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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2025* |
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| The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonDalton Greaves, reluctant hero and envoy for the pan-species Unity confederation, finds himself stranded on a hostile planet after a clash with the rival confederation Assembly. To survive, he'll have to maneuver through dangerous political schemes, strange new customs, and even his manipulative human ally Neera. For fans of: darkly humorous science fiction with intricate scheming such as Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. |
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| Breath of Oblivion by Maurice BroaddusIn this sequel to Sweep of Stars, the empire of Muungano faces continued threats to its progress. Across the entire empire, citizens struggle to hold together ship crews, free children from a nightmarish prison, unlock hidden powers from their past, and much more. Sharply witty and incisive, this series will delight fans of Octavia Butler and Samuel R. Delaney. |
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| Lightfall by Ed CrockerPalace maid Sam has had enough of the enforced social hierarchy of the vampire society First Light, and when she finds the only evidence to the murder of the ruler's son, she may have her ticket to a better life. However, a conspiracy unfolds as Sam falls deeper into the investigation, and she must uncover it before she becomes the next victim. Crocker's exciting novel "creates a world full of mysterious lore" (Booklist) in this paranormal fantasy debut. |
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Galaphile
by Terry Brooks
Galaphile, an orphan turned master mage, builds the legendary Druid citadel Paranor while experience love, loss and battling an ancient evil who threatens the Four Lands, in the new series by the author of The Last Druid.
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| Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory MaguireWe all know the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. But what happened before her powers fully took hold? In Maguire's new prequel to Wicked, young Elphaba Thropp struggles against neglectful parents, sibling jealousy, and early signs of the mistreatment of animals in Oz. Fans of Maguire's twisted fairy tales will enjoy this coming of age addition to Elphaba's story, in tandem with the blockbuster adaptation of the original novel. |
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| A Sky of Emerald Stars by A.K. MulfordA Sky of Emerald Stars continues the story of wolf shifting queen Calla and introduces Sadie Rauxtide, a royal guard. When Calla's mentor Ora is kidnapped by King Nero, both Calla and Sadie must pursue leads to find out his motives and prevent the tentative peace from breaking. For fans of: steamy romantasy with high stakes and LGBTQIA+ characters such as Rin Chupeco's Silver Under Nightfall and C.S. Pacat's Captive Prince series. |
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| Luminous by Silvia ParkIn a near-future reunified Korea, junkyard scavenger Ruijie discovers the remains of a shockingly lifelike robot boy amongst the abandoned scrap parts. This discovery snowballs into a thrilling investigation that will reunite three siblings and unearth some secrets that should stay buried. In their debut, "Park dissects sentience and reality, as well as love and death" (Publishers Weekly), and the story will delight fans of Kazuo Ishiguro's similarly precise and challenging science fiction. |
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When the Moon hits your eye
by John Scalzi
When the Moon inexplicably turns to cheese, humanity grapples with the absurd transformation through the perspectives of astronauts, billionaires, professors, and everyday people, confronting faith, science and survival over a single surreal lunar cycle.
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A cruel thirst
by Angela Montoya
Carolina Fuentes is a vampire huntress intent on slaying a monster until she runs into Lalo Villalobos, a fledgling vampire who is trying to reverse the curse, and together they fight a common enemy. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell WoodsIn 1758 Saint-Malo, Lucinde Leon, the rebellious daughter of a wealthy shipowner, rescues a drowning man. As she is drawn in by the stranger's unearthly charm, Lucinda falls into a world of faerie magic and secret desires. Combining elements of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella into an enticing historical fantasy, readers who are charmed by this vividly detailed and romantic tale will also enjoy Leslye Penelope's Daughter of the Merciful Deep and Leigh Bardugo's The Familiar. |
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