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The Prince without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Prince Ashoka Maura is the second son of Emperor Adil and differs from his father in every way. He
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke
Though the title might suggest a narrative which leans heavily into low fantasy, the stories inside
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
Andrea Stewart’s debut, The Bone Shard Daughter, was one of the standout releases of 2020.
Shoestring Theory by Mariana Costa
In a cottage on the coast, Cyril waits for the world to end. The sky has turned black. His
The Escher Man by T.R. NapperÂ
Endel ‘Endgame’ Ebbinghaus is head of security for vicious Macau mob boss, Mister
House of Odysseus By Claire North
Odysseus is missing – lost at sea, assumed by many to be dead. His wife, Penelope remains in