Top new fantasy books in August 2022
Last updated:
August 31, 2022
August 2022 featuring new releases by Shehan Karunatilaka, Sarah Rivens, Sarah J. Maas, Amanda Forstrom, Shea Ernshaw, Katherine Arden, Kate Quinn, Ryan La Sala, Ramona Emerson, Bobby Palmer, Elizabeth Lim and many more.
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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida—war photographer, gambler, and closet queen—has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira Lake and he has no idea who killed him...asia · south-asia · sri-lanka · fiction · historical-fiction · fantasy · magical-realism · literary-fiction · mystery · lgbtq -
![Captive by Sarah Rivens]()
Captive by Sarah Rivens
Au sein des réseaux criminels, là où règnent puissance, meurtre et pouvoir, il y avait elles. Les captives. Dangereuses, malignes et mortelles, elles sont les ombres des plus grands réseaux, les représentantes de leurs chefs, aussi appelés possesseurs.Depuis son adolescence, Ella est une captive contre son gré...romance · dark · young-adult · new-adult · fantasy · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · captivity · forced-proximity · slow-burn -
![A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati]()
A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati
The epic third story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit...romance · audiobook · fantasy · fae · new-adult · magic · fiction · fated-mates · drama · forced-proximity -
![Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw]()
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw
Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" ... or are they? Sally Skellington is the official, newly-minted Pumpkin Queen after a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack, who Sally adores with every inch of her fabric seams -- if only she could say the same for her new role as Queen of Halloween Town...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · retellings · horror · paranormal · audiobook · middle-grade · mystery -
![Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden]()
Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden
It’s been three months since Ollie made a deal with the smiling man to save her friends’ lives and vanished without a trace. Coco, Brian, and Phil are beginning to worry if they’ll ever see Ollie again when they find a mysterious note, possibly from Ollie, on a poster for a traveling carnival set to arrive in town...book · children-books · fiction · friendship · horror · law-enforcement · middle-grade · mystery · paranormal · spooky -
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![Signal Moon by Kate Quinn]()
Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
A short story about an impossible connection across two centuries that could make the difference between peace or war.Yorkshire, 1943. Lily Baines, a bright young debutante increasingly ground down by an endless war, has traded in her white gloves for a set of headphones. It’s her job to intercept enemy naval communications and send them to Bletchley Park for decryption...historical-fiction · fiction · time-travel · sci-fi · historical · ww2 · fantasy · audiobook · war · mystery -
![The Honeys by Ryan La Sala]()
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance...horror · young-adult · lgbtq · mystery · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · fantasy · magical-realism · dark-academia -
![Shutter by Ramona Emerson]()
Shutter by Ramona Emerson
This blood-chilling debut set in New Mexico’s Navajo Nation is equal parts gripping crime thriller, supernatural horror, and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation.Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases—she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details...mystery · fiction · horror · paranormal · fantasy · audiobook · crime · indigenous-mc · ghosts · suspense -
![Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer]()
Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
Heartbreaking and heart-stealing, this bestselling modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship and love.When Isaac Addy walks into the woods on the worst day of his life and finds something extraordinary there, he already knows he's going to take it home.A grieving Isaac and his curious new friend are unlikely companions. They don't even speak the same language...fiction · contemporary · literary-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · audiobook · mystery · magical-realism · sad · mental-illness -
![The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim]()
The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim
From the New York Times Bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes comes a thrilling new adventure! A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy... -
![My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton]()
My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton
