Feathers, by Jorge Corona. Poe lives inside the Maze, hidden from everyone. Bianca lives in the City beyond the Wall, a child of privilege. When their lives unexpectedly collide, adventure and danger await. I really enjoyed this. It's a great middle grade title, sure to appeal to readers of fantasy and adventure stories who aren't into super heroes. The art is gorgeous, and I'd love to see more set in this world. Originally posted on Instagram.

The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson. This is set in 1727; Tom Hawkins has been thrown into Marshalsea Gaol, a notorious debtor's prison, and ends up sharing a room with Samuel Fleet--who is generally considered to have murdered his former roommate. I figured out some of the mystery plot, but it was complicated enough that I didn't quite manage to line up the pieces correctly. Originally posted on Instagram.

Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor. I really enjoyed this novella, and I hope that there's more written about this universe. Binti is the first of her family to go to university (which in this case happens to be on another planet), but on the journey there the ship is attacked. And then it gets more complicated. There was a lot packed into the novella, but it worked. And it left me wanting more. Originally posted on Instagram.

The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez. I think the reason I hesitated to read this is that the flap copy makes it sound depressing. But it's not. It's a thwarted love story, yes, and there is a tragedy, but the book itself is beautiful. Highly recommended if you want a different take on The Immigrant Story (honestly, what does that even mean), or just a story told in multiple voices. Originally posted on Instagram.

The Language of Secrets by Ausma Zehanat Khan. The second in her Getty/Khattak series. The first novel had rather harrowing descriptions of the 1995 Srebrenicia massacre, and so while I enjoyed the mystery, I had to keep putting the book down and seeking psychological solace by hugging my dogs. This one was much less difficult to read in terms of the mental toll it exacted, and I'm looking forward to the third book. Originally posted on Instagram.

Longbourn, by Jo Baker. Oh! I loved this one so much. While describing it as Pride & Prejudice from the servants point of view it a useful précis, it really sells the book short. I devoured it, and was deeply satisfied with the story it told. A marvelous historical novel, which just happens to take place around a story that is very familiar to many of us. I'm so glad I finally read this. Originally posted on Instagram.