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The Coterie\
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Mikah Mia Reads\
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• Aug 1 2025
[Hi friend and welcome to The Coterie Book Club! I'm so happy you're here ☺️\
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All our book club discussions will take place on Discord. To join in the fun, you’ll need to connect to The Coterie chat! You can do this in 2 simple steps:\
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- Click the GO TO DISCORD button on my bindery\
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- If you don’t have a Discord yet, you’ll be prompted to start one—otherwise, you’re in!\
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The Discord is only accessible to those that are a part of my free or paid Bindery membership. This ensures we have a focused community of book lovers who are truly invested in our discussions.\
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Need help? Comment on this post and I will walk you through it ☺️\
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📚 Looking forward to discussing books with you!](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/gKwqfhOZJXl1zMXte5qW/)
🎧 How to Connect to the Discord
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Mikah Mia Reads\
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• Jul 29
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What should we read in August?\
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It’s officially been a full year since The Coterie began here on Bindery!! To celebrate, there will be two giveaway winners this month. They’ll be announced in the Discord on Sunday , August 2nd 🥳\
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It’s also time to vote on our next book club pick. You can read about each of the options below and vote in the poll attached to this post. Voting closes on Saturday, August 1st and the winning book will be posted on August 2nd!\
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The Dragon Has Some Complaints by John Wiswell (Cozy Fantasy)\
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Garrodigh was once a four-headed dragon, among the most powerful in Kardoša. After an unfortunate incident, he now has three heads, one stump, and a daily whirlwind of internal bickering. Centerhead wants to rain death upon all humanity, Bottomhead is like a feral cat, and Upperhead is under the delicate delusion that he is, in fact, human. \
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When a nearby battle goes awry, Garrodigh sneaks into an elite dragon rider academy, pretending to be tame to get free food and a warm bed. Lucky for him, rider Rania Albright is desperate enough for a dragon of her own that she overlooks his eccentricities. \
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As Garrodigh recovers under Rania’s care, all three heads start to turn, for the first time, in the same direction. Each wants to protect her from the invaders who killed their fourth head—the same invaders who seek to conquer Kardoša. When the academy comes under attack, can this wild dragon and his wilder rider save their homeland together?\
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The Eye of the Leviathan by M.A. Carrick (Historical Fiction Fantasy)\
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In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power, exploiting the Otherworld’s most precious resources for their own gain. Estevan seeks to uncover their secrets, but he risks the exposure of his that he is a faerie, masquerading as a mortal.\
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The Hungry Girl is the human whose place he took. Lost among the fae and desperate to find some purpose for her existence, she leaps at the chance to help a group of Spanish explorers in the Sea Beyond…only to be horrified at the atrocities they commit.\
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A faerie pact has separated them– but only together can they bring down Spain’s worlds-spanning empire and save the homes they have both come to love.\
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Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson (Epic Dark Fantasy)\
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The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins.\
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For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze.\
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However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand...\
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August Voting 🗳️
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• Jun 30
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We’re reading The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden in July! I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this book, and I’ve really enjoyed Arden’s past work (see: The Bear and the Nightingale). I also looooove historical fiction + fantasy so I have really high hopes for this ☺️\
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Don’t forget to check the Discord for this month’s giveaway winner 📱One of you will receive a hard copy of our July pick!!](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/Gy2AzWGi5Qbb5UxfVOkN/)
JULY PICK: The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden ✨
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Mikah Mia Reads\
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• Jun 28
Poll:\
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What should we read in July?\
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It’s time to vote on our July book! For some reason, picking three books to vote on was really hard 🫣 After lots of deliberation, these are the options I came up with! I’ve heard great things about these from reviewers I trust, so I’m sure that we’ll love any of them.\
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The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden\
