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Adapted Facts
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Gollancz
A collection of short stories by Brandon Sanderson in different genres, from science fiction to magical fantasy to crime investigation. In the Snapshot story, there are two detectives wandering around a Matrix-like environment. The Moment Zero novella has a noirish feel, filled with zombies and horror. In Perfect State, people live in dreamland. Some of the stories are gripping, but the plots are a bit exaggerated. But sci-fi fans will love getting lost in Sanderson’s imaginative world.
The Angel of Death’s Guide to Cheating (A Scythe Mystery Book 2)
Author: Maxie Dara
Publisher: Berkley
Death is near. Nora Bird, who works as the Grim Reaper in SCYTHE, is afraid of death. He doesn’t take any risks. Her parents died in an accident, leaving Nora and her twin brother Charlie behind. One day, Nora comes across a file bearing her brother’s name. The two brothers have not spoken for six months. Nora steals the file and tells her brother that she will die soon. The duo sets out to escape death and SCYTHE, but life has other bad surprises.
something bad
Author: Falon Ballard
Publisher: Headline Eternal
If you’re into magical adventures and brutal power plays, Falon Ballard’s Something Wicked will hit the right marks. The land of Avon is in turmoil. The rulers were overthrown. Callum, the son of the recently dethroned king, is determined to become the new president, but that means killing his father. He’s not sure he can bring himself to do this. Lady Caterine is a prostitute who runs a sex club and has the magical power to manipulate the emotions of anyone she sleeps with. Callum and Cate have a connection but there is also insecurity and fear of collapse. A dark and dramatic read.
Seeing Others
Author: Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Publisher: Berkley
A funny ghost story where two people are haunted by the ghost of their ex. Morgan is overshadowed by her deceased ex (Zach). Sawyer’s fiancée, who turned into a ghost, began to disappear from his life. But unlike Morgan, Sawyer isn’t ready to part ways with his ghost. They meet at a support group. They decide to help each other solve their paranormal problems together. But in the process, they find a growing love and attraction between them. The current situation may ruin their ghost plans. Ghosts of their past haunt them spiritually, but Morgan and Sawyer’s love is truly flesh and blood.
An Academic Matter
Author: Jodi McAlister
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
A rivals-to-lovers workplace rom-com that will leave you emotional. Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher earned their doctorates with distinction. They’ve known each other for 15 years and have disliked each other since their undergraduate literature classes. They are both competing for a job position. The only problem is they have to get married first. Sadie refuses to accept a fake marriage of convenience, but the truth could ruin both their careers. A hot, funny romantic comedy that ranges from academic debates to bedroom pranks.
