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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2025 |
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| The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonDalton Greaves, reluctant hero and envoy for the pan-species Unity confederation, finds himself stranded on a hostile planet after a clash with the rival confederation Assembly. To survive, he'll have to maneuver through dangerous political schemes, strange new customs, and even his manipulative human ally Neera. For fans of: darkly humorous science fiction with intricate scheming such as Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. |
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A dance of lies
by Brittney Arena
"A debut epic fantasy filled with hope after heartbreak, secrets, and betrayal, as a dancer-turned-spy must decide how far she will go to secure her freedom"-- Provided by publisher
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| Lightfall by Ed CrockerPalace maid Sam has had enough of the enforced social hierarchy of the vampire society First Light, and when she finds the only evidence to the murder of the ruler's son, she may have her ticket to a better life. However, a conspiracy unfolds as Sam falls deeper into the investigation, and she must uncover it before she becomes the next victim. Crocker's exciting novel "creates a world full of mysterious lore" (Booklist) in this paranormal fantasy debut. |
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| The Relentless Legion by J.S. DewesIn this conclusion to the action-packed Divide trilogy, Adequin Rake and Cavalon Mercer must race against time to stop a deadly plot involving a horrifying bioweapon that Mercer's own grandfather is preparing to unleash on the outer colonies. Fans of James S.A. Corey's Expanse series will want to get their hands on this trilogy for the tightly-paced action and the likeable misfit characters. |
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| Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory MaguireWe all know the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. But what happened before her powers fully took hold? In Maguire's new prequel to Wicked, young Elphaba Thropp struggles against neglectful parents, sibling jealousy, and early signs of the mistreatment of animals in Oz. Fans of Maguire's twisted fairy tales will enjoy this coming of age addition to Elphaba's story, in tandem with the blockbuster adaptation of the original novel. |
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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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| Luminous by Silvia ParkIn a near-future reunified Korea, junkyard scavenger Ruijie discovers the remains of a shockingly lifelike robot boy amongst the abandoned scrap parts. This discovery snowballs into a thrilling investigation that will reunite three siblings and unearth some secrets that should stay buried. In their debut, "Park dissects sentience and reality, as well as love and death" (Publishers Weekly), and the story will delight fans of Kazuo Ishiguro's similarly precise and challenging science fiction. |
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| How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth RevisAda Lamarr reluctantly accepts a mission to infiltrate a gala run by trillionaire Strom Feter. However, Feter's security detail turns out to be Rian White. While Rian believes Ada is on the prowl for valuable items up for auction, little does he know Ada may be there for him instead. For fans of: space opera stories with both charismatic characters and compelling capers such as Alex White's Starmetal Symphony series and Catherynne M. Valente's Space Opera series. |
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| The Lotus Empire by Tasha SuriIn this thrilling conclusion to the Burning Kingdoms trilogy, Malini and Priya, once bound together by fate, are now standing on opposite sides of impending devastation. But as Malini struggles to protect her kingdom and Priya faces a dangerous sacrifice, will the two find a way to each other before the end? Fans of Samantha Shannon's The Priory of the Orange Tree and R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War will be enthralled by Tasha Suri's "exquisite worldbuilding, high-stakes action, emotional arcs, and a love that will stand the test of time" (Library Journal). |
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| Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell WoodsIn 1758 Saint-Malo, Lucinde Leon, the rebellious daughter of a wealthy shipowner, rescues a drowning man. As she is drawn in by the stranger's unearthly charm, Lucinda falls into a world of faerie magic and secret desires. Combining elements of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella into an enticing historical fantasy, readers who are charmed by this vividly detailed and romantic tale will also enjoy Leslye Penelope's Daughter of the Merciful Deep and Leigh Bardugo's The Familiar. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 703-248-5030 (TTY 711) www.mrspl.org
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