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Science Fiction and Fantasy May 2021
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Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
The sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save both humanity and the earth, Ryland Grace is hurtled into the depths of space when he must conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.
Reviews: "An unforgettable story of survival and the power of friendship, nothing short of a science-fiction masterwork." Kirkus Reviews
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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
by Becky Chambers
When a freak technological failure strands travelers at the Five-Hop One-Stop on the planet Gora, three alien strangers get to know each other in the fourth novel of the series following Record of a Spaceborn Few.
Reviews: "Recommended for fans of character-driven science fiction" Booklist, starred review
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Fugitive telemetry
by Martha Wells
Assisting Preservation Station security when he discovers a murdered body on the premises, Murderbot reluctantly speaks to humans to help identify the victim and determine what happened. By the Nebula Award-winning author of the Raksura series.
Reviews: " Another strong entry in a series fans adore." Booklist
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The house of always
by Jenn Lyons
As the enemies of Kihrin move forward with their plans to free the King of Demons, the Eight Immortals must decide if they can save the world while saving Kihrin, too, or watch him become the very evil they have all been sworn to destroy.
Reviews: "Lyons has not only vaulted to the forefront of modern epic fantasy by delivering series entries in a timely fashion but also continued to stick the landing in excitement and with style points galore." Booklist
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Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
The last of the Druids, Atticus O'Sullivan finds his peaceful life in Arizona shattered by the arrival of a very angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magical sword, forcing Atticus to call upon his friends--and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish--to deliver himself from evil.
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Moon called
by Patricia Briggs
While trying to live a so-called normal existence, mechanic Mercy Thompson, a shapeshifter raised by werewolves, gets into trouble with the gremlins, witches, and vampires with whom she deals on a daily basis.
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House of earth and blood
by Sarah J Maas
Seeking oblivion in nightclubs in the aftermath of a shattering loss, half-fae Bryce is unwittingly dragged into a murder investigation at the side of a Fallen angel. By the best-selling author of the Throne of Glass series.
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Rosemary and rue : an October Daye novel
by Seanan McGuire
Retreating into the human world after being rejected by her Faerie family, half-fae changeling Toby finds her anonymity compromised by the murder of a high-profile countess who binds her to investigate, a situation that forces Toby to resume her fae position among dubious companions.
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Spider's bite : an elemental assassin book
by Jennifer Estep
When a powerful Air elemental double-crosses her, and kills her handler, Gin, the most feared assassin in the South when she's not busy cooking at the Pork Pit, must convince the right side of the law--sexy Detective Donovan Caine--to help her exact revenge on the enemy.
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