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Fantasy and Science Fiction July 2025 |
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Not that kind of good guy
by John Ringo
"There are dark forces at work on the world, working to destroy civilization. All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to stand by and do nothing. For a generation, individuals have arisen with super powers, able to change the course of history, or at least save a few lives. But these people have free will-and not all choose to work for the forces of good. What we get is Michael: the product of a broken childhood, raised in the foster system of one of America's most dangerous inner cities, his wisdom comes from drug addicts and whores. Maybe he's not the hero we asked for, but he's the hero we need. And he's about to hit puberty"
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| When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida KelleyThe year is 1911. Benigno "Benny" Caldera, a young Boricua blacksmith, creates masterful ironworks for Coney Island's Luna Park. But when his accomplishments lead him to the park's secret captive -- a stolen merman named Río-- Benny must find the courage to betray everyone he's known to do what's right. This queer debut title has "a captivating and perfectly balanced blend of history, fantasy, and good old-fashioned carnival magic" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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A fate forged in fire : a novel
by Hazel McBride
Aemyra must navigate a treacherous court, forge an uneasy alliance with her arrogant rival and uncover a deep-seated conspiracy to reclaim her rightful throne and save her kingdom from the grip of a corrupt and oppressive regime. Map(s).
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A letter from the lonesome shore
by Sylvie Cathrall
E. and Henerey, accustomed to loving each other from afar, did not anticipate continuing their courtship in an enigmatic underwater city. When their journey through the Structure in E.'s garden strands them in a peculiar society, E. and Henerey come to accept--and, more surprisingly still, embrace--the fact that they may never return home. A year and a half later, Sophy and Vyerin finally discover one of the elusive Entries that will help them seek their siblings. As the group's efforts bring them closer to E. and Henerey, an ancient, cosmic threat also draws near...
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The folded sky
by Elizabeth Bear
Dr. Sunya Song embarks on an interstellar journey across the Milky Way to connect with the artificial intelligence known as Baomind, a moon-sized entity that holds the key to humanity’s survival amidst cosmic challenges and unforeseen threats in Hugo Award–winning author Elizabeth Bear’s next epic science fiction novel.
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Death at a Highland wedding
by Kelley Armstrong
Living as a Victorian-era housemaid after slipping 150 years into the past, modern-day detective Mallory Atkinson joins Dr. Duncan Gray at a Highland wedding-turned-murder in the fourth novel of the series following Disturbing the Dead.
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| Tideborn by Eliza ChanAs tensions between fathom folk and humans continue to simmer, half-siren activist Mira fights to uncover a dangerous political conspiracy; meanwhile, Nami the dragon princess heads across the ocean to convince a mythical Titan not to destroy the city of Tiankawi. This sequel to Drowned World "dials up the political mayhem" (Publishers Weekly), and readers will be drawn in to the atmospheric world-building and morally complex characters. |
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| The Tainted Khan by Taran MatharuContinuing from Dragon Rider, The Tainted Khan follows Jai's harrowing journey to return to his people. Along the way he has to struggle with building his powers, navigating the political intricacies of the mysterious tribe of outcasts on the Great Steppe, and bonding with his dragon companion. |
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| Six Wild Crowns by Holly RaceIn this alternate Tudor fantasy, Henry VIII's six wives are strategically placed across the land to hold a magical barrier. As tension rises, his newest wife Boleyn and her lady-in waiting with a secret, Seymour, uncover a dangerous secret that could change the entire kingdom. |
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| Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon YangYeva, the masked guildknight, has had a gift for slaying dragons since she was 13. Now, she must travel to the kingdom of Quanbao where dragons are not slain, but revered, to kill a dragon for her emperor. As Yeva searches for the beast, she finds herself opening up to the kingdom -- and its queen Lady Sookhee. This emotional and character-driven queer fantasy novella "will be a hit with fans of dragons and slow-burn romantasy" (Library Journal). |
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