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AI’s, pirates, mythology-inspired fantasy worlds, warriors, and much more can all be found within May’s fantasy and science fiction book releases! This month sees new books released from the likes of author duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, Martha Wells, Jeffery Ford, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and many more!
Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
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Our heroes are back . . . kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy’s best hope for survival.
Sunshield by Emily B. Martin
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A lawless wilderness. A polished court. Individual fates, each on a quest to expose a system of corruption. Separated by seas of trees and sand, the outlaw, the diplomat, and the prisoner are more connected than anyone realizes. Their personal fates might just tip the balance of power in the Eastern World – if that very power doesn’t destroy them first.
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
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In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.
Network Effect by Martha Wells
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Martha Wells’ New York Times and USA Today bestselling Murderbot series exploded onto the scene in 2017, and the world has not been the same, since. Murderbot returns in its highly-anticipated, first, full-length standalone novel, Network Effect.
The Eleventh Gate by Nancy Kress
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Despite economic and territorial tensions, no one wants the city-states of the Eight Worlds to repeat the Terran Collapse by going to war. But when war accidentally happens, everyone seeks ways to exploit it for gain.
Out of Body by Jeffrey Ford
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A small-town librarian witnesses a murder at his local deli, and what had been routine sleep paralysis begins to transform into something far more disturbing. The trauma of holding a dying girl in his arms drives him out of his own body. Worst of all, he discovers a serial killer who has been preying on the area for over a century, one capable of traveling with him through his dreams.
A Girl From Nowhere by James Maxwell
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Surrounded by fire, a girl with mysterious powers and a young warrior search for safety.
House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess
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Five royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne. A liar, a soldier, a servant, a thief, and a murderer will answer it. Who will win? Think Three Dark Crowns meets The Breakfast Club with dragons.
Firewalkers by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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The Earth is burning. Nothing can survive at the Anchor; not without water and power. But the ultra-rich, waiting for their ride off the dying Earth? They can buy water. And as for power? Well, someone has to repair the solar panels, down in the deserts below. Kids like Mao, and Lupé, and Hotep; kids with brains and guts but no hope.
Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden
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Protecting her identity means life or death in this immersive epic fantasy inspired by the Mughal Empire.
The Lost Princess of Aevilen by D. C. Payson
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After her family’s California home is destroyed by a wildfire, seventeen-year-old Julia moves in with her grandmother, a foreign-born woman with a heavy accent and hidden past. When by chance she comes across an enchanted necklace in the bottom of an old trunk, the magical artifact transports Julia to Aevilen, a war-torn land from which her grandmother had escaped a half-century prior.
The Archer at Dawn by Swati Teerdhala
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Romantic intrigue and electric action fill the gripping sequel to The Tiger at Midnight, a world inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.
What fantasy and sci-fi releases are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments belwo!
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