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In a desperate gamble to save her throne, a young monarch conceals a secret marriage in the shadows of an enchanted forest—and unknowingly alters the fate of her world. In this rich and epic novel, the author turns the real history of a remarkable woman into an unforgettable tale of mystery, enchantment, and the price of power.\
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Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill\
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Born in fire. Tempered in blood.\
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Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the south squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North.\
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In the remote villages of southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving—a test of courage and skill that not all survive. But when three strangers arrive in the village of Milltown, with a secret they are willing to die for, Calen’s world is ripped from under him and he is thrust headfirst into a war that has been raging for centuries. There is no prophecy. His coming was not foretold. He bleeds like any man, and bleed he will.\
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Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan\
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Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires?\
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July Voting 🗳️
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• May 28
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The votes are in and we are reading Sunyi Dean’s The Girl with a Thousand Faces in June! I am so excited to dive into this gritty urban fantasy with you guys. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!!\
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Also, don’t forget to check the Discord for this month’s giveaway winner and virtual meetup details ☺️](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/517MVKNCHeuPPkNmdd5B/)
June Pick: The Girl with a Thousand Faces
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• May 23
Poll:\
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what should we read in June?\
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It’s almost June, and that means it’s time to pick our next book club read! I wanted to give us three fun and fresh options, so I’ve been keeping a close eye on new fantasy releases and have picked three that snagged my attention. Like many of you, I read Veronica Roth as a teenager and am very intrigued by her new adult fantasy release 👀 Sunyi Dean is the author of one of my favorite fantasy standalones, The Book Eaters, and I’m confident that her latest release will be just as good! And of course, we’ve read R.J. Barker together in the past (remember The Bone Ships?). His newest release is bound to be incredible!\
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Voting will close on Tuesday, May 26th and our June pick/giveaway winner will be announced on the 27th (which also happens to my birthday heyooo) ☺️ Can’t wait to see what we settle on!!\
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Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth\
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Elegy Ahn did not ask for destiny to find her. She is happy with her life as a soldier, defending her small country from the Talusar, a powerful nation who worships a deadly Fever. A fever that blesses half of its victims with mysterious gifts. But then she’s summoned to hear a prophecy—her, and the most ruthless of Talusar generals, Rava Vidar. Brought face to face, they learn that one of them will lead their people to victory over the other… but they don’t know which. And at the center of both of their fates: a man. A man that, Elegy is told, she will fall in love with. In just one day, Elegy’s old life—her job, her purpose, and her future—is over. She and Rava are destined to collide, with the fate of their nations hanging in the balance. And when they do, only one will be left standing. Elegy intends to make sure it’s her.\
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The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean\
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When Mercy Chan washes up on the shores of Hong Kong with no family, no money, and no memories, the only refuge she finds is the infamous, ghost-infested slum of Kowloon Walled City. Since then, she has rebuilt her life, working for the local triad as a ghost talker and dealing with the angry and bitter spirits who haunt the district. The filthy gutters and cramped alleyways of Kowloon have become her home. But the past Mercy can’t remember isn’t done with her. An unusually powerful ghost has infested Kowloon’s waterways, drowning innocents and threatening the district. It claims to know Mercy—and secrets from her past that are best left forgotten. As Mercy is drawn into a deadly cat-and-mouse game with this malignant spirit, she begins to realize that the monster she fights within these walls may well be one of her own making.\
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Mortedant’s Peril by R.J. Barker\
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Irody Hasp is a Mortedant, a cleric tasked with reading the last thoughts of the dead—though no one thanks him for it. No Mortedant is popular, but Irody is scarcely tolerated even by the other members of his own guild, and rarely selected for anything but the lowliest of jobs. This impoverished existence would be dismal enough—but after reading the corpse of a low-level records keeper, Irody’s troubles quickly multiply when his own apprentice is murdered, and all fingers point to him as a suspect. The only way to save his own skin is to find the real culprit himself, an investigation that quickly attracts powerful enemies with few scruples, and draws him into a plot that threatens the entire corrupt yet wondrous city he calls home.\
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June Voting!!
