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| A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallIn the wake of the mysterious disappearances of independent scholar E. Cidnosin and academic Henerey Clel, their respective siblings, Sophy and Vyerin, study the couple's correspondence in search of clues to their fate. This epistolary fantasy romance is the 1st book in the Sunken Archive series.
For fans of: A.S. Byatt's Possession; Patricia A. McKillip's The Bell at Sealey Head; or Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine books. |
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I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons
by Peter S. Beagle
Unhappily inheriting his late father's job as a dragon catcher/exterminator Robert dreams of quitting and becoming a princess valet because he just really likes dragons, in the new novel by the best-selling author of The Last Unicorn.
Review: "The resulting adventure offers surprises and humor aplenty alongside a hefty dose of classic dragon lore. Beagle’s fans will feel this was worth the wait." ~ Staff, Publishers Weekly
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| Archangels of Funk by Andrea HairstonCinnamon Jones, whom readers first encountered in Will Do Magic for Small Change, aids refugees from the Water Wars while making preparations for the Next World Festival, part of her family's legacy.
For fans of: Octavia Butler's Parable books; Adrienne M. Brown's Black Dawn series; Premee Mohamed's The Annual Migration of Clouds. |
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| The Brides of High Hill by Nghi VoThe adventures of Cleric Chih continue as the itinerant monk accompanies a young bride to the estate of her mysterious, much older groom. Gothic atmosphere infuses this "pleasantly terrifying" (Booklist) 5th installment of the Singing Hills Cycle, following Mammoths at the Gates.
For fans of: Cassandra Khaw's Nothing But Blackened Teeth; Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic. |
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| Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith and Jess HendelKidnapped, enslaved, and transported from her home in the empire of Wagadu to the northern realm of Skíringssal, blacksmith's daughter Yafeu forges a new path as a warrior with the help of magic-wielding Princess Freydis. This sweeping historical fantasy debut draws inspiration from West African and Scandinavian history.
For fans of: Charles R. Saunders' Dossouye books; Lilith Saintcrow's Black Land's Bane series. |
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The Princess Bride : S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure
by William Goldman
A classic swashbuckling romance retells the tale of a drunken swordsman and a gentle giant who come to the aid of Westley, a handsome farm boy, and Buttercup, a princess in dire need of rescue from the evil schemers surrounding her.
For fans of: Delilah Dawson's Dawson Kill the Farm Boy; Brandon Sanderson's Tress of the Emerald Sea; and Laura Morrison's How to Break an Evil Curse.
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Hook's Tale : being the account of an unjustly villainized pirate written by himself
by John Pielmeier
What it's about: A first novel by a Golden Globe-nominated screenwriter reimagines the childhood of a much-maligned Captain Hook, who recounts his quest for buried treasure, his friendship with Peter Pan and the story behind the swashbuckling world of Neverland.
For fans of: Christina Henry's Lost Boys; Mary McMyne's The Book of Gothel; and Gregory Maguire's Wicked.
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Fast Ships, Black Sails
by Ann VanderMeer
What it is: A collection of short stories about pirates from the past to the present and beyond, includes contributions by Naomi Novik, Garth Nix, Carrie Vaughn, and Eric Flint.
Review: "These stories should satisfy pirate and pirate fantasy fans, and they belong in large libraries." ~ Jackie Cassada, Library Journal
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Pinquickle's Folly : The Buccaneers
by R. A. Salvatore
What it's about: Returning to his signature world of Corona, introducing a dynamic new part of the southern coast, a fantasy author brings together a ragtag crew of Xoconi, dwarven Powrie pirates and human sailors—once enemies, now fierce friends with a common enemy and the spark of rebellion.
Review: "ter a slightly sluggish start, the mix of battles and scheming keep the plot moving at an entertaining pace. The result feels like a classic pirate tale enhanced with a sprinkling of magic. Readers looking for swashbuckling adventure will be well-pleased." ~ Staff, Publishers Weekly
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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
by Shannon Chakraborty
One last job: Retired pirate and single mother Amina al-Sirafi reluctantly agrees to search for the kidnapped granddaughter of a wealthy woman with ties to Amina's past.
Getting the band back together: Amina rounds up the remaining members of her old crew and embarks on a rescue mission -- but, of course, there's more to the job than she's been told.
Series alert: This swashbuckling novel by the author of the Daevabad trilogy is the 1st book in a planned trilogy that draws inspiration from the seafaring cultures of the 12th-century Indian Ocean.
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Fable
by Adrienne Young
What it is: A first entry in a planned duology by the author of the Sky in the Deep series finds the teen daughter of a seaside village’s most powerful trader testing the limits of skills imparted by her late mother to reconnect with her father and establish her place among his crew.
Review: "Young (The Girl the Sea Gave Back) blends adventure and intrigue in this lush nautical duology opener, crafting a flinty world in which danger lurks at every turn and showing affection is a sign of weakness. Memorable characters reinforce the theme of found family, while a slow-burning romance adds a tense undercurrent that leads to the cliffhanger ending." ~ Staff, Publishers Weekly
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