Top new fantasy books out this week: 9 Nov - 15 Nov 2025
Last updated:
November 15, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Anne Bishop, Sara Holland, Jessie Mihalik, Mary E. Pearson, T. Kingfisher, Cale Dietrich, Hiyoko Kurisu, Matt Treyvaud, Travis Baldree, Maria V. Snyder, Kenley Davidson and many more.
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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]()
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 -
![Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik]()
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]()
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... -
![Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher]()
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... -
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![My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich]()
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 Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, Matt Treyvaud]()
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 -
![Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree]()
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 -
![The Study of Storms and Magic by Maria V. Snyder]()
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... -
![Magic Claimed by Kenley Davidson]()
Magic Claimed by Kenley Davidson
It’s all fun and games until you accidentally knock down a building…Rumors are flying, and none of them are very flattering—or true. But ever since the kidnapping, it seems I’ve acquired a reputation. My neighbors want me evicted, my customers whisper behind their drinks, and I’m getting recruitment offers from mercenary guilds slipped under my door at all hours...fantasy · urban · sword-sorcery · urban-fantasy · contemporary · mythical-creatures · paranormal · fiction · book · adult -
![The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes]()
The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes
A dragon princess joins forces with a scarred prince to escape a competition for her hand in marriage, unaware he is hiding dark secrets of his own in the first of a new romantasy duology from the author of Bride of the Shadow King...romance · fantasy · dragons · action-adventure · fiction · contemporary · new-adult · urban-fantasy · paranormal · book -
![Taken in the Tree Farm by Dana LeeAnn]()
Taken in the Tree Farm by Dana LeeAnn
I wake up bound in a winter wonderland with no memory of how I got here. Thousands of Christmas lights illuminate the land around me—a sprawling tree farm transformed into a mystical land of candy. Behind me, footsteps crunch through freshly fallen snow. A voice cuts through the silent night, commanding me to run.So I do...romance · dark · fantasy · contemporary · stalking · steamy · kidnapping · fiction · suspense · horror -
![A Light So Blinding by Emma Hamm]()
A Light So Blinding by Emma Hamm
She was the offering. He became the sanctuary.Astrid has survived her entire life by staying silent. As a veiled priestess, she advises a nobleman who makes every decision for her. But when a letter arrives claiming her long-lost sister is alive and captured by the trolls, Astrid is ready to risk everything.What she didn’t expect? Her nobleman is in debt. And he’s decided to pay it with her body...romance · fantasy · monsters · mythical-creatures · magic · fiction · sci-fi · paranormal · book · adult -
![The Orc's Eager Captive by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane]()
The Orc's Eager Captive by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane
They called him a beast. He treats me like a queen.I’m the least of my father’s daughters, barely more than a shadow in Tarbert Keep. But the dangerous orc chained in the dungeons looks at me like I’m his savior.I should be terrified of Kragorn, Chief of Clan Bloodfire—with his vicious tusks and a past soaked in violence. Yet he’s the only male who’s ever made me feel... seen...romance · monsters · historical · humor · disability · paranormal · fiction · sword-sorcery · fantasy · mythical-creatures -
![Nyx by G. Eilsel]()
Nyx by G. Eilsel
Ninety-one years ago, I stumbled upon a window to a strange new world. Beyond, there were blue skies and odd trees, and flowers like nothing I’d ever seen. Curiosity got the better of me, and life as I knew it changed forever.Ljómur was the military’s best kept secret. Behind those walls, I was experimented on and studied, torn apart and put back together...magic · mystery · action-adventure · military · fiction · lgbtq · romance · fantasy · violent-conflict · book -
![Gold Sector by Lexi C. Foss]()
Gold Sector by Lexi C. Foss
I’m a broken Omega.A hybrid wolf shifterAn abomination to dragonkind.If these Alpha dragons find out, they’re going to send me back to the nomad lands… to die.They already suspect that I’m something “other.”Hence the evaluations and trials laid out before me.So when my Alpha guard offers me a set of magical gold coins, I try to use them to buy favor with the Royal Court.Except they want more...omegaverse · shapeshifters · sword-sorcery · paranormal · romance · mythical-creatures · fantasy · fiction · book · adult -
![Your Knife, My Heart by K.M. Moronova]()
Your Knife, My Heart by K.M. Moronova
From USA Today Bestselling author KM Moronova comes a brand-new compelling and addictive dark romance in her Dark Forces world.Dark. Deadly. Irresistible.Cameron Mortem has a problem―he can't stop killing his partners. Officially labeled clinically insane, he's also one of the most lethal assets in the Dark Forces, a brutal underground military operation built on obedience, survival, and silence...romance · dark · military · fiction · urban-fantasy · contemporary · suspense · action-adventure · fantasy · book -
![The Reluctant Reaper by MaryJanice Davidson]()
