Recs if you like Highfire...

Each year, for Chinese New Year, we do a rec list with books aligned to the Chinese zodiac animal for the year. Most of these books are queer, though often it's subtextual. We've done 3 lists so far: 2024, dragons; 2025, snakes; 2026, horses. Find all the recs for these lists here! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators!)

note i have not read all of the books, so some may be wrong

Some dragons do not want your gold or your friendship. They want your worship—or your silence. These are the apex predators of history, the shadow-casters who burn cities to settle an argument and rule from thrones of scorched bone. They are the ancient law and the final executioner. We call them... the Tyrants.

Welcome to all of Eoin Colfer’s books!