Top new fantasy books out this week: 24 Aug - 30 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 30, 2025
This week featuring new releases by R.F. Kuang, Cynthia Leitich Smith, David Alexander Robertson, Susan Dennard, Alanea Alder, Jennifer Estep, Tricia O'Malley, Nora Quinn, A.M. Strickland, Grae Bryan, Kathryn Ann Kingsley and many more.
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Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Two academic rivals from Cambridge must travel to hell to rescue the soul of their advisor. Getting there was easy. Surviving it – and each other – is another thing entirely.2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang. Coming August 2025...romance · fantasy · fiction · historical-fiction · mystery · myths · magic · dark-academia · poc-mc · poc-author -
![Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories by Cynthia Leitich Smith, David Alexander Robertson, Darcie Little Badger, Angeline Boulley]()
Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories by Cynthia Leitich Smith, David Alexander Robertson, Darcie Little Badger, Angeline Boulley
Featuring the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread.The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout...romance · young-adult · indigenous-mc · anthologies · fiction · contemporary · fantasy · literary-fiction · spirituality · found-family -
![The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard]()
The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard comes The Executioners Three, a mystery filled with rivalry, romance, best friends, and a gruesome curse that dates back centuries.Freddie Gellar didn't mean to get half the rival high school arrested. She’d simply heard shrieks coming from the woods, so she’d called the cops like any good human would do...fantasy · young-adult · mystery · horror · paranormal · fiction · historical · supernatural · witches-wizards · romance -
![My Haven by Alanea Alder]()
My Haven by Alanea Alder
Caiden Ironwood has been multitasking as a Unit Leader and Elder for so long, that when his father resumes his responsibilities as Elder, Caiden is left feeling restless, with too much time on his hands. Tensions are running high in the city and the amiable peace with Éire Danu has been shattered. Yet, despite his worries, he eagerly awaits the arrival of the mate he has been dreaming of...romance · paranormal · witches-wizards · vampires · shapeshifters · fae · fantasy · urban-fantasy · military · action-adventure -
![A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep]()
A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a new, action-packed adventure in her Section 47 urban fantasy world. This series features secrets, lies, and superspies with amazing magical abilities, along with dangerous missions, double crosses, and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Alias, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Nikita, True Lies, and Netflix’s Bodyguard...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · suspense · espionage · audiobook · urban · paranormal · fiction -
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![Love's a Witch by Tricia O'Malley]()
Love's a Witch by Tricia O'Malley
From the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Tricia O’Malley, a cozy romantasy about a Scottish witch returning to her ancestral village to break a family curse—only to clash with one stubborn warlock determined to protect his town from her haywire magic.She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster...romance · witches-wizards · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · cozy · family · enemies-to-lovers · contemporary · humor -
![Rescued by the Pack by Nora Quinn]()
Rescued by the Pack by Nora Quinn
They pulled me from the ocean…now they’re drowning me in needNew Town. New job. No drama.That was the plan.Next thing I know, I’m falling off a boat into the Pacific Ocean and the surliest Alpha in existence is rescuing me.Turns out? We're scent matched. And he can’t stand me.Cass—the grumpy sea captain with stormy eyes...omegaverse · fantasy · steamy · small-town · fated-mates · reverse-harem · paranormal · contemporary · alpha-mc · multi-pov -
![Lady Dragon by A.M. Strickland]()
Lady Dragon by A.M. Strickland
Rachel Hartman's Seraphina meets The Priory of the Orange Tree in Lady Dragon, a sapphic YA romantasy from A.M. Strickland...romance · fantasy · wlw · dragons · young-adult · lgbtq · lesbian-mc · high-fantasy · feminism · enemies-to-lovers -
![Overeager by Grae Bryan]()
Overeager by Grae Bryan
Eli Miller worked hard to get where he’s at. He put in his time with academia, suffered through a contentious divorce, and now he’s months away from securing tenure. And sure, Eli’s let his life get a little small and a little boring, but that’s better than stumbling into another epic mistake like his first marriage...romance · omegaverse · mlm · contemporary · fantasy · university · paranormal · lgbtq · forced-proximity · age-gap -
![The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