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• Apr 28
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It might be spring, but winter is coming for The Coterie! We’re reading The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan in May 🐺🩸🗡️\
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I’ve heard that this is an incredible debut historical fantasy novel and I’m so excited to read it with you guys! Also, don’t forget to check the Discord for this month’s giveaway winner 📱](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/yX9zfJh5ycHCiKF5pj87/)
MAY BOOK CLUB PICK: The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
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• Apr 24
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what should we read in May? \
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Let’s vote on our book club pick for May! Several of you said you’d love to read a good fantasy standalone, and some people also showed interest in continuing on with the Shadow of the Leviathan series. With that in mind, here are the three options I’ve come up with for next month. I can’t wait to see what we pick! Voting will close on Monday, April 27th. Once voting closes, don’t forget to check the Discord for virtual meetup details and our monthly giveaway winner ☺️\
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A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (Book 2 of the Shadow of the Leviathan series)\
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Join Ana and Din as they set out to investigate another seemingly impossible murder case, facing a cunning adversary who can predict every move they make.\
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The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison\
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In this character-driven fantasy standalone, Maia—a half-goblin prince—unexpectedly ascends the throne of the Elflands after his father and brothers die in a mysterious accident. Despite his attempts to rule with kindness and integrity, Maia finds himself tied up in court intrigue, racial tensions, and his own loneliness. Can he uncover the mystery behind his family’s death whilst confronting his own trauma and isolation?\
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The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan\
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This debut dark fantasy novel is a reimagining of the legend of the Beast of Gévaudan in 18th century France. Blending horror, fantasy, and romance, the book follows Sebastian—an immortal monster slayer—who is hunting down a creature that evaded him years ago.\
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May Book Club Voting 📖🦋💐
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• Mar 30
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The votes are in and we are reading The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett in April! Part fantasy and part mystery, I think this is going to be a really fun book to read together 👀 Don’t forget to check the Discord for this month’s giveaway winner!\
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And if you’re behind on reading These Burning Stars (like I am), I’ll be leaving that forum up this month to give any stragglers a chance to post their thoughts if they’d like!](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/ce1HN9dsQNycfuWSjWSU/)
APRIL PICK: The Tainted Cup
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• Mar 27
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what should we read in April? \
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It’s time to vote on our April book club pick! Each of these are robust fantasies that come highly rated and recommended by the online book community. Can’t wait to dive into one of these with you this month! Voting will close on Monday, March 30th 🗳️\
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The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay\
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Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, this is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply compelling story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake — or destroy — a world.\
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Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan\
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Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles—until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom.\
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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett\
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Featuring an unforgettable Holmes-and-Watson style pairing, a gloriously labyrinthine plot, and a haunting and wholly original fantasy world, The Tainted Cup brilliantly reinvents the classic mystery tale.\
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April Voting 🌷
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• Feb 20
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what should we read in March?\
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It’s time to pick our book club read for March! We have three great options lined up—a grimdark epic fantasy, a character-driven sci-fi, and a standalone fantasy romance. I’ve heard amazing things about each of these and will be so thrilled with whatever direction we decide to go in ☺️ I hope you all are having a great month! I’m not going to lie—February has been kicking my trash. But reading Red City by Marie Lu with you all has been such a highlight. I hope you’ve loved it as much as I did!\
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Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele\
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Described as a moody, banter-laced, violent, and poetically framed story—“I wasn't always the monster they see me as. Half of the songs they sing are stories of my grandeur. The other half are tales of my misdeeds. The sad truth is that they're all true. So, listen to my tale and learn why it all happened. Learn the reason for the war, the reason for all the death. Listen to my tale and listen well. I won't be alive long enough to tell it again.”\
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These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs\
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“A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A carefully hidden secret that could collapse worlds, hunted by three women with secrets of their own. All collide in this twisty, explosive space opera debut.”\