It’s aliiiiiiiive! The bestselling authors of My Lady Jane are back with the electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley...19th-century · audiobook · book · female-mc · fiction · gothic · historical · historical-fiction · horror · humor -
![Order of Scorpions by Ivy Asher]()
Order of Scorpions by Ivy Asher
Six years ago, I awoke in a cage with no knowledge of who I was or where I’d come from.Six years ago, I was spared the flesh markets and instead thrown in with a group of savages, where I learned it was fight or die.Now, eight Orders of Assassins are converging on the only home I’ve ever known. All in hopes of purchasing new blade slaves for their ranks... -
![Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews]()
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews
#1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews is back with the newest book in the exciting Hidden Legacy series—the thrilling conclusion to her trilogy featuring fierce and beautiful Prime magic user Catalina Baylor...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · fiction · magic · paranormal · urban · urban-fantasy · vampires -
![The Graveside Bar and Grill by Darynda Jones]()
The Graveside Bar and Grill by Darynda Jones
When Donovan St. James’ precocious charge asks him—no questions asked—to tail the doctor who keeps their ragtag team patched up, he wants to refuse. Not because the saucy teen is getting too big for her britches, ordering him around like a mob boss, but because the woman stirs feelings in him he would rather not explore. However, when evil threatens the doc’s life, he realizes he has no choice... -
![The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford]()
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living. As Washington’s former poet laureate, that’s how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her...historical-fiction · fiction · magical-realism · fantasy · historical · literary-fiction · audiobook · mental-illness · sci-fi · family -
![Embers on the Wind by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg]()
Embers on the Wind by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg
The past and the present converge in this enthralling, serpentine tale of women connected by motherhood, slavery’s legacy, and histories that span centuries.In 1850 in Massachusetts, Whittaker House stood as a stop on the Underground Railroad. It’s where two freedom seekers, Little Annie and Clementine, hid and perished...historical-fiction · fiction · fantasy · paranormal · historical · civil-war · literary-fiction · poc-mc · mystery · lgbtq -
![Oh, Great! I Discovered How to Cultivate a Farmer in 52 Easy Steps by Benjamin Kerei]()
Oh, Great! I Discovered How to Cultivate a Farmer in 52 Easy Steps by Benjamin Kerei
Ever wonder what happened to the Isekai’d gamer who found himself incarnated into the overweight body of a LitRPG farmer, only to spit in the face of destiny and earn more money and experience than anyone ever dreamed possible? Fairytales would have you believe he lived happily ever after, but life doesn’t always match up to fairytale endings...fantasy · audiobook · magic · fiction · humor · litrpg · progression-fantasy · contemporary · male-author · comedy -
![My Beacon by Alanea Alder]()
My Beacon by Alanea Alder
Gage Fabre has been attending meetings regarding the city’s dimming lights, but so far, no one knows why it’s happening. He and his fellow unit brothers can only concentrate on recovering kidnapped fae and supporting their queen.Nightly visions of a beautiful woman engulfed in flames haunt him. Sleepless nights and increased drills leaves him feeling frayed...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · comedy · demons · fae · fated-mates · female-mc · fiction -
![Bloody Fool for Love: A Spike Novel by William Ritter]()
Bloody Fool for Love: A Spike Novel by William Ritter
Bloody Fool for Love from New York Times best-selling author William Ritter marks the beginning of an all-new series that explores prequel stories about fan-favorite Buffy characters.Spike just wants to enjoy the spoils of his new badass reputation. He’s now a legendary slayer-killer, and he’s returning to London—the greatest city in the world...book · children-books · fiction · horror · paranormal · retellings · urban-fantasy · vampires · young-adult · fantasy -
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![Babel, or The Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang]()
Babel, or The Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang
Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he'll enroll in Oxford University's prestigious Royal Institute of Translation — also known as Babel...alternate-history · asian-mc · book · dark · dark-academia · epic · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · horror -
![Three Kisses, One Midnight by Evelyn Skye, Roshani Chokshi, Sandhya Menon]()
Three Kisses, One Midnight by Evelyn Skye, Roshani Chokshi, Sandhya Menon
