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| The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa CarusoInvestigator Kembral Thorne finally has some time away from her newborn to enjoy the year-turning party. However, as people start dying and the party twists and turns between nightmarish realities, she must team up with her sworn enemy, cat burglar Rika Nonesuch, to set the cosmos right and save her night off.
For fans of: cinematic and fantastical adventure stories with sapphic romance such as Tasha Suri's Burning Kingdoms series and A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft. |
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The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. RaoMeneka, a celestial dancer trained as a warrior, is tasked with seducing the mortal sage Kaushika to protect the heavens, but as her attraction to him deepens, she must choose between loyalty to Lord Indra and the possibility of true love.
Review: "Interwoven with Hindu mythology, the first of Rao’s Divine Dancers duology is as captivating as the apsara’s dance within. Fans of Sue Lynn Tan, Axie Oh, and Sabaa Tahir will be anxiously awaiting the finale of this retelling." - Raychel Bennet, Booklist
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A Dragon of Black Glass by James RollinsNyx and her allies race against time to unearth an ancient weapon buried beneath a sun-scorched desert while facing enemies, growing madness and an impending war, in the third novel of the series following The Cradle of Ice.
For fans of Terry Goodkind, Jonathan Maberry and Kevin J. Anderson.
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| Order of Swans by Jude DeverauxKaley Adams has always loved the allure and power of folklore and fairy tales. When she realizes the remote island her friend Jobi lives on is a parallel world of fantasy and magic, Kaley must use her newfound abilities and fairy tale know-how to survive.
For fans of: fast-paced romantasy such as The Deer and the Dragon by CJ Piper and Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. |
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The Ragpicker King by Cassandra ClareIn the follow-up to the bestselling Sword Catcher, Kel, body double for Prince Conor of Castellane, searches for those responsible for a massacre at the palace and finds a conspiracy to destroy the royal family. Meanwhile, magic-wielding physician Lin faces a test of her powers, the lure of an ancient magic, and her passion for the prince.
For fans of Hannah Whitten, Martha Wells and Samantha Shannon.
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amelie Wen ZhaoIn a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul before she loses her forever.
Review: "Mesmerizing worldbuilding that draws from Chinese mythology sets the stage for this dark romantasy duology starter by Zhao (Song of Silver, Flame Like Night). Quick pacing, thrilling action sequences, and devastating plot twists round out this riveting read." - Staff, Publishers Weekly
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| Toto by A. J. HackwithIn this creative modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz, Toto and his human Dorothy are swept away to the magical land after a run-in with animal control. As they make their way to the Emerald City, Toto realizes that something is rotten in the land of Oz, he may have to take matters into his own paws.
For fans of: unconventional retellings with wit and intricate plotting such as The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra and Julia by Sandra Newman. |
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| Motheater by Linda H. CodegaBennie Mattox takes it upon herself to investigate the deaths of miners in Kire Mountain after losing her best friend. What she doesn't expect is to find a witch who can't remember her name but knows she is sworn to protect the holler from industry, and must team up with Bennie to make a difficult choice.
Balancing atmospheric, in-depth contemporary fantasy and the authentic queer experience, fans of TJ Klune and Lee Mandelo will enjoy this debut title. |
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The Teller of Small Fortunes
by Julie Leong
Tao lives a quiet and lonely life, traveling to villages telling fortunes, with her mule as sole companion. That all changes when an ex-mercenary asks for her help finding a child. Their not-so-merry band is complimented by a baker and a magical cat, creating an unusual family for Tao, but one she may have desperately needed. A lovely cozy fantasy debut.
For fans of Sarah Beth Durst, Sangu Mandanna and Travis Baldree.
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Witch Queen of Redwinter
by Ed McDonald
Raine may have escaped her execution by the Draoihn, but she and her companions, Sanvaunt and Esher, are now trapped in the Fault, a magical wasteland beyond the real world that is breaking down before them. Raine wants to find her mysterious Queen of Feathers to get back home, except that could be even worse. Ovitus LacNaithe has control of the Draoihn, and his plan to control the Crown of Harranir is spurred on by an ominous force that is the true power. Raine's magic is strong, and her bond with her friends stronger, but to be enough to save two worlds, it may take everything they have if they are to see the next sunrise.
Review: "The final volume of "The Redwinter Chronicles," after Traitor of Redwinter, is an epic adventure across war-ravaged lands, where friendship is tested and twisted, and the fate of all lies in the hands of a few. Readers of George R.R. Martin might enjoy this series." ~ Kristi Chadwick, Library Journal
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The Witch of Whispervale
by R. A. Salvatore
In the latest installment of the DemonWars series, the Xoconai launch a brutal invasion of Corona, discarding treaties and igniting war. As resistance consolidates in Behren, a legendary gem-wielding witch emerges, drawing the attention of a relentless hunter known as the Coyote, who seeks her power.
For fans of Terry Goodkind, John Gwynne and Terry Brooks.
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna
Mika Moon, a solitary witch who's summoned to the isolated Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to manage their magic lest they endanger themselves and others. Read it for a warmhearted story of chosen family with a side of romance that features a diverse cast of likable eccentrics.
For fans of TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea.
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The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. HarrowIn the late 1800s, three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in a Hugo award-winning author's novel of magic amid the suffragette movement.
Review: "Using magic as a metaphor for women’s rights, this novel cleverly connects the dots between the suffragist movement of the past to the Me Too movement of today. Compelling, exhilarating, and magical, The Once and Future Witches is a must-read." - LynnDee Wathen, Booklist
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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