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Risingshadow: March 2024 Edition

Monthly roundup of new and forthcoming speculative fiction books

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LastRock

LastRock by Phil Tucker

(The Immortal Great Souls #3)

Scorio has won his vengeance. His foes lie vanquished, his skeptics silenced. Yet, as the powers of hell watch eagerly, Scorio and Naomi spurn those who would recruit them, and venture into the untold depths of hell in search of the enigmatic Herdsmen. Amidst landscapes of haunting beauty and terror, they will face terrible fiends, forge friendships with wondrous new allies, and encounter societies of Great Souls to put the worst of hell to shame. All will seek to manipulate Scorio. To use him. To bend him to their will. And all will suffer the consequences for trying. [read more]

Fantasy

A Fate Inked in Blood

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

(Saga of the Unfated #1)

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series. Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back. Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceAdultNew Adult

Waverider

Waverider by Kazu Kibuishi

(Amulet #9)

The highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series! After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it… and survive. [read more]

FantasyComicsGraphic Novels

Defiance of the Fall 12

Defiance of the Fall 12 by J.F. Brink

(Defiance of the Fall #12)

Only the strong will survive when fate gathers. The war against the Kan'Tanu is drawing closer, and Zac can't wait any longer. Only by stepping into D-grade does he have a chance to keep Earth safe. Fusing life and death is thought impossible, but Zac has no choice but to achieve a miracle. And if there's one place where he might succeed, it's the Perennial Vastness. The mysterious realm holds unique opportunities and resources. A final opportunity to power up. However, the fifth pillar of ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Proven Strength

Proven Strength by Daniel Schinhofen

(Aether's Revival #8)

Gregory’s year-long posting along the northern wilds was done. He’d had to face corrupt magi, assassination attempts, aether-using bane beasts, and even deal with the loss of some of his men. The year had left a mark on his soul. He’d accepted the burden of leadership fully, knowing that his men could and would die under his command. He might’ve avoided all of it if he hadn’t made his moral stand, using the empire’s slave laws to force the corruption to come to light. Because he ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceHarem

Mark of the Fool Book 6

Mark of the Fool Book 6 by J.M. Clarke

(Mark of the Fool #6)

To preserve the future, Alex must find the secrets of the past. After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more questions than answers, and—as the Ravener grows more aggressive—he and his companions struggle to learn the truth of Thameland’s Cycle. But—thanks to an old enemy—they do have one lead, though it will take them into the bowels of the darkest Hells. To prepare, Alex will have to reveal who he truly is to the other Heroes of Thameland, and deal with the ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Visions of Flesh and Blood

Visions of Flesh and Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rayvn Salvador

(Blood and Ash #5)

VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD: a Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium is a comprehensive companion guide for background, history, reader-favorite information, art, and reference materials. Combined with original short stories and scenes from some of the world’s most beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen visual enticements, it’s a treat for the senses. Told from the point of view of Miss Willa herself, the compendium acts like research material but reads like a journal and cache ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceVampiresRomantasy

The Eternal Ones

The Eternal Ones by Namina Forna

(Deathless #3)

The dazzling finale to the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling Gilded Ones series. One girl holds the power to defeat the gods—but can she become one? Mere weeks after confronting the Gilded Ones—the false beings she once believed to be her family—Deka is on the hunt. In order to kill the gods, whose ravenous competition for power is bleeding Otera dry, she must uncover the source of her divinity. But with her mortal body on the verge of ruin, Deka is running out of time—to save ... [read more]

Young AdultEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy

System Interference

System Interference by SunriseCV

(System Universe #5)

With those he cares about safe and sound in the city of Savannah, Derek sets off to help another. After a successful auction, the young Prince Edgar requested Derek’s help on an issue that concerned the safety of the entire Kingdom of Cydaria. A new, level 250 raid dungeon appeared, and Edgar needed the kingdom’s elite to help clear it before the unstable dungeon overflowed, or even worse, broke. Leaving his shop in the trusting hands of Malorie, and with everyone’s insistence that he ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Fate Breaker

Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

(Realm Breaker #3)

The final instalment in the bestselling Realm Breaker trilogy, from the author of the multimillion copy bestselling Red Queen. A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. A man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. And only Corayne - a pirate's daughter and the last of an ancient lineage - can stop him. Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders. [read more]

FantasyYoung AdultEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy

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All the Skills 3

All the Skills 3 by Honour Rae

(All the Skills #3)

