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Fantasy and Science Fiction October 2019
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| Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirIntroducing: Lesbian swordswoman Gideon Nav, indentured servant in the House of the Ninth; and her nemesis, necromancer Lady Harrowhark Nonegesimus, who may be her best shot at freedom.
Why you might like it: This edgy, irreverent debut boasts a foul-mouthed, snarky heroine; an enemies-to-not-quite-lovers plot; a murder mystery in the midst of an interplanetary competition; and necromancy.
For fans of: the revenge plot of Jay Kristoff's Nevernight Chronicle; the protagonist and atmosphere of Nicole Kornher-Stace's Archivist Wasp. |
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Black leopard, red wolf
by Marlon James
What is it: Hired to find a mysterious boy who disappeared three years before, Tracker joins a search party that is quickly targeted by deadly creatures, in the first novel of a trilogy from the author of A Brief History of Seven Killings.
Why read it? An Afrocentric fantasy setting, and an adventure that throws every fantasy and horror creature known into a chaotic mash-up of genres and styles, in what has been described as "an African Game of Thrones."
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To clear away the shadows
by David Drake
What it is: This latest installment in the RCN series follows a group of individuals, who are posted to the Far Traveller exploration vessel, as they attempt to clear more of the shadows away from the deep past than ever before in human history—if they survive.
Reviewers say: "Drake handles this recasting very well and provides his extensive readership the strong characters and well-crafted storytelling they've come to expect."
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To best the boys
by Mary Weber
What it is: One girl makes a stand against society and enters a world made exclusively for boys. Every year, the residents of Pinsbury Port receive a letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. Rhen Tellur opens it to see if she can use her microscope to derive which substances compose the ink and parchment. In Caldon province, where women are trained in wifely duties, sixteen-year-old Rhen Tellur wants nothing more than to be a scientist. As her seaside town falls prey to a deadly disease, she and her father work desperately to find a cure.
What to expect: A gory opening, unique world-building, themes of social class, feminism, love, and a courageous heroine who breaks the stereotypical gender rules
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The Goblin Emperor
by Katherine Addison
What it's about: Maia, the youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile. When his father and three sons in line for the throne are killed in an "accident," he must take his place as the only rightful heir. Unschooled in court politics, he has no friends, no advisors, and the sure knowledge that whoever killed his family could strike again. Surrounded by sycophants eager to curry favor, and overwhelmed by the burdens of his new life, he can trust nobody.
What reviewers say: "Addison has built a completely believable world, with its own language, customs, and history, but there are tantalizingly familiar elements (such as newspapers and pocket watches) that make us wonder from whence this world came and whether it might have sprung from our own, in a distant future. There are lots of unanswered questions here that will likely be addressed in a sequel."
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Black city dragon
by Richard A Knaak
What it is: A historical urban fantasy set in Prohibition-era Chicago, which combines action, mystery, and romance against a backdrop of gangland wars and the threat of supernatural horror.
Read it if: you enjoyed Black City Saint and Black City Demon, appreciate the works of Jim Butcher and Simon Green, or enjoy urban fantasy and historical fiction.
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| It Devours! A Welcome to Night Vale Novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffery CranorWhat happens: Local scientist Nilanjana Sikdar investigates strange goings-on in the desert and discovers...well, you'll just have to find out.
Should you start here? While this spin-off of the popular Welcome to Night Vale) podcast stands on its own, it does contain some (minor) spoilers for the main series.
Food for thought: "Death is only the end if you assume the story is about you." |
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| Storm of Locusts by Rebecca RoanhorseWhat it is: the sequel to the Nebula Award-nominated Trail of Lightning.
Starring: Diné (Navajo) monster hunter Maggie Hoskie, who must rescue her best friend, Kai, from a cult.
For fans of: Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels novels, another post-apocalyptic urban fantasy series featuring a strong heroine and plenty of monster-battling thrills. |
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