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Fantasy and Science Fiction August 2026 |
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Rings of Fate
by Melissa de la Cruz
Aren Bellamore has spent her life slinging ale, fending off drunks, and dreaming of escape. Not romance. Not crowns. Just more. Prince Dietan is brooding, entitled, and bound to the Rings of Fate -- ancient magical relics that were never meant to touch human flesh. Now they're killing him. And when Aren accidentally triggers one, she gets tied to the curse, too. Their only hope? Each other. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Aren and Dietan must survive magic that's turning against them both. And somewhere between dodging assassins and sharing too many fireside glances, Aren starts to wonder if her more might include the one thing she swore she didn't want.
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| The Language of Liars by S.L. HuangThe 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. |
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| Six Savage Thrones by Holly RaceIn 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. |
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| The Door in Penrose Forest by Sean David RobinsonIn 1997, Nico accompanied his mother on a butterfly research trip; he watched as she walked through the forest to a mysterious mansion, stepped through a magical door, and never came back. Twenty years later Nico has returned home, seeking answers as he deals with his father's ailing health. This haunting and atmospheric historical science fiction story spanning multiple timelines will intrigue fans of Emet North's In Universes. |
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| The Book Witch by Meg ShafferRainy 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). |
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| Moss'd in Space by Rebecca ThorneCargo 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 first in a new series is perfect for fans of Julie Leong. |
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