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The King Must Die
by Kemi Ashing-Giwa

Mercenary Fen has spent her entire life at the mercy of cutthroat politicians on the planet Newearth. But when her fathers are executed and Fen is in danger of facing the same fate by the ruthless Sovereign, Fen must find the remnants of an underground rebellion in order to survive. For fans of: cinematic science fiction with intrigue, world-building, and well-drawn characters, such as Pierce Brown's Red Rising and Premee Mohamed's The Siege of Burning Grass.

Order of Royals
by Jude Deveraux

Princess Aradella is trapped in the iron grip of her evil and powerful aunt, Queen Olina. Navigating the treacherous waters of political machinations and familial duties, Aradella discovers allies in unexpected places, including Tanek, a swansman with his own mysterious connections. Set in a world where royalty, magic, and mythical beings coexist, Aradella's path is intertwined with that of Kaley Arens, an Earthling who becomes deeply entangled in the planet's intricate social hierarchy, as she is faced with a choice between her homeland and newfound love. As Aradella and her companions uncover dark secrets and hidden agendas, they embark on an adventure filled with loyalty, romance, and courage, where the lines between magic and reality blur. Aradella's heart finds a beacon in Mekos, the son of Tanek, whose distinct heritage and protective nature captivate her--

Simultaneous
by Eric Heisserer

Grant Lukather, agent of the elusive federal department known as Predictive Analytics, teams up with Sarah Newcomb, a past-life hypnosis therapist, to embark on an investigation into a bizarre killer who crosses time, space, and consciousness. The Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Arrival brings a mind-bending science fiction thriller that will draw in fans of The Glass Woman by Alice McIlroy and Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer.

Red City
by Marie Lu

The Alchemy in Angel City has been controlled by two rival syndicates for years, teetering perilously between tenuous peace and all-out war. But when two childhood friends are plucked from obscurity to become rising stars on opposite sides of the conflict, all loyalties will be tested. For fans of: richly detailed urban fantasy rife with drama and tension lurking in the underbellies of society, such as L.K. Steven's Silvercloak and Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six.

Slow Gods
by Claire North

After a cruel misunderstanding, Mawukana "Maw" na-Vdnaze was forced to give his life and consciousness to pilot a ship in the far off reaches of space. When word spreads about a nearby star system about to explode, Maw's unique gifts put him in position to be exactly what the galaxy needs. Claire North's latest unconventional but richly detailed space opera "serves up a stinging rebuke of capitalism and the international order without sacrificing the worldbuilding" (Library Journal).

The Summer War
by Naomi Novik

Furious at her beloved brother for leaving home, musically gifted Celia had no way of knowing her childish curses at him would doom him to a life without love. Celia desperately searches for a way to undo her mistake, until she uncovers a centuries-old secret about the immortal beings known as the summerlings. For fans of: magical curses, suspense, and in-depth worldbuilding as found in The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara.

Tailored Realities
by Brandon Sanderson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson ... comes Tailored Realities, a ... short fiction collection including the never-before-published novella 'Moment Zero.' Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe [and] includes nine works of short fiction never before gathered into one volume, many available here in print for the first time: 'Snapshot,' 'Perfect State,' 'Defending Elysium' (from the world of Skyward), 'Firstborn,' 'Mitosis' (from the world of the Reckoners), and four other stories. Also including author's notes and ... interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you're new to Sanderson or a longtime fan--Provided by publishe

Conform
by Ariel Sullivan

In the far future, humans are subject to the whims of the elusive Illum, a group of technologically advanced beings. Emeline spends most of her days sorting ancient art for destruction and waiting for her turn at Mate selection...until she is chosen as a Mate for an Illum named Collin, the first time an Illum has chosen a human Mate in years. For fans of: intricately plotted dystopian romances such as Dani Francis' Silver Elite.

Kill the Beast
by Serra Swift

When the immortal Beast murdered her brother, Lyssa Cadogan swore revenge. To see it through, she has teamed up with the melodramatic and foppish Alderic Casimir de Laurent, a man who somehow knows where the Beast lives and has one of its claws. But Lyssa and Alderic are keeping secrets that could doom them both. Serra Swift's folktale-inspired fantasy debut "falls in the twilight between melancholy and adventure, punctuated with brutality, occasional gore, and shocking moments of joy" (Library Journal).

Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World
by Mark Waddell

Colin has toiled as a low-level employee at Dark Enterprises and he fears a "termination" is around the corner. When he strikes a deal with a mysterious figure who promises to get him his heart's desire, Colin inadvertently unleashes the apocalypse on New York, and he'll have to save the world to keep his promotion secure. Fans of LGBTQIA+ characters and witty "urban fantasy that gently toes the horror line" (Kirkus) will devour this novel alongside similar titles The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur and TJ Klune's Under the Whispering Door.

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