Dark Future (Book 2)
Written by John Marrs
The Marriage Act by John Marrs is a chilling dystopian thriller where the government rewards marriage and punishes single life. As society fractures under enforced love, secrets, resistance, and rebellion threaten to expose the truth.
The Martian
Written by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded alone on Mars after his crew evacuates believing him dead. This hard sci-fi survival story delivers humor, problem-solving through science, and humanity's determination to bring him home.
The Mask Falling
The Bone Season (Book 4)
Written by Samantha Shannon
The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon continues the Bone Season saga, following Paige Mahoney as she navigates power, rebellion, and secrets in a world of clairvoyants and deadly intrigue.
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner (Book 1)
Written by James Dashner
The Maze Runner by James Dashner is a dystopian survival novel where memoryless teens must escape a deadly maze controlled by unseen forces.
The Mime Order
The Bone Season (Book 2)
Written by Samantha Shannon
The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon continues Paige Mahoney’s journey in the Bone Season series, as she navigates rebellion, supernatural powers, and deadly political intrigue in a dangerous dystopian world.
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Written by Robert A. Heinlein
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein follows lunar colonists' revolution against Earth's authority. This 1966 sci-fi classic explores libertarian politics, sentient AI, revolution mechanics, and independence through rigorous scientific worldbuilding.
The Name of the Wind
The Kingkiller Chronicle (Book 1)
Written by Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss is an epic fantasy where myth meets memory, following a legendary figure as he tells the true story behind his own fame.
The Night Circus
Written by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a spellbinding tale of star-crossed magicians bound in a mysterious competition within a magical Victorian circus. This enchanting debut weaves romance, rivalry, and breathtaking illusions into an unforgettable story.
The Obelisk Gate
The Broken Earth (Book 2)
Written by N. K. Jemisin
The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin continues the Broken Earth trilogy as Essun learns the true power of the obelisks, while a shattered world faces extinction during an endless Fifth Season.
The One
Dark Future (Book 1)
Written by John Marrs
The One by John Marrs is a gripping science fiction thriller where DNA matchmaking promises true love — at a deadly cost. As five people discover their perfect matches, shocking secrets and consequences begin to unfold.
The Only Good Indians
Written by Stephen Graham Jones
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones follows four Blackfeet men haunted by an elk they killed a decade ago. This award-winning horror masterpiece blends indigenous spirituality, guilt, and cosmic revenge in a terrifying exploration of consequences.
The Poppy War
The Poppy War (Book 1)
Written by R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang is a grimdark fantasy inspired by Chinese history, following Rin as war, gods, and devastating power reshape her destiny.
The Primal of Blood and Bone
Blood And Ash (Book 6)
Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Primal of Blood and Bone by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a high-stakes romantasy where gods, war, and devotion collide as power reshapes the fate of realms.
The Prisoner's Throne
The Stolen Heir (Book 2)
Written by Holly Black
The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black concludes the Stolen Heir duology with betrayal, shifting alliances, and a brutal fight for power across dangerous faerie courts.
The Queen of Nothing
The Folk of the Air (Book 3)
Written by Holly Black
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black concludes a dark fae trilogy with exile, betrayal, and a final reckoning for power, loyalty, and identity in a ruthless faerie court.