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This Month’s Best New Fantasy
 
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Book cover for Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval delivers her first adult fantasy
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • One of the most anticipated books of the year according to The New York Times, Goodreads, and more
  • Holland St. James has always believed in magic — but as she hunts down an ancient, alchemical object, she realizes her intoxicating new world is full of peril
  • “Stephanie Garber spins pure magic in her books… A unique new ride that you won’t want to stop talking about” (Cosmopolitan)
  • A TV adaptation is already in the works
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Media mentions for Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie GarberMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Cosmopolitan, Paste, Reactor, Indie Next List
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Book cover for Thief of Night by Holly Black
‘Holly Black is a master of fantasy with the Midas touch’ (V. E. Schwab)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In an alternate New England, reformed con artist Charlie must team up with an unsteady ally on a dangerous investigation
  • From a #1 New York Times bestselling author with legions of fans
  • Leigh Bardugo says this duology is “dark, strange, thick with mystery and twists ― a story so believable in its magic, you’ll be keeping one eye on your shadow as you turn the pages”
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Media mentions for Thief of Night by Holly BlackMEDIA MENTIONS:Entertainment Weekly, People, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Paste, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski
Before becoming the White Wolf, Geralt of Rivia learns the price of becoming a legend
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Explore the early years of one of fantasy’s most beloved characters in this standalone novel in the Witcher series
  • “This is a gift for series fans” (Publishers Weekly)
  • John Gwynne says this “immersive, exciting, and emotional” story is “not to be missed”
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Media mentions for Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej SapkowskiMEDIA MENTIONS:Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Summer War by Naomi Novik
From the bestselling, award-winning author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance series
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When Celia accidentally dooms her brother to a life without love, she must undo her spell…
  • This warm fantasy about witches, family, and a centuries-old war will take root in your heart
  • “A magical, medieval-esque folk song captured on paper” (Reactor)
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Media mentions for The Summer War by Naomi NovikMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for To Clutch a Razor by Veronica Roth
In a family of monster hunters, funerals can be fatal…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A #1 New York Times bestselling author takes readers back into a world that has fans in Leigh Bardugo, Olivie Blake, and Cassandra Clare
  • As his family gathers for a funeral rite in the old country, Dymitr has the opportunity to finally clear his debt to Baba Jaga. He just has to survive his dangerous kin first…
  • Inspired by Slavic folklore and set in a magical Poland
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Media mentions for To Clutch a Razor by Veronica RothMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Alchemised by SenLinYu
The intensively dark fantasy and #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is talking about
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Alchemist and healer Helena is a prisoner of war — and she’s missing most of her memories. Powerful necromancer Kaine is tasked with uncovering those lost memories, but he has dark secrets of his own
  • Film rights have already sold for this hotly anticipated debut from an author with over 100,000 followers on Instagram
  • “The superb world-building and intricate plotline make this a must-read” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Alchemised by SenLinYuMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, TODAY Show, Slate, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Paste, Variety, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon
A standalone, instant New York Times bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Inventive, intriguing, and endlessly surprising — no one enthralls me like Samantha Shannon” (R. F. Kuang)
  • The land of sunshine and lavender will soon be ablaze, but Princess Marosa and her betrothed will create a better world…
  • “[Samantha Shannon] is in a league of her own — truly the best fantasy there is” (Saara El-Arifi, author of Faebound)
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Media mentions for Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha ShannonMEDIA MENTIONS:Paste, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Faerie Morgana by Louisa Morgan
This bewitching Arthurian retelling offers a fresh take on Morgan Le Fay
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • While helping Arthur ascend the throne, Morgana — a priestess with fearsome magical abilities — discovers the depth of her power
  • “An enchanting tragedy centered around castle politics… Fans of Circe or Medusa retellings should take note” (Library Journal)
  • From the author of A Secret History of Witches
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Media mentions for The Faerie Morgana by Louisa MorganMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Hekate by Nikita Gill
Descend into the ancient Greek underworld with this instant #1 New York Times bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • To protect her from Zeus and Poseidon, Hekate’s mother leaves her in the underworld — but can Hekate make a new life for herself?
  • Fans of Lore and Circe shouldn’t miss this dazzling tale penned by a poet with over 800,000 Instagram followers
  • “The most original addition to the retelling genre I have read in a while” (Costanza Casati, author of Clytemnestra)
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Media mentions for Hekate by Nikita GillMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews