Top new fantasy books out this week: 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 4, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Stephenie Meyer, Stephanie Garber, Tahereh Mafi, T.S. Joyce, Akwaeke Emezi, T. Kingfisher, Axie Oh, Elise Kova, Ivy Pochoda, Lynn Painter and many more.
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The Twilight Saga Deluxe Collection by Stephenie Meyer
Experience the "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) as never seen before with this stunning Twilight Saga hardcover boxed set, featuring exclusive wraparound box art, jacket designs, and stained edges...romance · urban-fantasy · young-adult · vampires · fiction · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · book -
![Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber]()
Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
It starts with a class in an old movie theater.Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor.Most students believe the Professor’s stories are just fiction. There isn’t a man in Hollywood who you can call to find out the time you’ll die. There’s not a haunted hotel bar in Los Angeles that the devil likes to frequent. There’s no such thing as magic.But . .romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · dark-academia · paranormal · urban-fantasy · horror · supernatural · book -
![Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi]()
Every Spiral of Fate by Tahereh Mafi
A New York Times bestselling series!The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.At long last, the wedding day has arrived...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · myths · dragons · sci-fi · adaptations · epic · historical -
![Buck This by T.S. Joyce]()
Buck This by T.S. Joyce
Buck This Storme is on a tear through the bucking bull shifter circuit in the most destructive way. The annual Battle of the Bulls event is here, and he has squeaked by in the competitions to land a spot in last place for the event. His inner bull is a monster, and is completely out of control, and because of his past, he has no trainer, no coach, and no support system. He’s completely alone...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · found-family · humor · family · contemporary · alpha-mc · multi-pov · fantasy -
![Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi]()
Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black South—a bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself...romance · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · paranormal · low-fantasy · poc-mc · historical-fiction · myths · horror -
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![What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher]()
What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher
The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in AmericaAlex Easton does not want to visit America.They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.But when their old friend Dr...horror · fantasy · gothic · fiction · lgbtq · historical-fiction · spooky · season-autumn · audiobook · dark -
![The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh]()
The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh
Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in The Demon and the Light, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Axie Oh's The Floating World.The battle is over, but the war is just beginning...With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · retellings · magic · poc-mc · poc-author · sword-sorcery · steampunk -
![Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova]()
Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova
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![Eerie Basin by Ivy Pochoda]()
Eerie Basin by Ivy Pochoda
An old haunt in a once-derelict Brooklyn neighborhood harbors terrifying secrets in a wickedly chilling short story by Ivy Pochoda, the award-winning author of Ecstasy.Erin tends bar at the last dive left in gentrified Red Hook, Brooklyn, where old-timers spin tales of the bar’s legacy and the waterfront’s crime-ridden past...urban · new-york-state · horror · fiction · mystery · fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · crime · audiobook -
![Fake Skating by Lynn Painter]()
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
From the no. 1 international bestselling author of Better than the Movies, childhood sweethearts reunite in a hockey-loving town where romance is about to heat up the ice. For fans of Hannah Grace. *Pre-order now!* From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and Alec were inseparable as kids. Until Dani moved away... -
![House of Rayne by Harley Laroux]()
House of Rayne by Harley Laroux
From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with mystery, the supernatural, and plenty of spice.Two women with very different lives share a night of passion, planning on it being a one stand. Only they meet again at a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, where one of them runs her family's bed and breakfast... -
![Crown Me by Everly Frost]()
Crown Me by Everly Frost
A witch determined to prove her loyalty. A bear with a broken heart. And a chicken who won’t be left behind...(Even if it makes a nuisance of itself…)BronI’m minding my own business, tending my bar, when a witch bursts in and calls me a thief. Naturally, I have to prove my innocence.AdelineHe’s the most irritating bear shifter I’ve ever met...europe · scandinavia · fantasy · myths · paranormal · fiction · romance · shapeshifters · medieval · retellings -
romance · reverse-harem · contemporary · steamy · mmf · myths · fantasy · fiction · polyamory · book
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![The Sleepless by Jen Williams]()
The Sleepless by Jen Williams
Godkiller meets Powerless in this epic gods-and-monsters romantic fantasy from British Fantasy Award-winning author Jen Williams.Welcome to a world where gods and monsters roam the earth . . .Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches... -
![One Bad Night & Other Stories by Stephen Graham Jones, Rachel Harrison, S.A. Barnes, Kylie Lee Baker]()
One Bad Night & Other Stories by Stephen Graham Jones, Rachel Harrison, S.A. Barnes, Kylie Lee Baker