"I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH… I just couldn’t put it down… When I finished, I just screamed because that cliffhanger was perfection and so unexpected… I absolutely love this… I will be talking about it all the time… Fantastic." shelflife_bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will disguise myself as the vampire’s bride. I will win over his family. And then I will murder every last one of them...romance · fantasy · vampires · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · paranormal · fae · dark · fiction · organized-crime -
![The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh]()
The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
From a world where women are forbidden to use magic and the only freedom is found on the Caribbean high seas comes a swashbuckling romantasy from USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh.Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England...romance · fantasy · outlaws · historical-fiction · witches-wizards · paranormal · fiction · action-adventure · magic · historical -
![Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas]()
Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas
Harry Dresden’s investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago in the first dramatized audiobook in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series!As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans...urban-fantasy · fantasy · audiobook · magic · fiction · law-enforcement · crime · witches-wizards · supernatural · mystery -
![The Company of Vengeful Crows by Lana Pecherczyk]()
The Company of Vengeful Crows by Lana Pecherczyk
There’s a reason crows circle overhead nightly. It's to remind themselves of where they’ve been, where they’re going, and, most importantly, who they’re with—who is friend, and who is foe.Guardian River spent years cataloging every detail of how his best friend accidentally electrocuted his wings, leaving him scarred, flightless, and furious. The healers say his molting is psychological...romance · fantasy · fae · magic · paranormal · shapeshifters · monsters · fated-mates · low-fantasy · dark -
![Prince of the Northwest Forest by Leslie McAdam]()
Prince of the Northwest Forest by Leslie McAdam
If the forest prince is straight, why does it seem like he wants to kiss me? And will I end up regretting it if I let him?I spend my mornings working as a barista and my afternoons hiking in the woods trying to find a way into the realm of the fae. Those tricksters stole something from me, and I want it back...romance · fantasy · mlm · paranormal · friends-to-lovers · magic · slow-burn · mystery · kidnapping · forced-proximity -
![Bitten Vampire by Brogan Thomas]()
Bitten Vampire by Brogan Thomas
Shattered by fate, transformed by blood. Can a feisty, middle-aged psychic survive her new life as a vampire—without losing herself?Winifred “Fred” Crowsdale thought life couldn’t get worse after a decade-long relationship ended in humiliating betrayal. Then, her rambunctious husky chewed through a door, prompting her furious landlord to kick them out—and ban them from every rental in town...romance · vampires · urban-fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · supernatural · magic · fiction · shapeshifters · psychics -
![Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose]()
Saving the Rain by Elliott Rose
Forbidden love heats up in this spicy, age-gap, stepbrother rodeo cowboy romance from internationally bestselling author Elliott Rose.All it takes is eight seconds for your world to come crashing to a halt. What happens when you’re injured, stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you’ve never experienced before?I’ve been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up...romance · mlm · western · contemporary · steamy · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · lgbtq · small-town · fiction -
![The Alpha's Stand-In Bride by Jennifer Eve]()
The Alpha's Stand-In Bride by Jennifer Eve
I slept with my sister’s fiancé.Then got promoted to his backup bride when she bailed.Emilia Congrats to rejected mate, stand-in bride, and newly pregnant.I walked away with nothing but a law degree, a backbone, and two buns in the oven.Seven years later, I walked into his boardroom.He’s the CEO. I’m the applicant.He says it’s just business,But the way he stalks me in elevators says otherwise... -
![Must Love Libraries and Libations: A Cozy Fantasy Romance by Maisy Magill]()
Must Love Libraries and Libations: A Cozy Fantasy Romance by Maisy Magill
She’s planning the party of the year.He’s 1000% done with her sparkly ideas.One grumpy gargoyle. One sunshine half-elf. And one epic clash that will go down in Moonshine Hollow history.Half-elf Primrose Windsong is a walking ray of sunshine who's never met a celebration she couldn't make sparkle...romance · fantasy · fiction · cozy · monsters · slow-burn · alpha-mc · steamy · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Hyperspeed by Lily James]()
Hyperspeed by Lily James
