December is traditionallya slender monthfornew record releases — but there are still mint of title to please any referee , includingAlex Segura‘s follow - up toSecret Identity , his2022 neo - noir hitset in the cutthroat earth of comical - book creators .
December 3
Alter Egoby Alex Segura
In this standalone subsequence to the author ’s 2022 amusing - Word of God taleSecret personal identity , “ a comedian fable is given the prospect to reanimate a beloved but forgotten character . But at what price ? ” ( December 3 )
Glow of the Everflameby Penn Cole
Cover art for The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction. © CAEZIK SF & Fantasy
The Kindred ’s Curse Saga romantic fantasy serial continues “ with Diem Bellator facing a come war , dangerous enemies around every box , and a battle for her heart . ”(December 3 )
How We bang Our Time traveler : Storiesby Anita Felicelli
“ Adark , cerebral , and phantasmagorical ingathering inspired by the uncertainty of time that explores themes of technology , climate change , reality , erotic love and release . ”(December 3 )
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Lake of Souls : The Collected Short Fictionby Ann Leckie
This complete collection of short fiction by theHugo , Nebula , and Arthur C. Clarke award - winning generator also let in a new novelette , Lake of Souls.(December 3 )
The Last Oneby Rachel Howzell Hall
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“ Thrown into a desolate land of unwellness and affected beasts , Kai wakes in the forest with no idea who she is or how she catch there . All she knows is that if she can not reach the Sea of Devour , eventhishellscape will get worse . But when she see the small town blacksmith fight invaders with atrocious skill , she determine to have his offer of help . ”(December 3 )
The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Huntby Chelsea Iversen
“ A lush , enchanting story of a woman who must use the magic of the fantastical plant that invest her crumbling estate in Victorian London to cross the colored plots of the men around her . ”(December 3 )
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Private Ritesby Julia Armfield
“ A risky reimagining ofKing Lear , centre three sisters pilot queer love and departure in a drowning world . ”(December 3 )
Quicksilverby Callie Hart
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“ The world phenomenon by Callie Hart – a highly addicting enemies - to - devotee Romantasy with razor - shrewd give-and-take , heart - stopping action , and blistering hot romance – now has an embossed screening , silver foiling , and an update national design . ”(December 3 )
The Serpent call Mercyby Roanne Lau
“ The WitchermeetsSquid Gamein this Malaysian Chinese - inspired larger-than-life fantasy novel where a debt - ridden slumdog joins an illegal giant - fight back arena for some firm coin , but rapidly larn the most dangerous beast are outside the band . ”(December 3 )
The Shutoutsby Gabrielle Korn
“ A brilliant queer dystopian novel from the author ofYours for the Taking , following a casting of characters on the gross profit margin of a foreign and exclusive new club . ”(December 3 )
Sister Snakeby Amanda Lee Koe
“ A glittering , bold , in darkness funny novel about two babe — one in New York , one in Singapore — who are bind by an ancient secret … Reimagining the Taiwanese folk tale “ The Legend of the White Snake , ” this is a novel about being experience for who you are — and , ultimately , how to live loose . ”(December 3 )
Under Loch and Keyby Lana Ferguson
“ A woman discovers that not all giant are her foe — the opposite word , in fact — in this newfangled paranormal romance . ”(December 3 )
The Wayby Cary Groner
“ A postapocalyptic route trip and a seeking for repurchase … It raises age - sure-enough questions about life , death , and how to be , while reflecting our own world in unsettling , eldritch , and even hopeful ways.(December 3 )
December 6
Wind and Truthby Brandon Sanderson
The first arc of the Stormlight Archive heroic fantasy series concludes as “ the fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance . ” ( December 6 )
December 10
A Monsoon Risingby Thea Guanzon
In this sequel to The Hurricane Wars , “ prepare for more enemy - to - lovers love story , magical adventures , and political schemes in this Southeast Asian - inspired world . ”(December 10 )
The Year ’s well African Speculative Fictionby Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Chinaza Eziaghighala
The latest entry in the annual anthology serial feature stories that blend “ speculative elements with profound human experiences and cultural narratives . ” It ’s further identify as “ a celebration of African storytelling , creativeness , and the interminable possibilities within the kingdom of high-risk fabrication . ”(December 10 )
December 24
A Sky of Emerald Starsby A.K. Mulford
The second entry in the “ Golden Court romantasy shifter trilogy ” follow “ wildcat - shifter Calla ’s journeying and explores a young love story and risky venture . ”(December 24 )
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