Winfield Public Library: Fantasy and Science Fiction: January 2026

Recent Releases

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.

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 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.

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.

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 like TJ Klune's Under the Whispering Door.

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