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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2026 |
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| Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee BakerIn 2026, Lee Turner has just killed his college roommate and he doesn't remember how or why. In 1877, Sen is hiding from imperial soldiers while trying to placate the whims of her traumatized samurai father. Their two tragic stories intertwine through a strange door in the home they share across time, and as Lee and Sen connect, gruesome secrets unfold. Kylie Lee Baker's lyrical and bloody horror fantasy evokes feelings of isolation and grief, and will be a hit with fans of Alma Katsu and Cassandra Khaw. |
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| The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John ChuEllie has enough problems in her life without the known universe falling apart. But when she and her cousin Daniel discover a mysterious device inside the apparatus keeping the universe in check, it will lead them on a dangerous journey with Ellie's mom at the center. John Chu's debut novel "finds a delightful and poignant intersection between the multiverse, family dysfunction, and dim sum" (Library Journal). For fans of: stylistically complex and emotionally resonant science fiction. |
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| Hell's Heart by Alexis HallSet in a future where Earth has been abandoned and humans roam the stars, a nameless author reminisces about her time harvesting energy from large space leviathans on the spacecraft Pequod, including her steamy love affair with Q and her obsession with the Mobius Beast. This queer retelling of Moby Dick is perfect for fans of cinematic and stylistically clever science fiction titles such as Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth. |
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| The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda LeeIsako's long legacy as a legendary samurai for hire is close to an end. When she's offered one last job she can't refuse, she's suddenly thrust into a world of espionage far more complex than she can handle...and secrets that may change all of humanity. Immersive, evocative, and full of unique worldbuilding, this space opera with an older female protagonist will be a treat for readers of Shannon Chakraborty's The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi and Bethany Jacobs' These Burning Stars. |
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| Year of the Mer by L.D. LewisThe mermaid Arielle may have gotten her happily ever after, but her granddaughter Yemi inherited the tensions with the Mer kingdom and an internal struggle with being neither human nor Mer. When Yemi turns to Ursla for guidance after a coup, she learns that no one does anything for free. This dark fantasy retelling of The Little Mermaid shows its strength in its world-building, "seamlessly blending magic and mythology with burgeoning technology" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| We Dance Upon Demons by Vaishnavi PatelBurnt out from depression and the stress of being a reproductive healthcare worker in America, Nisha doesn't need more problems when she suddenly acquires the ability to alter reality from a statue at an Indian art exhibit. But as forces begin to converge on her, Nisha will have to reconnect with her culture and learn from the women before her to regain control of her life. This fantastical story of community, autonomy, and self-discovery will appeal to fans of The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings. |
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| Seek the Traitor's Son by Veronica RothTwo women on opposite sides of a war -- soldier Elegy and general Rava -- are drawn together by a prophecy. The victor of the conflict is not clear, but one thing is: their fates hinge on one man, the son of an exile, who Elegy is destined to fall in love with. Featuring intricate world-building, surprising twists, and a dash of romance with well-developed characters, Veronica Roth's latest will please fans of other popular romantasies such as Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting and Samantha Shannon's The Bone Season. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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