If your bookshelves are feeling lonely this month, look no further: io9’s got a huge list of new arrivals for sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fans. Keep reading for two or three or 12 new titles you’ll want to add to your to-read pile.
July 1
Archive of Unknown Universes by Ruben Reyes Jr.
“A piercing debut novel following two families in alternative timelines of the Salvadoran civil war—a stunning exploration of the mechanisms of fate, the gravity of the past, and the endurance of love.” (July 1)
The Curse That Binds by Laura Thalassa
This standalone romantasy prequel to the author’s Bewitched follows the origin story of Roxilana, involving “a queen destined for magic. A king cursed by love. A fate no one could outrun.” (July 1)
A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
“This stunning slow-burn romantasy follows a fated pair who uncover a world-changing secret and are thrust into a violent class war, navigating love, loss, and devastating betrayals.” (July 1)
Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf
“This twisty, fresh take on a Southern gothic follows a mysterious, charming bachelor as he makes his way into a small town, bringing a plague and the devil with him.” (July 1)
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