From the award-winning author of the Dandelion Dynasty series, Ken Liu, ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM is a n ear-future thriller set in a world where the dark algorithms of AI have permeated every aspect of life, from politics to culture.
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
— Edgar Allan Poe
At 14, Julia Z became infamous as the “orphan hacker,” a teenage prodigy who broke the law and captivated a nation. Now, years later, she’s trying to leave that life behind, hiding in the quiet suburbs of Boston. But her fragile anonymity is shattered when a desperate lawyer bursts into her life, begging for her help to find his wife—a celebrated artist who uses AI to craft shared dreams for thousands of followers and who has been kidnapped by a criminal syndicate.
Against her better judgment, Julia embarks on a harrowing journey across the country, drawn ever-deeper into the shadows of the American dream. As she tracks the criminals, she confronts not only their perilous schemes but also the ghosts of her own past. Resourceful, relentless, and deeply contemptuous of authority, Julia must dig deep into her unique skillset and fractured psyche to uncover the truth — and to hold onto hope when everything around her descends into darkness.
This is the first book in an electrifying new series that masterfully intertwines the urgent thriller with thought-provoking speculation on the future of art in an age dominated by artificial intelligence. Julia Z is a bold, unforgettable heroine destined to captivate readers — a literary creation as rich and compelling as the Dandelion Dynasty itself.
Enter the world of Brandon Sanderson and discover the international fantasy phenomenon with a continuation of his acclaimed Mistborn series
THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE
300 YEARS AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE MISTBORN TRILOGY
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A reborn world…
In a world recovering only slowly from evil, a world where Allomancers wield immense power through their ability to unleash the magic bound up in common metals someone who can burn metals that no-one has burned before can tip the balance…
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FANTASY DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN SANDERSON:
‘Highly recommend to anyone hungry for a good read’
ROBIN HOBB
‘Epic in every sense’
GUARDIAN
‘Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I’ve ever encountered’
BEN AARONOVITCH
‘All the explosive action any adventure fan could want’
LOCUS
A glimpse into a joining of hearts and minds as Aldo and Charlotte meet and fall ever deeper into love. They’ll need to face their fears and the fractures within themselves – and still love as if they’re not broken.
The No. 1 International Bestselling author of The Atlas Six brings us a love story like no other. This is a glimpse into what it means to be unwell, and how to love as if you’re not broken.
Chicago, sometime. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change.
Everything else, however, is slightly different.
Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth – that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage – means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes.
Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a glimpse into the nature of love, and how to face the fractures of yourself.
‘Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent’ – Chloe Gong
‘This is a book to savor’ – Publishers Weekly
‘Pages fly by in this character-driven novel that is intimate, complicated, and utterly romantic’ – Booklist
“Draws readers into its spell before asking readers to consider who pays the true price of power – and what it means to refuse to let the powerful win.” – Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins on Their Bones
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From the exciting and singular voice of Kamilah Cole comes a modern-day dark academia fantasy with a twist, perfect for fans of Babel and A Deadly Education.
Warren University has stood amongst the prestigious elite for centuries, built on the bones – and forbidden magic – of its most prized BIPOC students…hiding the rot of a secret society that will do anything to keep their own powers burning bright. No matter who they must sacrifice along the way.
Ellory Morgan is determined to prove that she belongs at Warren University, an Ivy League school whose history is deeply linked to occult rumours and dark secrets. But as she settles into her first year, something about the ornate buildings and shadowy paths feels strangely…familiar. And, with every passing day, that sense of déjà vu grows increasingly sinister.
Despite all logic, despite all reason, despite all the rules of reality, Ellory knows one thing to be true: she has been here before. And if she can’t convince brooding legacy student Hudson Graves to help her remember a past that seems determined to slip through her fingers as if by some insidious magic…this time, she may lose herself for good.
An Arcane Inheritance showcases the rising star of author Kamilah Cole in all its splendour, in a modern-day dark academia speculative fantasy with a romance twist – perfect for dark academia and romantasy readers alike.
Tropes
Dark Academia
Dark Magic
Romantasy
Gothic
Mystery Thriller
Sumptuous and addictive, An Education in Malice is a dark academia tale of blood, secrets and insatiable hungers from S.T. Gibson, author of the cult hit A Dowry of Blood.
Deep in the forgotten hills of Massachusetts stands Saint PerpetuaÂ’s College. Isolated and ancient, it is not a place for timid girls. Here, secrets are currency, ambition is lifeblood, and strange ceremonies welcome students into the fold.
