If you like: quests * magic * female protagonists

The Crown of Embers is the sequel to The Girl of Fire and Thorns (see my review here), and shows Elisa’s continued growth as ruler of her kingdom. The threats on her life have not lessened since she harnessed the power of her godstone and defeated the Invierne invaders. She also must continue to work towards finding and completing her mission from God. Balancing these two responsibilities leads her on a secret journey to the south of her lands,
in the hopes of solving a holy mystery and obtaining the power she needs to protect her people.

If you like: aliens * misfits * discovery

In First Day on Earth, Mal struggles to find his place as he deals with a father who abandoned him and the mental stress of an alien abduction in his past. He meets Hooper at an abductee support group. Hooper confides that he is an alien and needs Mal’s help to rendezvous with an alien ship that can take him home. Having never fit in, Mal hopes to join Hooper on his journey. Along the way Mal discovers there might be a few people on Earth worth sticking around for, and questions his own reasons for wanting to leave.

If you like: dystopia * corruption * enhanced abilities