Three New York Times bestselling authors—Roshani Chokshi, Sandhya Menon, and Evelyn Skye—craft a delicious concoction of storytelling about best friends who discover that love is the most powerful magic of all.This Halloween, magic will reawaken in the town of Moon Ridge, and any love forged that night will last forever...anthologies · asian-mc · contemporary · fiction · friendship · magic · paranormal · poc-mc · season-autumn · witches-wizards -
![The Witches of Moonshyne Manor: A Novel by Bianca Marais]()
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor: A Novel by Bianca Marais
A coven of modern-day witches. A magical heist-gone-wrong. A looming threat.Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen far behind on their mortgage payments...book · female-mc · fiction · friendship · magic · magical-realism · paranormal · supernatural · witches-wizards · young-adult -
![Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter]()
Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter
Prom night has arrived, and Wes Bennett couldn’t be less excited.Not only is he not going with Liz, the girl he’s loved his entire life, but Liz is going with Michael, the guy she’s loved her entire life. Talk about a nightmare.They manage to avoid each other at the event, but every glance he steals of her in that gown, smiling up at her date, feels like a punch to his solar plexus... -
![The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce]()
The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Hell has felt like home lately to Naomi Dunbar, but her Maker is about to change everything. She has a secret crush on the man with the glowing gold eyes who saved her life, and gave her the gift of the wolf, but he is distant, and getting quieter by the day. The handsome, dominant Alpha is focused on healing her from the inside out, but it seems like it’s draining him to do it...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · dark · drama · fated-mates · fiction · humor -
![The Keeper of Promise by T.S. Joyce]()
The Keeper of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Bootlace is being hunted.Peace hasn’t come easy for the Stryker Pack, and for Bootlace, the sanctuary they’ve found feels too good to be true. His wolfish instincts are being riled up as a pretty woman with a load of secrets starts visiting him and asking questions she has no business asking...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · dragons · drama · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · humor · multi-pov -
![Eight by Samer Rabadi]()
Eight by Samer Rabadi
Life’s tough when you’re trapped in an eight-year-old body on another world.His name is Eight. Not really, but that’s what the System decided after a slip of the tongue. One moment, he was stepping out the office door on the way home, and the next waking up on a hillside below a town wall. Oh, and the gate guard drove him off, because he thought Eight was a monster...fantasy · magic · fiction · young-adult · gods · litrpg · audiobook · progression-fantasy · ghosts · myths -
![The Way of the Hunter by Samer Rabadi]()
The Way of the Hunter by Samer Rabadi
Can Eight handle his biggest challenge yet? Civilization.He’s carved a home out in the wilderness, and met its inhabitants—killing some and making friends with others. Things are looking downright cozy, in a bushcraft kind of way, but there’s a village to the east with tools, resources, and new magic to learn. That’s all incredibly tempting when living among the wild things...fantasy · litrpg · audiobook · action-adventure · animals · monsters · magic · high-fantasy · fiction · reincarnation -
![The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones, Isabella Star LaBlanc]()
The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones, Isabella Star LaBlanc
Only on Audio! A new horror novel from the bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and My Heart is a Chainsaw...horror · audiobook · fiction · paranormal · fantasy · mystery · contemporary · supernatural · indigenous-mc · lgbtq -
action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · epic · fiction · season-winter · urban-fantasy · fantasy
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![Firstborn: The Complete Series by Isla Frost]()
Firstborn: The Complete Series by Isla Frost
Humans are prey. Holding off the hunters will require falling in with the enemy.For the first time, grab the complete box set of the bestselling trilogy readers have dubbed "SPECTACULAR," "BRILLIANTLY IMAGINATIVE," and "UNPUTDOWNABLE."The invaders didn't come in spaceships. They stepped through a glowing portal and brought death and magic to humankind..fantasy · fiction · dystopia · survival · myths · young-adult · fae · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · coming-of-age -
![The King Will Kill You by Sarah Henning]()
The King Will Kill You by Sarah Henning
