Top new fantasy books in January 2022
Last updated:
January 31, 2022
January 2022 featuring new releases by Kendare Blake, Melissa de la Cruz, Amita Parikh, Sarah J. Maas, Sarah J. Maas, Holly Ringland, Emmanuelle Mattana, Julia Whelan, Rebecca Lowman, Meagan Spooner, Amie Kaufman, Kresley Cole, Rachel E. Carter, Amie Kaufman, Ryan Graudin and many more.
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Eternally Yours by Kendare Blake, Melissa de la Cruz, Sarah Gailey, Marie Rutkoski
Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons—the paranormal is full of unusual beings. The stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love...anthologies · fiction · lgbtq · paranormal · poc-author · supernatural · vampires · young-adult · fantasy · romance -
![The Circus Train by Amita Parikh]()
The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
At the World of Wonders, Europe's most magnificent travelling circus, every moment is full of magic, and nothing is as it seems--especially for the people who put on the show Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · fantasy · historical · audiobook · ww2 · magical-realism · war · coming-of-age -
![A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas]()
A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
The sexy, action-packed first dramatized audiobook adaptation in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fae · fiction · new-adult · retellings · young-adult · magic · fated-mates -
![A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas]()
A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
The sexy, action-packed first dramatized audiobook adaptation in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fae · fiction · new-adult · retellings · young-adult · magic · drama -
![The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland, Emmanuelle Mattana]()
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland, Emmanuelle Mattana
From international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Holly Ringland, comes a haunting and magical novel about joy, grief, courage, and transformation. 'On the afternoon that Esther Wilding drove homeward along the coast, a year after her sister had walked into the sea and disappeared, the light was painfully golden...romance · fiction · contemporary · fantasy · mystery · family · literary-fiction · audiobook · grief · historical-fiction -
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![Shit Cassandra Saw by Julia Whelan, Rebecca Lowman, Gwen E. Kirby, Sura Siu]()
Shit Cassandra Saw by Julia Whelan, Rebecca Lowman, Gwen E. Kirby, Sura Siu
Margaret Atwood meets Buffy in these funny, warm, and furious stories of women at their breaking points, from Hellenic times to today.Cassandra may have seen the future, but it doesn't mean she's resigned to telling the Trojans everything she knows...adult · anthologies · audiobook · comedy · epic · female-author · feminism · fiction · historical · historical-fiction -
![Beyond the End of the World by Meagan Spooner, Amie Kaufman]()
Beyond the End of the World by Meagan Spooner, Amie Kaufman
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Laini Taylor, this sequel to New York Times bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner’s genre-bending fantasy The Other Side of the Sky takes us to the grand sky-city of Ciel, where danger and mystery await.Time to stop Inshara. Time to find a way between worlds. Time to find each other again...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dystopia · epic · fiction · lgbtq · magic · paranormal · supernatural -
![Munro by Kresley Cole]()
Munro by Kresley Cole
A human monster huntress. An immortal werewolf. Could any passion be more forbidden?The next stand-alone installment in the electrifying Immortals After Dark series by #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole. Venture deeper into the Lore, fierce realm of the immortals—if you dare. . .action-adventure · adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · british-isles · contemporary · demons · enemies-to-lovers -
![Untitled by Rachel E. Carter]()
Untitled by Rachel E. Carter
Set 100 years before The Black Mage series, this new series will deal with the events that led to the Great Compromise between four kingdoms, telling the tale of a young woman and a young man that played instrumental roles in that time, and yes, they just so happen to be enemies in opposing kingdoms.. -
![The World Between Blinks #2: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman, Ryan Graudin]()
The World Between Blinks #2: Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman, Ryan Graudin
Bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin invite readers back to the wondrous world where lost things are found in this second book of an exciting, fast-paced middle-grade fantasy adventure series... -
![The Monarchs by Kass Morgan, Danielle Paige]()
The Monarchs by Kass Morgan, Danielle Paige
In this thrilling conclusion to New York Times best-selling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige’s The Ravens, the sorority witches are tested when a rival threatens to usurp their place on campus and the forces of hell come knocking on their door.The sorority girls at Kappa Rho Nu—the Ravens—are determined to restore balance to the world...audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · dark-academia · fiction · friendship · horror · magic · mystery -
