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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2025 |
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| The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. AndersonWhat it's about: Immortal ghost hunter Peter Shaughnessy, cursed to wander for eternity, may have finally found a home in Harrington, Ohio. But Peter must hunt down an angry spirit and confront his own tragic past if he wants to protect his new found family and the man he loves.
For fans of: paranormal romantasy with a contemporary queer twist. Readers will also enjoy Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell or Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore. |
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All the Water in the World
by Eiren Caffall
What it is: Follows a young girl, Nonie, and her family as they navigate a post-apocalyptic New York ravaged by melting glaciers, as they safeguard cultural history while surviving storms, scarcity and meeting diverse communities in their quest for a hopeful future.
Reviewers say: "Gripping, beautifully descriptive, and likely to stay with you." (Kirkus Reviews)
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| The River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarWhat happens: In the small town of Thistleford, the two youngest Hawthorn sisters tend to the magic on the edge of the Faerie with more devotion than anyone else. However, when Esther abandons an arranged marriage for her lover from the Faerie, her bond with Ysabel is not the only thing in danger.
By the author of: Heart-wrenching and spellbinding, this enrapturing family fairy tale is the solo debut from one of the co-authors of the viral sensation This Is How You Lose the Time War. |
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| Notes From a Regicide by Isaac FellmanWhat it's about: Griffon Keming's second family saved him from abuse and helped him transition, but their lives were far from idyllic. After their deaths, Griffon's only clues to the pain they buried and the revolution they took part in is in his father's prison journal.
For fans of: thought-provoking science fiction putting a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ lives and experiences such as Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki or the short story anthology Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity. |
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| Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria GriffinWhat it is: After losing her job and moving back in with her parents, Shell Pine is eager to get back on her feet, and the new job offer from beautiful florist Neve may be exactly what she needs. But the flower shop has a deadly secret, and this secret is hungry.
For fans of: menacing monster lit with dark humor and rich prose such as But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo or Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. |
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| The Lamb by Lucy RoseWhat happens: In their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her "Mama" welcome in lost strangers, only for Mama to fully consume them. But when an alluring new stray named Eden enters their lives, Margot must confront her own desires and decide what she wants for herself.
For fans of: This gothic horror fairy tale will give fans of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda something fresh to sink their teeth into. |
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| When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziHow it starts: When the Earth's moon inexplicably turns into cheese, it turns the entire planet on its head. From astronauts to billionaires, teenagers and terminal patients, and everyone else besides, each character faces a surreal personal transformation over the course of a single lunar cycle.
Reviewers say: "Scalzi’s ability to balance scathing satire with heartfelt optimism shines" (Publishers Weekly) in this new title that will delight both long-time fans and newcomers looking for hopeful and hilarious science fiction. |
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Dissolution
by Nicholas Binge
How it starts: Grieving the loss of her husband to Alzheimer's, Maggie embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind his illness.
Then what happens: This leads her on a mind-bending adventure through time and memory to save him and change the course of history.
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