The October 2023 Indie Next list includes SIX Macmillan titles!
STARLING HOUSE BY ALIX E. HARROW
9781250799050 | 10/3/23
2 starred reviews!
“Harrow’s prose cuts straight to the heart as she melds a story of family legacy and historical oppression with a stirring coming-of-age tale and a call to speak the truth. Readers will be left chewing on this tale long after the last page, and Starling House will no doubt take its place alongside fiction’s most memorable haunted houses.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Harrow’s captivating prose centers her flawed, cynical protagonists in a haunting plot of horrible actions, fog-hidden beasts, and moving connections between family, friends, and lovers…Harrow’s…mash-up of twisted fairy tales and Southern gothic fiction is a haunting story of longing, lies, and generational curses.”–Library Journal, starred review
STARTER VILLAIN BY JOHN SCALZI
9780765389220 | available now
2 starred reviews!
“Readers of humorous fantasy are sure to love Scalzi’s latest…it’s also for those who enjoy seeing superhero stories folded, twisted, and mutilated and anyone wishing for a righteous villain lair surrounded by intelligent sharks. Highly recommended.”–Library Journal, starred review
“Scalzi…again examines tropes in a tale of an ordinary individual being cast into an extraordinary situation with his trademark quick pacing, clever banter, and ability to find humor in desperate situations…Scalzi’s latest will appeal to his legion of fans and draw in new ones.”–Booklist, starred review
THE FRAGILE THREADS OF POWER: A THREADS OF POWER NOVEL BY V.E. SCHWAB
9780765387493 | 9/26/23
“Schwab gives readers more of everything they love…dynamic, unconventional characters; suspenseful plots; rich worldbuilding; and compelling relationships…Schwab’s pacing is confident, assured, and the book weaves a masterful spell on the reader. A delicious treat for fans of the Shades of Magic series and a lush, suspenseful fantasy in its own right.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
COMPANY BY SHANNON SANDERS
9781644452516 | 10/3/23
“Sanders takes pleasure in roasting her characters…[but] she also exhibits great care and love for them, describing their slights, heartaches, and misbehavior with exquisite emotional acuity. This is a winner.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
CLEAT CUTE BY MERYL WILSNER
9781250873309 | available now
“Class differences are deftly handled throughout, the city setting is vibrant, and there are several secondary characters who shine; most importantly, the romantic journey at the center is fun and entertaining. An enjoyably sporty queer romance.”–Kirkus Reviews
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS BY MARY KAY ANDREWS
9781250285812 | 9/26/23
“Andrews draws marvelously likable characters, and here, she expands that to describe a warm, picturesque New York community that will remind her fans of the small towns often found in her novels. Put this in the hands of both regular Andrews readers and anyone looking for cozy, Christmas-themed cheer.”–Booklist
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