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Fantasy and Science Fiction May 2025 |
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| Splinter Effect by Andrew LudingtonWhat it's about: Time-traveling Smithsonian archaeologist Rabbit Ward discovers that a sacred menorah he once lost in Rome, along with his friend Aaron, has made a reappearance in 535 CE Constantinople. Seeking to redeem himself to both the historical community and Aaron's family, Rabbit makes a second attempt to retrieve this sacred relic.
For fans of: Fans of this history-bending science fiction thriller will also enjoy Nick Jones' And Then She Vanished or The Tourist by Robert Dickinson. |
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| Symbiote by Michael NayakWhat it is: As World War III rages in 2028, two groups of scientists -- one American, one Chinese -- suddenly face chaos when a dead body in their Antarctic base triggers a dangerous biological threat. As an infectious parasite wreaks havoc, the remaining survivors struggle to resist the siren call of the hive mind.
For fans of: Tense, compelling, and chilling, this contagious science fiction read will be a welcome recommendation for fans of Contagion, The Walking Dead, and John Carpenter's The Thing. |
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Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf
by C. L. Clark
Meet our hero: Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks.
And her troubles: But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta’Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa’s past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.
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| Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O'BrienWhat it's about: In a mostly underwater future Los Angeles, veteran Orr Vue lives an idle life and trades in information. However, things take a dark turn when cops show up at his door looking for help solving a murder he's never heard of, and his ex-boyfriend is the prime suspect.
For fans of: cyberpunk narratives with complex characters and intricately plotted twists such as Olivia Waite's Murder by Memory. |
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Glow of the Everflame
by Penn Cole
What it's about: The threat of war has arrived at Diem's doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by bargaining with the people she hates most.
Sequel alert: This is the sequel to 2024's Spark of the Everflame.
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| The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. RaoWhat happens: Meneka, a celestial dancer trained as a warrior, must seduce a mortal sage named Kaushika to stop his growing power. However, as Meneka grows closer to her target, she must choose between true love and duty.
For fans of: Steamy and intricately plotted, this Hindu mythology-inspired debut will delight fans of romantasy titles like A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang and A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen. |
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| A Dragon of Black Glass by James RollinsWhat it's about: In the 3rd novel of the Moonfall series, Nyx and her allies must find an ancient weapon buried in the sands of a scorching desert. Beneath the earth lies an ancient army tasked with protecting their secret to the death. Can Nyx uncover these secrets before Moonfall strikes -- or before she loses control of her growing powers?
For fans of: cinematic and atmospheric fantasy such as Mai Corland's Five Broken Blades. |
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| The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-GwangWhat it's about: They say that if you send a letter detailing your troubles to an abandoned house on the edge of Rainbow Town, you could receive a ticket to the Rainfall Market that will change your life. Dissatisfied and lonely Serin, accompanied by a magical cat, must find her happiness at the market within one week or lose herself forever.
For fans of: cozy and whimsical magical realism such as The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi and The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee. |
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