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Cast in Blood Published by Harlequin on April 28, 2026

DO NOT MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF BARRANI

Kaylin has been warned to steer clear of the lords of the Barrani High Court. She’d be more than happy to oblige, but it’s a bit difficult considering she lives with ten of them, all sent to the green to gain power or die. With Kaylin’s help, they finally escaped their imprisonment. But their attempts at freedom had devastating consequences—and a price that has yet to be paid.

The first warning sign is the Consort’s invitation to visit the High Halls—a Barrani invitation, which means an immediate visit.

The second sign is less subtle: Kaylin finds Nightshade’s unresponsive body. He hovers on the edge of death, beyond saving through Kaylin’s healing power. No one can explain his state, nor why she’s powerless to save him. And if she and her Barrani friends can’t figure out a way to bring him back, he’ll be lost forever.

Yet even as Kaylin struggles to keep Nightshade from death, there is deeper magic at play, a growing threat with the potential to affect the entire Barrani race. Factions are shifting, new lines are being drawn—and Nightshade’s near assassination is only the beginning. Can Kaylin uncover the nebulous forces that threaten the balance of Barrani—and their entire world—before it’s too late?

Pages: 512 GoodreadsGenres: Fiction / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Fiction / Fantasy / General, Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal, Fiction / Fantasy / Urban, Fiction / Magical Realism, Fiction / Thrillers / Supernatural, Fiction / Women
Format: eARC ISBN: 9780369774880
By: Michelle Sagara
Source: NetGalleyAlso by this author: Cast in Silence, Cast in Chaos, Cast in Flame, Cast in Honor, Cast in Flight (Chronicles of Elantra #12), Grave, Cast in Deception

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The latest installment in the Chronicles of Elantra series is a must-read for fantasy fans. With its richly layered world-building and complex character development, this series continues to stand out as one of the most compelling in the genre. While romance takes a back seat, the story is filled with deep emotional connections that give the characters real weight and depth.

Blending fantasy with elements of police procedural, deadly magic, and five distinct races, the series offers a unique and immersive reading experience. The world is intricate, the stakes are high, and each book builds meaningfully on the last. This is absolutely a series that should be read in order, as jumping in later will leave you lost in both the plot and the character dynamics.

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Series: Maggie the Undying #1
Published by Tor Publishing Group on March 31, 2026

Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.

When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn't take her long to recognize Kair Toren, a city she knows intimately from the pages of the famously unfinished dark fantasy series she's been obsessively reading and re-reading while waiting years for the final novel.

Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic, and mayhem? Her encyclopedic knowledge of the plot, the setting, and the characters' ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she's coming to love—a motley band that includes a former lady’s maid, a deadly assassin, various outrageous magical creatures, and a dangerously appealing soldier. Soon, instead of trying to get home, she finds herself enmeshed in the schemes—and attentions—of dueling princes, dukes, and villains, all while trying to save them and the kingdom of Rellas from the way she knows their stories will end: in a cataclysmic war.

For fans of Samantha Shannon, Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and isekai and portal fantasy, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the beginning of the most epic adventure yet from genre powerhouse author duo Ilona Andrews.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Pages: 368 GoodreadsGenres: Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
ISBN: 9781250377272
By: Ilona Andrews
Series Rating:

Also by this author: Kate Daniels, #8, Burn for Me, Sweep in Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles, #2), Magic Stars (Grey Wolf Book 1), Magic Binds (Kate Daniels, #9), One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles Book 3), White Hot (Hidden Legacy, #2)

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I wasn’t sure I was going to like this one. I’ve loved most of the author’s other series, but this felt a bit different. While it had plenty of intrigue, it also came with a lot of cliffhangers and unanswered questions. By the end, you’ll definitely be hoping there are more books in the series to continue the story.

Echoes of Insurrection Series: The Firebird Chronicles #6
Published by T.A. White on January 14, 2026

With the alien scourge responsible for the greatest war in humanity’s history in full retreat, Kira Forrest anticipates a few months of rest and relaxation while she and her found family recover from their ordeal.

Her hard earned peace is cut short when an attack on the Great Houses reveals cracks in the very foundation of the empire. When blame is laid at the feet of Kira’s birth house, she will have to find the true perpetrators quick if she wants to protect her new home and everyone within it.

Her hunt will lead her to strange planets and ultimately a place anchored in her past. With the balance of power in a tension fraught universe at stake, Kira will have to decide what is most important to her. The love that sustains her or the safety of all she holds dear.

War isn’t just coming. It’s already here.

 

Pages: 679 Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction / Romance / Science Fiction, Fiction / Science Fiction / Space Opera
Format: eBook ISBN: 1230009628021
By: T.A. White
Also in this series: Rules of Redemption, Age of Deception, Threshold of Annihilation, Facets of Revolution, Trials of Conviction

Also by this author: Age of Deception, Threshold of Annihilation, Facets of Revolution

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Another outstanding entry from T. A. White and a standout in one of my favorite series. This installment is an action-packed page-turner that is difficult to put down. I strongly recommend reading the series in order, as the story relies heavily on established characters and world-building; without that background, readers may feel lost. The book concludes with a light cliffhanger—just enough to leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment.