Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
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The first novel written for an adult audience by the mega-selling author of the Divergent franchise: five twenty-something heroes famous for saving the world when they were teenagers must face even greater demons—and reconsider what it means to be a hero…by destiny or by choice.

The Girl and the Stars by Mark Lawrence
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A stunning new epic fantasy series following a young outcast who must fight with everything she has to survive, set in the same world as Red Sister.

If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha
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A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossibly high standards of beauty, secret room salons catering to wealthy men, strict social hierarchies, and K-pop fan mania.

Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova
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Set in a lushly drawn world inspired by Inquisition Spain, Zoraida Córdova’s hotly anticipated new fantasy is an epic tale of love and revenge perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas.

He Started It by Samantha Downing
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From the twisted mind behind mega hit My Lovely Wife comes the story of a family—not unlike your own—just with a few more violent tendencies thrown in…. (Update: He Started It has now been pushed back to July 28th 2020).

Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher
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An office attraction becomes something more when they’re off the clock in this delightful romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Not the Girl You Marry.

Fantastic Hope by Laurell K Hamilton and William McCaskey
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A collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey, joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson.

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
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In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
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Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias meet Dracula in this Southern-flavoured supernatural thriller set in the ’90s about a women’s book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious and handsome stranger who turns out to be a blood-sucking fiend.

Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie
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A young pilot risks everything to save his best friend—the man he trusts most and might even love—only to learn that his friend is secretly the heir to a brutal galactic empire.

Something She’s Not Telling Us by Darcey Bell
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Simple Favor comes an electrifying domestic thriller of how one woman’s life is turned upside down when her brother brings his new girlfriend to visit—and no one is telling the truth about who they really are.

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed
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Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of familial burdens and cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men.

Will you be picking up any of these April releases? Tell us in the comments below!

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So, we’ve rounded up 10 books that are currently the most popular SFF releases of 2020 so far based on Goodreads members!

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (March 3rd 2020)
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas launches her brand-new CRESCENT CITY series with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance.

Followers by Megan Angelo (January 14th 2020)
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An electrifying story of two ambitious friends, the dark choices they make and the stunning moment that changes the world as we know it forever

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin (March 24th 2020)
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Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.

Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire (January 7th 2020)
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The fifth installment in Seanan McGuire’s award-winning, bestselling Wayward Children series, Come Tumbling Down picks up the threads left dangling by Every Heart a Doorway and Down Among the Sticks and Bones

Highfire by Eoin Colfer (January 28th 2020)
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series comes a hilarious and high-octane adult novel about a vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon who lives an isolated life in the bayous of Louisiana—and the raucous adventures that ensue when he crosses paths with a fifteen-year-old troublemaker on the run from a crooked sheriff.

Agency by William Gibson (January 21st 2020)
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The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood (February 11th 2020)
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A. K. Larkwood’s The Unspoken Name is a stunning debut fantasy about an orc priestess turned wizard’s assassin.

The God Game by Danny Tobey (January 7th 2020)
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Charlie and his friends enter the G.O.D. Game, a video game run by underground hackers and controlled by a mysterious AI that believes it’s God. Through their phone-screens and high-tech glasses, the teens’ realities blur with a virtual world of runes, gods, mythical creatures, and more. But then the threatening messages start. Worship me. Obey me. Who else is playing this game, and how far will they go to win?

The Girl and the Stars by Mark Lawrence (April 30th 2020)
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A stunning new epic fantasy series following a young outcast who must fight with everything she has to survive, set in the same world as Red Sister.

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu (February 25th 2020)
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Ken Liu is one of the most lauded short story writers of our time. This collection includes a selection of his science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years — sixteen of his best — plus a new novelette.

What SFF books are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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Get ready to escape 2020 with its upcoming fantasy and sci-fi book releases! While there’s many, many exciting new books being released this year, we’ve picked a few titles that are releasing between January and June this year!