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The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi\
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“In this lush and romantic novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart.”\
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March Book Club Voting 📖
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• Jan 23
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The votes are in and we are reading Red City by Marie Lu in February! I’m very excited about this pick and hoping that reading an urban fantasy will be a fun change of pace for us ☺️ Also, don’t forget to check the Discord for the giveaway winner this month!](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/pFXYSnlve3wAlxZlqdJ2/)
FEB BOOK CLUB PICK: RED CITY BY MARIE LU 🌆
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• Jan 19
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It’s time to vote on our February book club pick! We have three awesome options here. I’ve heard wonderful things about Red City, a new fantasy romance and the first book in an incomplete series. A few people in the book club have also requested to read Daughter of the Empire, the first book in a complete science fiction fantasy trilogy written by two widely respected authors! We can also choose to continue on with The Dandelion Dynasty series together. Full disclosure—I’ve already read Wall of Storms and I LOVED IT. It’s better than Grace of Kings and very action packed.\
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Happy voting everyone!! Can’t wait to see what you pick!\
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Red City by Marie Lu\
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Genre: Fantasy Romance\
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Blurb: The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, Red City is a dark and deadly contemporary fantasy of magical warfare, star-crossed ambition, and the pursuit of perfection at any cost, set in a glittering alternate Los Angeles.\
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Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. First and Janny Wurts\
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Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy\
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Blurb: Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all--in his own impregnable stronghold. An epic tale of adventure and intrigue. Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today.\
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Wall of Storms by Ken Liu\
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Genre: Silkpunk Fantasy\
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Blurb: Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, runs the archipelago kingdom of Dara, but struggles to maintain progress while serving the demands of the people and his vision. Then an unexpected invading force from the Lyucu empire in the far distant west comes to the shores of Dara—and chaos results. But Emperor Kuni cannot go and lead his kingdom against the threat himself with his recently healed empire fraying at the seams, so he sends the only people he trusts to be Dara’s savvy and cunning hopes against the invincible invaders: his children, now grown and ready to make their mark on history.\
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February Book Club Voting ❤️
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• Jan 7
Realm of the Elderlings Chat with Margaret | *ROTE SPOILERS AHEAD*
Margaret is one of the best epic/high fantasy book creators out there! Join us as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the Realm of the Elderlings (spoilers start at 10 minutes 7 seconds), our favorite books, and what prompted Margaret to start her bookish accounts. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @literallyliterary!
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• Dec 26 2025
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We’re voting on our January book club pick a little later than usual because I got distracted during the holidays 🤭 We have three great options lined up! Vote here on Bindery by Sunday, December 28th and check the Discord on the 29th to see who our giveaway winner is this month. Can’t wait to start the new year with you all!\
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The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch\
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Genre: Epic Fantasy (Series)\
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Blurb: An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game—or die trying.\
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To Ride Hell’s Chasm by Janny Wurts\
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Genre: Epic Fantasy (Standalone)\
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Blurb: When Princess Anja fails to appear at her betrothal banquet, the tiny, peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged into intrigue. Two warriors are charged with recovering the distraught king's beloved daughter.\
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As the princess's trail vanishes outside the citadel's gates, anxiety and tension escalate. But was the high-spirited princess taken by force, or did she flee the palace to escape a demonic evil?\
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The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri\
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Genre: Sapphic Romantic Fantasy (Standalone)\
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Blurb: In a Britain fuelled by stories, the knight and the witch are fated to fall in love and doom each other over and over, the same tale retold over hundreds of lifetimes.\
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Simran is a witch of the woods. Vina is a knight of the Queen's court. When the two women begin to fall for each other, how can they surrender to their desires, when to give in is to destroy each other?\
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January Book Club Voting
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• Nov 25 2025
[The December book club pick is The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker! I’m so excited to start this trilogy with you guys. I’ve heard amazing things, including that it’s dark, gritty, intense, and inventive. A word of warning—I’ve heard a lot of people say the first 100 pages can be pretty confusing. Barker tends to throw you in the deep end of his world-building and you have to teach yourself how to swim 😅 The glossary will be our best friend!\
