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Entering the arena of literary-fiction novels about nefarious tech start-ups is this springsFlux, and its especially good.

Its not long, though, before she pisses off her benefactor, who unceremoniously kicks her out.

Flux, by Jinwoo Chong

Meanwhile, her wickedly talented adoptive father, whos also her piano teacher, tries to reach her.

In exchange, Elsa secretly takes the womans hat.

).Lootis lovingly drawn and compulsively readable, with all the pleasures and detail of stellar historical fiction.

‘The Guest,’ by Emma Cline

Who knows what lies in store for Ray and his associates (and enemies!)

Maris Kreizman (from our list 14 Books We Cant Wait to Read This Summer.)

The first installment in Grossmans newest, swoony, fairy-tale-inspired series delivers a spectacular twist on the Cinderella story.

The Time Has Come, by Will Leitch

But then about two-thirds of the way in, a literal and metaphorical storm rages through.

ImagineGet Outbut with feminist themes and you might get something akin to this novel.

Its dripping with tense confrontations, curiously dead wives, and the gendered expectations that accompany both.

August Blue, by Deborah Levy

When sleepy Charon County, Virginia, gets its first Black sheriff, a series of unnerving shootings occur.

Over the course of the investigation, disturbing crimes amid a towns troubling racial history come to light.

However, this cultural acceptance in her birthplace didnt come with legal rights or protection.

Loot by Tania James

in examination of Sappho and the lineage and weight of the word lesbian) with personal narrative.

Its a brilliant and beautifully written ode to women who love women and the importance of their visibility.

Huangs vibrant, queer reimagining hopes to change that.

‘Crook Manifesto,’ by Colson Whitehead

This novel reads like a movie in the best way.

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