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Dive into New Fantasy Reads
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items Need some new fantasy books to add to your reading list? Here are some of the most trending reads of this year and years past. Find a true classic to reread or experience a new adventure one page at a time.
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Romantic
Mythology
Dark Fantasy
Dystopian
High Fantasy
Cozy
Romantic
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea a book by Tj Klune
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
This...
Midnight Sun: Stephenie Meyer: 9780316707046
A Darker Shade of Magic meets Six of Crows, in this alternate day New York where monsters live among humankind, from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde.
The Wren in the Holly Library (Deluxe Limited Edition) - by K A Linde (Hardcover)
A world of magic, gods and politics, this slow-burn romantasy is the first in a red-hot new series.
Spark of the Everflame: A Novel|Hardcover
Lies, love, lust and power. A wickedly addictive dark fantasy romance about an ice queen determined to wreak vengeance on the prince who shattered her cold heart while losing what remains of it to another...
A King So Cold: Ella Fields: 9798637088607
Emi is the kamigakari. In a few short months, her life as a mortal will end and her new existence as the human host of a goddess will begin. Carefully hidden from those who would destroy her, she has prepared her mind, body, and soul to unite with th...
Red Winter (Red Winter Trilogy Series #1)
Mythology
From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an enchanting, beautifully illustrated short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.
The Wood at Midwinter a book by Susanna Clarke
In the vein of Wicked, The Woodcutter, and Boy, Snow, Bird, a luminous reimagining of a classic tale, told from the perspective of Agnes, Cinderella's "evil" stepmother.We all know the story of Cinderella.
All the Ever Afters - by Danielle Teller (Paperback)
Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from "a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination
Impossible Creatures - by Katherine Rundell (Hardcover)
A journey to self-discovery of epic proportions, Circe is a retelling from the queen of mythology herself: Madeline Miller. A lyrical, action-packed dive into the origin of an unforgettable and unparalleled woman, Circe cements herself in the pantheo...
Circe|Paperback
Epic fantasy and a pirate princess steeped in Indian folklore make for the downright stunning Sons of Darkness, a debut sure to endear itself to a multitude of fans. Dynamic characters and death-defying adventures tie together what is a Game of Thron...
Sons of Darkness|Paperback
You might enjoy P. Djeli Clark’s A Master of Djinn, the first book in a duology. It is a murder mystery set in a 1910-era steampunk version of Egypt, where Djinn and other magical entities of the region have re-appeared and rejoined human society. Th...
A Master of Djinn
Dark Fantasy
The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue from bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.
The Serpent & the Wings of Night - (The Crowns of Nyaxia) by Carissa Broadbent (Paperback)
The sequel to the thrilling #1 "New York Times"-bestselling "Six of Crows." Double-crossed and badly weakened by the kidnapping of a valuable team member, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope.
Crooked Kingdom - (Six of Crows) by Leigh Bardugo (Paperback)
Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Follow Alina Starkov through Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising as she discovers her dormant powers and is swept up in a world of luxury and illusion.
The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Boxed Set: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising|Paperback
A new darkness is rising in Belterra. This dark and thrilling vampire romance--set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series--is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.
The Scarlet Veil - by Shelby Mahurin (Hardcover)
Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, USA Today bestselling author Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief begins a 'dazzling' (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other.
The Blacktongue Thief|Paperback
From Glen Cook, the godfather of Grimdark, comes the first book in the Chronicles of The Black Company. Following a group of hard-bitten mercenaries waging war on behalf of The Lady, who may very be the manifestation of evil itself.
The Black Company (Books of the North Series #1)
Dystopian
THERE ARE TWO THINGS that fascinate the Immortals: birth and death. Since they can do neither, they entertain themselves by watching mortals do both.
Mila knows this. She has always known this. It has been that way for 500 years. To stay alive, most...
Mere Mortal - by Aj Stevens (Paperback)
A continued exploration of the mysterious Area X by the scientists and voyagers that VanderMeer introduced ten years ago in the original volumes
Absolution - (Southern Reach) by Jeff VanderMeer (Hardcover)
For 35 girls, the Selection is a dream come true. The chance to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To live in a castle and compete to win the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. The first in a trilogy, "The Selection" is now the basis of a ne...
The Selection ( Selection) (Reprint) (Paperback) by Kiera Cass
An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from "the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction
The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel (Paperback)
One of my fave dystopian series of all time!
Suzanne Collins: Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) (Hardcover)
An invigorating first in series, Shatter Me is fast-paced fantasy about a girl whose touch can kill. This book, just like Juliette’s touch, will leave you gasping for air.
Shatter Me (Shatter Me Series #1)|Paperback
High Fantasy
A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien's classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition.
Since it was first ...
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition - by J R R Tolkien (Hardcover)
Deemed one of the best high fantasy series of all time
A Game of Thrones Leather-Cloth Boxed Set - (Song of Ice and Fire) by George R R Martin (Mixed Media Product)
A richly imaginative story of wizards stymied by a power beyond their control, A Face in the Frost combines the thrills of a horror novel with the inventiveness of fairy tale-inspired fantasy. Prospero, a tall, skinny misfit of a wizard, lives in the...
The Face in the Frost: John Bellairs: 9781497642416
Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. ...
Tomi Adeyemi: Children of Blood and Bone (Hardcover)
This is the riveting first-person narrative of Kvothe, a young man who grows to be one of the most notorious magicians his world has ever seen. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridd...
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle #1)|Paperback
For a thousand years, ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years, the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years, the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when all hope w...
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1)|Paperback
Cozy
This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.
Howl's Moving Castle: Diana Wynne Jones: 9780061478789
Original, experimental, and charmingly nonsensical, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows seven-year-old Alice down a rabbit hole and into the topsy-turvy dream world of Wonderland. In this fantastical place, food can shrink you t...
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland|Hardcover
A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches|Paperback
Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season—but when El...
Half a Soul|Paperback
The Ex Hex is a paranormal rom-com with a millennial twist. It's built on the perfect blend of spooky, fantasy and romance, set in a grounded world, and spiraling from an unfortunate hex gone wrong.
The Ex Hex: A Novel|Paperback
Agnes has devoted her life to finding forever homes for stray cats, but to save her shelter from dark magic, she’ll have to team up with a cunning magician
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
Gothic/Horror
Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January.
Starling House (A Reese's Book Club Pick)|Paperback
A masterpiece brimming with scientific splendor, magical intrigue, and fierce characters, from the author who “has reshaped modern fantasy
Perdido Street Station (New Crobuzon Series #1)|Paperback
As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods
Don't Let the Forest in - by CG Drews (Hardcover)
Growing up is never easy. Some might say it’s horrifying. Norman Partridge explodes these feelings with every one of his sentences. Each page is in the moment and won’t let go until you finish. And we bet that it won’t take you long. It was a one-sit...
Dark Harvest|Paperback
Let this cover of What Moves the Dead explode your eyes and brains. And the read lives up to the cover. This is a certified one-sitting read that will make you back slowly away from fast-approaching hares. Be careful not to tumble as the descent is f...
What Moves the Dead|Paperback
Dracula by Bram Stoker is an obvious choice for gothic fantasy reads. Such a classic and great to get into the genre with if you haven't read it
Dracula (Signature Classics)|Paperback