Top new fantasy books in November 2025
Last updated:
November 30, 2025
November 2025 featuring new releases by Jay Kristoff, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Anne Bishop, Sara Holland, Marissa Meyer, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Chloe Neill, Nora Roberts, Jessie Mihalik, Mary E. Pearson and many more.
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Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff
From New York Times bestselling author of the Empire of the Vampire and Empire of the Damned, Jay Kristoff, comes the epic conclusion to the #1 internationally bestselling series.From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night...romance · fantasy · vampires · horror · fiction · epic · paranormal · gothic · action-adventure · book -
Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A young woman must shake off a family curse and the widely held belief that she is the reincarnation of her dead cousin in this wickedly funny, brilliantly perceptive novel about love, female rivalry, and superstition from the author of the smash hit My Sister, the Serial Killer (“A bombshell of a book..fiction · contemporary · fantasy · literary-fiction · mystery · horror · magical-realism · audiobook · paranormal · poc-mc -
Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop
A young detective investigating crimes of the uncanny will learn that bargains can change your fate—for good or ill—in this darkly enthralling fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Others and the Black Jewels series.Words have power. Intentions matter.Most people come to Destiny Park for entertainment. They come to have their cards read to tell them a bit about their future...fantasy · urban-fantasy · fiction · epic · ghosts · mystery · contemporary · paranormal · dark · horror -
Break Wide the Sea by Sara Holland
A young woman cursed with a fatal heartbreak-induced sickness must race against time to find a cure and protect her family legacy from the ancient finfolk that would destroy it, the fiancé that would kill her for it, and the boy who would love her if she forsook it...fantasy · young-adult · underwater · nautical · season-summer · outdoors · anthropomorphism · outlaws · mermaids · fiction -
The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think...romance · fantasy · young-adult · retellings · mystery · fiction · sci-fi · adaptations · myths · sword-sorcery -
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Hollow by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow.Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits.Don’t go out after dark.The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter.The Champions…and me.I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope...romance · fantasy · fae · dragons · magic · enemies-to-lovers · dark · royalty · vampires · shapeshifters -
Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill
A new romantasy, following a thief whose dramatic encounter with an assassin and a crown bodyguard (who happens to be a royal in disguise) launches her into a world of swirling palace intrigue, from New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill.Fox is a thief with morals—she steals from those who can afford it and only a little at that. She has no choice...romance · fantasy · fiction · paranormal · action-adventure · new-adult · urban-fantasy · contemporary · book · adult -
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown…Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations...romance · fantasy · mystery · fiction · contemporary · gothic · ghosts · horror · urban-fantasy · paranormal -
Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik
On a deadly mission to kill the mythical beast that has been haunting her woods, a desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome and powerful man who saves her.There’s something in the woods…Untrained and barely armed, Riela reluctantly agrees to enter the forest and kill the deadly beast that has been attacking her fellow villagers as she’s the only mage available—or so she thought... -
The Last Wish of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
Discover the stunning second book in the Courting of Bristol Keats fantasy duology, from New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson... -
Broken Ties: A Broken Bonds POV by J. Bree
From J. Bree, bestselling author of The Bonds That Tie comes the highly anticipated POV book that everyone has been crying out for. Even the strongest ties can be broken. After five years of searching, we thought nothing could compare to the devastation of our missing Bond.We were wrong.After a chance encounter, she’s been found; alive and enraged at being dragged back to the men she ran from... -
Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher
In an isolated desert town, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours. A witty horror-tinged fantasy, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.When Selena travels to the remote desert town of Quartz Creek in search of her estranged Aunt Amelia, she is desperate and short of options... -
Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger
DELUXE EDITION--a deluxe hardback edition featuring stenciled edges, a foil case stamp, exclusive endpapers, and a detailed map. From the diabolical mind of New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a scorching new enemies-to-lovers romance filled with explosive secrets, nail-biting, gothic suspense, and the dangerous lure of dark magic.You never forget your first love...romance · fantasy · gothic · paranormal · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction · suspense · contemporary · book -