Horror lovers everywhere, get ready for... ONE BAD NIGHT.In “Two Observers of the Slaughter Rites on Gannet Island," an anthropologist and his wife travel to the remote Gannet Island to observe a mysterious yearly ritual.In “My Lithopedia," a woman learns that she had an unborn twin sister, extracted as a stone baby during her late mother’s autopsy and decides to keep it... -
![Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
This is a standalone story in the Fae Kings of Eden world. Books 1-3 take place over the same time period, in different kingdoms, and revolve around different couples. They can be read in any order.No one would take her from him, and if they tried, they would arrive in hell one piece at a time.FAWNBeing half-human and half-fae had always made Fawn an outsider...romance · fantasy · fae · dark · fated-mates · journey · new-adult · arranged-marriage · supernatural · royalty -
![A Pack of Pumpkins by Veronica Samek]()
A Pack of Pumpkins by Veronica Samek
One omega. Four alphas. One ghost. This Halloween, love gets a little haunted.When Clara rents a strangely affordable room in a gothic Victorian house, she’s expecting bad water pressure, creaky floors, and maybe a spider or two. She isn’t expecting four growly alphas to show up on the doorstep...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · paranormal · fantasy · cozy · fated-mates · small-town · found-family · ghosts -
![So Blooms the Dawn by Julie C. Dao]()
So Blooms the Dawn by Julie C. Dao
Freshly vampiric Lucy Westenra thirsts for revenge in the second and final book of this Dracula retelling from critically acclaimed author Julie C. Dao.Lucy Westenra, the flirtatious, wealthy, and beautiful debutante who once dazzled London society, is no more. Manipulated into thinking that Vlad understood her fervent darkness, she has become his bitter, blood-spattered, and lifeless bride...romance · horror · vampires · new-adult · fantasy · retellings · poc-author · spooky · historical-fiction · cannibalism -
![To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne]()
To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
*THIS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE READ BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE DUSKWALKER BRIDES SERIES OR BOOK 1 OF THE PREQUEL - To Trap a Soul*A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world.Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter...romance · fantasy · monsters · slow-burn · magic · paranormal · marriage-of-convenience · medieval · gods · demons -
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![Unveil by Greer Rivers]()
Unveil by Greer Rivers
A dark Swan Lake retelling where the ‘villain’ steals the girl, set in a world of secret pacts, feuding families, and primal obsession.He’s her curse, but she’s his salvation, and he’ll do anything to keep the ones he loves safe.Rebellious ballerina Luna Bordeaux may be the darling of the New Orleans elite, but she’s destined to dance in her parents’ shadows... -
![Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb]()
Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb
Sometimes you have to follow your dreams… When a young woman is bequeathed a shuttered dance hall, she begins to dream of it in its heyday —and learns to see her present-day entanglements in a new light— in this warmhearted romance from the author of Prime Time Romance.When Jules finds out that Kitty St...romance · magical-realism · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · fantasy · slow-burn · small-town · time-travel · audiobook -
![Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron]()
Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance.Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.As a newly certified mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart...romance · horror · fantasy · young-adult · retellings · paranormal · lgbtq · fiction · dark · mystery -
![Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire]()
Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire
Seanan McGuire’s New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-nominated October Daye series continues as Toby Daye is thrust once again into danger... and this time she has more than ever to protect.Something is rotten in Faerie...urban-fantasy · fantasy · fae · magic · fiction · shapeshifters · contemporary · audiobook · action-adventure · paranormal -
![Taste of Thorns: A Why-Choose Fantasy Romance by Hannah Haze]()
Taste of Thorns: A Why-Choose Fantasy Romance by Hannah Haze
Return to the dangerous halls of Firestone Academy, where romance burns as fiercely as magic, and threats lurk around every corner.The truth may come at a price but I’m more than willing to pay it.Secrets have been spilled and forces unveiled. I’m stronger than I ever imagined and beginning to believe that fate has bound me to these powerful men for a reason.To expose the truth...romance · fantasy · paranormal · dragons · reverse-harem · shapeshifters · dark-academia · demons · enemies-to-lovers · alpha-mc -
![Begrudgingly Yours by Layney Jones]()
Begrudgingly Yours by Layney Jones
I don’t date alphas.Growing up with an abusive one was bad enough. Now, I plan to live the rest of my life without them, regardless of what my omega wants.It’s my junior year and things are changing rapidly. I have a new roommate, my best friend is recently bonded, and I am determined to excel in my new theater class... -
![How to Trust a Hellhound by Shannon Mae]()
How to Trust a Hellhound by Shannon Mae
WilderAngels, demons, hellhounds, Nephilim, and a whole host of other non-mortals—my pack of adopted hellhound sons sure knows how to pick a place. And yet somehow, the most interesting one of all is the sad, quiet human who’s become friends with the pack. Helping people heal and learn to trust is a specialty of mine, but I don’t see Josh as someone to adopt—my hellhound sees him as a mate...romance · mlm · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · suspense · supernatural · steamy · lgbtq · humor -
![Kingdom of Chaos by Julie Hall]()
Kingdom of Chaos by Julie Hall
Kingdom of Chaos is the highly-anticipated sequel to the TikTok sensation Creatures of Chaos. This series is perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural. Kingdom of Chaos is a fast-paced urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · young-adult · shapeshifters · paranormal · coming-of-age · dark · fiction · book -
