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Our 2026 On The Same Page selection is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. From Sept. 21-Oct. 18 all Forsyth County Public Library branches will host discussions, events, and activities highlighting the book and its themes. Review the full schedule of On The Same Page events, information about the book, and more on forsythlibrary.org. |
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| We Burned So Bright by TJ KluneThe people of Earth have about one month before a rogue black hole swallows the entire solar system. Married couple Don and Rodney plan to spend that month getting their old RV across the country from Maine to Washington State in order to take care of some unfinished business, no matter what it takes. TJ Klune's latest gives fans more of his trademark character-driven, emotionally intense storytelling in an apocalyptic road trip.
For fans of: Above the Fire by Michael O'Donnell and The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson. |
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Deathbringer by Sonia TagliareniViola Corvi has always hated being a Mortemagi, or death mage, so she gladly lets her nonmagical sister, Olivia, take her place at Gorhail Academy. When Olivia is murdered and the Department of the Supernatural rules the death an accident, Viola investigates with help from volatile poison mage Sylas Archyr, whose adoptive brother was recently killed as well. Both murders are part of a chain of relic thefts with connections to the family lines of famous mages, including the terrifying Rafael Grimm and the Department of the Supernatural’s own Alyria Parrish, a Mortemagi officer so formidable that she was dubbed the Deathbringer. For fans of Briar Boleyn's On Wings of Blood, K.A. Linde's The Wren in the Holly Library, and Naomi Novik's Deadly Education.
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| Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth LimBestselling author Elizabeth Lim's adult debut is a sweeping story of a mother-daughter bond and a family curse. Ha Yut Ying discovers she can turn invisible in Hong Kong during World War II, and is encouraged by her mother to keep her gift hidden. In 1980, Yut Ying's daughter Marigold races against time to save her mother from disappearing forever.
Review: "Combining "the historically grounded and complex mother-daughter narratives of Amy Tan with the rich fantasy of Yangsze Choo" (Publishers Weekly), this sweeping novel is sure to please readers of all kinds." |
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The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Deluxe Limited Edition)
by Sarah A. Parker
Raeve's thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor--a staunch beacon from a past she's yet to face. With Rekk's blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path: Chase death. Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan's crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out. As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve's long forgotten past.
For fans of: The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson.
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Shattered Gods by Katee RobertIn the final book of Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series, Circe returns to a city that once took everything from her--and she intends to bring it down. But Hermes, the woman who once loved her, has begun to believe Olympus might be worth saving. With Atalanta drawn into their conflict, old loyalties and new desires collide as the city’s future hangs in the balance. Shattered Gods is a dark, high-heat fantasy romance inspired by Greek mythology. Review: "Injuries, close calls, and unexpected deaths abound in the page-turning political plot, bolstered by the women’s tense emotional arcs and powerful chemistry. This is a worthy finale to a blockbuster series." ~ staff, Publishers Weekly |
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The Games Gods Playby Abigail OwenZeus cursed Lyra at birth, and she has spent her life trying to stay unnoticed by the gods. Then Hades chooses her as his champion in the Crucible--a deadly contest in which mortals compete to decide who will rule Olympus. As Lyra faces the gods’ trials, she must decide whether she can trust the secretive King of the Underworld, even as their attraction grows. Greek mythology, high-stakes competition, and romance collide in The Games Gods Play, the first book in Abigail Owen’s Crucible trilogy. For fans of Raven Kennedy's Gild, Cecy Robson's Bloodguard and Kaylie Smith's Phantasma. |
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Starsideby Alex AsterEvery fifty years, the gates to Starside open, giving mortals a chance to cross into a realm of magic and immortals. Aris enters the deadly competition for a very different reason: a goddess killed her family, and she wants revenge. Armed with a powerful sword that makes her a target, she must survive monstrous creatures, ruthless rivals, and Harlan Raker--the king’s guard who once betrayed her. Starside launches Alex Aster’s adult fantasy romance series with dangerous trials, godlike enemies, and an uneasy alliance charged with attraction. For fans of Jenn Lyons' The Ruin of Kings, Shanora Williams' Mayhem and the Mortal and Geneva Lee's Hargbinger. |
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Dungeon Crawler Carlby Matt DinnimanYou know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world--or just get to the next level--in a video game-like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that's actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain't your ordinary game show. Survival is optional; keeping the viewers entertained is not. For fan of Ilona Andrews' This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, Django Wexler's How To Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying and Travis Deverell's He Who Fights with Monsters. |
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Oraya is human, but the vampire king who raised her taught her how to survive among predators. To gain a future in a world where she is always vulnerable, she enters the Kejari, a deadly tournament run by the goddess of death. Her best chance may be an alliance with Raihn, a dangerous vampire and rival to her father’s crown. As attraction complicates their uneasy partnership and war threatens the House of Night, Oraya must decide whom she can trust. The Serpent & the Wings of Night opens Carissa Broadbent’s Crowns of Nyaxia fantasy romance series.
Review: "Readers will find the tournament satisfying in itself, while also gaining a huge amount of information about the world’s supernatural structure, complex vampire politics, and elaborate pantheon, setting up the sequel nicely. Fans of dark romantasy won’t want to miss this." ~staff, Publishers Weekly |
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The Rage of Dragons
by Evan Winter
Tau Tafari, a reluctant warrior-in-training who fights his way to the top of a socially stratified society to exact revenge on his enemies. This debut, 1st in a series, boasts a sympathetic protagonist and a vividly depicted, African-inspired setting.
For fans of the inventive system of magic in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn novels, the gritty battles of Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy, and the world-building of Pierce Brown's Red Rising trilogy.
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Throne of the Fallen
by Kerri Maniscalco
Desperation prompts artist Miss Camilla Antonius to strike a bargain with "Lord Ashford Synton," who's actually Hell's Prince of Envy, and travel between worlds with him as his partner in a dangerous game devised by the Unseelie King. Set in the world of the Kingdom of the Wicked series, this adult fantasy by Kerri Maniscalco offers steam and suspense in equal measure.
Review: "Maniscalco crafts a deliciously dark supernatural world that serves as the perfect backdrop for Camilla and Envy’s angst and sexual tension. Old fans and new readers alike will be sucked in." ~staff, Publishers Weekly
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Bloodguard
by Cecy Robson
Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong - and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard - and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn't come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge--
Review: "The sheer amount of death and dismemberment can be overwhelming, but Robson still manages to make the reader feel the significant losses and provides satisfaction in both the romantic and the battle scenes." ~staff, Publishers Weekly
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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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