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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2024
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| A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallWhat it's about: In the wake of the mysterious disappearances of independent scholar E. Cidnosin and academic Henerey Clel, their respective siblings, Sophy and Vyerin, study the couple's correspondence in search of clues to their fate. This epistolary fantasy romance is the 1st book in the Sunken Archive series.
For fans of: A.S. Byatt's Possession; Patricia A. McKillip's The Bell at Sealey Head; or Nick Bantock's Griffin and Sabine books. |
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Tales of the Celestial Kingdom
by Sue Lynn Tan
What it is: Collecting nine enchanting stories set in the Immortal Realm—a world of gods, magic and legendary creatures—the beautifully illustrated volume, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, is filled with magic, mythology, friendship and love.
Reviewers say: "Tan’s poetic prose, combined with delightful illustrations, brings together a collection that readers will be thrilled to have." (Library Journal)
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| Road to Ruin by Hana LeeWhat it is: Magebike courier Jin-Lu traverses the wastelands, delivering letters between star-crossed lovers Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol and Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut while pining for them both. This action-packed science fantasy debut, the 1st installment of a planned series, is "savage, sexy, and deliciously screwed up" (Publishers Weekly).
For fans of: the Mad Max franchise; Al Hess' World Running Down. |
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| Escape Velocity by Victor ManiboWhat it is: Rochford Institute alums Henry, Ava, Laz, and Sloane arrive at the Space Habitat Altaire for their 25th reunion and soon find themselves in the midst of intrigue and murder in this intricately plotted SF mystery by the author of Sleepless.
You might also like: Mur Lafferty's Midsolar Murders series; Ian McDonald's Luna novels; Tade Thompson's Far from the Light of Heaven. |
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| The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha MillsWhat it's about: Stripped of both her rank and her mechanical wings, Zemolai reflects on her decades of service as one of Radezha's Winged enforcers while wrestling with her complicity in the city-state's slide into fascism. A parallel storyline focuses on Zenya, Zemolai's idealistic younger self, and the life-altering choices she made.
You might also like: Emily Tesh's Some Desperate Glory; C.L. Clark's The Unbroken. |
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A Flame in the North
by Lilith Saintcrow
What it's about: On the longest night of the year, every village lights a ritual fire to banish the dark. That is Solveig's duty. Favored by the gods with powerful magic, Sol calls forth flame to keep her home safe. But when her brother accidentally kills a northern lord's son, she is sent away as weregild--part hostage, part guest--for a year and a day. With only her loyal shieldmaiden and her own wits to reply upon, Sol must master power beyond her imagination to wrest control of her fate.
Reviewers say: "A thoroughly satisfying tale for fantasy fans to sink their teeth into." (Kirkus Reviews)
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| When Among Crows by Veronica RothWhat it is: In this "captivating, bite-sized" (Publishers Weekly) urban fantasy by the author of Arch-Conspirator, human monster hunter Dymitr approaches zmora Ala in a Chicago bar and offers her a curse-breaking magical flower in exchange for her help in locating Baba Jaga.
You might also like: Lilith Saintcrow's Dear God's Heart novels; GennaRose Nethercott's Thistlefoot; Zalika Reid-Benta's River Mumma. |
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| The Practice, The Horizon, and The Chain by Sofia SamatarWhat it is: Born and raised in the Hold, a nameless boy receives an academic scholarship to the University, where, under the tutelage of his professor, he makes unsettling discoveries about his world. This novella by the author of Tender "combines space adventure with an examination of the carceral state" (Library Journal)
Read-alikes: Rivers Solomon's An Unkindness of Ghosts; Emily Devenport's Medusa Cycle series. |
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