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The Sun Blessed Prince
by Lindsey Byrd
Meet the hero: Prince Elician is a Giver. He can heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. He also can't be killed, so is cursed to watch his country wage an endless war. Reapers can kill with a single touch. Cat, a Reaper hadn't realized he could ever find someone to make life worth living--until the prince.
And then: Yet Elician is unaware that his enemy plans to turn his kindness against him until danger engulfs him in turn. As the pieces of a deadly plot come together, tensions escalate at court and on the battlefield. The fires of conflict burst into new flame--but can those who wield the powers of life and death find peace?
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Quantum Cage
by Davis Bunn
How it starts: A team of scientists working on a secret NASA-funded project involving quantum theory bring in accountant Darren Costa to deal with some complex federal paperwork.
Then what happens: But when the group reveal that they have accidentally established a communication link across space and time to four aliens, Darren suddenly finds himself becoming far more involved in their work than he expected.
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A Line You Have Traced
by Roisin Dunnett
What it is: Against a backdrop of growing violence and environmental collapse, three women living centuries apart each search for meaning and connection after becoming obsessed with a mysterious red book.
Reviewers say: "Dunnett's time-hopping novel, reminiscent of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, is a good example of character-driven literary sci-fi." (Library Journal)
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| Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver DarkshireMeet our hero: Isabella Nagg simply tries to get through her miserable existence one day at a time, tolerating her irresponsible husband, tending to their strange farm, and taking care of her pot of basil. When her husband returns home one day with a stolen spellbook, Isabella sees a chance to brighten her life.
What it is: In his whimsical, humorous fiction debut, Oliver Darkshire "jokes his way through the English canon" (Publishers Weekly) with a flair that fans of Terry Pratchett will appreciate. |
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| The Witch Roads by Kate ElliottWhat it's about: When an arrogant prince gets himself and his entourage stuck in the village of Orledder Halt, it's up to former child slave Elen to guide them to safety. But the prince refuses to heed her warnings about the mysterious Spire, and the danger increases when he returns from the ruin a changed person.
Read if you like: Readers will devour this new fantasy series rife with rich worldbuilding, political intrigue, and sharp tension with every page turn. |
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| Automatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzWhat it is: In this cozy near-future novella, a group of decommissioned robots suddenly come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen in San Francisco and decide to make it their own, serving delicious hand-pulled noodles to the humans recovering from the aftermath of war.
For fans of: science fiction with hope and heart such as Becky Chambers' Monk & Robot series. |
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| Royal Gambit by Daniel O'MalleyWhat it is: In this 4th entry in the Chequy Group fantasy thriller series, botanist Alix -- also known as the 12th Lady Mondegreen -- must uncover the truth behind a royal assassination while protecting the heir apparent in disguise as her lady-in-waiting.
Read it for: Richly detailed while still maintaining a witty sense of humor in the juxtaposition of bureaucracy and the supernatural, this new novel is sure to be devoured by fans of the series. |
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| Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara TrueloveWhat it is: Demeter, an interstellar ship that ferries humans between Earth and Alpha Centauri, would rather do anything than ally herself with monsters. However, when an infamous ancient evil begins killing her beloved passengers, she'll have no choice but to assemble a paranormal crew of her own to take him down.
For fans of: chilling science fiction horror with authentic and entertaining characters such as Peter Watts' Echopraxia and Mason Coile's William. |
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