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| The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. AndersonImmortal ghost hunter Peter Shaughnessy, cursed to wander for eternity, may have finally found a home in Harrington, Ohio. But Peter must hunt down an angry spirit and confront his own tragic past if he wants to protect his new found family and the man he loves.
For fans of: paranormal romantasy with a contemporary queer twist. Readers will also enjoy Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell or Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore. |
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A Fate Forged in Fire : a novel
by Hazel McBride
Aemyra must navigate a treacherous court, forge an uneasy alliance with her arrogant rival and uncover a deep-seated conspiracy to reclaim her rightful throne and save her kingdom from the grip of a corrupt and oppressive regime.
Review: "Though there’s little original about the plot, McBride builds a promising universe and populates it with a fascinating cast, and the feminist themes are welcome. Plus, the angsty ending sets things up nicely for book two. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will be pleased." ~ staff, Publishers Weekly
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| A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea EamesWhen a young sorcerer accidentally snags a piece of her heart, Foss decides to take matters into her own hands and demand it back. However, the petulant and sulky Sylvester can't even fix his own mistakes, leading Foss to uncover the darkness lurking beneath the kingdom.
This "delightful modern fairytale in which the heroine is determined to save herself" (Library Journal) is a must-read for fans of the Studio Ghibli adaptation of Howl's Moving Castle. |
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| The River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarIn the small town of Thistleford, the two youngest Hawthorn sisters tend to the magic on the edge of the Faerie with more devotion than anyone else. However, when Esther abandons an arranged marriage for her lover from the Faerie, her bond with Ysabel is not the only thing in danger.
Heart-wrenching and spellbinding, this enrapturing family fairy tale is the solo debut from one of the co-authors of the viral sensation This Is How You Lose the Time War. |
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| Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria GriffinAfter losing her job and moving back in with her parents, Shell Pine is eager to get back on her feet, and the new job offer from beautiful florist Neve may be exactly what she needs. But the flower shop has a deadly secret, and this secret is hungry.
For fans of: menacing monster lit with dark humor and rich prose such as But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo or Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. |
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| The Lamb by Lucy RoseIn their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her "Mama" welcome in lost strangers, only for Mama to fully consume them. But when an alluring new stray named Eden enters their lives, Margot must confront her own desires and decide what she wants for herself.
This gothic horror fairy tale will give fans of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda something fresh to sink their teeth into. |
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Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros
Despite hoping to enter the Scribe Quadrant, the bookish Violet Sorrengail is forced to become one of the hundreds of candidates risking their lives to be a dragon rider in the first novel of a new series.
Review: "Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy." ~ Sal A. Joyce, Booklist
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Dragon Rider
by Taran Matharu
Jai, prince of the defeated Steppefolk and a royal hostage of the Sabine Empire, discovers a dragon egg and "soulbonds" with the hatchling, dubbed Winter. As conflict engulfs the empire, Jai and Winter, with the help of handmaiden Frida, must band together to survive.
For fans of: Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle and Anthony Ryan's Draconis Memoria series.
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His Majesty's Dragon
by Naomi Novik
When the HMS Reliant captures a French ship and its priceless cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, Captain Will Laurence is swept into an unexpected kinship with an extraordinary creature and joins the elite Aerial Corps as a master of the dragon Temaraire, in which role he must match wits with the powerful dragon-borne forces of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Fans of historical fantasies like Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell may enjoy.
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Dragonshadow : A Heartstone Novel
by Elle Katharine White
Warrior newlyweds Aliza and Alastair must head north to Castle Selwyn to aid them in killing a new monster, but the dragon riders are followed by an ancient evil and Aliza realizes the real war is just beginning.
For fans of: Naomi Novik, Jim Butcher and Katherine Arden.
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Spymaster: Book One of the Dragon Corsairs
by Margaret Weis and Robert Krammes
While Freyan spymaster Sir Henry Wallace grapples with a succession crisis and an empty treasury, his agent Pip must locate a pretender to the throne. Meanwhile, swashbuckling privateer Captain Kate Fitzmaurice is just trying to get filthy rich. Is it for you? One word: dragons. (Another word: cliffhanger.)
Set in the world of the author's Dragon Brigade trilogy, Spymaster kicks off the Dragon Corsairs series, which continues with Privateer.
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
by Samantha Shannon
What it is: a lush epic fantasy saga by the author of The Bone Season.
Why you might like it: In addition to detailed world-building and an intricate plot, this standalone saga boasts a predominantly female cast of queens, mages, alchemists, warriors, assassins, and dragon riders.
You might also like: Sofia Samatar's The Winged Histories, another gynocentric fantasy novel told from the perspectives of LGBTQIA-diverse viewpoint characters.
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The Sky on Fire
by Jenn Lyons
When she's spirited away to the dragon-ruled sky cities by a group of cunning misfits who need her help to steal from a dragon's hoard, Anahrod, who lives only for survival, discovers there's one problem: the hoard in question belongs to a woman who wants her dead.
Review: "Lyons's latest will add to the dragon frenzy while also appealing to readers who enjoy heist stories and action-packed fantasy. Comparisons to Anne McCaffrey's "Dragonriders of Pern" series are spot on." ~ Kristi Chadwick, Library Journal
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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