IndyPL Staff Picks 2023- Best of Sci-Fi and FantasyLike this list

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• To Shape a Dragon's Breath

  Blackgoose, Moniquill,

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  "Anequs is perfectly content to live with her people on their island, too inconsequential for the Anglish to harass. Then a dragon, the first seen locally in generations, leaves an egg for her. To properly care for little Kasaqua, Anequs must attend…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mammoths at the Gates

  Vo, Nghi,

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  "This series is wonderfully creative in how it creates a large intricate world yet only disseminates it to you in bite-sized novellas. The main character Chih is an archivist of stories/history and travels around the world collecting them to record.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

  a Novel

  Chakraborty, S. A.,

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  "A notorious retired pirate, Amina, is living quietly until one last irresistible job pulls her back into a world of magic, demons, and adventure. A fun and fast-paced story centered on a middle aged woman with all the responsibilities that come…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chain-Gang All-Stars

  Adjei-Brenyah, Nana Kwame,

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  "Devastatingly good. It's Thunderdome/Hunger Games/Gladiators with a hard look at prisons and the entertainment industry. Prisoners can opt into the competition for their release/freedom. Brutal and like a trainwreck, sometimes even though I…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fourth Wing

  Yarros, Rebecca,

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  "Everyone who reads fantasy already knows how big this book was hitting the shelves, and I went into this read with a lot of skepticism because of the hype that surrounded it. I was pleasantly surprised, and couldn't put it down. Would be great for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Thick and the Lean

  a Novel

  Porter, Chana, 1984-

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  "The Thick and the Lean is a sci-fi novel set in a world governed by a religion that demonizes eating and fatness, whilst sex is normalized. The story follows Beatrice, a young girl living in a cult-ish theistic corporate community who has a secret…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tress of the Emerald Sea

  Sanderson, Brandon,

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  When Tress's friend, Charlie, is captured by a sea sorceress, it's up to her to find a ship willing to help her rescue him. "It's a fun stand alone fantasy. Perfect for fans of the Princess Bride or anyone curious about Sanderson but might not want…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (a Graphic Novel)

  Muniz, Deya,

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  "Lady Camembert wants to be in charge of her own life, so she poses as Count Camembert-- a man who can make his own descions. While Camembert is supposed to stay off the radar in case someone realizes who she actually is, she finds it hard to do so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Medusa's Sisters

  Bear, Lauren J. A.,

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  "A fascinating and re-imagined telling of the Medusa myth as experienced from the multiple perspectives of the 3 Gorgons." - IndyPL_RhondaO

• Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

  Fawcett, Heather (Heather M.),

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  When Emily Wilde arrives in the small town of Hransvik to research an elusive species of faeries, she is surprised to find her academic rival Wendell Bambleby also in town "It was the perfect dark and cozy read for cold weather!" - IndyPL_JessicaF

• Starter Villain

  Scalzi, John, 1969-

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  "What a delightful new entry from veteran science fiction writer John Scalzi. An evil-ish uncle suddenly dies and leaves his drifting yet loyal and kind nephew Charlie a truly momentous amount of resources - including a lair on a volcanic island.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clytemnestra

  a Novel

  Casati, Costanza, 1995-

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  "Clytemnestra is not as well known as her husband, Agamemnon, or her sister, Helen of Troy, but she has a lot to say. Being born a woman in Ancient Greece offers few options, but Clytemnestra is determined to forge her own life. Through death and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Day of Fallen Night

  Shannon, Samantha, 1991-

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  This prequel to Priory of the Orange Tree follows three women from different corners of the world. "Shannon is my favorite author and does a fantastic job with worldbuilding and character development! The return of a certain witch was also very…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer

  the Lost Summers

  Gilly, Casey,

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  "I rather liked this. It is sort of a "What If" version of Buffy set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future, where the sun went out and Vampires roam freely during the day. There was a fight between humans and vampires and the vampires won, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eden II

  Wroten, K.

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  "Riveting sci-fi fiction about the beauty and dangers of immersive virtual worlds, wherein reality and fantasy begin to blur and merge. Great commentary on the state of technological advances and our influence as a species." - IndyPL_MarissaC

• Lore Olympus. Volume Four

  Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist),

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  "The story of Hades and Persephone told with a modern twist. Great story, great artwork. Warning, if you enjoy this, there are more volumes to follow." - IndyPL_RobinH