Red Dragon by Lindsay Buroker
Scarcely two weeks have passed since Princess Syla bested Captain Vorik and returned home with a magical sky shielder to protect her kingdom. Is the powerful dragon rider holding a grudge? Will his people come after her and try to steal or destroy the shielder?Syla may find out sooner than expected when Vorik shows up in her harbor with his general and chiefs...romance · fantasy · dragons · humor · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · fiction · paranormal · book · adult -
romance · fantasy · fiction · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · paranormal · historical · sword-sorcery · book · adult
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Love Is Magic by Alessandra Hazard, Kai Butler, Mere Rain, Eliot Grayson
Love Is Magic! Fifteen authors, fifteen chances to fall in love this holiday season…In this enchanting, out-of-this-world MM paranormal and urban fantasy collection, you’ll find unexpected demons, gallant vampires, pining alphas, shifty ravens, magic galore, and so much more, with a satisfying happy ending to every love story...romance · mlm · anthologies · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · fated-mates · shapeshifters · magic · urban-fantasy -
My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich
A swoon-worthy YA rom com about an ambitious college student whose plans get derailed when he discovers his roommate is the prince of hell.Owen is not going to college to have fun. Nothing is going to stop him from achieving his goals: study hard, get a good job, and set himself up for the rest of his life. The last thing he needs is to have a loud, obnoxious, and infuriatingly hot roommate...romance · young-adult · fantasy · lgbtq · contemporary · paranormal · fiction · mlm · demons · urban-fantasy -
The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury
In this sweeping romantic fantasy from bestselling author Jessica Khoury, a young witch caught in a twisted bargain with the fae must disguise herself as a governess and uncover the gateway to the realm of faerie in order to save her dying magic and escape the clutches of her controlling fae handler—even as she finds herself falling for her new employer, an enigmatic young Scottish laird and the...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · mystery · fae · historical-fiction · paranormal · gothic · fiction · historical -
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The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, Matt Treyvaud
A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . .The Amberglow Candy Store in the Night Alley introduces the reader to half-fox shopkeeper Kogetsu, whose magical wagashi sweets from his shop on Gloaming Lane promise to change his customers' lives for the better...fantasy · cozy · fiction · audiobook · magical-realism · contemporary · animals · myths · urban-fantasy · culinary -
The Eleventh Hour by Salman Rushdie
If old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour.‘Salman Rushdie is a genius’ A.M. HomesTwo quarrelsome old men in Chennai, India, experience private tragedy during national calamity. Revisiting the Bombay neighbourhood of Midnight's Children, a magical musician is unhappily married to a multibillionaire...fiction · literary-fiction · fantasy · magical-realism · audiobook · aging · death · contemporary · young-adult · philosophy -
To Ride the Wind and Steal the Sun: A Complete Duology Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier
Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie...romance · audiobook · fiction · adaptations · fantasy · paranormal · urban-fantasy · myths · coming-of-age · young-adult -
Untitled by Callie Hart
The Blood Court has only ever had one king. But now it has a queen …Saeris Fane is beginning to realize just how much her life has changed with her extraordinary new powers … but if she doesn’t act quickly to figure out how to close off the gateway to her magic before the power becomes too volatile, she may destroy everyone and everything she’s ever loved... -
Keep Me Never by Meagan Brandy
The fourth interconnected standalone in the universe of TikTok sensation Say You Swear, from USA Today bestselling author Meagan Brandy. Full of angst, heat, and set against the background of college football, this series is perfect for fans of Chloe Walsh and Elle Kennedy.On the outside, it looks like I've got it all together...romance · sports · new-adult · university · friends-to-lovers · found-family · contemporary · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc -
The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews
The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement.Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women—by appropriate means, of course... -
Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
Return to the cozy fantasy world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with a new adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller, Fern...romance · fantasy · cozy · fiction · lgbtq · high-fantasy · wlw · audiobook · gaslamp · industrial-era -
Wings of Hope by M. Sinclair, R.L. Caulder
The time to fight is upon us...But how does one fight Heaven itself? Wings of Hope is the final book in the Fallen Destiny trilogy. Follow Kieran and her jealous, possessive mates as they unravel the secrets buried in the stars. Book three will not end in a cliffhanger...romance · fantasy · paranormal · reverse-harem · angels · shapeshifters · magic · fiction · dark · apocalyptic -