The Princess Bride meets Game of Thrones in this commercial YA trilogy from acclaimed fantasy author Sarah Henning.The epic tale concludes with The King Will Kill You, as the newly-crowned Queen Amarande and Luca, her one true love, seek peace among the Kingdoms of Sand and Sky...action-adventure · book · epic · female-mc · fiction · high-fantasy · myths · retellings · royalty · sword-sorcery -
![Melody of Flame by Tricia O'Malley]()
Melody of Flame by Tricia O'Malley
Dancing with fire is only dangerous if you’re scared.Sorcha Kelly lives her life on the edges of society, allowing her whims to take her where they will, feasting on new experiences as though she is at a sumptuous buffet...adult · book · fae · fiction · new-adult · paranormal · psychics · urban-fantasy · witches-wizards · fantasy -
![A Duel With The Vampire Lord by Elise Kova]()
A Duel With The Vampire Lord by Elise Kova
On the night of the Blood Moon, the Vampire Lord must die. But when it’s up to a forge maiden to deal the killing blow, her strike misses the mark. Now, bloodsworn to the Vampire Lord, she must survive by helping end an ancient curse. Loyalties are tested and the line between truth and lie is blurred...book · fae · fiction · new-adult · paranormal · retellings · vampires · young-adult · fantasy · romance -
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![Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs]()
Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
The vampire Wulfe is missing. Since he’s deadly, possibly insane, and his current idea of “fun” is stalking Mercy, some may see it as no great loss. But when he disappears, the Tri-Cities pack is blamed. The mistress of the vampire seethe informs Mercy that the pack must produce Wulfe to prove their innocence, or the loose alliance between the local vampires and werewolves is over...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · fae · fiction · magic · paranormal · shapeshifters -
![Paladin's Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Paladin's Kiss by Elizabeth Hunter
It’s the vampire wedding of the century… and maybe the end of an empire.The upper echelons of immortal society have gathered in New Orleans, all of them curious to witness the joining of Gavin Wallace, the immortal business mogul, to the human woman who captured his heart...action-adventure · adult · book · fiction · humor · mystery · paranormal · urban-fantasy · vampires · womens-fiction -
![Dead Flip by Sara Farizan]()
Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
In this “terrifyingly fun” ( New York Times ) horror comedy two friends must solve the mystery of their long-missing former friend’s supernatural reappearance—perfect for fans of Stranger Things . Growing up, Cori, Maz, and Sam were inseparable best friends, sharing their love for Halloween, arcade games, and one another...horror · young-adult · lgbtq · fantasy · mystery · paranormal · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · supernatural -
![Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston]()
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor...action-adventure · black-mc · book · children · children-books · dragons · fiction · magic · middle-grade · mystery -
![A Killer's Kiss by Helen Harper]()
A Killer's Kiss by Helen Harper
A twisted killer is making his mark in London, leaving a trail of blood and devastation in his wake. It’s not only humans who are being targeted. Vampires, werewolves and pixies are in mortal danger too.I’ve been called in to help with the investigation but I can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to the murders. Someone is playing a very sick game - and it’s up to me to put a stop to it...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · mystery · shapeshifters · supernatural · law-enforcement · contemporary -
![Alt System by Tom Larcombe]()
Alt System by Tom Larcombe
With Earth's acclimatization year ticking away, Marc and his party share the desire to grow stronger. Based on their previous experiences, they theorize where they might find spawns that would be powerful enough to give them good experience, then head out to prove their theory. Along the way they discover another fairly large Safe Zone with a population of hundreds of people...fantasy · litrpg · magic · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · urban-fantasy · heroic-fantasy · fiction · book · adult -
![Cornish Clouds and Silver Lining Skies: Your no. 1 sunny, feel-good read for the summer by Ali McNamara]()
Cornish Clouds and Silver Lining Skies: Your no. 1 sunny, feel-good read for the summer by Ali McNamara
Meteorologist Sky Matthews does not like surprises. Sky monitors her life like she does the weather, carefully and with a scientific eye. So, when she misses out on her dream job abroad and finds herself with no choice but to take a position on a tidal island off the Cornish harbour town of St Felix instead, she feels completely at sea...romance · womens-fiction · fiction · contemporary · small-town · audiobook · second-chances · female-mc · humor · fantasy
![A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/64a3235b8d7a26b604d42748.jpg)