![Lightning In A Mirror by Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Lightning In A Mirror by Jayne Ann Krentz
Listening Length: 8 hours and 33 minutesThe final installment in the chilling Fogg Lake trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz. Olivia LeClair's experiment with speed dating is not going well...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · family · fiction · investigator · killer -
![Hare House by Sally Hinchcliffe]()
Hare House by Sally Hinchcliffe
Sally Hinchcliffe’s Hare House is a modern-day witch story, perfect for fans of Pine and The Loney.Hare House is not its real name, of course. I have, if you will forgive me, kept names to a minimum here, for reasons that will become understandable...In the first brisk days of autumn, a woman arrives in Scotland having left her job at an all-girls school in London in mysterious circumstances...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · scotland · horror · gothic · fiction · fantasy · witches-wizards · contemporary -
![Wings by Valentina Ferraro]()
Wings by Valentina Ferraro
Lily-Rose June, fra le mura grigie e umide di Red Oak Manor, ci è nata e cresciuta. Le giornate per lei si dividono tra lo studio, le umiliazioni che i ricchi figli di papà della scuola che frequenta si divertono a infliggerle e le faccende da svolgere sotto l’attenta supervisione di Miss Price, la direttrice dell’orfanotrofio... -
![The Long-Forgotten Winter King by Annette Marie]()
The Long-Forgotten Winter King by Annette Marie
Everyone is keeping secrets.Zak won't reveal what really happened between us ten years ago. Ríkr's been hiding so much I scarcely recognize him anymore. But the biggest secret belongs to my parents, and it's the one I'm most desperate to unravel. Finding out who they really were, and who I am, means solving their eighteen-year-old murders...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · amnesia · audiobook · book · dark · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fae -
![Echoes and Empires by Morgan Rhodes, Морган Родес]()
Echoes and Empires by Morgan Rhodes, Морган Родес
A snarky seventeen-year-old must team up with an enigmatic criminal to cure herself of dangerous forbidden magic in the first book of a new fantasy duology from Morgan Rhodes, the New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series.Josslyn Drake knows only three things about magic: it’s rare, illegal, and always deadly...action-adventure · audiobook · book · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · paranormal · royalty -
![Scarred by Emily McIntire]()
Scarred by Emily McIntire
Once Upon A Time, there was a king who passed. He left behind two sons, one beloved and one outcast. The older of the two was set to take the throne,but before he could he had to find a queen to call his own. The younger one was known to be unruly and unhinged. The chosen queen was warned to keep far away from him. Beautiful and cunning, in the light is where she stayed...adult · alpha-mc · anti-hero · arranged-marriage · book · contemporary · crime · dark · enemies-to-lovers · female-author -
![The Starless Crown by James Rollins]()
The Starless Crown by James Rollins
An alliance embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of the distant past and save their world in this captivating, deeply visionary adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling thriller-master James Rollins.A gifted student foretells an apocalypse. Her reward is a sentence of death...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dystopia · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · horror · magic -
![Savage Road by Christine Feehan]()
Savage Road by Christine Feehan
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan explores uncharted territory in the new Torpedo Ink Motorcycle Club novel.When Savin "Savage" Pajari and Seychelle Dubois first met, their connection was instant, their attraction undeniable. Their relationship has been full throttle since day one. Even though months have passed, the passion and love between them has only increased...abuse · action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · audiobook · biker · book · contemporary · crime · dark -
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![Irreverent: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Bianca Scardoni]()
Irreverent: A Dark Paranormal Romance by Bianca Scardoni
THE MARKED SAGA CONTINUES...If I thought things couldn't get any worse with Dominic's emotions completely shut off and the Son of Perdition on its way, I was dead wrong. Destiny wasn't done with me and she was about to pull the ground out from me all over again.Old friends and foes have come back to guide me toward a Fate sealed in my blood long before I was born...adult · book · coming-of-age · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · horror · paranormal · shapeshifters · vampires -
![A Crown of Petals and Ice by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
