Fantasy and Science Fiction
August 2026
Recent Releases
To Cage a Wild Bird (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Fast-Paced Dystopian Romance by Brooke Fast
To Cage a Wild Bird
by Brooke Fast

To protect her younger brother, bounty hunter Raven Thorne let herself get arrested to join him in Endlock, Dividium's brutal prison where the rich can pay to hunt inmates for sport. With danger around every corner, Raven will have to decide if destroying the system is worth risking their lives -- and if she should trust the prison guard with nebulous motivations. This steamy dystopian romance teeming with intrigue will be a hit with fans of Ariel Sullivan's Conform.  
The Language of Liars by S. L. Huang
The Language of Liars
by S.L. Huang

The Star Eaters are the only species capable of mining the element needed for lightyear-long space travel, and Ro believes he's finally up to the challenge of infiltrating the mind of one to unlock these secrets. But Ro is unprepared for the truth that comes to light with his full mental enmeshment. S.L. Huang, writer of The Water Outlaws, returns with a "fast-paced and sharp novella about alien societies and linguistic assumptions" (Library Journal). For fans of: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine and Babel by R.F. Kuang. 
Six Savage Thrones by Holly Race
Six Savage Thrones
by Holly Race

In this sequel to Six Wild Crowns, Henry VIII's six magically bound queens are determined to strike back. As Henry and his advisers consolidate more power, the queens learn they'll have to work together to stop him from summoning something great and terrible into the world. This second book in the Queens of Elben trilogy will be perfect for fans of feminist fantasy retellings rife with political intrigue. Read next: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon or Lady Hotspur by Tessa Gratton.
The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
The Book Witch
by Meg Shaffer

Rainy March knows the rules of being a book witch: real people belong in the real world, and characters belong in their books. Knowing this hasn't stopped her from falling in love with fictional detective the Duke of Chicago, though she's forbidden from seeing him. But when a priceless book is stolen and her grandfather goes missing, Rainy knows there's only one detective who can crack the case. With a feel-good plot and likeable characters, this fluffy bookish fantasy is a treat "for anyone who ever wished they could walk around in their favorite book" (Kirkus). 
Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne
Moss'd in Space
by Rebecca Thorne

Cargo handler Torian Razner gets more than she bargained for when she discovers that the dilapidated spaceship she just bought is covered in sentient moss. Running afoul of Moss' previous owner (who has also accused Torian of stealing the ship), the unlikely pair enlist the help of Amelia Perrosk, Torian's former captain and would-be lover. This action-packed 1st in a new series is perfect for fans of Julie Leong. 
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