6 Fictional Books To Add To Your Summer List

The First Bright Thing" by J.R. Dawson is a captivating science fiction novel exploring the complexities of human-AI relationships in a futuristic setting.

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Immortal Longings" by Chloe Gong intertwines Shakespearean drama with immersive fantasy, offering a thrilling tale of love and intrigue set against a backdrop of ancient China.

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"The Sun and the Void" by Gabriela Romero Lacruz is a spellbinding space opera that navigates the depths of grief and discovery amid cosmic intrigue and interstellar politics.

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"Masters of Death" by Olivie Blake is a gripping urban fantasy where a real estate agent, who happens to be a vampire, teams up with Death to solve a supernatural murder mystery.

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"Thornhedge" by T. Kingfisher is a dark and enchanting retelling of Sleeping Beauty, focusing on a reclusive fairy guarding a twisted secret within the brambles.

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"Guardians of Dawn: Zhara" by S. Jae-Jones is a captivating fantasy adventure where a young girl discovers her hidden magical abilities and battles dark forces threatening her world.

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