Publisher: Wednesday Books

Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai Genres: Adventure, AAPI, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Magic, Romantasy, Young Adult Published by Wednesday Books on April 14, 2026 Format: ARC, eBook Pages: 368 Source: Netgalley A sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, Deathly Fates is perfect for fans of Descendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, and A Magic Steeped in Poison.  As a priestess paid to guide the deceased home, Kang Siying has never feared death. But when her beloved father collapses, Siying realizes that even she is not free from the cruel grasp of mortality. Desperate to provide her father with the medical aid he needs, Siying accepts a dangerous job that promises a generous commission, and travels to a hostile state to retrieve the corpse of a missing prince.  But the moment Siying places her reanimation talisman on the dead prince’s head, rather than make the corpse obedient to Siying’s commands, the talisman brings the prince back to life. Worse, he won’t stay alive for long—not unless he absorbs enough qi, or life force, to keep his soul anchored to his body.  In return for a reward worth twice her original commission, Siying agrees to aid the …

Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra Genres: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Magic, Paranormal, Ghosts, Psychological Horror, Thriller, Young Adult Published by Wednesday Books on March 2, 2026 Format: eBook Pages: 370 Source: Netgalley Roe Damarcus has never been afraid of the dead. Her power to summon spirits has awed the guests of her esteemed family’s galas for as long as she can remember. Her future is certain, and her gift will be another shining jewel in the Damarcus legacy.  But when she fails her realm’s trial to keep her magic and is deemed too dangerous for society, she faces a harrowing give up her gift or serve a punishment sentence aboard the Celestial, a luxurious magical cruise ship where staff members compete for guest votes to earn a coveted retrial.  As a concierge, Roe juggles the demands of affluent guests, cruel bosses, and the suspicion that an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, is determined to keep her from a retrial.  But the true dangers surface after her shift ends when the Celestial transforms into halls of nightmares that kill staff members after dark. Faced with the reality of serving aboard, Roe begins to question the ship, trials, and …