There’s plenty of favourites authors releasing new books, including Sarah J. Maas, Mark Lawrence, Veronica Roth, Max Brooks, Sarah Gailey, Yoon Ha Lee, and Tamsyn Muir, along with debut authors releasing their first novels!

Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you are looking forward to any of them!

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you have read any of them!

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
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In the stunning first novel in Marlon James’s Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child.

The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3) by Holly Black
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, comes the highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy.

The Girl In Red by Christina Henry
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From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a postapocalyptic take on the perennial classic “Little Red Riding Hood”…about a woman who isn’t as defenseless as she seems.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
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Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skilfully animated as necromantic skeletons. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season, an enthralling epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons–and the women who must lead the fight to save it.

Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender
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An ambitious young woman with the power to control minds seeks vengeance against the royals who murdered her family, in a Caribbean-inspired fantasy world embattled by colonial oppression.

A Boy and His Dog At The End of the World by C.A. Fletcher
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When a beloved family dog is stolen, her owner sets out on a life-changing journey through the ruins of our world to bring her back in this fiercely compelling tale of survival, courage, and hope. Perfect for readers of Station Eleven and The Girl With All the Gifts.

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a mesmerising tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite.

The Library Of The Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
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In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren’t finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories.

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
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New York Times bestselling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo-Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organisations, and impossible cities in the standalone fantasy, Middlegame.

Recursion by Blake Crouch
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At once a relentless pageturner and an intricate science-fiction puzzlebox about time, identity, and memory, Recursion is a thriller as only Blake Crouch could imagine it—and his most ambitious, mind-boggling, irresistible work to date.

Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
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In a centuries-long war where beauty and brutality meet, their three paths entwine in a shadowy world of spilled blood and mysterious saints, where a forbidden romance threatens to tip the scales between dark and light.

Darkdawn (The Nevernight Chronicle #3) by Jay Kristoff
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The epic conclusion of the internationally bestselling Nevernight Chronicle from New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff.

Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey
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Sharp, mainstream fantasy meets compelling thrills of investigative noir in Magic for Liars, a fantasy debut by rising star Sarah Gailey.

Cold Storage by David Koepp
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For readers of Andy Weir and Noah Hawley comes an astonishing debut by the screenwriter of Jurassic Park: a wild and terrifying adventure about three strangers who must work together to contain a highly contagious, deadly organism.

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.

One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence
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Ready Player One meets Stranger Things in this new novel by the bestselling author who George RR Martin describes as “an excellent writer.”

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world–a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.

Dragonslayer by Duncan M. Hamilton
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In his magnificent, heroic, adventure fantasy, Dragonslayer, Duncan M. Hamilton debuts the first book in a fast-moving trilogy: a dangerous tale of lost magics, unlikely heroes, and reawakened dragons.

Wanderers by Chuck Wendig
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A decadent rock star. A deeply religious radio host. A disgraced scientist. And a teenage girl who may be the world’s last hope. In the tradition of The Stand and Station Eleven comes a gripping saga that weaves an epic tapestry of humanity into an astonishing tale of survival.

What 2019 fantasy and sci-fi releases have you enjoyed? Tell us in the comments below!

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With almost 90 million members, Goodreads users add 18 million books to their “want to read” shelves every month plus there’s over 89 million written reviews on Goodreads, so these users know a thing or two about books!

Based on Goodreads, we’ve collated the top 10 fantasy and sci-fi books of 2019 so far according to Goodreads members!

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season, a trailblazing, epic high fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons – and the women who must lead the fight to save it.

Recursion by Blake Crouch
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From the bestselling author of Dark Matter and the Wayward Pines trilogy comes a relentless thriller about time, identity, and memory—his most mind-boggling, irresistible work to date, and the inspiration for Shondaland’s upcoming Netflix film.

The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
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Following their adventures in The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower, Vasya and Morozko return in this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Winternight Trilogy, battling enemies mortal and magical to save both Russias, the seen and the unseen.

