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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Synopsis: An eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel – from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy. In an opulent mansion at the borders of the Empire, an Imperial officer lies dead – killed when a tree…
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A Barrister for the Earth by Monica Feria-Tinta
Synopsis: ‘Can a planet have legal rights? Could it be defended in a court of law?’ A revolution is taking place. Around the world, ordinary people are turning to courts seeking justice for environmental damage. At the forefront of this movement, pioneering barrister Monica Feria-Tinta advocates not only for the people fighting for their homes…
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The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Synopsis: A prince born into violence, seeking peace. Prince Ashoka is the youngest son of the tyrannical Emperor Adil Maurya. Considered an outcast by his father for his rejection of the emperor’s brutal onslaught against the witches of the empire, Ashoka longs for change. When the sudden and unexpected death of his father leaves the…
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Dissolution by Nicholas Binge
Synopsis: In this staggeringly mind-bending speculative thriller for fans of Blake Crouch and Ted Chiang, a woman dives into her husband’s memories to uncover a decades-old threat to reality itself… Maggie Webb has lived the last decade caring for her elderly husband, Stanley, as memory loss gradually erases all the beautiful moments they created together.…
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The Morningside by Téa Obreht
Synopsis: There’s the world you can see. And then there’s the one you can’t. Welcome to the Morningside. After being expelled from their ancestral home, Silvia and her mother finally settle at the Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower in Island City where Silvia’s aunt Ena serves as the superintendent. Silvia feels unmoored in her new…
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Down in the Sea of Angels by Khan Wong
Synopsis: An intense and thoughtful time-travelling dystopian fantasy where three individuals, psychically linked through time, fight enslavement, exploitation, and environmental collapse. A great read for fans of Emily St. John Mandel. In 2106, Maida Sun possesses the ability to see the entire history of any object she touches. When she starts a job with a…
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