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Chilling Effect

by Valerie Valdes

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The Spare Man

by Mary Robinette Kowal

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Strange Love

by Ann Aguirre

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Monk and Robot

by Becky Chambers

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Daughter of No Worlds

by Carissa Broadbent

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Six of Crows

by Leigh Bardugo

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The Bridge Kingdom

by Danielle L. Jensen

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Neon Gods

by Katee Robert

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The Serpent and the Wings of Night

by Carissa Broadbent

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Spark of the Everflame

by Penn Cole

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Phantasma

by Kaylie Smith

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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

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