The Plot Thickens: Jade Legacy
Read why Porshea finds this series finale a harmonious coda to a tsunami of a saga.
The Plot Thickens
In a world where new books by BIPOC writers are released every day, choosing your next read can be overwhelming. Allow us to give you some thicc plot suggestions ;) Curated and written by story-obsessed Porshèa, you’ll find a bevy of fantasy, non-fiction, and some romance recommendations in Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult categories. Like what you see, you can purchase a copy at our Bookshop!
Word to the wise: Porshèa’s preferences are fast-paced, adventurous, and somewhat dark tales with a lot of love for fairytale retellings. We try to place content warnings where appropriate, but please reach out if you read a recommendation that needs warnings that may have been overlooked by the team.
The Plot Thickens: And They Lived Happily Ever After
Find out why you should add this magical romance to your TBR!
The Plot Thickens: African Proverbs for All Ages
Learn why you should pick up African Proverbs for All Ages, by Dr. Johnetta Betch Cole and illustrator Nelda Lateef.
The Plot Thickens: A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Find out why Roseanne A. Brown’s finale in the A Song of Wraiths and Ruin duology is one you want to read!
The Plot Thickens: Within These Wicked Walls
Find out why you should read Within These Wicked Walls, a perfect dose of romantic angst, mystery, magical mayhem, and consistent worldbuilding that breathes fresh air into Jane Eyre.
The Plot Thickens: Nothing But Blackened Teeth
Looking for something short, dark, and neat as your Spooky Season treat? Nothing for Blackened Teeth is just the novella for you.
The Plot Thickens: Dragonblood Ring
Find out why Dragonblood Ring is a great conclusion to this dragon-filled duology by Amparo Ortiz.
The Plot Thickens: Light From Uncommon Stars
Light from Uncommon Stars is a dynamic story where diversity in character identity lends strength and charm to the storytelling. FInd out why you should read it!
The Plot Thickens: For All Time
Find out why you should read this Black YA romantic fantasy told across timelines.
The Plot Thickens: The Vanderbeekers Make A Wish
Find out why you should buy The Vanderbeekers Make A Wish for the children in your life—and yourself!
The Plot Thickens: Iron Widow
Find out why Porshèa recommends Iron Widow for fans of revenge and tearing down patriarchy.