On her first day of class, Laura Sheridan is thrust into an intense academic rivalry with the beautiful and enigmatic Carmilla. Together, they are drawn into the confidence of their demanding poetry professor, De Lafontaine, who holds her own dark obsession with Carmilla.
But as their rivalry blossoms into something far more delicious, Laura must confront her own strange hungers. Tangled in a sinister game of politics, bloodthirsty professors and magic, Laura and Carmilla must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice in their ruthless pursuit of knowledge.
For more from S.T. Gibson, check out A Dowry of Blood.
THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER. DELUXE EDITION WITH STENCILED EDGES, SPOT GLOSS AND GOLD FOIL. In this hilarious gay fantasy romance, a reclusive sorcerer is forced to protect a cowardly knight after a prophecy ties their fates together. Funny, touching and inventive, this brilliant debut is perfect for fans of Dreadful
Fate of the Sun King is the third book in Nisha J. Tuli’s spicy romantasy series, Artefacts of Ouranos, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Serpent and the Wings of Night.
‘Magical, action-packed, steamy. . . laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists’ Thea Guanzon, on Trial of the Sun Queen
They tried to cage me. Now they’ll fear me.
Lor is a survivor. She survived imprisonment, the Trials, and everyone else who’s tried to kill her. Now – armed with just enough information to make her dangerous – she’s on the run . . . with the Heart Crown in her possession and a prince at her side who is awakening her locked-up heart and her magic.
Caught in a maelstrom of lies and betrayal, Lor is determined to uncover the truth about the Artefacts and their role in shaping her destiny – bringing her closer than ever to getting everything she’s ever wanted . . . or losing it all forever.
Fate of the Sun King is the third book in Nisha J. Tuli’s spicy romantasy series, Artefacts of Ouranos, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Sarah J. Maas and Serpent and the Wings of Night.
Praise for the series:
‘Utterly enthralling!’ Rebecca Yarros, New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing
‘Trial of the Sun Queen was truly a breath of fresh air and had me white knuckling the book until the very last page. I’m on pins and needles to see what happens next!’ Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of Assistant to the Villain
‘Magical, action-packed, steamy, intricately plotted, laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists — Trial of the Sun Queen is nothing short of a dark, fantastical thrill ride’ Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars
‘I picked up Trial of the Sun Queen and was hooked from the very first sentence. This world is gripping, the plot exciting, and I loved the main character so much that I was rooting for her from the start. Nisha created a series that is addicting and visceral, with the perfect amount of spicy romance. One of my all time favourite fantasy romance reads‘ Raven Kennedy, author of Gild
The Artefacts of Ouranos series:
Trial of the Sun Queen
Rule of the Aurora King
Fate of the Sun King
Tale of the Heart Queen
A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Gild: Rule of the Aurora King is spicy romantasy sequel to Trial of the Sun Queen, perfect for fans who love slowburn enemies to lovers, high heat, forced proximity and fated mates.
‘Addictive and visceral, with the perfect amount of spicy romance. One of my all time favourite fantasy romance reads‘ Raven Kennedy, author of Gild
Rule of the Aurora King is spicy romantasy sequel to Trial of the Sun Queen, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Serpent and the Wings of Night.
Freed from the golden clutches of the Sun King, Lor now finds herself in the hands of Nadir, the Aurora Prince. Convinced she’s hiding something, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make her talk. But Lor knows the value of secrets-she’s been keeping them her entire life-and she’s not letting hers go without a fight.
When Lor and Nadir team up to search for a lost item that holds the key to her past and her future, she isn’t sure if she can trust him. All she knows is she won’t fall for his promises and make the same mistakes again.
Lor also hasn’t forgotten her vow to destroy the Aurora King. As Atlas hunts her across Ouranos, Lor plots to bring down the Imperial Fae who took everything. But she soon realizes that the future of the continent is about so much more than just her shattered legacy.
Praise for the series:
‘Utterly enthralling’ Rebecca Yarros, New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing
‘Trial of the Sun Queen was truly a breath of fresh air and had me white knuckling the book until the very last page. I’m on pins and needles to see what happens next!’ Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of Assistant to the Villain
‘Magical, action-packed, steamy, intricately plotted, laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists — Trial of the Sun Queen is nothing short of a dark, fantastical thrill ride’ Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars
‘I picked up Trial of the Sun Queen and was hooked from the very first sentence. This world is gripping, the plot exciting, and I loved the main character so much that I was rooting for her from the start’ Raven Kennedy, author of Gild
Tropes include:
Enemies-to-lovers
Fake dating
Touch her and die
Only one bed
Fated mates
The Artefacts of Ouranos series:
Trial of the Sun Queen
Rule of the Aurora King
Fate of the Sun King