Top new fantasy books out this week: 19 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 25, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Patricia Briggs, Tasha Suri, Michelle Madow, Harley Knight, Alexandria Bellefleur, Kylie Snow, Mara Rutherford, Lindsay Cummings, River Ramsey, Olivie Blake and many more.
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Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs
The werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous “friends” in this enthralling novel in stories, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two original stories, as well as three previously published stories...urban-fantasy · fiction · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · romance · female-author · urban · mystery · crime -
![The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri]()
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
From World Fantasy Award-winning author Tasha Suri comes The Isle in the Silver Sea, a heart-shattering romantasy of sapphic longing, medieval folklore and a love that spans the centuries.In a Britain fuelled by stories, the knight and the witch are fated to fall in love and doom each other over and over, the same tale retold over hundreds of lifetimes.Simran is a witch of the woods...romance · fantasy · wlw · lgbtq · fiction · high-fantasy · historical-fiction · historical · lesbian-mc · poc-author -
![Trial of Frost by Michelle Madow]()
Trial of Frost by Michelle Madow
There are only two ways to survive the Winter obey the prince… or outwit him.Eighteen-year-old Sapphire Hayes was just a small-town bartender with a talent for mixing drinks and avoiding her toxic ex… until the night a silver-eyed stranger kissed her, and everything shattered.Dragged into a hidden world of deadly beauty and bone-deep frost, Sapphire learns the she’s not human... -
![Pumpkin Spice, Knotty Nights by Harley Knight]()
Pumpkin Spice, Knotty Nights by Harley Knight
I vowed never to belong to anyone again… Some promises are meant to be broken.At twenty-two, I've already had my share of hell—forced into marriage with an abusive man by parents who couldn't care less. But Whispering Grove is my fresh start. My own apartment. My brewery job. My life, finally...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · fantasy · found-family · paranormal · humor · fated-mates · small-town · forced-proximity -
![The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur]()
The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur
A down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell.In less than 24 hours, her life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live...romance · wlw · lgbtq · paranormal · fantasy · contemporary · fiction · lesbian-mc · monsters · demons -
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![The Memories of Merrick by Kylie Snow]()
The Memories of Merrick by Kylie Snow
These are the forty‑three missing days that rewrite the meaning of everything you thought you knew. Set during the 43 unaccounted days at the heart of The Sins of Silas, this pivotal installment returns to the Valley of Awakening, a realm that reveals not only truth, but desire.Trapped in isolation and uncertainty, Merrick and Erabella are forced to rely on each other to survive... -
![A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford]()
A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford
Howl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a charlatan, including Willow herself...romance · fantasy · young-adult · cozy · fiction · low-fantasy · paranormal · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · humor -
![Ravenminder by Lindsay Cummings]()
Ravenminder by Lindsay Cummings
A kingdom at war. A girl with a gift. A destiny to be revealed.Your new romantic fantasy obsession awaits in this captivating epic adventure, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas.………The sky is a dangerous place for a girl without wings.In the war-torn kingdom of Lordach, Ezer has spent two years as the Ravenminder of Rendegard...romance · fantasy · fiction · slow-burn · magic · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · war · sci-fi · mythical-creatures -
![Do You Even Hex, Bro? by River Ramsey]()
Do You Even Hex, Bro? by River Ramsey
On the run. Running out of power. Claimed by a pack of… himbo wolves? When I found my boyfriend in bed with his second-in-command, I ran with what little I could stuff into a duffel bag and the dwindling magic in my veins. As a scarred, touch-starved siphon witch who feeds off energy, I need to Bond with another power source—and fast...romance · paranormal · reverse-harem · fantasy · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · magic · vampires · contemporary · fated-mates -
![Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake]()
Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake
A deliciously satirical standalone from the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six. Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake is a contemporary, darkly-fun novel about violence, lust and eating your fill, as wealthy moms and sorority girls practicing a sinister new wellness trend . . .Good girls deserve a treat... -
