Brigitte Cromey likes her coffee light, her chocolate dark, and her stories a blend of both—especially when light ultimately triumphs over darkness. She’s lived in the desert southwest for most of her adult life, and has a soft spot for stories that feature a touch of dust and grit (tempered by the sunlight that turns everything to gold). Her favorite stories include ride-or-die siblings, white knight heroes in battered armor, villains you love to hate, and a compelling call to fight against the odds. Brigitte’s on the hunt for sci-fi that feels like Firefly, adventures that make her reach for the broad-brimmed hat, and historical fantasies that dive into rich and vibrant worlds (Dinotopia for grown-ups, anyone??).

Please note that Brigitte will not consider books with open-door scenes, gratuitous gore, or glorification of evil/the occult.