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House of Flame and Shadow
by Sarah J. Maas
What it's about: Stranded in a strange new world, Bryce Quinlan must rely on all her wits to get back to her family and friends in Midgard, in the third novel of the series following House of Sky and Breath.
Series alert: The third book in the Crescent City series
For fans of: Jennifer L. Armentrout, T.J. Klune and Rebecca Yarros
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| Faebound by Saara El-arifiWhat it's about: Exiled from the Elven Lands, warrior Yeeran and her diviner sister Lettle must navigate the intrigue of the fae court in this "beguiling" (Publishers Weekly) opening installment of a new trilogy by the author of The Final Strife series.
For fans of: Samantha Shannon's The Priory of the Orange Tree; Jeannette Ng's Under the Pendulum Sun. |
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| Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather FawcettWhat it's about: In this sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, the titular scholar and her colleague-turned-suitor Wendell Bambleby travel to the Austrian Alps to find a door into the Otherlands.
Read-alike: Marie Brennan's Memoirs of Lady Trent series. |
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| The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum KhanWhat it's about: Soon after 15-year-old Sana and her father move into Akbar Manzil, an apartment building created by subdividing an abandoned manor house, Sana discovers a hidden room and, as she explores, uncovers the tragic history of the house's original occupants.
Why you might like it: Set in Durban, South Africa, this genre-blending debut is infused with gothic atmosphere and contains elements of magical realism. |
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| Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuireWhat it's about: At Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children, student Antsy discovers her talent for finding things -- an ability soon exploited by mean girl Seraphina.
Series alert: While this 9th installment of the beloved Wayward Children series stands on its own, familiarity with previous installments enriches the reading experience. |
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| The Parliament by Aimee PokwatkaWhat it's about: When chemist Madigan Purdy agreed to lead a STEM program for tweens at her local library, she did not expect to be confronted with a murderous swarm of owls. As Madigan and her students shelter in place, she reads to them from The Silent Queen, the book that once got her through a difficult situation and may help them all survive.
Review: "This gripping novel by the author of Self-Portrait with Nothing "tucks a Maurice Sendak fairy tale into a nature-attacks horror novel." ~ Library Journal |
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| Kinning by Nisi ShawlWhat it's about: This layered sequel to Everfair pits Princess Mwadi against Prince Ilunga in a battle for succession, while siblings Tink and Bee-Lung venture beyond the realm's borders to distribute spores with potential as a tool for nonviolent liberation from colonial rule.
You might also like: Courttia Newland's A River Called Time; Steven Barnes' Lion's Blood. |
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Brideby Ali HazelwoodWhat it's about: Misery Lark, daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, must leave her life of anonymity among the humans and uphold a historic alliance with the Weres by marrying their Alpha, Lowe Moreland.
Review: "This enthralling tale of political machinations, family secrets, enduring friendship, and the allure and fear of people who are “other” is a not to be missed romance." ~ Diana Tixier Herald, Booklist
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Sanctuary of the Shadow
by Aurora Ascher
What it's about: Hidden within an unusual circus run by a centuries-old Enchanter, Harrow, keeping her true identity and magical ability a secret, finds her destiny in an elemental with no recollection of who he is, forcing her to reveal the secrets from her own dark past to save this dangerous creature.
Review: "Ascher's latest is a fantasy romance that has everything nice—a hot love interest, a relatable main character, female friendship—and plenty of (consensual) spice. Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas will enjoy this one." ~ LynnDee Wathen, Booklist
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The Sun and the Voidby Gabriela Romero LacruzWhat it's about: When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death--until her estranged grandmother, a dark sorceress in the Don's employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew, and smitten with the upper-caste daughter of the house, Celeste, Reina will do anything to earn--and keep--the family's favor. Even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor's foundations. To save the woman she loves, Reina will have to defy the gods themselves, and become something she never could have imagined.
Who it's for: Fans of N.K. Jemisin, Tomi Adeyemi and Nisi Shawl will appreciate this fresh voice in fiction, especially when it comes to its commentary on colonialism, strong female characters, and the intricacies of magic used for good and evil.
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Radiance
by Grace Draven
What it's about: Two people, one human and one Kai, who are brought together by the trappings of duty and politics will discover they are destined for each other, even as the powers of a hostile kingdom scheme to tear them apart.
Review: "In short order, Draven has demonstrated that she is a truly gifted teller of romantic fantasy tales that are utterly unforgettable. In Radiance, Draven explores a forced political marriage between seemingly incompatible races. The growing relationship between these protagonists is a genuine joy to read, and the fantastic story is filled with dangerous twists and turns!" ~ Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times
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A Power Unbound
by Freya Marske
What it's about: To obtain the final piece of the Last Contract, Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, will require the assistance of Alan Ross, an infuriatingly attractive writer and thief. This "showstopping" (Publishers Weekly) conclusion to the Last Binding trilogy, after A Marvellous Light and A Restless Truth offers an atmospheric setting, a twisty plot, and a charged enemies-to-lovers romance.
Read-alikes: C.L. Polk's Kingston Cycle; K.D. Edwards' Tarot Sequence.
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The Curse of Saintsby Kate DramisWhat it's about: An elite spy and the Queen's Third-in-Command, Aya, when tragedy strikes, unleashes a power that hasn't been seen in over 500 years and, in order to understand it, must work with her bitter rival Will, the Queen's Enforcer, to discover who—or what—she really is.
Review: "Dramis' debut kicks off a series with political scheming, adversaries to lovers, steamy scenes, and magic from the gods. While a little verbose, book one does a great job setting up the action for book two. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo." ~ LynnDee Wathen, Booklist
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
336-703-3030forsythlibrary.org |
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