The Wren in the Holly Library (2024) by K.A. Linde is a fast-paced romantic fantasy thriller filled with suspense. Kierse, a young master thief, takes a job to obtain a rare object- a magnificent diamond ring- and is caught by the owner of the mansion. It turns out that the owner, Graves, is a “monster” who should kill her for violating the Monster Treaty that was put in place to allow humans and monster to live together. When he glimpses her unique necklace, he offers her a job instead. As she attempts to complete her mission to break into the hidden Third Floor, she must keep her best friends Gen and Ethan safe, manage a steamy romance, fight monsters and dabble in magic. This is a rich and magical story that is unputdownable!
Another excellent read is The Book that Broke the World by Mark Lawrence (2024)