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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2026 |
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| Nine Goblins: A Tale of Low Fantasy and High Mischief by T. KingfisherGoblins aren't known for their fighting prowess, but Sergeant Nessika and her Whinin' Niners squadron have no choice against the humans encroaching on their territory. When a wizard teleports them behind enemy lines, they'll have their work cut out for them surviving long enough to go home. Fans of Delilah S. Dawson's Kill the Farm Boy and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series will enjoy this irreverent and thoughtful fantasy. |
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| Halcyon Years by Alastair ReynoldsWhen a member of one of the most elite families on the starship Halcyon is mysteriously murdered, private investigator Yuri Gagarin is on the case. However, he gets caught between his client, Ruby Red, and Ruby Blue, the woman trying to stop him from digging too deep. With "a fun futuristic twist to the traditional private eye tropes," (Booklist) fans of Andy Weir's Artemis and the Cyberpunk 2077 franchise will have fun with this new science fiction noir. |
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| Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer StothersSir Cameron, a handsome but cowardly knight, teams up with the reclusive and short-tempered sorcerer Merulo when a prophecy ties them together and puts Cameron in immediate peril. As Merulo's ambitious plans come closer to fruition, Cameron realizes he may be more drawn to the sorcerer than previously planned. This "ambitious and decidedly weird" (Library Journal) debut combines fantasy cliché deconstructions with thoughtful explorations of queer self-discovery and autonomy. |
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| The Poet Empress by Shen TaoWei Yin has only joined the Azalea House as a concubine out of desperation to save her family. But civil war may be on the horizon, and to survive, Wei may have to put herself directly in danger by harnessing the power of poetry magic in a world where women are forbidden to read. This tale of imperial court drama and immersive fantasy features a compelling and complex heroine who will do anything to survive, perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War and Shelley Parker Chan's She Who Became the Sun. |
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