Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2026 |
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| Nine Goblins: A Tale of Low Fantasy and High Mischief by T. KingfisherGoblins aren't known for their fighting prowess, but Sergeant Nessika and her Whinin' Niners squadron have no choice against the humans encroaching on their territory. When a wizard teleports them behind enemy lines, they'll have their work cut out for them surviving long enough to go home. Fans of Delilah S. Dawson's Kill the Farm Boy and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series will enjoy this irreverent and thoughtful fantasy. |
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| Boy, with Accidental Dinosaur by Ian McDonaldTif Tamim has bounced from circus to circus, trying to chase his dream of being a dinosaur buckaroo and finding a place to belong. When he frees a dino from its abusive owner, he embarks on a journey to return the carnotaur to its home in the Cretaceous period, finding himself and falling in love along the way. This "equal parts rollicking and poignant sci-fi novella" (Publishers Weekly) will be a romp for fans of John Scalzi's The Kaiju Preservation Society. |
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| World's Edge: A Mosaic Novel by James SallisThe United States of the future has fragmented into provinces, often warring and filled with disenfranchised people struggling day-to-day. In these five linked stories, readers follow the lives of the individuals caught up in the chaos and disarray that comes with a fractured civilization trying to rebuild. For fans of: suspenseful and tentatively hopeful stories of apocalyptic survival such as Scattered All Over the Earth by Yoko Tawada and Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling. |
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| The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto YambaoPassengers find their way to The Elsewhere Express when they need help rediscovering their dreams and finding their purpose. Follow Q and Raya, two souls recovering from emotional pain and grief, as they search for themselves and save the Express from a stowaway. For fans of: magical realism driven by characters finding emotional catharsis in whimsical settings, such as The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J.R. Dawson and The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson. |
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| Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer StothersSir Cameron, a handsome but cowardly knight, teams up with the reclusive and short-tempered sorcerer Merulo when a prophecy ties them together and puts Cameron in immediate peril. As Merulo's ambitious plans come closer to fruition, Cameron realizes he may be more drawn to the sorcerer than previously planned. This "ambitious and decidedly weird" (Library Journal) debut combines fantasy cliché deconstructions with thoughtful explorations of queer self-discovery and autonomy. |
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| The Poet Empress by Shen TaoWei Yin has only joined the Azalea House as a concubine out of desperation to save her family. But civil war may be on the horizon, and to survive, Wei may have to put herself directly in danger by harnessing the power of poetry magic in a world where women are forbidden to read. This tale of imperial court drama and immersive fantasy features a compelling and complex heroine who will do anything to survive, perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War and Shelley Parker Chan's She Who Became the Sun. |
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