15 new SFF books you can binge at the beach this June

The Soul of Power – Callie Bates

At the beginning of June, Callie Bates is releasing the third and final book in her trilogy, The Waking Land. The Soul of Power chronicles the journey of another major player in the political conflict Bates has created over the past two books. With Elanna captured and Jahan attempting to make peace in Paladis, Sophy Dunbarron is left to rebuild the now-joined kingdoms of Eren and Caeris.

Unfortunately for Sophy, that task is easier said than done. Not only is she forced to cope with the rising tensions between the two nations she’s tasked with ruling over, but she also must deal with the threat of Paladis attacking her lands for their newfound acceptance of sorcerery. Even all the training she received growing up might not be enough to help Sophy navigate the difficult waters of being the queen, especially when she doesn’t know who in her own court she can trust.

And as if the political conflict isn’t enough to deal with, Sophy’s hiding a secret that could threaten her place on the throne. How can she hold a kingdom together when even her own body is threatening to betray her?

Full of drama and action, The Soul of Power — and the entire Waking Land trilogy — is one that readers will have a hard time putting down. The complexity of Bates’ world builds with each novel, and The Soul of Power delivers a satisfying conclusion. The finale hits shelves on June 4, and it’s not one to be missed.