Vernieda Vergara

Vernieda Vergara is a freelance writer who loves books, comics, true crime, and all things creepy. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Den of Geek, Women Write About Comics, and other venues scattered across the internet. She lives in the Washington DC suburbs where she takes care of far too many plants and drinks even more tea.

SFF We Can’t Wait to Read in 2025

From Mesopotamian retellings to toxic vampires, you need to add these books to your TBR pile.

20 High Fantasy Books That'll Be Your Next Obsession

Your high fantasy reading shouldn't stop at Tolkien.

Witcherature Like Emilia Hart's Weyward

Themes of feminism, hidden family traditions, and persevering in the face of adversity run through these witchlit titles.

High School Heroes Like I Am Number Four

These teenagers juggle the perils of adolescence and superhuman abilities.

Books for Fans of Glen Cook’s The Black Company

These novels feature dark landscapes, mercenaries, and sprawling empires—all hallmarks of the now-classic series.

Looking Back at Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves

The epistolary novel is infamous for being dense and full of symbolism.

The Beginner's Guide to Tarot: How to Select, Shuffle, and Draw the Cards

Tarot cards can be difficult to understand for beginners, but this guide can help you get started.

Fonda Lee Books That Will Be Your Next Obsession

From the brutal excitement of combat sports to the gritty world of organized crime, dive into these action-packed tales.

The History of Werewolf Transformation Stories

From folklore to cinema, let’s look at the evolution of today’s most famous shapeshifter.

33 Must-Read Space Opera Books

Take an adventure among the stars with these must-read sagas. 

Villain Origin Stories That Might Just Turn You to the Dark Side

From supervillains to fairy tale retellings, these novels explore the beginnings of evil.

7 Must-Read Tamora Pierce Series of Knights, Spies, and Mages

Pierce's multi-decade writing career has given readers tons of memorable books and characters, many of whom are determined young women in worlds hostile to their dreams.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books With Second-Person POVs That You Are Sure to Love

From epistolary tales to dueling narratives, these novels use the rare and overlooked second-person perspective.

Hades and Persephone Love Stories Like A Touch of Darkness

This classic romance goes all the way back to the Ancient Greeks, but the story of Hades and Persephone is still as relevant today as ever.

11 Literary SFF Novels You Can Proudly Choose for Book Club

These speculative books can help spark fascinating conversations and debates for your book club. 

Dystopian Novels Like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Classic novels and modern titles populate this timeless and enduring subgenre.

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