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Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2022

  • FICTION

    WHEN WOMEN WERE DRAGONS

    MAY 3, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE ART OF PROPHECY

    AUG. 9, 2022

  • FICTION

    SAINT DEATH'S DAUGHTER

    APRIL 12, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE PARADOX HOTEL

    FEB. 22, 2022

  • FICTION

    MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING

    FEB. 15, 2022

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MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING

by Marlon James

The second part of this trilogy is darker and, in many ways, more moving than its predecessor. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER

    AUG. 30, 2022

FICTION

THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER

by Simon Jimenez

Lyrical, evocative, part poem, part prose—not to be missed by anyone, especially fans of historical fantasy and folktale. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BABEL

    AUG. 23, 2022

  • FICTION

    NONA THE NINTH

    SEPT. 13, 2022

FICTION

NONA THE NINTH

by Tamsyn Muir

A deceptively quiet beginning rockets to a thrilling finish, preparing us for the next volume’s undoubtedly explosive finale. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A TASTE OF GOLD AND IRON

    AUG. 30, 2022

FICTION

A TASTE OF GOLD AND IRON

by Alexandra Rowland

An engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world. Full review >

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