Fantasy and Science Fiction December 2025 |
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| Thief of Night by Holly BlackThe highly-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black's stunning adult debut, Book of Night.
Charlie Hall has to hunt down a mass murderer at the behest of a Cabal leader while dealing with the memory loss of her monster lover, Red. For fans of: urban fantasy with suspenseful intrigue and romance such as Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey and One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. |
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Princess of Blood
by Sarah Hawley
Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the spellbinding sequel to Sarah Hawley's USA Today bestseller Servant of Earth.
Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover's betrayal and the threat of an impending civil war. With only a sentient dagger and her two closest-and most powerless-friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of the reborn Blood House. With the corrupt king dead at last, three candidates are vying for the crown: a princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are courting Kenna's support to break the stalemate between them.
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Empire of the Dawn: Book Three
by Jay Kristoff
The epic conclusion of the Empire of the Vampire series.
From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hand sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs' sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de Leâon has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending the endless night-the Holy Grail, Dior. With no desire left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal brothers journey into the war-torn heart of the Augustin Empire to claim the life of the Forever King.
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| A Philosophy of Thieves by Fran WildeA high-tech adventure heist wrapped in a futuristic fantasy where thieves are entertainment for the wealthy.
In a heavily divided post-climate change future, the ultra rich hire thieves to pull off elaborate heists more as entertainment than crime. When their father's latest scheme goes awry and he ends up in custody, siblings Dax and Roosa must figure out how to buy his freedom. This "cyberpunk Great Gatsby, anchored by a thrilling heist" (Kirkus Reviews) will appeal to fans of V.E. Schwab. |
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| Hole in the Sky by Daniel H. WilsonA Native American first contact story and gripping thriller.
A long dormant piece of alien technology awakens while a probe hurtles towards Earth. The effects of these close encounters are told from the perspectives of a father and daughter, a NASA scientist, an isolated eccentric, and a CIA investigator. Author Daniel H. Wilson calls on both his Cherokee heritage and his experience as a threat assessor for NASA to craft this thrilling and intricately plotted novel. |
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| Sunward by William AlexanderThis story of found family follows a planetary courier training adolescent androids in a solar system grappling with interplanetary conflict after a devastating explosion on Earth's moon.
In this cozy science fiction, space courier Tova Lir decides to start training "baby bots," young emergent AI machines who behave more like teenagers than computers. When Tova and her latest charge, Agatha Panza von Sparkles, accidentally catch the attention of an assassin, the two must race across the solar system to evade death and save the rest of her foster bots. For fans of: LGBTQIA+ space opera with memorable characters such as Riley August's The Last Gifts of the Universe. |
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| Brigands & Breadknives by Travis BaldreeAn instant New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller!
Foulmouthed bookselling rattkin Fern has moved into the city of Thune in hopes of revitalizing her spirits. But that all changes when a drunken night walk leads to her stumbling directly into the path of an adventuring team. This third book in Travis Baldtree's series that began with Legends and Lattes is "[a] truly entertaining romp with the assurance of warmth, welcome, and delicious treats at the end of the road" (Booklist). |
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| The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie LeongAn almost-mage discovers friendship--and maybe something more--in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel.
Novice mage Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful to the Guild, but her lack of power hasn't made it easy for her to keep up. When she is assigned to work with chronic overachiever Aurelia, the two of them form an unlikely bond moving magical artifacts -- and may learn that magic is stronger when shared instead of hoarded. For fans of: queer romantic fantasy with charm and whimsy such as Maiga Doocy's Sorcery and Small Magics or Rebecca Thorne's Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. |
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| Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlayZoe Ziakas promised her mother she would never dabble in magic again.
When humble librarian Zoe Ziakas discovers a strange grimoire, she learns that she's descended from a long line of powerful witches. With the assistance of the staff of the Museum of Literature, Zoe discovers what it takes to decipher the tome and learn her family's deepest secrets. With outlandish characters and vivid inventive worldbuilding, this series opener will enchant fans of Emily Krempholtz's Violet Thistlethwaite Is Not a Villain Anymore. |
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