![Clash of Claws by Elizabeth Dear]()
Clash of Claws by Elizabeth Dear
In the world of the shifter elite, a safe female is one without power. For me, that means hide or die.When wraiths invade my neighborhood and shit goes sideways, becoming a Guardian might be the only way to earn myself—and my beast—protection.The elite training program begins at the local shifter college, so I pack up my swords and my brother, and off to school I go...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · university · supernatural · magic · fated-mates · slow-burn -
![King Sorrow by Joe Hill]()
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
Arthur Oakes is a reader, a dreamer, and a student at Rackham College, Maine, renowned for its frosty winters, exceptional library, and beautiful buildings. But his idyll—and burgeoning romance with Gwen Underfoot—is shattered when a local drug dealer and her partner corner him into one of the worst crimes he can imagine: stealing rare books from the college library...horror · fantasy · fiction · dragons · dark · dark-fantasy · spooky · ghosts · suspense · supernatural -
![Break Her Heart by Lexi Hodges]()
Break Her Heart by Lexi Hodges
This is a continuation from where Cross Her Heart left off. "You made me king. I’ll make you my queen."It wasn’t a vow. It wasn’t love. It was her sentence. Her punishment.Bronwen thought killing the first vampire would end it all—the nightmare that stole her parents, her future, even her heart. But Carrow was never truly gone... -
![Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick]()
Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick
A mash-up of Fourth Wing and Birthday Girl, readers who love age gap romance but are obsessed with dragons will love the second installment of the Dragon's Heart Trilogy! Nations rise and fall on the backs of kings.And Kallias Sunspear will watch his kingdom burn.Caught in the heat of forbidden passion, Nienna and Kallias broke a Draconian Blood Oath. One that can only be purged in dragonfire...romance · fantasy · dragons · age-gap · war · forbidden-love · mythical-creatures · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · fiction -
![The Scour by Richard Swan]()
The Scour by Richard Swan
Fifteen years before the events of The Justice of Kings, Vonvalt and Bressinger investigate the imprisonment of a fellow justice for murder...fantasy · fiction · horror · mystery · grim-dark · historical-fiction · crime · male-author · dark · dark-fantasy -
![Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke]()
Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke
The odd couple of crime-solving returns in Olivia Blacke’s Death at the Door, where a ghost and her living roommate find another mystery on their doorstep.Ruby Young is slowly adjusting to her new life in Boston. A big part of that is her unexpected roommate—the ghost of the woman who lived there before...mystery · ghosts · cozy · paranormal · fantasy · young-adult · supernatural · crime · fiction · murder -
![The Sky Pirate’s Stowaway by Michele Notaro, T.J. Rose]()
The Sky Pirate’s Stowaway by Michele Notaro, T.J. Rose
Three rules for surviving aboard The Black Wraith Rule 1: Never dare to challenge the wicked captain.Rule 2: Never reveal your secret magical powers.Rule 3: Absolutely don’t fall in love with the mysterious, unfairly attractive first mate… Kaspar How in the world did I end up in the cargo hold of the most notorious pirate ship ever?Holy phoenix tails, I’m in trouble...fantasy · lgbtq · outlaws · found-family · disability · mlm · action-adventure · romance · sword-sorcery · fiction -
![Huntsman by Naima Simone]()
Huntsman by Naima Simone
Welcome to the dark world of The Hunted Kingdom where the daughters of modern-day mob families are reimagined fairytale princesses like you’ve never seen before. In Huntsman, family is power... and power is everything.Nine years ago, my aunt took everything from me.My world. My throne. My mother...romance · fantasy · dark · retellings · crime · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · organized-crime · vigilante · justice -
![Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines]()
Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last timeThree former Chosen Ones have joined together to spend their retirement in peace and quiet, running Second Life Books and Gifts in Salem, MA...fantasy · urban-fantasy · mystery · fiction · horror · paranormal · cozy · low-fantasy · contemporary · law-enforcement -
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![Fated to the Scarred Wolf by April L. Moon]()
Fated to the Scarred Wolf by April L. Moon
Book Five in the bestselling Hunted Omegas series by April L. Moon...fated-mates · fantasy · found-family · paranormal · romance · shapeshifters · urban-fantasy · fiction · book · adult -
![The Tower of Wrought Time: The Bornbane Series, Book 3 by Zura Johnson, I.A. Takerian]()
The Tower of Wrought Time: The Bornbane Series, Book 3 by Zura Johnson, I.A. Takerian
The third book in I. A. Takerian's high-fantasy series brings us to the edge of the abyss, staring into the eyes of the End. Yvaine has taken her place as Queen of the Odelians, promising to lead the charge in the coming war. They've barely scratched the surface of her magick, and time has run out... -
