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| The Shadow of What Was Lost by James IslingtonEpic Fantasy. Born after the civil war that overthrew the ruling Augurs, 15-year-old Davian of Andarra struggles as one of the Gifted, whose latent magical abilities make him a second-class citizen and an object of suspicion. When Davian learns that he may be an Augur, he embarks on a quest to discover his destiny. Fans of the detailed world-building and complex magic systems found in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn novels or Brent Weeks' Lightbringer series should enjoy The Shadow of What Was Lost, which is the 1st book in the Licanius trilogy. |
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Spellbreaker
by Blake Charlton
Epic Fantasy. Leandra Weal has a bad habit of getting herself in dangerous situations. While hunting neodemons in her role as Warden of Ixos, Leandra obtains a prophetic spell that provides a glimpse one day into her future. She discovers that she is doomed to murder someone she loves, soon, but not who. That's a pretty big problem for a woman who has a shark god for a lover, a hostile empress for an aunt, a rogue misspelling wizard for a father, and a mother who--especially when arguing with her daughter--can be a real dragon. Leandra's quest to unravel the mystery of the murder-she-will-commit becomes more urgent when her chronic disease flares up and the Ixonian Archipelago is plagued by natural disasters, demon worshiping cults, and fierce political infighting. Everywhere she turns, Leandra finds herself amid intrigue and conflict. As chaos spreads across Ixos, Leandra and her troubled family must race to uncover the shocking truth about a prophesied demonic invasion, human language, and their own identities--if they don't kill each other first. This is the final installment of the Spellwright trilogy.
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| The Fate of the Tearling: A Novel by Erika JohansenEpic Fantasy. In this highly anticipated conclusion to the trilogy that began with The Queen of the Tearling, Queen Kelsea Glynn squares off against her enemy, the Red Queen of Mortmesne. Beset by visions of the past, Kelsea knows how much is at stake, which is why she's willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect her realm and her people. Infusing a classic battle between good and evil with dystopian and apocalyptic themes, The Fate of the Tearling will appeal most to fantasy readers who don't mind a bit of genre-blending. |
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The Winged Histories
by Sofia Samatar
Fantasy. The Winged Histories follows the intertwined fates of four women. Caught on different sides of a violent rebellion, each recounts the tale of her life with the knowledge that neither she nor her story may survive the conflict. There's the scholar Tialon of Velvalinhu, daughter of a heretic priest; Seren the singer, a nomadic poet; Tav, a teenage swordmaiden from the noble house of Telkan; and Tav's sister, socialite Siski, who will play a more important role in Olondria's history than she ever expected. Boasting strong female characters, extensive world-building, and complex moral dilemmas that unfold in lyrical prose, The Winged Histories may appeal to fans of The Traitor Baru Cormorant.
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| Den of Wolves: A Blackthorne & Grim Novel by Juliet MarillierCeltic Fantasy. The laws laid down by the fey are simple: "seek no vengeance, help any who ask, do only good." Yet having endured more than their fair share of tragedy, wise woman Blackthorn and her steadfast companion, Grim, begin to question the rules that govern their mission to serve the kingdom of Dalriada. Den of Wolves is the 3rd installment of the Blackthorn and Grim series, after Dreamer's Pool and Tower of Thorns. Readers who appreciate a strong, if understated, love story should especially enjoy this series, which is set in an ancient Ireland inhabited by the fair folk and steeped in magic. |
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