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Dusted by Stars

by George Hajjar

In the rich futuristic settings of the novella pair "Dusted by Stars", diverse histories, religions, and technologies are detailed with aplomb. G. A. Matiasz’s adventure-filled science fiction novellas explore themes of racism,... Read More

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The Last Refuge

by Mike Good

A girl comes of age via resistance, trespassing into a magical world, in the epic fantasy novel "The Last Refuge". In Christina Bacilieri’s fantasy novel "The Last Refuge", a damaged world is overseen by an autocratic government that... Read More

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Salvation Taverns

by Rachel Telljohn

In a world plagued by fairies and dragons, a determined storyteller may be people’s last hope in the epic fantasy novel "Salvation Taverns". E. M. Goldsmith’s "Salvation Taverns" is a vast fantasy novel about a storyteller who is... Read More

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Fog & Fireflies

by Isabella Zhou

In the eerie, suspenseful fantasy novel Fog & Fireflies, a brave girl confronts a relentless and mysterious force. The world is encased in fog that births dangerous phantoms and false voices and that spirits away anything that falls... Read More

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Juno's Song

by Ben Linder

In the spirited novel Juno’s Song, a writer awaiting an alien arrival overcomes his fear of death. Electrified and soulful, Michael Kelley’s novel Juno’s Song includes Buddhist meditations on death amid possible extraterrestrial... Read More

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The Exiled Queen

by Karen Rigby

An intriguing, expectations-defying heroine pushes the boundaries of her world in the rewarding fantasy novel "The Exiled Queen". In Roxana Arama’s lavish fantasy novel "The Exiled Queen", a memorable princess proves her resilience... Read More

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The Claddagh

by Rachel Telljohn

Told in mythic prose, the coming-of-age novel "The Claddagh" involves both leprechaun magic and a rescue quest. In M. R. Street’s family-centered novel "The Claddagh", a leprechaun grows into his destined leadership role as he comes to... Read More

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Saints and Monsters

by Isabella Zhou

A kingdom’s fate rests on the shoulders of a princess who deals with dragons in Ellen McGinty’s novel "Saints and Monsters". Meera’s back brace and blue hair draw the unjust denigration of others who consider her cursed. She is... Read More

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