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| Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane AndersJamie is a young witch worried about her mother Serena: after the passing of her wife, Serena has holed herself up in a one-room schoolhouse. Jamie decides to teach her mother magic as a way to help move past her grief, but the unexpected results of Serena's magic will force them both to confront uncomfortable truths.
For fans of: queer witchy fantasy with thoughtful and character-driven stories such as The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields. |
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Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia BriggsWhen the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous “friends,” his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel in stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.
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The Everlasting
by Alix E. Harrow
Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, who died for queen and country. Her legend lives on in songs and stories, in children's books and recruiting posters--but her life as it truly happened has been forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory--failed soldier, struggling scholar--falls in love with the tale of Una Everlasting. Her story takes him to war, to the archives--and then into the past itself. Una and Owen are tangled together in time, bound to retell the same story over and over again, no matter what it costs.
Review: "Harrow (Starling House) once again skillfully writes a story of love, loss, and choosing one's own path, no matter what anyone else says (or writes). Her epic worldbuilding balances the intimate lives of remarkable characters to create another immersive novel." ~ Kristi Chadwick, Library Journal
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| The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth BrownWithin the hidden corners of London lies a secret society tasked with finding and protecting hidden magical objects. When the first new object in decades emerges in Hong Kong, the newest member, Magda Sparks, must not only go and recover it, but investigate the possibility that a member has leaked the society's existence to an outsider.
Gareth Brown's latest standalone contemporary fantasy will delight fans of fast-paced action, rich atmospheric detail, and plucky heroines. |
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| The Midnight Shift by Seon-ran CheonWhen a string of suspicious deaths in a hospital in Incheon is written off by the other authorities, Detective Su-Yeon decides to start her own investigation. She meets the mysterious Violette, and the two of them team up to track down the unexpected culprit: a menacing vampire preying on the elderly patients.
Readers looking for fast-paced and moody supernatural stories will want to sink their teeth into this Korean fantasy thriller. |
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| What We Can Know by Ian McEwanIn 2119, the world is in ruins from nuclear war and climate change. Scholar Thomas Metcalfe searches for a lost love poem from 2014, written for the poet's beloved wife. The search sends Thomas on a journey of love and artistic legacy.
Review: "Ian McEwan's latest after Lessons offers up a heady, intellectual tale that takes a searing look at how history is created -- and distorted." ~Booklist |
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| Beasts of Carnaval by Rosália RodrigoIn this Puerto Rican and Taíno inspired fantasy debut, formerly enslaved Sofia searches for her missing twin brother at the mysterious Carnaval of Beasts. As she tries to resist the thrall of the Carnaval and gradually loses her memory, Sofia will come to realize why no one ever leaves.
Rich with mythology and lush magical atmosphere, this debut title will enrapture fans of the works of Amal El-Mohtar and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. |
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A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons by J. PennerWhen people-pleasing sunshine dwarf Doli Butterbuckle inherits a dragon egg, her life changes in many ways. She still must deal with her overbearing family, but now she also spends an increasing amount of time with a knowledgeable gargoyle librarian, uncovers a sinister plot that must be stopped, and struggles to handle a dragon that refuses to stay out of trouble. Try this next: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst.
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The Fellowship of the Ringby J. R. R. TolkienFrodo the hobbit and his companions set out to deliver the One Ring of Power to the dark land of Mordor in order to destroy the ring in the forge of its creation. The Lord of the Rings series, which includes The Fellowship of the Ring, is the timeless standard by which all modern fantasies try to measure up to. It can be enjoyed both as an adventure story and as a profound exploration of the nature of good and evil.
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Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth HaydonOn the run from an old romantic interest who won't take no for an answer, Rhapsody, a talented Singer, bumps into a couple of shady characters: half-breeds who come to her rescue in the nick of time. Rhapsody soon finds herself dragged along on an epic voyage, one that spans centuries and ranges across a wonder-filled fantasy world.
Review: "This huge and complex novel draws expertly on deep scholarship in Celtic, Norse and animist folklore, myth and history. With exemplary skill, it weaves these elements into its characterizations, world building and depiction of magic to create a narrative that grips throughout." ~ Publishers Weekly
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The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchVowing to bring down the crime boss running the city, a group of Gentlemen Bastards, led by Locke Lamora, sets out to beat the Capa at his own game, taking on other thieves, murderers, beggars, prostitutes, and thugs in the process. Review: "Lynch’s first novel, set in a richly detailed city peopled with a wide variety of fascinating characters, calls forth a highly motivated, determined, and sympathetic hero whose antics and knack for derring-do should appeal to fans of Steven Brust’s Vlad Taltos novels. A good choice for most fantasy collections." ~Jackie Cassada, Library Journal
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Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
Offered a chance to participate in a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams, criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker recruits a team of talented associates to organize a plot that is threatened by their mutual enmity.
Review: "This has all the right elements to keep readers enthralled: a cunning leader with a plan for every occasion, nigh-impossible odds, an entertainingly combative team of skilled misfits, a twisty plot, and a nerve-wracking cliffhanger." ~ Publishers Weekly
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Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas EamesClay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best--the meanest, dirtiest, most feared crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld. Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk--or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help. His daughter Rose is trapped in a city besieged by an army and hungry for blood. Rescuing Rose is the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for.
Review: "Eames has cranked the thrills of epic fantasy up to 11 with gleeful disregard for restraint or good sense. The world is rich and exciting, with every classic fantasy monster on hand and a few delightfully horrifying new ones. Moreover, the plot is emotionally rewarding, original, and hilarious, and boasts a satisfying conclusion while leaving room for future books." ~ Publishers Weekly
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Once merely creatures of legend, the dragons have returned to Krynn. But with their arrival comes the departure of the old gods—and all healing magic. As war threatens to engulf the land, lifelong friends reunite for an adventure that will change their lives and shape their world forever. |
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