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| Etched in Bone: A Novel of the Others by Anne BishopDark Fantasy. Following the events of Marked in Flesh, a fragile peace holds in the Lakeside Courtyard. For now. Can the terra indigene coexist with humans, the two-legged predators that have long tried to destroy them? Shapeshifter Simon Wolfgard and human blood prophet Meg Corbyn believe that their species can live together and that their integrated community is proof of this. However, an unexpected arrival threatens to undo all of their hard work. Readers who have kept up with the Courtyards of the Others series will notice an emphasis on interpersonal relationships in comparison to previous books' more action-oriented plots. Newcomers will want to start with Written in Red. |
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| Miranda and Caliban by Jacqueline CareyHistorical Fantasy. Miranda lives on an island with her magician father Prospero, whose lust for power and obsession with revenge make him a less-than-attentive parent. Alone and lonely, Miranda befriends a strange boy named Caliban, the orphaned son of the witch Sycorax. As they grow up, their friendship turns to romance, inciting the ire of Prospero and setting in motion a series of events that can only end in tragedy. Readers who enjoy a lush and richly detailed tale of star-crossed lovers will want to check out this retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest by the author of the Kushiel's Legacy series. |
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| Amberlough by Lara Elena DonnellyFantasy. Cosmopolitan Amberlough City is home to intelligence operative Cyril DePaul and his lover, Aristide Makricosta, whose role as emcee at the Bumble Bee Cabaret serves as a front for his criminal activities. But perhaps not for much longer, due to the rise of the authoritarian One State Party. If you've ever wished Christopher Isherwood had written political fantasy, Amberlough -- with its well-drawn characters and a vivid setting reminiscent of the Weimar Republic -- is the book for you. Those who enjoy the way this atmospheric fantasy novel shines a spotlight on a decadent demimonde, you may also like Kathe Koje's Under the Poppy. |
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| The Song Rising: A Novel by Samantha ShannonDark Fantasy. Once a prisoner in Sheol I, now Underqueen of the criminal syndicate known as the Mime Order, "dreamwalker" Paige Mahoney leads the clairvoyants of London in an uprising against the authoritarian Scion government, which has intensified its efforts to exterminate them. Rephaite allies known as the Ranthen have pledged their support, but can Paige afford to place her trust in supernatural beings that view clairvoyants as prey? The Song Rising is the 3rd book in a projected seven-volume series. Given the intricacy of the world-building and the complexity of the plot, newcomers are advised to start at the beginning with The Bone Season, followed by The Mime Order. |
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