![A Taste of Silver by Helen Scott]()
A Taste of Silver by Helen Scott
He's been watching me through every mirror for centuries.In the kingdom of Virelda, reflections are forbidden and it's said that a phantom prince lives behind the glass, with a voice so beautiful it drives people mad. When I'm hired to silence him, I discover why he's really Me.He says that we were lovers before I sacrificed my memories to save him... -
![The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely]()
The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely
A divinely-blessed warrior bound to the last living goddess plots deicide to win her freedom in this propulsive epic fantasy for fans of Godkiller and Gideon the Ninth.The Devoted Lands was once home to many gods: Salt, Stone, Storm, Green, Shadow. Now, after centuries of devastating wars, only Tempestra-Innara, the Eternal Flame, remains...fantasy · fiction · epic · gods · high-fantasy · action-adventure · audiobook · paranormal · horror · sword-sorcery -
![One Night with the Werewolf: A Risky Romance by Lyonne Riley]()
One Night with the Werewolf: A Risky Romance by Lyonne Riley
On the worst night of her life, an unexpected man is there to dry her tears. But what is he hiding?It’s Emelia’s twenty-sixth birthday, and she’s invited everyone to celebrate her new promotion at work. But when her boyfriend Jason doesn’t even show up, she discovers he’s cheating on her. Devastated, Emelia’s friends decide to give her a night out on the town—which includes Jason’s dad, Roscoe...romance · monsters · shapeshifters · urban-fantasy · fantasy · fiction · holidays · paranormal · book · adult -
![Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt]()
Research with Rivals by Jillian Witt
When Evelyn accidentally binds herself to her academic rival, she desperately searches for the remedy in centuries-old magic before the sparks between them burn.Half-fae Evelyn Knowles is hiding a big secret: her shifter form. Abandoned by her fae father, she has no one to teach her about the change. She’s a little concerned when she determines the animal she turns into is---well--mythical...romance · fantasy · steamy · paranormal · fiction · humor · gaslamp · industrial-era · historical · book -
![Always Carry a Silver Cross by Andrea Robertson]()
Always Carry a Silver Cross by Andrea Robertson
From New York Times bestselling author Andrea Robertson comes a paranormal rom-com full of spirited seduction, sinister secrets, and the sublimely supernatural.Who knew life could get so…weird? Selene’s best friend is dead, and now she finds herself raising a precocious teen, Allie—though she never even wanted to be a mom...romance · fantasy · paranormal · vampires · shapeshifters · witches-wizards · magic · fated-mates · found-family · fae -
![Bloodbond by Sienna Moreau]()
Bloodbond by Sienna Moreau
The rebel lycan and the master-hunter vampyre NicoHunting a werewolf on All Hallow’s Eve should be just another job. Just another night. Until it isn’t. Everything changes in a heartbeat, and I have no choice but to play nice with the very same lycan I’m chasing. Relying on him for survival is one thing; wanting to pierce his skin and drink deep? Something else entirely... -
![Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker]()
Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker
Haunted by a curse that kills someone close to their family every 13 years, two sisters must come together to break the spell and save that which they hold most dear. This enchanting novel explores the fraught lines between family and the secrets they keep, perfect for fans of Ava Morgyn and Heather Webber...fantasy · fiction · witches-wizards · magic · lgbtq · season-autumn · wlw · cozy · low-fantasy · family -
![The Lookout's Ghost by A. Knightley]()
The Lookout's Ghost by A. Knightley
Reece WestI don’t believe in ghosts. I also don’t believe in cottage cheese as a main food group, but sometimes in life, we are forced to confront when we’re wrong.Thankfully, I was only mistaken about the ghosts.At thirty-four years old, I’m arguably too young to have a midlife crisis, but a life-changing diagnosis followed swiftly by a caustic breakup seems to have done the trick...romance · mlm · paranormal · mystery · ghosts · forced-proximity · fantasy · lgbtq · suspense · contemporary -
![Bought by the Cerberus by Eva Brandt]()
Bought by the Cerberus by Eva Brandt
Worthless. Defective. Barren. I was dead inside, living an empty life. Until a hellhound found me.My people say a woman’s worth is in her womb. They spit on me, throw rocks, burn everything I hold dear. “Cursed,” they call me.Then he saves me. Theron. A monstrous Cerberus from the Blighted Lands. Death follows in his footsteps, but he looks at me and doesn’t see something broken...romance · fantasy · paranormal · gothic · monsters · shapeshifters · fiction · myths · post-apocalyptic · sci-fi -
![What Blooms in Barren Lands by Margo Smythe]()
What Blooms in Barren Lands by Margo Smythe
