Literary agents who want books like Red Rising

Her preference leans toward sci-fantasy hybrids over hard sci-fi. For straight sci-fi she needs it to feel accessible rather than technical. Space opera with a …

She treats YA fantasy with the same enthusiasm as adult — worldbuilding and character are the twin requirements. Retellings, enemies-to-lovers, rivals-to-lovers…

Propulsive, thought-provoking SFF with crossover appeal — she wants stories that feel otherworldly but speak to universal human concerns. Epic scope and literar…

Hard SF, military SF, and space opera are her sweet spot—this is where her sales record is deepest and most decorated. She wants rigorous, idea-driven science f…

Adult genre fiction with literary underpinnings is welcome, governed by the same exclusions as YA: no sentient aliens, no military SF, nothing gratuitous, roman…

McGowan wants fantasy that grabs him from page one and never lets go. His ideal submission features original magical systems, world-building that doesn't overwh…

This is where her passion runs deepest. She wants sweeping, immersive fantasies with a powerful sense of place — the kind that pull a reader in from the opening…

She openly acknowledges she is not a science-oriented reader, so accessibility is non-negotiable — the science or pseudo-science must feel real and immersive wi…

Actively wants a space opera—an underserved slot on her list and a genuine gap to fill.

She actively wants more horror submissions across all age groups, with a strong preference for horror that carries social commentary. Body horror and slasher ar…