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Fantasy and Science Fiction March 2026 |
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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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Crux
by Gabriel Tallent
In this story of intense friendship and grit, two down-and-out teens escape the hopelessness of their lives and chase a different future through rock climbing-- Provided by publisher.
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The Once and Future Queen
by Paula Lafferty
Vera always knew she didn't fit in. When she learns that she is meant to be in another time, she leaps at the chance to embrace a new life in a world of valor, intrigue, and unexpected magic in this bold and romantic retelling of Arthurian legend . . . 22-year-old Vera is at a crossroads: waiting tables, grieving her previous relationship, and jogging aimlessly each morning as if toward an uncertain future. Then an odd man shows up at her workplace, insisting that she was once the legendary Queen Guinevere of Camelot, and that her lost memories hold the key to changing both the past and the present. Somehow, it all feels like the direction she's been looking for. But when she asks the mysterious man to tell her more about Lancelot, Arthur, and a faithless queen, he can only say that much of what she's heard about Camelot is wrong. The truth, he claims, is something she must see for herself. After jumping through a portal in Glastonbury's historic center, Vera is not prepared for what she finds. Magic is everywhere, but a curse on the kingdom means it dwindles every day. She has no idea how to perform a queen's duties. Her fast friendship with Lancelot sets gossip flowing, and the stranger she must call husband often refuses to meet her eye. Arthur is a puzzle: cold, forbidding, and, while angry to her face, keeps leaving secret tokens of tenderness in her chambers. Worst of all, Vera's memories--and the answers locked within them--show no signs of returning. If Vera is truly destined to save Camelot, she'll have to trust her instincts. And her king will have to trust her . . .
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Chaos
by Constance Fay
In this 3rd 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 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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Lady Tremaine
by Rachel Hochhauser
MEET LADY TREMAINE in this spellbinding reimagining of Cinderella, as told by its iconic evil stepmother, revealing a propulsive love story about the lengths a mother will go for her children.
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The Geomagician
by Jennifer Mandula
Mary Anning wants to be a geomagician--a paleontologist who uses fossils to wield magic--but since the Geomagical Society of London refuses to admit women, she's stuck selling her discoveries to tourists instead. Then an ancient egg hatches in her hands, revealing a lovable baby pterodactyl that Mary names Ajax, and she knows that this is a scientific find that could make her career--if she's strategic. But when Mary contacts the Society about her discovery, they demand to take possession of Ajax. Their emissary is none other than Henry Stanton, a distinguished (and infuriatingly handsome) scholar . . . and the man who once broke Mary's heart. She knows she can't trust her fellow scholars, who want to discredit her and claim Ajax for their own, but Henry insists he believes in the brilliant Mary and only wants to help her obtain the respect she deserves. Now Mary has a new mystery to solve that's buried deeper than any dinosaur skeleton: She must uncover the secrets behind the Society and the truth about Henry. As her conscience begins to chafe against her ambition, Mary must decide what lengths she's willing to go to finally belong--and what her heart really wants. Mary Anning, magic, politics, and a pterodactyl--with this intriguing mix, this delightful and clever book provides definitive proof that Victorian England needed more dinosaurs --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop Book One of The Geomagician Duology
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Nine Goblins: A Tale of Low Fantasy and High Mischief
by T. Kingfisher
No one knows exactly how the Goblin War began, but folks will tell you that goblins are stinking, slinking, filthy, sheep-stealing, henhouse-raiding, obnoxious, rude, and violent. Goblins would actually agree with all this, and might throw in 'cowardly' and 'lazy,' too, for good measure. But goblins don't go around killing people for fun, no matter what the propaganda posters say. And when a confrontation with an evil wizard lands a troop of nine goblins deep behind enemy lines, goblin sergeant Nessilka must figure out how to keep her hapless band together and get them home in one piece. Unfortunately, between them and safety lies a forest full of elves, trolls, monsters, and that most terrifying of creatures--a human being--Provided by publishe
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Starside
by Alex Aster
Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited...but claimed.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals--the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic.Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn't after the gods' magic--she's going to kill them.First, she must survive the Culling, the king's deadly competition to choose his fifty challengers. An orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, Aris doesn't have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords--ones that contain power--are not inherited or bought, they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor--but a target. Getting past the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it seems. If the ancient creatures, magic-wielding beasts, and bloodthirsty immortals weren't dangerous enough, a new peril has even immortals fearing what rises from the ground at night. With a blade most would kill to claim, Aris can't trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious king's guard who betrayed her years ago--and who may now be the key to her survival.But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family's death. And when it's revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what's coming...
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| 30seven by Jeremy RobinsonMarcus Lockwood is ready to forget the horrible murder that took away his wife Isabella. He decides to take his son Elias to Moose Hollow, a secluded campground, to try and forget and reset. But their vacation is cut short when a mysterious alien craft abducts the campgrounds' visitors....and Isabella's killer may be one of them. For fans of: science fiction on the more gruesome and twisty side such as Jonathan Janz's Veil and Nathan Ballingrud's Crypt of the Moon Spider. |
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Nightshade and Oak
by Molly O'Neill
An Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human in this delightful historical fantasy of myth and magic from the author of the instant hit Greenteeth. Yet another excellent story rooted in the folklore of the British isles, this one charged with queer love. - Booklist (starred review) When Malt, the goddess of death, is accidentally turned human by a wayward spell, she finds she's ill-equipped to deal with the trials of a mortal life. After all, why would a goddess need to know how to gather food or light a fire? Unable to fend for herself, she teams up with warrior Bellis on a perilous journey to the afterlife to try to restore her powers. Frustrated by her frail human body and beset with blisters, Malt might not make the best travelling companion. But as animosity slowly turns to attraction, these two very different women must learn to work together if they are to have any hope of surviving their quest.
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