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Phantom Pains
by Mishell Baker
Urban Fantasy. Pulled back onto the Arcadia Project after losing her partner Teo to the lethal magic of an Unseelie fey countess, Millie must prove the innocence of her former boss, Caryl, when she is accused of murdering an agent, which draws Millie into an insidious, arcane terrorist plot that would leave two worlds in ruins. Phantom Pains is the 2nd book in the Arcadia Project series which starts with Borderline.
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| Crossroads of Canopy by Thoraiya DyerFantasy. The realm of Canopy is divided into 13 kingdoms, each ruled by a different god or goddess. The privileged Upper Canopians enjoy sunlight and fresh fruit, while Understorey denizens subsist on grubs. When her destitute parents decide to sell her into slavery, 13-year-old Unar runs away and dedicates herself to the goddess Audblayin. With her affinity for magic, she hopes to serve as the personal bodyguard of Audblayin's next avatar, thus rising above her humble origins. Detailed world-building and a realistically flawed heroine distinguish this debut by an Australian writer, which is the 1st book in a projected series. |
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| Gilded Cage by Vic JamesFantasy. In an alternate England, "commoners" without magic must serve the Equals (magic-wielding aristocratic families) for a period of ten years. Considering the alternatives, the Hadleys are fortunate: the entire family has been assigned to Kyneston, the estate of the powerful Jardine family, where they'll complete their compulsory service requirement together. But that dream is shattered when brother Luke is sent to the workhouse in Millmoor, where he becomes involved with a group of radicals. Meanwhile, eldest daughter Abi is drawn into a web of intrigue involving the most powerful families in the country. Fans of Dan Vyleta's Smoke should appreciate this atmospheric and intricately plotted novel that describes a rigid class system reinforced by magic. |
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Sins of Empire
by Brian McClellan
Epic Fantasy. When an insurrection threatens Landfall in the burgeoning nation of Fatrasta, a spy, a convicted war hero and a mercenary general with a tumultuous past must fight against the unrest in this new series from the author of the Powder Mage Trilogy.
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| Heartstone by Elle Katharine WhiteHistorical Fantasy. To halt the onslaught of gryphon attacks that plague the town of Hart's Run, the Lord of nearby Merybourne Manor hires an elite band of dragon-mounted Riders. Aliza Bentaine, whose beloved younger sister was killed by gryphons, rejoices at the arrival of their saviors -- well, except for handsome but arrogant Rider Alastair Daired, whose disdain for Aliza and her family is palpable. Although she'd rather avoid the man, circumstances keep throwing them together until they're forced to work with each other to save the town. Think Pride and Prejudice with dragons and you'll know what to expect from this debut. |
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| The Silver Witch by Paula BrackstonCeltic Fantasy. Seeking a change of scene after her husband's untimely death, ceramic artist Tilda moves to a secluded cottage in Wales -- and begins to manifest magical powers. A chance encounter with archaeologist Dylan leads her to explore local legends of a medieval shaman tasked with protecting a Welsh prince. Those stories, it turns out, could be the key to protecting the community from a powerful supernatural adversary that has recently resurfaced. The Silver Witch is the 3rd stand-alone installment in the Shadow Chronicles, a series that includes The Witch's Daughter and The Witch's Return. |
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The Last Light of the Sun
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Celtic Fantasy. The fates of three powerful civilizations--the Erlings of Vinmark, the Anglcyn kindom, and the Cyngael--clash in an evocative fantasy based on the legends of the ancient Celts, Anglo-Saxons, and Norse cultures.
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| Dreamer's Pool: A Blackthorn & Grim Novel by Juliet MarillierCeltic Fantasy. To avoid execution, imprisoned healer Blackthorn strikes a bargain with one of the fae: her freedom in exchange for seven years' service in the kingdom of Dalriada. Accompanied by fellow ex-convict Grim, Blackthorn travels to Winterfalls, the seat of Crown Prince Oran's royal court, where she soon discovers that something's rotten in Dalriada. Dreamer's Pool is the 1st book in the Blackthorn & Grim series, which follows a pair of flawed but sympathetic protagonists on adventures inspired by Irish mythology. |
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