A Crown of Petals and Ice by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Queen of the fae courts. Faced with an impossible battle. Destined to never be with the Unseelie I love.The magical tea has worn off. My eyes are wide open. And it’s with horror that I realize the fate of two realms rests on my shoulders after my mother’s ultimate sacrifice to trap Rubezahl in Underhill...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · dark-fantasy · epic · fae -
![A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper, Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis]()
A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper, Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis
Queen of paranormal romantic comedy Molly Harper delivers love and laughter in this magnificent series finale - available in audio first! Eva Boudreaux keeps the truth about her life before arriving in Mystic Bayou a carefully guarded secret, flying under the radar as a talented boat mechanic... -
![Shadow Angel: Book One by Leia Stone, Julie Hall]()
Shadow Angel: Book One by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
From the moment I saw the shadows come to life, I knew my world would never be the same.Yesterday I was a teenager waiting tables in Manhattan, and today, monsters exist and I can see them...angels · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · magic · paranormal -
![Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton]()
Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton
Zora Broussard has arrived in New Orleans with not much more than a bag of clothes, a beautiful voice, and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Running from a tragic accident caused by her magic, Zora wants nothing more than to blend in, as well as to avoid her overbearing aunt and mean-spirited cousins...20th-century · audiobook · book · fairy-tale · family · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · magic · myths -
![Vengeful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Vengeful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe
I betrayed the Demon King and now I’m paying the price. I’ve been locked in the Demon King’s castle for weeks. He promised me I’d suffer and now I am. But when he shows up in my cell, a little drunk and still angry, he ends my punishment in the most wicked of ways. But in the daylight, we still have our problems to face. I summoned Wrath’s brother to our world thinking he was going to help me...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · demons · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc · fiction · magic · myths -
![Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Foxy Tales by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
FOXY TALESA Charity Novella for The Fox Project Containing a Collection of Bonus POV Chapters By Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiPART ONEZODIAC ACADEMY 2: RUTHLESS FAEDARIUS ALTERNATE POV POWER SHARINGPART TWOZODIAC ACADEMY 2: RUTHLESS FAEORION ALTERNATE POV THE SWIMMING POOLPART THREEZODIAC ACADEMY 3: THE RECKONINGORION ALTERNATE POV SEX ED CLASSPART FOURZODIAC ACADEMY 4: SHADOW...action-adventure · adult · anthologies · cruel-mc · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fiction · mythical-creatures · new-adult · paranormal -
![Death and Glory by Luke Chmilenko, Chris Harris]()
Death and Glory by Luke Chmilenko, Chris Harris
Gavin fights for freedom, Sadira for glory. Together, they will face death. Together, they will seek ascension. In the Domains, those born with magic have only one place where they can prove themselves worthy of it: the brutal pits of the arena, where they will either grow in power and build a following with every victory, or risk dishonor and death in defeat...fantasy · grim-dark · magic · litrpg · heroic-fantasy · audiobook · fiction · dark · military · super-powered -
![In Every Generation by Kendare Blake]()
In Every Generation by Kendare Blake
A new Slayer for a new generation...Frankie Rosenberg is passionate about the environment, a sophomore at New Sunnydale High School, and the daughter of the most powerful witch in Sunnydale history. Her mom, Willow, is slowly teaching her magic on the condition that she use it to better the world...action-adventure · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · demons · family · fiction · friendship · horror -
![Spirits and Sourdough by Bailey Cates]()
Spirits and Sourdough by Bailey Cates
Baker Katie Lightfoot needs a sprinkle of magic to solve a haunting mystery in the newest book in this New York Times bestselling series.Hedgewitch Katie Lightfoot works at the Honeybee Bakery in Savannah, and she's always up for investigating her adopted home's rich supernatural history. That's why she's taking a ghost tour for the very first time... -
![Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman]()
Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
'Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance...utterly irresistible' Jennifer Saint, author of AriadneA pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance.Perfect for readers who loved The Binding and The Essex Serpent. London, 1799...21st-century · adult · ancient-civilization · audiobook · book · female-author · fiction · georgian · gothic · historical -
![The Raptures by Carson Jan]()
The Raptures by Carson Jan
