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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2010 (page 2)

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FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2010
DRAGON KEEPER
by Robin Hobb
"A nicely imagined fantasy setting that will engage readers and raise anticipation for the second installment."
Hobb (Renegade's Magic, 2008, etc.) delivers the first of two dragon-filled fantasies, set in the same world as her popular Liveship Traders trilogy. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THE LAST PAGE
by Anthony Huso
"Macabre and magnificent, as enthralling as it is astonishing."
Huso's debut conceives an eye-popping, crazy-sounding but utterly persuasive universe of medieval and modern technology mingled with cutting-edge science and blood-magic, of aerial battles fought between giant armor-plated zeppelins, horses with scales, fangs and claws, perpetual-motion devices powered by tortured souls, electric crossbows and hexes that can devastate entire cities. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
SHADES OF MILK AND HONEY
by Mary Robinette Kowal
"Gimmicky but respectful Pride and Prejudice homage."
Two marriageable British sisters search for suitable partners while practicing a benign sort of magic in this surreal Jane Austen update, the first novel from short-story writer Kowal. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
PROSPERO IN HELL
by L. Jagi Lamplighter
"A fine sophomore effort in a unique fantasy series."
The sequel to Lamplighter's fantasy-adventure debut, Prospero Lost (2009). Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: May 1, 2010
FIVE ODD HOURS
by Jane Lindskold
"A fine continuation of a complex, one-of-a-kind urban-fantasy series."
Lindskold (Nine Gates, 2009, etc.) delivers the third installment in her Breaking the Wall series, continuing her urban-fantasy tale of magic and Chinese legends. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 29, 2010
NIGHTS OF VILLJAMUR
by Mark Charan Newton
"Readers who don't mind occasional violence will enjoy exploring this impressive world."
The first book of a promising fantasy series. Read full book review >