Kai Mercer was made to race and born to win. A three-time galactic champion, Kai dominates every track he hits. But after years of standing on the podium, the thrill is fading, and the trophies have lost their shine. All he wants is one thing: a challenge fierce enough to reignite his fire.But they say you should be careful what you wish for . .romance · sci-fi · aliens · sports · enemies-to-lovers · mlm · lgbtq · fantasy · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
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![The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni]()
The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni
An enchanting romantasy debut about a girl who must strike a dangerous bargain with a prince of fairy in order to find her missing sister, perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Lexi Ryan For Sabrina Parry, the world of her small, Welsh mining town is cruel and practical... -
![Crossing Between by Aspen Black]()
Crossing Between by Aspen Black
Only the dangerous survive the binding.She’ll risk her magic and heart to protect the ones she can’t afford to lose.Zoey Halinger has one keep her head down and her secret buried.As far as anyone knows, she’s a licensed Medium, hired to help the city’s supernatural homicide division speak to the dead. But Zoey’s magic doesn’t just listen—it controls...romance · paranormal · demons · fantasy · vampires · magic · mlm · shapeshifters · polyamory · reverse-harem -
![Chosen by Eve Vaughn]()
Chosen by Eve Vaughn
My life was once perfect. We didn’t have much in the way of material things, but I had my family, health and a happy existence. That is, until the day the Enforcers came and raided our serene home, throwing us into cages and separating us from our loved ones. Our crime? We dared to live the way we chose instead of complying with a system that kept us oppressed...romance · sci-fi · paranormal · supernatural · aliens · small-town · steamy · fantasy · poc-mc · fiction -
![Evermore by Miranda Lyn]()
Evermore by Miranda Lyn
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![Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud]()
Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud
The sequel to Crypt of the Moon Spider, Cathedral of the Drowned is a dripping, squirming, scuttling tale of altered bodies and minds.There are two halves of Charlie Duchamp. One is a brain in a jar, stranded on Jupiter’s jungle moon, Io, who just wants to go home...horror · sci-fi · fiction · gothic · fantasy · historical-fiction · body-horror · spooky · noir · cosmic-horror -
![The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener]()
The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener
*This is the third and final book in the A Devil to Die For trilogy. Blurb to come.These are DARK MMM Captive Horror Sci-Fi Romance that were too long to be released as novellas or a single full-length. Each book is around 52-60k and must be read in order...romance · dark · mlm · fantasy · polyamory · crime · sci-fi · aliens · action-adventure · sexual-assault -
![Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon]()
Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon
He stole her throne, she's come back to reclaim it.Bloody Black is grim dark fantasy retelling of BLACKBEARD is perfect for fans of BOOK OF AZRAEL, A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES, and GAME OF THRONES.---Anne was a reckless, arrogant royal who had never tasted defeat. After a brutal betrayal on her wedding night, Anne vanishes from the kingdom she was meant to rule...romance · fantasy · outlaws · retellings · found-family · dark · action-adventure · slow-burn · revenge · mental-illness -
![The Moon's Fury by Leena Kazak]()
The Moon's Fury by Leena Kazak
She was the moon. He was the night.Together, they rise. Together, they fall.In the wake of the eclipse and her father’s death, Layna’s dormant powers awaken with devastating force—wild, unpredictable, and impossible to hide. As she struggles to lead Alzahra as its new queen, whispers swirl about the infamous Moon Queen, threatening to expose a truth that could unravel everything...romance · fantasy · forced-proximity · prophecy · slow-burn · gods · high-fantasy · quest · political-intrigue · found-family -
![Tales of a Deadly Devotion by Jennifer Delaney]()
Tales of a Deadly Devotion by Jennifer Delaney
DARKNESS ALWAYS FINDS ITS WAY BACK.As Fey wage hopeless war against the oncoming storm of mortal conquest, Fairfax Manor lies in ruins. The first witches of Blackthorn forged the ancient fortress from their very souls to keep those of their bloodline safe. No one is safe now... -
![This Vicious Hunger by Francesca May]()
This Vicious Hunger by Francesca May
From the author of Wild and Wicked Things comes a dark gothic fantasy about two young women struggling to find the freedom of choice in a world where their path feels predetermined. Turning to each other, they soon find themselves sinking deeper into a world of beauty, poison, and the insatiable quest for knowledge...fantasy · horror · wlw · gothic · lgbtq · fiction · dark-academia · lesbian-mc · historical · romantic-love -
![Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight]()
Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight
Princess. Rebel. Heir to a realm forgotten by time.Nyrielle of the Fae has lived her life caged, beneath her father’s rule, behind enchanted barriers, and bound by expectations she never asked for. But deep in her soul, a fire stirs. Dreams of freedom, of revenge, and of a stranger whose voice calls to her across worlds... -
![Circus Of Dreams: Trained to kill him. Fated to fall for him. by B. Green]()
Circus Of Dreams: Trained to kill him. Fated to fall for him. by B. Green
Ticket one.Dearest reader, you are cordially invited to attend a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For one night only, satisfy your wildest appetites with no judgment or repercussions. All we ask for in return is unlimited access to your blood.Welcome to the Circus of Dreams.Once every fifteen years --for one night only-- a mysterious circus comes to the small town of Hillsview...slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · magic · paranormal · romance · forced-proximity · vampires · fated-mates · fantasy · fiction -
![The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin]()
The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
A captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free. You are cordially invited to the Secret Book Society… London, 1895: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations, three women receive a mysterious invitation to an afternoon tea at the home of the reclusive Lady Duxbury...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · industrial-era · victorian · friendship · fantasy · season-spring · family · gothic -
![Claimed by Fangs and Darkness by Maggie Sunseri]()
Claimed by Fangs and Darkness by Maggie Sunseri
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![The Throne Seeker by Jamie June]()
The Throne Seeker by Jamie June
Rosalie Versalles and her mother are left destitute after her father’s sudden death. To ensure their survival, Rose must return to Cathan’s castle to secure a husband. Which wouldn’t be so difficult—if her desired match wasn’t one of the king’s sons, Tristan...romance · fantasy · war · quest · plot-twist · action-adventure · young-adult · political-intrigue · fiction · epic -
![The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso]()
The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso
For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library , a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history...romance · historical-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · time-travel · historical · fiction · ww2 · magical-realism · magic -
![Faeling by S.E. Wendel]()
Faeling by S.E. Wendel
Nothing tastes sweeter than revenge…Ravenna never asked for her gifts, and certainly not for her parents to sacrifice themselves protecting her. As a half-fae with foresight, she has more power than most realize, even her well-meaning but doomed parents. She isn’t some damsel in distress—and she isn’t prey for the evil Fae Queen Amaranthe... -
![A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance]()
A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance
Two teen girls must uncover the dark, occult secrets lurking in their Cape Cod town to solve a series of murders—and save themselves from the same fate—in this twisty, witchy thriller. When Mazzy and her best friend Nora sneak down to the beach one moonlit night to cast a spell, they don’t expect to find a dead body...fantasy · young-adult · horror · mystery · witches-wizards · fiction · paranormal · season-autumn · low-fantasy · contemporary -
![Unholy Bond by Georgia Wells, Cora Masters]()
Unholy Bond by Georgia Wells, Cora Masters
The description of this titillating dark reverse harem demon romance is coming soon. We can tell you it's dark AF... -
![Bound By Pain: The Bonds of Pain Book Two by J.C. Belenac]()
Bound By Pain: The Bonds of Pain Book Two by J.C. Belenac
Her Fated connection has manifested, and she couldn't have been cursed with anything shared pain.Content to accept a future where she takes a chosen pack, Bea's life has been turned upside down by the Fate matched mates who made their way into her life. Yet they bonds between them are still out of reach...romance · omegaverse · contemporary · reverse-harem · age-gap · fantasy · polyamory · paranormal · fated-mates · multi-pov -
![Between Stars and Salvation by Jeannin Counts]()
Between Stars and Salvation by Jeannin Counts
The gods are silent. The stars are merciless. Humans have killed for survival, but they’ll die for freedom.An assassin raised in the shadows, Alessia has spent her life fighting a war she cannot win. The stars—powerful beings who fell from the heavens—have enslaved humanity for centuries, and no matter how many she and her partner Theo strike down, even more rise to take their place...
![Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/693bcb05fe0829f164530223.jpg)