When several children from the same village start succumbing to a mysterious illness, the quest to discover the cause has devastating and extraordinary consequences.It is late June in Ballylack. Hannah Adger anticipates eight long weeks' reprieve from school, but when her classmate Ross succumbs to a violent and mysterious illness, it marks the beginning of a summer like no other...fiction · mystery · historical-fiction · female-author · season-summer · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · historical · book -
![Midnight Moon by Linsey Hall]()
Midnight Moon by Linsey Hall
Werewolves aren’t real….right?I’ve been on the run from the mob for years. But no one can hide from the City Pack forever. When they find me, they give me two options—pay back my father’s debt or die.If I want to live, my only shot is to rob the most powerful man in the city—the gorgeous Garreth Locke. He has a smile to melt your heart and a body to scramble your mind...adult · book · fated-mates · fiction · magic · paranormal · shapeshifters · urban-fantasy · fantasy · romance -
![The Storm's Whisper by T.A. White]()
The Storm's Whisper by T.A. White
The path to peace is never easy.As the first Caller in living memory, Eva struggles to find her footing as the bridge between her chosen people and the mythological race known as the Kyren.When unexpected arrivals threaten to test the newly formed alliance, Eva and her protector, Caden, fight to hold together the fast-fraying bonds before peace unravels and war once again returns...action-adventure · adult · apocalyptic · book · dystopia · fiction · friendship · futuristic · humor · magic -
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![Trick Of The Night by Eric Ugland]()
Trick Of The Night by Eric Ugland
Forced behind enemy lines. Ready to do battle with slavers, spiders, and ghosts.Say hello to the new and improved Clyde Hatchett…Who’s only a level-four nothing.He’s on a (seemingly never-ending) quest to get back to his life in Glaton. And now, all that stands in his way are the Empire-hating Carchedonians, a death cult, and a traitorous party member... -
![Nightrender by Jodi Meadows]()
Nightrender by Jodi Meadows
Kingdoms will fall, gods will die, and hearts will be broken in this sprawling new fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Meadows. In the middle of nothingness is the continent of Salvation.Reality bends easily here. Villages disappear. Forests burn forever. Pockets of inconsistent time are everywhere, their boundaries strung with yellow ribbon...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dark · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · paranormal · royalty -
![Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale]()
Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale
All Rowan wanted was a normal senior year. To fade into the background of her classmates. Instead, her entire world has been turned upside down. Words she never thought she would utter are now a part of her everyday life. Shifters. Powers. Bonds.Comfort comes from the five fated mates who would do anything to protect her...abuse · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · dark · fated-mates · fiction · grief · high-school -
![Brambles and Thorns by J.T. Wright]()
Brambles and Thorns by J.T. Wright
Life was simpler when someone was around to tell him what to do. With a band of Adventurers looking to him for direction, whether he likes it or not, Trent Embra needed to figure out how to lead them...adult · book · coming-of-age · epic · fiction · heroic-fantasy · high-fantasy · litrpg · magic · sword-sorcery -
![Some of the Best of Tor.com 2021 by Carrie Vaughn, Ellen Datlow, Elizabeth Bear, Matthew Kressel]()
Some of the Best of Tor.com 2021 by Carrie Vaughn, Ellen Datlow, Elizabeth Bear, Matthew Kressel
A collection of some of the best original science fiction and fantasy short fiction published on Tor.com in 2021.Includes stories by:'Pemi AgudaG. V. AndersonElizabeth BearKate ElliottAliza GreenblattGlen HirshbergElsie Kathleen JenningsCheri KameiJasmin KirkbrideMatthew KresselUsman T. MalikSam J... -
![Lord January by Dakota Krout]()
Lord January by Dakota Krout
Time is money. Time is a Weapon. Time is running out.Grant Leap is an orphaned, mortal farmhand in a world where cultivation methods and Weapons of Power are jealously guarded and only passed down among family. He’s not content with his lot; as a Januarian, someone living in District January, he should be living the good life just like everyone else...ancient-china · ancient-civilization · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · cyberpunk · epic · fiction · heroic-fantasy · high-school -
![River of Shadows by Karina Halle]()
River of Shadows by Karina Halle
River of Shadows is an adult dark fantasy romance based on Finnish mythology and the underworld of Tuonela.When 24-year old Hanna Heikkinen's estranged father dies, she reluctantly makes the trip to Northern Finland for his funeral. Being in the enchanting land of ice and snow feels miles away from Hanna's busy life back in Los Angeles, especially under the complicated circumstances...adult · age-gap · anti-hero · arranged-marriage · book · captivity · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · enemies-to-lovers
![A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/6485b333a465ce309238e53e.jpg)
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