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The planet is the setting for an unlikely mix of sci-fi, magic, and fantasy, populated by a bizarre assortment of characters whose origins were usually determined by the out-there whims of toymakers — there really is no other way to explain Snout Spout.—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026 All very intriguing and this one is sure to please both action and sci-fi fans.—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026 In Conversation This month’s best sci-fi and fantasy books include titles by Alexis Hall, Jenn Lyons, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and more.—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the sci-fi and fantasy stories that helped her escape from reality during those early years in the US, her writing often explores morality and relationships in hypothetical, fantastical worlds.—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sci-fi