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Just a reminder that we have a virtual book club meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 30th at 8pm PT 📱\
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Check the Discord for the zoom link and for this month’s giveaway winner!\
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DECEMBER PICK: THE BONE SHIPS BY RJ BARKER
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• Nov 17 2025
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It’s time to vote on our December book club pick! I know so many of us have been struggling through massive reading slumps—here’s to hoping that the holiday season will give us lots of opportunities to rest and read 🤞🏼 I am super excited about all three of these book club picks and will be so happy with whatever we choose! Voting will close on Saturday, November 22nd 🗳️\
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The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu (The Dandelion Dynasty Book 2)\
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Genre: Epic Fantasy\
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Blurb: I don’t want to spoil anything for those of us who haven’t finished The Grace of Kings yet, so I won’t include details here. If we vote on this we’ll be continuing to read The Dandelion Dynasty series together which could be so fun!\
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The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker\
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Genre: Epic Fantasy\
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Blurb: Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted. Now the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favour. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory, but the war.\
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Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Fiest and Janny Wurts\
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Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy\
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Blurb: Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all—in his own impregnable stronghold. An epic tale of adventure and intrigue, Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field.\
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december book club voting ❄️☕️🎄
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• Oct 27 2025
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Our November book club pick is The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu! I’m so excited to start this series with you all. I’ve heard really great things about The Dandelion Dynasty and hope it’s just as good as everyone says it is 🤞🏼Love that we’re starting a new fantasy series just in time for the chilly months and holidays! Also, don’t forget to check the Discord for our giveaway winner this month 📱](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/kuPvSamXhikoyeQY9OkD/)
November Pick: THE GRACE OF KINGS BY KEN LIU
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• Oct 17 2025
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I hope you all are having a fantastic October! While doing a lighter horror read for Halloween has been so fun, I’ve been feeling a pull to go back to our fantasy roots for November. With that in mind, here are the three options for this month! Voting will close in one week and the giveaway winner will be announced then too 📖\
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The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu\
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Genre: Epic High Fantasy\
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Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the emperor, the two quickly become the best of friends after a series of adventures fighting against vast conscripted armies, silk-draped airships, and shapeshifting gods. Once the emperor has been overthrown, however, they each find themselves the leader of separate factions—two sides with very different ideas about how the world should be run and the meaning of justice.\
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Heart’s Blood by Juliette Marillier\
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Genre: Folktale Retelling\
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Whistling Tor is a place of secrets—a mysterious, wooded hill housing the crumbling fortress of a chieftain whose name is spoken throughout the district in tones of revulsion and bitterness. A curse lies over Anluan's family and his people; those woods hold a perilous force whose every whisper threatens doom.\
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For young scribe Caitrin it is a safe haven. This place where nobody else is prepared to go seems exactly what she needs, for Caitrin is fleeing her own demons. As Caitrin comes to know Anluan and his home in more depth she realizes that it is only through her love and determination that the curse can be broken and Anluan and his people set free.\
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Silvercloak by L.K. Stephen\
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Genre: Fantasy Romance\
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Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron Killoran’s parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hell-bent on revenge, she lies her way into Silvercloak Academy—the training ground for her city’s elite order of detectives—with a single goal: to bring the Bloodmoons to justice. But when Saff’s deception is exposed, rather than being cast out, she’s given a rare opportunity: to go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.\
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November Voting 🍂
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• Sep 27 2025
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The people have spoken and we are reading The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia in October! So excited to read this one with you all—though I might have to read it during the day so I don’t freak myself out and lose sleep at night 😆\
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Don’t forget to join in on our book club discussions in the Discord!](https://thecoterie.binderybooks.com/item/EgJNyZ0GTRDqFWOSIpFo/)
THE BEWITCHING: Our October Book Club Pick 🕯️
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