June has arrived, bringing a plethora of new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books perfect for summer reading. These stories are filled with star-crossed lovers, deep-space bounty hunters, intergalactic art thieves, and passengers on a magical train. There are also tales of cursed movies and utopias gone awry.
1. “Apostles of Mercy” by Lindsay Ellis – Earth must bolster its military might after making contact with an alien race, but a more dangerous alien threat emerges. (June 4)
2. “The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King” by Carissa Broadbent – The fantasy romance series continues with a story of heartbreak, redemption, and intrigue. (June 4)
3. “Daughter of the Merciful Deep” by Leslye Penelope – A woman embarks on a journey into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home. (June 4)
4. “Fate of the Sun King” by Nisha J. Tuli – The third installment of a fantasy romance series follows Lor as she navigates the fae world. (June 4)
5. “Fiasco” by Constance Fay – A bounty hunter takes on a job to track down her cousin’s murderer, leading to unexpected complications. (June 4)
6. “The God and the Gumiho” by Sophie Kim – A contemporary fantasy follows a nine-tailed fox teaming up with a trickster god to stop a wrathful demon. (June 4)
7. “In the Hour of Crows” by Dana Elmendorf – A woman with the ability to talk to death investigates her cousin’s mysterious death in Appalachia. (June 4)
8. “The Last Song of Penelope” by Claire North – The conclusion of a trilogy reimagining the myth of Odysseus. (June 4)
9. “Mirrored Heavens” by Rebecca Roanhorse – The final book in a modern fantasy trilogy where destinies will be determined. (June 4)
10. “The Pecan Children” by Quinn Connor – A tale of magical realism and horror following two sisters in a Southern town. (June 4)
And many more exciting reads to dive into this month!