It's time for the second part of our article about books we hope to cover alongside 2024. This second part will be a bit more chaotic and mysterious, as many books still don't have blurbs and cover, but we will be covering also a really exciting part of the publishing ecosystem: self-publishing and indie publishing.

Let's dive in!

A Cask-Aged Blade, by Benjamin Aeveryn

Third part of this post-apocalyptic fantasy series inspired by Arthurian myths, and which was one of the surprises I really enjoyed the last year. Can't wait to see how the things shape the great finale for Galahad and company.

Strange and Sundry Magic, by Cal Black

After showing her skill writing weird western fantasy (Legends & Legacies is one of my fav series), and surprising with her horror novella (Shattered Spirits, reaching the SFINCS semifinals at the time I'm writing this), Cal Black's new project is pitched as cozy adventure, a genre that I'm eager to explore.

Mushroom Blues, by Adrian M. Gibson

The debut novel of a well beloved member of the community, a fungalpunk policial procedure novel; personally, I can't wait to see how our minds are blown by Adrian M. Gibson.

Sweet Briar, by Rowena Andrews

A fantasy that proposes plant based magic and queer representation; a debut novel that promises much. I'm personally hyped by the quality of the prose after reading short stories by the author.

Imbued, by Helyna L. Clove

After Helyna's swashbuckling space opera debut, she's diving into the fantasy fields; and I, for one, I'm really really curious to see the result of it.

Undine's Blessing, by Tessa Hastjarjanto

A new story on the Lunis Aquaria universe created by Tessa Hastjarjanto; in this case, we will explore more some elements that were part of the short story collection.

The End of Time, by Trudie Skies

Another series that comes to an end with a high voltage instalment; it's time to return to that steampunk universe from the mind of Trudie Skies. An explosive finale for a saga whose first book was selected as SPFBO8 finalist.

A Wolf in the Space, by Alex Valdiers

I learned during the last two years that I fricking love reading all kinds of Western, so when it comes with a sci-fi flavour, I have no other option that sit and enjoy (especially when the prequel novella has become a SFINCS semifinalist).

Will of the Wayfinder #3, by Lily Anne Crow

Second arc on the Will of the Wayfinder series, a fantasy proposal which will definitely attract you with its magnificent worldbuilding.

Cicada, by Tanya Pell

I'm a long-time fan of the horror genre, and this new instalment on the Killer V/H/S series by Shortwave Publishing makes me special illusion as rural horror is another of my favourite settings.

Awakenings, by Claudie Arsenault

More cozy adventure, and in novella size bites. Combine that with the fast release schedule and the Pyre vibes (do yourself a favour, play it), and you will understand why this became part of this list.

In the Shadow of their Dying, by Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark

Two Grimdark masters reunited to write a novella; there's not much more needed to say except that I expect one of the most deranged experiences of my life.

An Exile of Water and Gold, by Joshua Walker

There's so much talent coming this year, and Joshua Walker is one of them; The Rest to the Gods was an appetizer that only left me craving for more action on the continent of Q'ara.

Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, by Kaden Love

An intriguing premise and a stunning cover, that makes this dark fantasy coming in January one of the books I'm hyped for; the early reviews are absolutely raving for it.

The God Spear, by L.L. Stephens

The fourth instalment in the Triempery Revelations series, published by Forest Path Books; a series that it's criminally underrated, and which will be a six books one, so better pick it now!

Conspirators' Kingdom, by Elyse Thomson

Historically inspired fantasy is one of my favourite subgenres, and Elyse's first book was really fun. I'm up for another ride, this time with a setting inspired by Egypt.

Club Contango, by Eliane Boey

Single mum Connie Lam runs an illegal micro-casino in the first international space city with her best friend; the sophomore book from Eliane Boey, who was a great surprise with Other Minds.

The Storm Beneath the World, by Michael R. Fletcher

If this was a normal book, it wouldn't be written by Fletcher; the cover declares his intentions, and I'm ready for a ride that will leave me saying: "I don't know what I've just read, but this is a gem."

The Crimson Court, by Brendan Noble

Flintlock fantasy, steampunk and spirits fighting for power; epic fantasy mixed with some of my favourite elements. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one.

Ash, Oak, and Thorn, by Steve Hugh Westenra

Two words: Sapphic Vikings. After his excellent The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle, Steve Hugh Westenra dips his toes into Historical Fantasy with a pitch that makes me so excited to read it.

Under Far Galaxian Skies, by Natalie Kelda

A new trilogy on the Natalie Kelda's universe, which can be picked as a standalone arc, so I'm ready for more big spaceships!

Black Market Heart, by Darby Harn

This book marks the start of a new arc of the Eververse; and the idea of following a villain instead of the hero is just so attractive. Combine that with calling it "the darkest character I've written" and you just have an anticipated read.

Thorns of Smoke, by Joao F. Silva

Seeds of War brought us an intriguing world, compelling characters and an excellent writing; we can only hope that Thorns of War will bring us the sequel this excellent grimdark novel, and being complemented by Ruins of Smoke, SFINCS semifinalist.

Free Burn, by Drew Huff

A wild premise and a new voice in the horror panorama; I'm quite curious about this one, and we will only have to wait until March for it.

From the Belly, by Emmett Nahil

Tenebrous Press brings us a queer nautical horror proposal, a new voice which promises much. And with the track record of this press, I'm ready for the weirdest things I can read.

The Hallows, by H. L. Tinsley

1920s inspired fantasy with touches of grimdark, from the queen of gaslamp grimdark. Not much needed to say!

The Blood Curse, by Jessica A. McMinn

After how the first book finished, and how many threads were open, I'm really hyped for more grimdark by the hand of McMinn, and I'm quite curious what does she has under the sleeve for this sequel to her SPFBO9 semifinalist.

Of Love and Loss, by B.S.H. Garcia

Scheduled for August, and after a powerful debut and a novella that has landed into SFINCS' semifinals, B.S.H. Garcia returns to the world of Quinaria to continue her incredible story.

Age of Arrogance, by Timothy Wolff

I'm a simple man: I see "let's kill god" and I'm ready for that party; and that's exactly what Timothy Wolff promises with the third entry of his series. As a side note, the cover is full of small details that feel as Easter eggs for the reader of the first two books.

Tanglewood, by Knicky L. Abbott

An incredible novella which comes this February as part of the Luna Novella series, set in 1840s Barbados, and I'm so ready for it!

I want to close this article saying that there are many titles that I would have love to include, but for reasons of space, they were sadly left out. I plan to read a lot of indie this year, and this is only a selection of those books that caught my eye.