A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody, C. L. Herman
TWO CHOSEN ONES WITH ONE THE WORLD OR EACH OTHERA Fate So Cold is the first of a new blockbuster duology from the New York Times bestselling authors of All of Us Villains, Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman.For most of the year, Summer reigns peacefully over Alderland. Then, for six brutal weeks, Winter rages, obliterating towns and wreaking casualties...romance · fantasy · young-adult · magic · audiobook · high-fantasy · chosen-one · enemies-to-lovers · sword-sorcery · dark -
The War Beyond by Andrea Stewart
In this thrilling sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller The Gods Below, loyalties will be tested, long-lost secrets will be revealed, and two sisters will face each other on the battlefield as the war between the gods ignitesHakara risked her life to find her long-lost sister Rasha, only to lose her all over again...fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · high-fantasy · family · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · epic · mythical-creatures · paranormal -
The Study of Storms and Magic by Maria V. Snyder
“No one survives the third transgression.” The storm season is fast approaching, and Zethan can’t wait to travel to the Northern Ice Pack in Ixia to aid in taming its ferocious blizzards. It’s a needed break from his twin sister, Zohav’s constant criticism; his magic classes at the Magician’s Keep; and the pressure of being compared to his famous brother, Valek, the hero of Sitia... -
Bonded By Christmas by Jillian West
LaceyI’m struggling to get into the holiday spirit. Winter is normally my favorite season, but something isn’t clicking this year. With my mom and her new husbands away for the holidays, I’m all on my own. Well, I could seek out Wilder, the annoyingly hot stepbrother I gained when my mom got married, but that’s a last resort kind of option.My job at the scent clinic keeps me busy enough, anyway... -
Lady Celie by Melina Marchetta
A disgruntled castellan, Valentien Banyon, is called to the Belegonian capital as a favour to the King to solve a crime. A gold necklace heirloom, that for centuries every Princess of Belegonia has worn on her 16th birthday, has gone missing. The King is determined to find the thief to appease his Queen and daughters... -
I Married Kayog by Regine Abel
She was his peace and his salvation.His whole life, Kayog has made it his mission to project the image of the male who has it all. But deep down, he’s broken by the endless torment that plagues him. Until Linsea. His impossible dream. His peaceful dove. The mesmerizing song of her soul enthralls him and makes him covet a future he knows he can’t have...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · monsters · fated-mates · reincarnation · futuristic · sad · celebrity -
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Queens by Invi Wright, Markus Dominique, Avie Paige
A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener...romance · fantasy · reverse-harem · demons · fiction · audiobook · paranormal · forced-proximity · dark · dark-fantasy -
Hot for Teacher by Grae Bryan
Chase Adler goes with the flow. An only child of disinterested parents and the only beta in his friend group, he’s used to not making waves. Which is fine by Chase—he’ll leave the drama to his alpha besties. But when a missed exam leads to Chase getting up close and personal with his alpha professor’s pheromones, Chase can’t help fixating on the imposing man...romance · omegaverse · mlm · university · found-family · contemporary · lgbtq · age-gap · paranormal · steamy -
Play Fake by Riley Paige
BeckI wasn’t looking for love.Not when I was still trying to figure out how to let anyone in.But Sophie Prescott makes it impossible to keep my walls up—because somehow, she feels like the home I’ve always been searching for.SophieHe was supposed to be my friend.A distraction. A lie we both agreed to tell.But somewhere between pretending and falling, Beck became my safe place...romance · sports · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · contemporary · found-family · multi-pov · fiction · athlete · family -
romance · paranormal · demons · fantasy · myths · urban-fantasy · urban · shapeshifters · supernatural · fiction
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The Memory Gardener by Meg Donohue
Sure to charm fans of Chocolat, Garden Spells, and The Scent Keeper, USA Today bestselling author Meg Donohue’s The Memory Gardener is an enchanting and moving tale about the power of memory and the nourishing magic of gardens...fiction · contemporary · aging · mystery · magical-realism · womens-fiction · outdoors · friendship · family · fantasy -
Enticing the Elf by Louisa Masters
There’s nothing I want more than a life with him… but my past is the world’s worst wingman.For a big chunk of my life, I expected to die along with the rest of my species. Nobody thought we’d make it, and I did my best to live in the now and enjoy every second of precious life.Now that’s coming back to bite me in the ass.Because the impossible happened, and we got our second chance. A safe home... -
Starchaser by R.M. Gray
I am vengeance. Fury. Power.Seventeen-year-old pirate Aster Oberon faces a stunning new reality, gifted with magical ability that she’s struggling to master. Worse, both she and Will—the Nightweaver who has captured her heart—have been cursed. In mere weeks, they will become ferocious Underlings, creatures forced to serve the evil Queen Morana...romance · fantasy · young-adult · outlaws · audiobook · action-adventure · fiction · dark · family · sword-sorcery