When hope is in ruins and the future burns, a dark freedom rises from the ashes.When her dreams of having a family are shattered, Renata’s life unravels completely. But so do the lives of everyone else, as a mind-altering disease ravages the global population...romance · dystopia · zombies · post-apocalyptic · horror · dark · splatterpunk · graphic-violence · paranormal · contemporary -
![Trick or Tempt Me: A Spicy Demon Halloween Novella by Dari A. Malaunt]()
Trick or Tempt Me: A Spicy Demon Halloween Novella by Dari A. Malaunt
Trick or Tempt A Wickedly Spicy Demon Novella for Halloween Night.What if your favorite fictional man stepped out of the pages and knocked on your door at midnight?Aurora never believed in monsters or miracles. But on Halloween night, while battling the flu and her noisy upstairs neighbors, a knock at the door changes everything...romance · paranormal · fantasy · season-autumn · demons · dark · monsters · steamy · fiction · supernatural -
![Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce]()
Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce
Ignyte and Mythopoeic Award-winning author Eden Royce pens a Southern Gothic historical fantasy story of a contentious funeral in her adult fiction debut.Phee St. Margaret is a daughter of the Reconstruction, born to a family of free Black business owners in New Charleston...fantasy · horror · historical-fiction · gothic · historical · fiction · spooky · mystery · supernatural · gaslamp -
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![A Weave of Lies by E.M. Riedl]()
A Weave of Lies by E.M. Riedl
A dark fantasy romance standalone that delivers a high-tension, enemies-to-lovers tale where one murder could cost a witch her heart—and her life.Only a madman or a desperate fool would walk uninvited into a witch’s lair.So … which one is he?The witch Semras sees her quiet life in the woods upended the day Inquisitor Estevan Velten walks into her home...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · dark · dark-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · mystery · paranormal · forbidden-love -
![A Tempest of Ravens by E.A. Bard]()
A Tempest of Ravens by E.A. Bard
Outlander meets One Dark Window in this sweeping and visceral historical romantasy.SCOTLAND 1651. THE KINGDOM IS ABLAZE WITH WAR AND WITCHES' PYRES.Maeve MacDonnell has spent years being haunted by croaking ravens, terrifying visions, and uncanny abilities she can’t explain. She'd give anything to be free of them—or to finally control them... -
![The Death-Made Prince by Lisette Marshall]()
The Death-Made Prince by Lisette Marshall
A runewitch on the run has only one option join forces with the sarcastic, unpleasantly gorgeous necromancer she loathesThe man Thraga loved is dead, and her future is in shambles. When she's sentenced to the gallows for killing her lover's murderers, it's a relief more than anything… until, the night before her execution, a necromancer is thrown into her cell...europe · scandinavia · romance · slow-burn · witches-wizards · political-intrigue · dark · sci-fi · myths · necromancy -
![A Chalice for a Kraken by Hiyodori]()
A Chalice for a Kraken by Hiyodori
She loved me too much for anyone's good. On an artificial island deep in enemy territory, machinists develop unprecedented new magical weapons. Then the research base goes rogue, cutting off contact with the outside world. Every elite squad sent to reclaim it stops responding, too.Wist, the most powerful mage in generations, gets called in as emergency backup...wlw · fantasy · lesbian-mc · lgbtq · action-adventure · paranormal · fiction · romance · book · adult -
![Daughter of the Fae by A.L. Garr]()
Daughter of the Fae by A.L. Garr
Our dark family secret has finally caught up to me.For years, I’ve made it my priority to deliver justice and bring down those who prey on the weak. The shifty landlords, deceitful realtors, and dirty politicians in New Rothwick cannot hide from me. As an investigative reporter with a special ability for getting people to talk, my life has been good.Until the evening I find out I’m not human... -
![Dating in Decay by Lindsey Montgomery]()
Dating in Decay by Lindsey Montgomery
Agent Lyla Matthews had two rules in the zombie apocalypse:1. Don’t get attached.2. Always aim for the head.She didn’t plan to adopt a snarky teen sidekick or lead a rescue mission against a group of power-hungry captors—but the end of the world doesn’t care about your five-year plan. Lyla’s not looking for love...romance · found-family · zombies · forced-proximity · fantasy · paranormal · slow-burn · multi-pov · humor · angst -
![Claws & Cocktails: Midlife Paranormal Women's Fiction Fantasy by Tabitha Slick]()
Claws & Cocktails: Midlife Paranormal Women's Fiction Fantasy by Tabitha Slick
She's nearly forty, done with heartbreak, and definitely done with men. Until a blind date turns into a spy mission—and a fake marriage with a dangerously irresistible werewolf.In the small town of Havenwood, Zera, a fiercely independent pixie, single mom, and bartender, faces the harsh reality of rejection when her werewolf ex deserts her for his pack and a new flame...romance · fated-mates · paranormal · shapeshifters · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fiction · female-mc · fantasy · book
