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Fantasy and Science Fiction July 2025 |
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| Chaos by Constance FayIn this third entry in the Uncharted Hearts series, the Calamity's engineer Caro Ogunyemi embarks on a solo mission to infiltrate a prison planet and prove herself to the crew. When she encounters the handsome but deadly super soldier Leviathan, Caro's mission becomes bigger than just getting out alive. Fans of Beth Revis' Chaotic Orbits trilogy and Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series will enjoy the rollicking chaos and likeable characters of this and the previous Uncharted Hearts entries. |
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| When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida KelleyThe year is 1911. Benigno "Benny" Caldera, a young Boricua blacksmith, creates masterful ironworks for Coney Island's Luna Park. But when his accomplishments lead him to the park's secret captive–a stolen merman named Río–Benny must find the courage to betray everyone he's known to do what's right. This debut title has "a captivating and perfectly balanced blend of history, fantasy, and good old-fashioned carnival magic" (Kirkus Reviews). For fans of: The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson and Nocturne by Alyssa Wees. |
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| Metallic Realms by Lincoln MichelThough he's struggling with debt, Michael Lincoln commits to publishing The Star Rot Chronicles, a collection of science fiction stories written by his best friend and their writing group. However, the lines between fiction and reality blur as the group's interpersonal dramas collide within the pages. This riveting and complex novel will appeal to fans of similarly offbeat science fiction such as Nick Harkaway's Gnomon and Kurt Vonnegut's Timequake. |
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| One Way Witch by Nnedi OkoraforAs a teen, Najeeba let go of her destiny as the kponyungo and settled into a happy life. But now, in her forties and struggling with the death of her daughter Onyesonwu, she must turn to Onyesonwu's sorcery teacher to rekindle her powers so that she can kill something awful. This sequel to She Who Knows is a treat for fans of West African folklore-inspired fiction such as the works of Yaa Gyasi and Imbolo Mbue. |
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| Murder by Memory by Olivia WaiteOn a generation spaceship, human minds can be stored in the Library, allowing bodies to be replaced. After a murder, the ship awakens detective Dorothy Gentleman, placing her in an emergency body that has a connection to the victim. With help from her nephew and others, witty Dorothy narrates and investigates. For fans of: The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry and the Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti series by Malka Older. |
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| Tideborn by Eliza ChanAs tensions between fathom folk and humans continue to simmer, half-siren activist Mira fights to uncover a dangerous political conspiracy; meanwhile, Nami the dragon princess heads across the ocean to convince a mythical Titan not to destroy the city of Tiankawi. Fans of Sue Lynn Tan's Celestial Kingdom duology will enjoy this sequel to Fathomfolk that "dials up the political mayhem" (Publishers Weekly). Readers will be drawn in to the atmospheric world-building and morally complex characters. |
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| The Tainted Khan by Taran MatharuContinuing from Dragon Rider, The Tainted Khan follows Jai's harrowing journey to return to his people. Along the way he has to struggle with building his powers, navigating the political intricacies of the mysterious tribe of outcasts on the Great Steppe, and bonding with his dragon companion. For fans of: intricately plotted and action-packed fantasy with likeable characters such as Anne Bishop's The Queen's Bargain or Callie Bates' The Waking Land. |
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| Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon YangYeva, the masked guildknight, has had a gift for slaying dragons since she was thirteen. Now, she must travel to the kingdom of Quanbao where dragons are not slain, but revered, to kill a dragon for her emperor. As Yeva searches for the beast, she finds herself opening up to the kingdom–and its queen Lady Sookhee. This emotional and character-driven queer fantasy novella "will be a hit with fans of dragons and slow-burn romantasy" (Library Journal). Pick this up if you enjoyed Peter S. Beagle's I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons or Jenn Lyons' The Sky on Fire. |
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