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Fantasy and Science Fiction October 2025 |
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| The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J. R. DawsonAt the edge of Chicago sits a mysterious lighthouse, a waystation for the souls of the dead to reconcile with their lives before moving on. Nera, usually standing by watching her father ferry these souls, is drawn into a night of chaos when a living woman named Charlie has boarded the ferry, searching for someone she lost. Fans of the musical Hadestown will enjoy this "grim, authentic exploration of death for those who appreciate mythology-infused fantasy" (Library Journal). |
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Six Wild Crowns
by Holly Race
In this alternate Tudor fantasy, Henry VIII's six wives are strategically placed across the land to hold a magical barrier. As tension rises, his newest wife Boleyn and her lady-in waiting with a secret, Seymour, uncover a dangerous secret that could change the entire kingdom. Told from multiple perspectives, this epic fantasy with sapphic romance will appeal to fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon and The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri.
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| The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, eds.Set during and after the events of Stephen King's highly acclaimed 1978 novel The Stand, this anthology collects new stories of human resilience after the apocalypse from authors like Poppy Z. Brite, Tananarive Due, Josh Malerman, and many more. Both a tribute to and an expansion of the original novel, fans of King's work will be delighted by the dedication on display from the contributors. |
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| The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra KhawAlessa Li has been forcibly enrolled at Hellebore Technical Institute, an elite academy for the dangerously powerful world-enders within its hallowed walls. On graduation day, Alessa is trapped in the library along with other students being forced to take part in the institute's grisly ritual: being devoured by the monstrous faculty. A harrowing and lore-rich tread into the darkest depth of dark academia fantasy, Khaw's latest is "a visceral symphony of body horror" (Booklist). |
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Gate to Kagoshima
by Poppy Kuroki
Isla Mackenzie is uncovering her family history in Japan when a typhoon suddenly sweeps her into the past. 128 years back in time, she finds her ancestors and falls in love with a dashing samurai named Kei. But knowing that the Satsuma Rebellion is on the horizon, should Isla focus on getting home, or try to fight history for love? For fans of: cinematic and rich historical romantasy with a dash of time travel, such as Time and Tide by J.M. Frey and The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer.
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A Forbidden Alchemy
by Stacey McEwan
Years after uncovering the truth behind Belavere's magic, former friends Nina and Patrick find themselves on opposite sides of a revolution, until a risky mission, rekindled feelings and a heart-wrenching betrayal threaten to decide the fate of their world.
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