11 new science fiction and fantasy book releases to make your May magical
By Lacy Baugher
As we all struggle to figure out what our lives will look like as pandemic restrictions begin to ease this spring, the idea of escaping into a good book may well feel more appealing than ever before. Thankfully, there’s an embarrassment of riches headed to a bookstore near you this May – titles with the kind of complex, lush, and often downright surprising storytelling that makes the science fiction and fantasy genres so much fun to read.
From the first installment in best-selling author Victoria Aveyard’s highly anticipated new series to new novels from The Lost Future of Pepperharrow‘s Natasha Pulley and The Shadows Between Us’ Tricia Levenseller, several familiar faces will back with new releases this month.
Want buzzy debuts? Try horror author Christopher Buehlman’s The Blacktongue Thief, his first foray into serious fantasy. Or Star Wars favorite E.K.Johnston’s original young adult fantasy offering, Aetherbound. And contemporary YA standout David Yoon’s first adult novel is here – the timely tech thriller Version Zero.
We’re excited about these 11 science fiction and fantasy releases in May
From high fantasy to frighteningly timely dystopian stories, there’s truly something for every kind of reader arriving this month.
Here are 11 of our picks for must-read science fiction and fantasy titles coming to a book store near you this May