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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2025 |
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| The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonDalton Greaves, reluctant hero and envoy for the pan-species Unity confederation, finds himself stranded on a hostile planet after a clash with the rival confederation Assembly. To survive, he'll have to maneuver through dangerous political schemes, strange new customs, and even his manipulative human ally Neera. For fans of: darkly humorous science fiction with intricate scheming such as Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. |
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| Breath of Oblivion by Maurice BroaddusIn this sequel to Sweep of Stars, the empire of Muungano faces continued threats to its progress. Across the entire empire, citizens struggle to hold together ship crews, free children from a nightmarish prison, unlock hidden powers from their past, and much more. Sharply witty and incisive, this series will delight fans of Octavia Butler and Samuel R. Delaney. |
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Faithbreaker
by Hannah Kaner
In the epic finale to the #1 internationally bestselling Fallen Gods trilogy that started with Godkiller, the fate of Middren hangs in the balance as mighty gods and mortal heroes clash in a final battle for supremacy.
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Where the Axe is Buried
by Ray Nayler
A geopolitical thriller about a disintegrating Western world and the race to take control of the mysterious technology that could hold the key to the brewing revolution against tyranny.
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| Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory MaguireWe all know the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. But what happened before her powers fully took hold? In Maguire's new prequel to Wicked, young Elphaba Thropp struggles against neglectful parents, sibling jealousy, and early signs of the mistreatment of animals in Oz. Fans of Maguire's twisted fairy tales will enjoy this coming of age addition to Elphaba's story, in tandem with the blockbuster adaptation of the original novel. |
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The Tomb of Dragons
by Katherine Addison
Stripped of his title as Witness for the Dead, Thara Celehar navigates cemetery secrets, political unrest and a dangerous murder investigation with the help of loyal allies, seeking justice for the voiceless while confronting threats to his life and identity.
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Murder by Memory
by Olivia Waite
Becky Chambers meets Miss Marple in this sci-fi ode to the cozy mystery, helmed by a formidable no-nonsense auntie of a detective.
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye
by John Scalzi
When the Moon inexplicably turns to cheese, humanity grapples with the absurd transformation through the perspectives of astronauts, billionaires, professors, and everyday people, confronting faith, science and survival over a single surreal lunar cycle.
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The Prince Without Sorrow
by Maithree Wijesekara
In a realm haunted by nature spirits and torn by witch hunts, Prince Ashoka seeks peace amidst political turmoil while Shakti, a witch bent on revenge, infiltrates his palace, setting them on a collision course that tests their ideals.
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| Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell WoodsIn 1758 Saint-Malo, Lucinde Leon, the rebellious daughter of a wealthy shipowner, rescues a drowning man. As she is drawn in by the stranger's unearthly charm, Lucinda falls into a world of faerie magic and secret desires. Combining elements of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella into an enticing historical fantasy, readers who are charmed by this vividly detailed and romantic tale will also enjoy Leslye Penelope's Daughter of the Merciful Deep and Leigh Bardugo's The Familiar. |
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