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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · Jul 15

IT'S HERE!!!

30 of the MOST ANTICIPATED science fiction, fantasy, and horror books for the rest of 2025, as read and compiled by @cxorlando.bsky.social. Happy reading!!

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30 More SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2025 - Reactor

Here are 30 more standouts to put on your TBR for the second half of this year!

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 48m

The grandfather of grimdark brings a brand-new book in the Chronicles of the Black Company. We're delighted to share an excerpt from Lies Weeping by Glen Cook!!

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Read an Excerpt From Lies Weeping by Glen Cook - Reactor

From the godfather of grimdark himself comes the first book in a new arc of his groundbreaking Chronicles of the Black Company…

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 1h

We glimpse the origins of the Heralds and three gods make a deal in this week's WIND AND TRUTH reread–elsewhere, Jasnah loses a debate, and Navani finds out what Wit and Lift have been up to...

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Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 113-116 - Reactor

The origins of the Oathpact, Jasnah's downfall, and our favorite Navani impersonator.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 1h

The drama! The music! The wigs! The TV series Amadeus now has a trailer:

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Amadeus TV Series Trailer Dishes Out Drama, 18th-Century Style - Reactor

The drama! The music!

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 2h

@use-theforce-em.bsky.social reviews Tron: Ares, and the Jared Leto-shaped elephant in the room:

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Tron: Ares Never Believed in Itself, So How Could Its Audience? - Reactor

From its titular casting choice to a light-touch script, the third Tron film seems intent on impressing no one.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 2h

Everyone is trying to kill Glen Powell. This is a trailer, not a general observation.

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The Running Man Trailer Proves You Can Still Have Fun When the World’s Trying to Kill You - Reactor

The real enemy was capitalism all along.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 2h

In her latest reading list, @bluejo.bsky.social sings the praises of Hilary Mantel, exciting new work by Naomi Kritzer, and the joys of romance/romantasy done right, along with some interesting but odder reads...

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Jo Walton’s Reading List: September 2025 - Reactor

Some deeply odd books, some fun romance, and brilliant work by Naomi Kritzer and Hilary Mantel.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 2h

What if Dylan O'Brien was your boss and you two were stranded on a desert island and he was at your mercy is not the fanfic AU you think it is, but the plot of Sam Raimi's Send Help:

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Rachel McAdams Is Way Too Into Being Stranded in First Trailer for Sam Raimi's Send Help - Reactor

Survival horror but make it a cautionary tale about being a terrible boss.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 3h

Yellowjackets co-creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson chew on why season 4 of the show will be its last:

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Yellowjackets Creators Explain Why the Series Is Ending Earlier Than Planned - Reactor

The showrunners promise a "twisted" conclusion.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 3h

It's the climax of the Shadow War, and it's a few of the best moments of Babylon 5 across the entire series. Let's discuss season 4, episode 6: "Into the Fire"

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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Into the Fire” - Reactor

Sheridan makes aims to deal with the Shadows (and the Vorlons) once and for all...

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 3h

Everybody's seen at least one Jurassic Park movie, but have you read the novel that started it all? Let's take a look at the book that resurrected the dinosaurs, launched a franchise, and gave us Ian Malcolm...

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The Book That Brought Back the Dinosaurs: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - Reactor

Have you read the novel that resurrected the dinosaurs and launched a mega-franchise?

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 3h

Iconic artist Drew Struzan, who created the movie posters for Star Wars, Blade Runner, and Back to the Future, has passed away:

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Legendary Movie Poster Artist Drew Struzan Has Passed Away - Reactor

Drew Struzan was 78.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4h

We've seen the Borg. We know CONTROL. We've met the Vezda. It's time. Star Trek needs new villains.

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Star Trek Needs New (and Better) Villains - Reactor

The "villains" of Trek are meant to be foils to the Federation's worldview, not blindly evil antagonists.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4h

What does forever mean in the Outlanderverse? @zutsuit.bsky.social reviews the finale of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Come share your thoughts (and predictions for season 2!)

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The Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season Finale Makes Bloody Oaths and Keeps Us Wanting More - Reactor

The Outlander prequel series gives viewers plenty to yearn for next season.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4h

"I was born not quite ten centuries after your death; the first time you saved my life, I was nine."

We are excited to share chapters 2 and 3 of @alixeharrow.bsky.social's The Everlasting! Let's learn more about failed soldier/struggling scholar Owen Mallory...

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The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow: Chapters 2 and 3 - Reactor

The lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent through time to ensure she plays her part…

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4h

Controversial rock musician Lestat de Lioncourt has allegedly been spotted bloody, delirious, and shouting at passerby following his sold-out show last weekend:

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The Vampire Lestat Trailer Shows How Sam Reid Will “Hijack” Interview With The Vampire - Reactor

It's all fun and rock star games until you have lawyers in the room.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 6h

The Starfleet Academy trailer is about FEELINGS. Those feelings include FEAR but also a bit of WONDER

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Trailer Offers Drama, Trauma, and Too Little Tatiana Maslany - Reactor

Adults aren't lacking in drama either, really.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 6h

We're all going to figure out The Big Mystery someday, but in the meantime, author @edenroyce.bsky.social (Psychopomp & Circumstance) recommends 5 stories about brushes with the dead 💀

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Treading the Veil: Five Books Featuring Encounters With Death and the Dead - Reactor

Author Eden Royce shares five stories about death magic, spirits, and the afterlife.

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Wendy Xu @wendyxu.bsky.social · 15d

a spider can fly on a current of air

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4d

We're kicking off your weekend with some Cuban SFF recommendations! How many of these authors have you read?

The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria by Carlos Hernandez; These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa Montalban; Red Dust by Yoss; A Legend of the Future by Augustín de Rojas; The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton; and The Name Bearer by Natalia Hernandez

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4d

this is terrifying. obsessed.

Rachel Pinnelas 💭 @racheaissance.com · 4d

Pika–nooo!!!

Pikachu overtaken by the Venom symbiotic at New York Comic Con

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4d

Peacemaker s2e8: Great wardrobe, great music, terrifying cliffhanger. Emmet Asher-Perrin reviews the season 2 finale "Full Nelson" ♟️

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Peacemaker Finds Its Way to Checkmate in Season Finale “Full Nelson” - Reactor

Move over, Peacemaker has a whole new entertainment universe to set up.

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Gareth L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 4d

WHO WILL YOU SAVE? by @garethlpowell.bsky.social
is mentioned in @reactorsff.bsky.social 's round-up of October titles.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 5d

In the newest Mark As Read, @mollytempleton.com talks about the worst time in every book lover's life: moving.

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There Comes a Time in Every Reader's Life When You Have to Move the Books - Reactor

A lot of books have come in and out of my front door. But now they all have to go out, because I’m moving.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4d

Peacemaker season 2 may have just ended, but...don't expect season 3 anytime soon:

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Peacemaker Season 3 Is Not A Priority, Says James Gunn - Reactor

You may see more of John Cena's Peacemaker in future DC projects, but Peacemaker Season 3 is not on the horizon.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 4d

If science fiction has taught us anything, it's that we'd see heavily armed bases on the Moon in our lifetimes. Not sure it's a good idea? @jdnicoll.bsky.social offers five unassailable pro-Moon base arguments.

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Five Extremely Convincing Reasons We Should Build Armed Bases on the Moon - Reactor

I mean, what could possibly go wrong?

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