Dark Age by Pierce Brown
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Tiamat’s Wrath by James S.A. Corey
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The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty
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S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass conjuring a world where djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger and waters run deep with old magic; where blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom.

Exhalation by Ted Chiang
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From an award-winning science fiction writer (whose short story “The Story of Your Life” was the basis for the Academy Award-nominated movie Arrival), the long-awaited new collection of stunningly original, humane, and already celebrated short stories

Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence
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Holy Sister completes the Book of the Ancestor trilogy that began with Red Sister and Grey Sister. A ground-breaking series, it has established Mark Lawrence as one of the most exciting new voices in modern speculative fiction.

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
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In the first novel in Marlon James’s Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child.

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.

Have you read any of these books? Tell us in the comments below!

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Hey Nerds, content contributor Holly here, keeping you in the loop of my reading with the Mid Year Book Freakout tag! As of the end of June, I have read 67 books out of my 75 goal for the year of 2019, which is a total of 23,981 pages! Here’s what I recommend based on what I have read so far in 2019!

Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2019?

• Sharp Objects Gillian Flynn: Completely and utterly disturbing. Perfect for the horror lover! Go into this novel with a tough stomach. MAJOR TW FOR CUTTING AND VIOLENCE.
• Misery by Stephen King
• Pet Sematary by Stephen King: Do you notice a trend? We at the Nerd Daily are fascinated by the macabre.

Best Sequel You’ve Read So Far in 2019

Kingsbane by Claire Legrand: Killer, kickass, magical queens. What more could you want?

New Release You Haven’t Read Yet, But Want To?

• Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
• Inspection by Josh Malerman

Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2019

• Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren: I’m complete and utter trash for this duo.
• Song of the Abyss by Makiia Lucier: Thanks to The Nerd Daily, I’ll be reading an ARC and uploading a review soon!
• American Royals by Katharine McGee
• The Institute by Stephen King
• The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
• And like every other person on this planet… The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Biggest Disappointment?

• Ruin & Rising and Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo: Sorry, I just don’t understand the hype. After finishing this series, I said hello to a MAJOR book slump. The trilogy just could not live up to the hype.
• Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy: nothing happened… never in a book have I experienced so much talk of action but no actual action. I was so hyped to get an arc but it had to be one of the largest disappointments so far.
• Fire & Blood by George R R Martin: Um this was a as boring as a history textbook. Can we just get Winds of Winter already?!

Biggest Surprise?

The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: Short and sweet. You’ll never quite know what to expect with this one.

Favourite New Author?

Stephen King… yes. I know, I am the last on the very large bandwagon. So much horror, so much weird fiction.

Newest Fictional Crush?

Saying hello to a girl crush: Daisy Jones from Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. She is so screwed up in so many ways but powerful, resilient and kickass at the same time.

Newest Favourite Character?

An odd one coming your way…. Annie Wilkes from Misery by Stephen King. Is it any surprise that I’m choosing a villain? Probably not LOL. I mean don’t you sometimes want to kidnap your favourite writer and force them to rewrite a book so they don’t kill your favourite character? Yeah me too…

Book That Made You Cry?

Now, I’m not a crier but I felt all the feels with Michelle Obama’s Becoming. She is a lawyer, mother, political advocate and can now add author to the list. This book was written so beautifully she could be a best seller even without being the famous ‘Michelle Obama’. I would die for another piece of her writing. So well done.

Book That Made You Happy?

Colourless Tsukuru Tazak by Haruki Murakami: ALL the nostalgia from my time living in Tokyo. Also beautiful writing, a new author I would love to read more of.

Favourite Book To Screen Adaptation You Saw This Year?

The Handmaid’s Tale

Favourite Review You’ve Written This Year?

Favourite and hardest review to write this year…. Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman! I wanted to spoil and gush the entire review so it was so hard to keep it spoiler free! However, such an amazing opportunity to interview the author himself! So thankful to Jimmy Patterson books, the Nerd Daily and Derek himself for a great book, review, and experience!

Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year?

UK edition of Skyward by Brandon Sanderson! This book looks like literal magic… hopefully it lives up to the hype of such a talked about fantasy author.

What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?

• The Dark Half by Stephen King
• The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
• Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
• The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
• Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
• Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend

Have you read any of these books? Tell us in the comments below!

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Game of Thrones producers broke the hearts of many last month as the series finale aired capturing the attention of millions.

If you have been following the epic fantasy series, then you have probably heard the backlash the producers and HBO team are facing over how they approached the final season. It has even escalated to the point where a petition has been circulating the Internet in which frustrated viewers speak out against how the Thrones team decided to end the ever so popular TV series after eight dramatic seasons. As George. R. R Martin, author of the famous series and now TV show, has yet to complete the final two books in the series, some fans believe that the Thrones team did not do Martin’s ideas justice and that an alternate ending is needed. On the other hand, die-hard fans are just sad that the adventure is over and as such await the remaining books to be published.

In the meantime, if you are looking for post-Game of Thrones books to fill that empty void you may be feeling, then I highly recommend the following novels, many of which are also epic fantasy series in which may help you move on!.

A Time of Dread (Of Blood and Bone Series) by John Gwynne
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A Time of Dread, the first book in the Of Blood and Bone Series, has captured the attention of many seeking the next best epic fantasy series. It is a fiery tale written by the well-known epic fantasy author, John Gwynne, who tells a story of the Banished Lands, a previously used setting in some of his other fantasy novels. Gwynne has created yet another masterpiece in the eyes of many and I strongly recommend reading this novel as well as the sequel, A Time of Blood.

The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence
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In search of a new series about the rise to power? Look no further by picking up The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence. This series consists of 3 novels and follows the main protagonist by the name of Jorg Ancrath who attempts to rise up the ranks in the setting of post-apocalyptic Europe. Having the title of Prince of Throns (ironically the name of the first book in the series), Ancrath faces many challenges, including have to come face-to-face with his childhood fears. This series is both captivating and thrilling and will leave you wanting more as you move from one book to the next!

The Name of The Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles) by Patrick Rothfuss
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If you are looking to add a magical touch to your TBR list then look no further! The Name of the Wind is a fictional tale written by Patrick Rothfuss and has a unique voice to it as it is told by the main character himself Kvothe (otherwise known as “the man of many names” as he takes on many titles throughout series). This series has almost a memoir feel to it as Kvothe tells his story to The Chronicler from start to finish, over a three-day period. Despite the lack of climatic battle scenes, The Name of The Wind is an intriguing, mysterious novel that should definitely be added to your #TBR if you are searching for something to get out of your post-GoT depression.

The City by Stella Gemmell
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The City, a compelling dark-fantasy novel by debut author Stella Gemmell, has caught the attention of many over the last few years as she tells a powerful tale about overcoming the darkness and fear that has taken over The City. The City, a now-abandoned void, is thought to be the home to an ancient emperor for who very little truth is known. This heroic tale against the powers of evil will have you reading this book from start to finish in one sitting!

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
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Black Leopard, Red Wolf has captured the hearts of many with its breath-taking entrance into the fantasy literary world. This novel is the first novel in The Dark Star Trilogy and has been compared to famous epic fantasies such as Tolkien’s work and has even been called “An African Game of Thrones”. 620 pages of adventure, thoughtful character analysis, and, of course, loads of excitement! A definite read for all those fantasy-lovers out there!

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Since we are talking about must-read epic fantasies, how could we not forget the classics? The Lord of The Rings changed the fantasy game by creating a world of its own. From The Fellowship of The Ring to The Return of The King, you will become a part of Middle Earth as you read through the histories and adventures of dear Frodo and Sam, two hobbits living in The Shire. Embark with them on their epic journey through Mordor and enjoy the different characters you meet along the way!

