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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2026 |
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| Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee BakerIn 2026, Lee Turner has just killed his college roommate and he doesn't remember how or why. In 1877, Sen is hiding from imperial soldiers while trying to placate the whims of her traumatized samurai father. Their two tragic stories intertwine through a strange door in the home they share across time, and as Lee and Sen connect, gruesome secrets unfold. Kylie Lee Baker's lyrical and bloody horror fantasy evokes feelings of isolation and grief, and will be a hit with fans of Alma Katsu and Cassandra Khaw. |
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| The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John ChuEllie has enough problems in her life without the known universe falling apart. But when she and her cousin Daniel discover a mysterious device inside the apparatus keeping the universe in check, it will lead them on a dangerous journey with Ellie's mom at the center. John Chu's debut novel "finds a delightful and poignant intersection between the multiverse, family dysfunction, and dim sum" (Library Journal). For fans of: stylistically complex and emotionally resonant science fiction. |
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The Republic of Memory
by Mahmud El Sayed
The Safina is a city ship halfway through its four-hundred-year voyage from the ruins of Earth to a new colony world. Its crew maintain the ship, generation after generation, while protecting their ancestors in cryostasis so that one day they will be able to enjoy a fresh start under clear blue skies. But when blackouts start, unrest follows. The ship can only continue running smoothly with the cooperation of the crew. And the crew has had enough. As coordinated acts of resistance coincide with a much more complex conspiracy, a chain of events is set into motion that will change life on the Safina forever. Inspired by the real-world events of the Arab Spring, The Republic of Memory is a bold interrogation of empire and an energizing portrait of revolution.
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| Hell's Heart by Alexis HallSet in a future where Earth has been abandoned and humans roam the stars, a nameless author reminisces about her time harvesting energy from large space leviathans on the spacecraft Pequod, including her steamy love affair with Q and her obsession with the Mobius Beast. This queer retelling of Moby Dick is perfect for fans of cinematic and stylistically clever science fiction titles such as Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth. |
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Thistlemarsh
by Moorea Corrigan
In the wake of The Great War, the world is a decidedly unmagical place for Mouse Dunne. She once dreamed of becoming a Faerie anthropologist, but with one telegram, her world shattered. At the Battle of the Somme, her cousin's body disappeared into the mud, and her brother was left with debilitating shell shock. It was time, she knew, to put aside childish dreams. When Mouse receives news that her uncle has left her the Faerie-blessed Thistlemarsh Hall, a dilapidated manor in the English countryside, she must leave her brother's side and return to her childhood home to claim her birthright. But there is a catch in her uncle's offer: If Mouse does not rehabilitate the crumbling house in one month's time, she will forfeit her inheritance and any hope of caring for her brother. It quickly becomes clear it's impossible to repair the manor in the allotted time, until a mysterious Faerie appears with a proposition. He offers to restore Thistlemarsh...for a price.
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| The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda LeeIsako's long legacy as a legendary samurai for hire is close to an end. When she's offered one last job she can't refuse, she's suddenly thrust into a world of espionage far more complex than she can handle...and secrets that may change all of humanity. Immersive, evocative, and full of unique worldbuilding, this space opera with an older female protagonist will be a treat for readers of Shannon Chakraborty's The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi and Bethany Jacobs' These Burning Stars. |
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| We Dance Upon Demons by Vaishnavi PatelBurnt out from depression and the stress of being a reproductive healthcare worker in America, Nisha doesn't need more problems when she suddenly acquires the ability to alter reality from a statue at an Indian art exhibit. But as forces begin to converge on her, Nisha will have to reconnect with her culture and learn from the women before her to regain control of her life. This fantastical story of community, autonomy, and self-discovery will appeal to fans of The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings. |
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| Seek the Traitor's Son by Veronica RothTwo women on opposite sides of a war -- soldier Elegy and general Rava -- are drawn together by a prophecy. The victor of the conflict is not clear, but one thing is: their fates hinge on one man, the son of an exile, who Elegy is destined to fall in love with. Featuring intricate world-building, surprising twists, and a dash of romance with well-developed characters, Veronica Roth's latest will please fans of other popular romantasies such as Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting and Samantha Shannon's The Bone Season. |
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