Where power is measured in cards, Arthur stands among the elite as a Legendary card wielder now forever linked to a frighteningly powerful dragon. Or Brixaby will be, once he grows from the size of a parrot. Before that can happen, a chance encounter whisks Arthur and Brixaby away to a place they never thought was possible: A new dragon hive outside of the kingdom. This Free Hive doesn't suffer from the scourge that’s infected the rest of the planet. It's a place where crafting using card ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPGDragons

Magical Midlife Awakening

Magical Midlife Awakening by K.F. Breene

(Leveling Up #10)

With Kingsley safe and Momar subdued for the moment, it's time for healing. Jessie and the gang take a much needed break. Or, at least, the gang does. The holidays are upon them and the ex has invited Jessie to meet his new fiancée. It's off to L.A. where Jessie will face her past and the wounds she didn't realize still lingered. Niamh, too, meets a blast from her past. This one, though, is ten times more dangerous. Re-connecting is a risk not even Tristan is sure they should take. All the ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceVampires

The Prisoner's Throne

The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black

(The Stolen Heir #2)

An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame.  Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he’s always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceYoung Adult

Dungeon Diving 201

Dungeon Diving 201 by Bruce Sentar

(Dungeon Diving #5)

Ken returns from the Elven World to another year at Haylon College. Yet, attitudes towards training have changed, the Naga attack has shifted priorities the world over and Ken finds himself and his fellow classmates pushed harder than ever before. The big four colleges no longer are going to focus on survival of their students, it’s time to push them and let the strongest shine. Which would be okay for Ken, if a new problem hadn’t cropped up. A monster that doesn’t appear in any of the records has been stalking him through the dungeon. The answer to it, might actually lie in Crimson’s past. [read more]

FantasyRomanceLitRPGHarem

Empire of the Damned

Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

(Empire of the Vampire #2)

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 international bestselling sensation EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE. From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hands sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire ... [read more]

FantasyDark Fantasy

We Hunt Monsters 8

We Hunt Monsters 8 by Aaron Oster

(We Hunt Monsters #8)

The death of a continental superpower shakes the world... With the fall of Alvin the Unconquerable, the face of the Fourliance changes drastically. New alliances are made as the Factions prepare for war, and all while the Necro-Beast Faction keeps pushing for more territory. Keith, meanwhile, has other concerns. Mainly with the discovery of the next World Monster's location, and the formation of his Guild in the Fourliance. With powerful new allies backing him, things should be running ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume IX

Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume IX by J.R. Saileri

(Rise of the Weakest Summoner #9)

Though the request they had received from the Elf Queen was certainly surprising and not easy to fulfill, Ast's group still managed to save Civienne's precious friend, at the same time, saving the Elf Nation from the threat of an evil cult lurking right beneath the capital grounds. Meanwhile, Asterios started learning a lot more about himself and his kind from his soon-to-be mentor, getting closer to discovering his true self, which is certainly an important aspect to study considering who it ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceLitRPGHarem

The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound 7

The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound 7 by Noret Flood

(The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound #7)

Randidly Ghosthound is not having a good week. In his chest, a mad woman's bitterness pushes his Soulskill closer to an incendiary implosion. Out in the wider world of Tellus, he was ambushed by a Wight Propagator and left in a holding chamber to await a miserable fate. He has been left in darkness, with an unknown fate hanging over him. But even drained of Mana and Stamina, Randidly has a few tricks up his sleeve. After planting the 'seed' of his escape plan, Randidly heads into his ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Alien Clay

Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky

From Arthur C. Clarke and Hugo Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky comes a far-future epic that confirms his place as a modern master of science fiction, in which a political prisoner must unlock the secrets of a strange and dangerous planet. The planet of Kiln is where the tyrannical Mandate keeps its prison colony, and for inmates, the journey there is always a one-way trip. One such prisoner is Professor Arton Daghdev, xeno-ecologist and political dissident. Soon after arrival, he ... [read more]

Science FictionDystopiaLocus AwardHugo AwardSocial Science Fiction

Three Kinds of Lucky

Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison

(The Shadow Age #1)

Luck is its own kind of magic, in this first book in an electrifying new contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels. Petra Grady has known since adolescence that she has no talent for magic—and that’s never going to change. But as a sweeper first-class, she’s parlayed her rare ability to handle dross—the damaging, magical waste generated by her more talented kin’s spellwork—into a decent life working at the mages’ ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceUrban Fantasy

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