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
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Throne of Glass tells a powerful story surrounding a young assassin by the name of Celaena Sardothien who must now fight for her freedom after receiving an opportunity to obtain a royal pardon from the Crown Prince himself. This book, with a strong female lead, tells a compelling tale as you follow Celaena through her triumphs as she fights for her freedom as well as her survival!

The Axe & The Throne by M.D. Ireman
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Said to have “Game of Thrones-style-tales”, The Axe & The Throne has become a fan-favourite among all high-fantasy genre lovers. This detail-friendly novel follows a man by the name of Tallos on his quest to rescue his friend’s oldest son who has been taken by the Northmen a group of people you would not want to be caught with alone. This novel causes all sorts of emotions and will keep you reading until the very end. With a strong fictional world and endless character development, you would be a fool not to add this book to your next epic-fantasy TBR!

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Achieve Series)
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If you’re looking for a nice-long epic-fantasy read, then you have stumbled upon the right book for you! Brandon Sanderson’s, 1008-page novel, The Way of Kings contains all the critical elements of an epic fantasy and will leave you immersed in the wonderful world of Roshar – a world of stone and storms. With excellent world-building details and character development, this is for sure a Sanderson classic and strongly recommended to those die-hard GoT fans out there.

The Priory of The Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
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Being one of the most-talked about fantasy novels circling the literary world in 2019, The Priory of The Orange Tree tells a tale like no other. Its unique setting and characters will have you attempting to read this book cover to cover just so you can find out what happens at the end! A definite highly recommended read for anyone looking for a new release fantasy!

Any other suggestions? Tell us in the comments below!

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be reading any!

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
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New York Times bestselling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo-Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the standalone fantasy, Middlegame.

DEV1AT3 by Jay Kristoff
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From bestselling author Jay Kristoff comes the second installment in the LIFEL1K3 trilogy–hailed by Marie Lu as “a breathless, action-packed exploration of what humanity really means.”

The Candle and The Flame by Nafiza Azad
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Azad’s debut YA fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn.

Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen
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High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen.

One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence
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Ready Player One meets Stranger Things in this new novel by the bestselling author who George RR Martin describes as “an excellent writer.”

Last Tango in Cyberspace by Steven Kotler
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A unique blend of cutting-edge technology and traditional cyberpunk, Last Tango in Cyberspace explores hot topics like psychology, neuroscience, technology, as well as ecological and animal rights issues. With its electrifying sentences, subtle humor, and an intriguing main character, readers are sure to find something that resonates with them in this groundbreaking cyberpunk science fiction thriller.

The Obsoletes by Simeon Mills
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The Obsoletes is a thought-provoking coming-of-age novel about two human-like teen robots navigating high school, basketball, and potentially life-threatening consequences if their true origins are discovered by the inhabitants of their intolerant 1980s Michigan hometown.

These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling
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Isabel Sterling’s delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah must confront the murderous villain before her coven–and any chance she has with the new girl–is destroyed.

Westside by W.M. Akers
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A young detective who specializes in “tiny mysteries” finds herself at the center of a massive conspiracy in this beguiling historical fantasy set on Manhattan’s Westside—a peculiar and dangerous neighborhood home to strange magic and stranger residents—that blends the vivid atmosphere of Caleb Carr with the imaginative power of Neil Gaiman.

Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi
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The inventive and hauntingly timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder’s catapult to stardom, reminiscent of The Social Network with a Ready Player One twist.

Exhalation: Stores by Ted Chiang
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From an award-winning science fiction writer (whose short story “The Story of Your Life” was the basis for the Academy Award-nominated movie Arrival), the long-awaited new collection of stunningly original, humane, and already celebrated short stories

The Bone Charmer by Breeana Shields
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On the day of Saskia’s kenning―a special bone reading that determines the apprenticeships of all seventeen-year-olds―her worst fear comes true. She receives an assignment to train as a Bone Charmer, a seer, like her mother.

Are there any fantasy or sci-fi books you’re excited to read this month? Tell us in the comments below!