The Reluctant Reaper by MaryJanice Davidson
From bestselling author MaryJanice Davidson comes The Reluctant Reaper, a delightful romantasy—with a twist—featuring Death’s daughter.What’s a death god to do …A lot of twentysomethings might look forward to inheriting the family business. Amara Morrigan’s got zero interest in hers. The mantle she stands to assume is currently worn by her father, Death... -
![Meant for Them by Kelsey Soliz]()
Meant for Them by Kelsey Soliz
Life is rough when you're only half wolf, and living in a world run by shifters. Meeting my fated mate should solve all my problems, but what if he doesn't want me either?I run.Eventually, I'm caught, but judging by the way these three wolves that live in a cabin in the middle of nowhere are looking at me, I don't think I was meant to end up anywhere else.Maybe..romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · fantasy · fated-mates · shapeshifters · polyamory · angst · steamy · fiction -
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![Killer of the Bells: It's about Christmas, but everyone hates it. by Zile Elliven]()
Killer of the Bells: It's about Christmas, but everyone hates it. by Zile Elliven
A classic tale where two suicidal people meet, fall in love, and try to keep each other from killing themselves, but, like, in a funny way.Echo:“Well-adjusted considering what you’ve been through.” That’s what my therapist likes to tell me.If well-adjusted means following dangerous people to secluded areas in the hopes they'll off me, then yes. I am the picture of mental health... -
![He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Emily Antoinette, Kass O'Shire]()
He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Emily Antoinette, Kass O'Shire
You’d better watch out.Christmas was always Ada Kimball’s favorite time of year until an attack by a masked stranger left her struggling to leave her isolated cabin. Now, holiday cheer is the last thing on her mind. What’s there to be merry about when she’s stuck at home with only her nightmares to keep her company?But she might not be as alone as she thinks...romance · monsters · paranormal · fantasy · dark · stalking · contemporary · season-winter · multi-pov · steamy -
![Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube]()
Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube
From internet sensation and Amazon bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the second book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy kingdoms... -
![Fembot by E.M. Denning]()
Fembot by E.M. Denning
Winston Lowe is trying to make it through his senior year of college so he can put school—and his mostly absent father—behind him. All he’s ever wanted was a dad who shows up and instead he got one who tries to buy Winston's love with extravagant gifts. A car. An off-campus house. An unlimited allowance. Nothing Winston wants, but he's used to that...romance · mlm · lgbtq · sci-fi · friends-to-lovers · contemporary · university · urban-fantasy · fiction · fantasy -
![Court of Fury by Lacey Carter Andersen]()
Court of Fury by Lacey Carter Andersen
What happens when three sexy princes are dying to bring me to my knees? I turn the tables and leave them begging on their knees for me …The three handsome royals are driving me out of my mind. Not only are they making my life miserable at the dragon riders’ academy, but some unexplainable force is pulling me to them.All I want is to ride my dragon and become the warrior I need to be...romance · dragons · paranormal · fantasy · reverse-harem · fated-mates · cruel-mc · royalty · female-mc · alpha-mc -
![Fixer: a Hidden Wolves prequel by Kaje Harper]()
Fixer: a Hidden Wolves prequel by Kaje Harper
WadeWhen my little brother was fifteen, he kissed a boy. Someone from our werewolf pack saw him and told Alpha, and that was the end. The end of his life, because wolf packs have ironclad rules and one of them is, Thou shalt not be gay, ever. Shawn died...romance · shapeshifters · historical · paranormal · mlm · fantasy · urban-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · lgbtq · age-gap -
![Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell Fox]()
Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell Fox
Tame her wild. Fan his flame.Splintered Kingdom is the sequel to Smoke and Scar and book 2 in Shattered Crown, an epic romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of high stakes, plot-heavy character-driven fantasy with a large dose of romance, and authors like Carissa Broadbent, Raven Kennedy, Helen Scheuerer, Penn Cole, and Sarah J. Maas.Official cover to come... -
![To Kill A Goddess by Rachel Tork]()
To Kill A Goddess by Rachel Tork
Pureborn gods and goddesses cannot truly die.Soren Cavell was taken from her home kingdom of Mise as a child and forced into servitude in the palace of the king responsible for the murders of her family and the war against her people...romance · fantasy · dragons · gods · high-fantasy · magic · forbidden-love · female-mc · amnesia · fated-mates -
![The Reluctant Incubus by Alex Woolfson]()
The Reluctant Incubus by Alex Woolfson
A hilarious, high-action M/M Buffy the Vampire Slayer—but all grown up, made spicier, and with a scrappy and lovable monster as the hero. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, David R. Slayton, and K.D. Edwards.I was born an incubus, a literal soul-sucking sex demon. But I’ve deliberately never fed, so I don't have any powers... -
![Destined For The Devil by R. Alexander]()
Destined For The Devil by R. Alexander
Angel and devil brought together by accident. Sparks fly and moans reverberate through their bedroom but...neither one knows who they are to each other and what that means for them.A deep secret lingers beneath, both of them oblivious to the consequences once it surfaces...romance · contemporary · organized-crime · fantasy · action-adventure · fiction · crime · book · adult -
