The Thousand Eyes by A.K. Larkwood
Type: NovelPublisher: Tor BooksRelease date: Feb. 15 Den of Geek says: The previous book in this series, The Serpent Gates, overflowed with fantastical concepts and twists on the expected. A series of magical portals through which airships travel through dimensions? Ancient snake people? Sword fights? It has everything. Along for the ride is Tal Charossa, determined to leave the humiliation and heartbreak of his hometown far behind him, even if it means enduring the company of his old rival and her insufferable girlfriend. All three of them would be quite happy never to see Sethennai again. But when a routine expedition goes off the rails and a terrifying imperial relic awakens, they find that a common enemy may be all it takes to bring them back into his orbit. Buy The Thousand Eyes by A.K. Larkwood
Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James
Type: NovelPublisher: Riverhead BooksRelease date: February 15 Den of Geek says: Marlon James’ violent Dark Star trilogy brought a remarkable new voice to high fantasy. The second book can work as either a sequel or a standalone, set in the same story but from a different perspective. Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap. Buy Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James.
Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms
Type: NovelPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkRelease date: Feb. 15 Den of Geek says: We debated on how much fantasy is actually present in this mostly realistic novel, but the central conceit gives it a The Good Place-like musing on life and death with a backdrop of both magic and poverty. Publisher’s summary: Maren Walker told herself she wouldn’t need to sell pills for long, that it was only means to an end. But that end seems to be stretching as far away as the other side of Blackdamp County, Kentucky. There’s always another bill for Granny’s doctor, another problem with the car, another reason she’s getting nowhere. Maren’s mother left through her door when Maren was nine, and her shadow has followed Maren ever since. When she faces the possibility of escaping her struggles for good, Maren must choose just what kind of future she wants to build. Buy Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms.