![The Weaver Bride by Lydia Gregovic]()
The Weaver Bride by Lydia Gregovic
A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition—and try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magic—a magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver...romance · fantasy · young-adult · witches-wizards · mystery · magic · gothic · fiction · high-fantasy · royalty -
![The Moss by Lisa Lueddecke]()
The Moss by Lisa Lueddecke
I know how to find her. Don’t follow me. I mean it. It will break Dad if you do. I love you, Em.P.S. Stay away from the Sedge Man. He won’t stop, like a hunter, until there’s nothing left of you. A year after her sister Eve’s sudden disappearance, Emma returns to the small town of Scarrow in northern Maine...horror · young-adult · paranormal · audiobook · fiction · fantasy · supernatural · gothic · folk-horror · rural -
![Interstellar Love Song by C. Rochelle]()
Interstellar Love Song by C. Rochelle
MicahIf there’s one thing I can confirm, it’s that shacking up with a bodysnatching space mercenary has made life infinitely more exciting.But now it’s time to get space married!And… space mpregged?Unfortunately for my end game plans, a looming threat is hanging over the universe, and I do mean looming over the entire universe—threatening us all... -
![Too Cursed to Kiss by J. Morgyn White]()
Too Cursed to Kiss by J. Morgyn White
She just wanted a quick payday. Instead, she’s framed for murder, marked by a deadly ring… and abducted by a six-foot-six lying healer whose eyes glow in the dark.Harlan Madson doesn’t need complications. After clawing her way out of a life of crime, she grabs one last lucrative gig from her sketchy ex—and walks straight into a setup...europe · scandinavia · romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · dark · action-adventure · contemporary · mystery · urban -
![Snatching Jackie: A Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone]()
Snatching Jackie: A Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
When fate snatches you up, resistance is futile—especially when your mate is a possessive bear shifter. JabariAfter centuries of waiting, I've resigned myself to being the lone unmated bear shifter in Frost Clan. When my temper lands me a job on the Wintermoon Cruise ship, I never expect to catch the scent that changes everything—honey-sweet and intoxicating... -
![Daedalus Is Dead by Seamus Sullivan]()
Daedalus Is Dead by Seamus Sullivan
A delirious and gripping story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined destinies of Greek mythic figures Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, and the Minotaur.Daedalus of Crete is many things. The greatest architect in the world. The constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur...fantasy · retellings · myths · audiobook · fiction · historical-fiction · literary-fiction · male-author · horror · dark -
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![The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson]()
The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
To err is human. To avenge is Divine. Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies immediately, and that’s the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade’s magical founding family has used her power to annihilate their opposition.Her first husband is in the ground. Her new betrothed is next.But the merry widow has a secret...romance · vampires · dark · dark-fantasy · magic · mystery · steamy · revenge · monsters · political-intrigue -
![The Guy Sure Looks Like Plant Food To Me by Santana Knox]()
The Guy Sure Looks Like Plant Food To Me by Santana Knox
♪ ♬ THE FLOWERS THAT KILL IN THE SPRING - TRA - LA - LA ♬ ♪ From the best-selling author of Heartless Heathens, TGSLLPFTM is a killer rom-com, feel-good, magical short story about fated love blooming in the most unexpected of places. I'VE GIVEN HER SUNSHINEI’ve given her dirtShe's given me much moreThan I ever deserved... -
![The Nanny's Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett]()
The Nanny's Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett
Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton in a feel-good blend of cozy fantasy magic, historical romance, humor, and Victorian era charm, as a recent graduate of the Parasol Academy for Exceptional Nannies and Governesses finds her supernatural abilities are little help when it comes to falling for the shy, mysterious inventor who happens to be her employer . .romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · paranormal · magic · industrial-era · victorian · cozy -
![Tainted Touch by Letty Frame]()
Tainted Touch by Letty Frame
The release date will be moved forward!Book 1, Don't Touch, must be read first! This is a direct continuation... -
![The Tainted Shadow by Savannah Lee]()
The Tainted Shadow by Savannah Lee
Join Saoirse and Vane in the riveting conclusion to The Darkwing Duet! THIS IS NOT THE FINAL RELEASE DATE, JUST A PLACEHOLDER. RELEASE WILL BE MOVED UP...romance · witches-wizards · action-adventure · paranormal · mythical-creatures · fantasy · fiction · sword-sorcery · book · adult -
![Knot Falling in Love by Kenzie James]()
Knot Falling in Love by Kenzie James
Elijah isn’t sure why Maisie left their small town of Ghostlight Falls, but he knows two things for certain. She's royally ticked off at him, and she is undoubtedly his mate.Maisie was supposed to be having a relaxing weekend, but fate or the odd gravitational pull from the Wonder Hole throws her together with Elijah, her best friend's brother and the wolf shifter who broke her heart 18 years ago...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · multi-pov · forced-proximity · small-town · fantasy · fiction · book · adult -
![Reveal Me by Ines Johnson]()
Reveal Me by Ines Johnson
One secret. Two lies. Zero ways to outrun fate!As the King of Panthera, Dion is no stranger to power, but he's about to face his greatest challenge coming face to face with his fated mate. As a young cub, he saw her enchanting face in a psychic vision. Instead of feeling joy, he heard the clock ticking down on his freedom...