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Red Sister by Mark Lawrence | Out Now | Goodreads
At the Convent of Sweet Mercy, young girls are raised to be killers. They hone their novices’ skills to deadly effect and takes ten years to educate a Red Sister in the ways of blade and fist. When eight-year-old bloodstained Nona Grey is brought to the halls of Sweet Mercy, the mistresses don’t truly understand what they have purchased. Falsely accused of murder and guilty of worse, she is sought by powerful enemies. Nona must come to terms with her demons and learn to become a deadly assassin if she is to survive…

American War by Omar El Akkad | Out Now | Goodreads
Born in Louisiana, Sarat Chestnut is only six when the Second American Civil War breaks out in 2074. When her father is killed and her family is forced into Camp Patience, she begins to grow up shaped by her particular time and place. Not everyone at the camp is who they claim to be and eventually Sarat is befriended by a mysterious functionary and turned into a deadly instrument of war. The decisions she makes will have tremendous consequences, not just for Sarat, but her family and country.

Brimstone by Cherie Priest | Out Now | Goodreads
In the trenches of Europe during the Great War, Tomas Cordero operated a devastating weapon: a flame projector dousing the enemy in liquid fire. Having life the battlefield a shattered man, he comes home to find his wife has passed and soon finds himself dreaming of fire. Then there’s Alice Dartle, a talented clairvoyant living in present-day Florida. She also dreams of fire and knows her nightmares are connected to the war veteran and believes she can bring peace to him and his wife’s spirit.

Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis | Out Now | Goodreads
Khosa is Given to the Sea, a girl born to be to the water, her flesh preventing a wave-like the one that destroyed the Kingdom of Stille in days of old. But before she can, she must produce an heir, except the thought of human touch sends shudders down her spine. Vincent is third in line to inherit the throne and when Khosa arrives without an heir, he knows his father will ensure she fulfils her duty, at whatever cost. He soon becomes torn between protecting the throne and the girl whose fate is tied to its very existence.

Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray | Out Now | Goodreads
Noemi Vidal is a seventeen-year-old soldier sworn to protect her planet and willing to risk anything, including her life. Abandoned in space for years, Abel has advanced programming that’s begun to evolve and he only wants to protect his creator and to be free. The two are enemies in an interstellar war, forced by chance to work together and their efforts would end the fighting for good, but not without sacrifice. The stakes are higher than they realised and they are forced to question everything.

The Ship by Antonia Honeywell | April 25 | Goodreads
Lalla has grown up sheltered from the chaos amid the ruins of civilization. But things are getting more dangerous outside with people killing over husks of bread and police detaining anyone without an ID card. On her sixteenth birthday, her father decides it’s time to use their escape route—a ship he built only big enough to save five hundred people. But the utopia her father has created isn’t as it seems with plenty of food, but nothing grows; plenty of clothes, but no way to mend them; and no-one can tell her where they are going.

Void Star by Zachary Mason | Out Now | Goodreads
Not far in the future, the seas have risen but it’s still good to be rich in San Francisco, where weapon drones patrol the skies to keep out the poor. Irina isn’t rich, but an artificial memory gives her perfect recall and lets her act as a medium between employers and AIs. Kern, one of the many refugees, lives like a monk and trains in martial arts; Whereas Thales is from a different world entirely and flees to L.A. after an attack leaves him crippled and his father dead. The three are soon pushed together by subtle forces that stay just out of sight.

Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer | Out Now | Goodreads
Half sisters Isabelle and Aurora have always been close despite being polar opposites: Isabelle is the king’s headstrong illegitimate daughter whereas Aurora is beautiful and sheltered. Everything changes with a single drop of Aurora’s blood and a sleep so deep it cannot be broken. With the faerie queen and her army ready to march, Isabelle must find a prince who can awaken her sister with a kiss and create an alliance. But Aurora wakes in a strange enchanted world where a mysterious hunter may be the secret to her escape . . . or the reason for her to stay.

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