Kim, a Korean-American author whose debut, The Eyes Are the Best Part, won acclaim, delivers a horror novel with a difference. What Hungers in the Dark weaves lesbian themes into a gripping tale of a woman searching for her missing brother, only to find herself entangled with a mysterious family and a young nobleman locked in a power struggle with his father. What makes this book stand out? The dual timelines — shifting between the glitter of Manhattan, the grit of Los Angeles, and the hidden corners of Seoul — create a rich, layered experience. For fans of atmospheric horror with emotional depth, this is one to keep an eye on.

Lim, a Chinese-American author with a string of bestsellers to her name, turns to historical fantasy with a multi-generational saga. Set in 1940s Hong Kong and 1960s San Francisco, Fishbone Cinderella follows a mother and daughter as they attempt to break a generations-old curse amid war, immigration, and personal loss. The title alone is enough to pique curiosity — it’s evocative, memorable, and instantly transports you to the world of fairy tales reimagined. If you love fantasy rooted in real history, this could be your next obsession.

Aslany, an economic sociologist with a PhD in the field, brings academic rigour to a subject often ignored: the exploitation of the people who built the modern world. Peasants examines how greed, corruption, and climate change disproportionately affect those least responsible for the crises they face. It’s a book that doesn’t just inform — it challenges you to reconsider who we owe our comforts to and at what cost. For readers who appreciate non-fiction with a sharp, critical edge, this is essential.

2. One of You by Erin E. Adams

(Expected: Spring 2027)

Adams, a Haitian-American writer with an MFA in Dramatic and Classical Writing, crafts a horror-thriller that lingers long after the last page. One of You centres on two Haitian-American sisters who find themselves haunted by an outsider, forcing them to confront dark family secrets. With its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth, this is a book for readers who crave something unsettling yet deeply human.

1. The Lost Life of Sylvia Song by Ann Liang

Liang, a bestselling author whose work has been featured in Good Morning America and Cosmopolitan, blends contemporary romance with a touch of magical realism. After her partner’s sudden death, Sylvia stumbles into a parallel world where he is alive, but barely remembers her. It’s a premise that asks: What if you could rewrite the past? For anyone who’s ever wondered about second chances, this book feels like a quiet revelation.