![The Dread King by Lauren Cate Leake]()
The Dread King by Lauren Cate Leake
Release date coming soon, little...gaslamp · industrial-era · dark · new-adult · horror · fiction · fantasy · historical · book · adult -
![To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee]()
To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
Enter a shadowy world of crime in Elizabethan London with this twisty historical mystery featuring a queer sleuth and a dash of romance! When Queen Elizabeth I is nearly assassinated, the rebellious heir to a criminal legacy seizes an opportunity for a better life. London, 1579...mystery · historical-fiction · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · historical · female-author · sci-fi · crime · female-mc -
![Promised to the Pyre: A New Adult Romantic Fantasy by Vendy Emberfield]()
Promised to the Pyre: A New Adult Romantic Fantasy by Vendy Emberfield
In one day, Elyn framed a stranger, saved a life, spilled her blood, and surrendered her freedom.A barrier divides two deadly worlds. In one, humans are hunted, killed, or worse, used as weapons against their own people. In the other, fear of magic runs rampant, and anyone associated with it is burned alive... -
![The Winter Witching by Emma Steinbrecher]()
The Winter Witching by Emma Steinbrecher
"She shook with the burning rage of the old gods. Brimming with magic, the Waldwood sat watching. Waiting. Nature demanded balance, and the time would come when she would take what was owed."The Rage of Women Burns ColdAs the king's executioner, Rialey Dagon is familiar with King Wineslowe's hatred of witches. In fact, Rialey carries out the weekly witching at the city center... -
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![Once Upon A Pumpkin: A Cozy Fantasy Cinderella Retelling by Gabrielle Landi]()
Once Upon A Pumpkin: A Cozy Fantasy Cinderella Retelling by Gabrielle Landi
A missing duchess, a stable boy, and a magical ball in an Anastasia inspired, Cinderella fairy tale retelling with found family feels... -
![Mixing Magics by Clare Edge]()
Mixing Magics by Clare Edge
Bernadette Crowley feels like she’s finally getting a handle on her diabetes diagnosis. At least, she can finally manage to not summon a demon every time she checks her blood sugar. But without her Grandma Orla, who disappeared into the demon dimension while protecting their family’s coven, even big wins don’t seem to matter as much...middle-grade · fantasy · lgbtq · children-books · young-adult · disability · children · fiction · contemporary · low-fantasy -
![I Wield the World: Epic Fated Mates Romantasy by Mona Archer]()
I Wield the World: Epic Fated Mates Romantasy by Mona Archer
I loved a fair boy once… but darkness took him. Darkness kept me warm in the deep, but this is different. I never expected the secret he revealed. I never thought he would break my heart like this.Everything that held me together is breaking apart.I am falling apart.Moving through the trials and the fancy banquets in the palace, I’m as much a ghost as I was when I arrived here... -
![Darkness Folding: Juliet's Story by Zoe Conley]()
Darkness Folding: Juliet's Story by Zoe Conley
As heir to an elite founding family, a top pledge at the most prestigious university in the practitioner world, and with the most powerful men at my side, I, Juliet Laremy, have always felt unstoppable. But with change on the horizon, nothing feels simple anymore... -
![Children with Gifts by Dami Salako]()
Children with Gifts by Dami Salako
Two years ago, Anthony Velazquez, a teenager with the Gift of cryokinesis, was kidnapped and imprisoned within an expansive network of illegal gladiator-style fight clubs called “The Arenas.” Just as he begins to lose all hope of ever being found, Anthony wakes up to find his Arena destroyed, his captors dead, and a trio of dysfunctional mercenaries pulling him out of the rubble... -
![The Starlight Princess by Amanda Cirilli]()
The Starlight Princess by Amanda Cirilli
On the day of Myalis Lucernas’s thirteenth birthday, her parents are murdered by the cruel King Finis Voras —driven by fear of the strange magic awakening within her and a prophecy announcing the end of his reign.Alone and hunted, Myalis vanishes into the world of Elemi, unsure why the villainous king wants her silenced... -
![Tears of the Divni by Diana Shafran]()
Tears of the Divni by Diana Shafran
If Charmed leaved in a Ukrainian village shrouded in fog: three sisters, a house full of secrets, enchanted objects, and irresistible fairies who can save—or destroy—them.When Yuta, Lada and Melanka are given the surprise inheritance of an enchanted house in the village of Zelenodar, their summer was completely changed... -
![A Kingdom of Silver Shadows by Lily Rian]()
A Kingdom of Silver Shadows by Lily Rian
Saoirse has one task after being Bound to the king who murdered her hunt down other members of her kind and anyone who dares to help them. For fifteen years, she’s been his unwilling faie spy. If her next mission doesn’t kill her, the guilt might.When the king’s son offers her a deal—investigate a series of attacks on magical beings in exchange for her freedom—Saoirse reluctantly agrees...fantasy · fiction · romantic-love · sword-sorcery · myths · high-fantasy · retellings · book · adult -
![The Ocean Curse: Ripples of Magic Book 1 by Emily K. Suarez]()
The Ocean Curse: Ripples of Magic Book 1 by Emily K. Suarez
Step inside this epic romantasy full of mystery, high stakes, and luring magic that will have you smelling salt air, feeling the roaring waves beneath your feet, and falling headfirst into the unknown.The ocean remembers what we try to forget.Captain Leo Smith has spent his life outrunning a curse—an ancestral debt cast long ago that demands to be paid...
