Top new fantasy books in November 2021
Last updated:
November 30, 2021
November 2021 featuring new releases by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer, Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer, Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer, Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer, Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer, Louise Erdrich, Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu, Laura Thalassa, Kelley McNeil, Will Wight and many more.
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Keri on the Loose by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer
There’s a bold new Janet in town. Let Lady Miss Jacqueline spell it out for you: F-I-E-R-C-E. But there’s a lesson to be learned in this fabulously off-the-wall short story about life on the edge.After her latest life-altering wig switch, Janet slips into leather leggings, quits her job, goes full advance on her barista crush, and makes a career commitment to her bestie, Candace...audiobook · humor · fiction · magical-realism · contemporary · fantasy · womens-fiction · comedy · young-adult · feminism -
![My Dear Friend Janet by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer]()
My Dear Friend Janet by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer
Poor Janet and fifty shades of beige. At least her inner voice, the sensational Lady Miss Jacqueline, is coming out in an outrageously finny short story about magic, courage, and - oh honey - the wigs!Janet Williams is practically invisible. If only she had the pluck to speak up at work, flirt with the handsome barista she sees every day, and realize how special she is...anthologies · audiobook · comedy · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · humor · magical-realism · poc-author · satire -
![Sophie Dreams Big by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer]()
Sophie Dreams Big by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer
Starry-eyed Janet is enchanted by her new wig, but Lady Miss knows her dear friend will soon be caught in a tangle of doubts in this whimsical short story about courage, self-worth, and confidence.For former pushover Janet, her Sophie curls appear to be a balanced and beautiful new addition to her magical, life-changing wig collection...audiobook · fiction · humor · contemporary · magical-realism · fantasy · womens-fiction · feminism · comedy · young-adult -
![Chelsea's Werk Week by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer]()
Chelsea's Werk Week by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer
According to Lady Miss Jacqueline, her dear friend Janet is killing it. But appearances deceive in this sharply funny short story about best-laid plans, dirty blondes, and living life in all caps.After slipping on Chelsea—a magical wig that comes with a gregarious personality—Janet is making strides at work and has a new friend and a confident strut. Life is fab...audiobook · fiction · humor · magical-realism · fantasy · contemporary · womens-fiction · comedy · young-adult · feminism -
![From the Desk of Lady Miss by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer]()
From the Desk of Lady Miss by Jasmine Guillory, Keke Palmer
Hopelessly sad and lightly drab Janet takes a spin with Lady Miss Jacqueline in this hysterically funny short story of a magical wig that turns a wallflower into the flashiest bulb in the room. Does Lady Miss go too far? Always!Lady Miss Jacqueline swears that hair makes a difference...anthologies · audiobook · comedy · contemporary · female-mc · feminism · fiction · friendship · humor · low-fantasy -
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![The Sentence by Louise Erdrich]()
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
The Sentence asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book.A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store...north-america · usa · minnesota · fiction · fantasy · magical-realism · contemporary · literary-fiction · audiobook · paranormal -
![The Black Volume of the Dead by Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu]()
The Black Volume of the Dead by Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu
“Over the years writing the Shadowhunter books, Magnus Bane has emerged as one of the most fun and fascinating characters for me to bring to life,” Clare says in a release. “He’s always had a lot of secrets — there are so many things we don’t know about Magnus, from the story of his first love to the secrets of his parentage, to the beginning of his relationship with Alec...romance · fantasy · young-adult · urban-fantasy · lgbtq · paranormal · fiction · supernatural · vampires · fae -
![Death by Laura Thalassa]()
Death by Laura Thalassa
They came to earth--Pestilence, War, Famine, Death--four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They came to earth, and they came to end us all.He’s known by many names: Thanatos. Horseman. God’s last angel. And then, of course, there's the one I’m all too familiar with—Death...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · angels · angst · anti-hero · apocalyptic · book · contemporary -
![A Day Like This by Kelley McNeil]()
A Day Like This by Kelley McNeil
What if everything you’ve ever loved, ever known, ever believed to be true…just disappeared?Annie Beyers has everything—a beautiful house, a loving husband, and an adorable daughter. It’s a day like any other when she takes Hannah to the pediatrician…until she wakes hours later from a car accident. When she asks for her daughter, confused doctors tell Annie that Hannah never existed...adult · audiobook · book · breakup · contemporary · domestic-drama · drama · family · female-mc · fiction -
![Reaper by Will Wight]()
Reaper by Will Wight
Sacred Valley has been saved…at least, what’s left of it.With his home finally secure, Lindon delves deep into the ancient labyrinth, seeking long-lost Soulsmithing knowledge and the secret to destroying the Dreadgods. Monarchs plot against him and against each other, unaware of the threats gathering in realms beyond.Far above Lindon and the Monarchs and the Dreadgods, another war is waged...action-adventure · ancient-china · ancient-civilization · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · dragons · epic · fiction · heroic-fantasy -
![The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee]()
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
Return to the enchanting world of the Montague siblings in the finale to the New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning series, featuring a teenage Adrian Montague as he desperately seeks the now adult Monty and Felicity—the older siblings he never knew he had.Adrian Montague has a bright future...action-adventure · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · dark-academia · disability · family · female-author · fiction · found-family -
![Gilded by Marissa Meyer, Simona Stoica]()
Gilded by Marissa Meyer, Simona Stoica
Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, returns to the fairytale world with this haunting retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller's daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue.Or so everyone believes...action-adventure · adaptations · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · death · fae · fairy-tale · fiction -
![Chouette by Julia Whelan, Claire Oshetsky]()
Chouette by Julia Whelan, Claire Oshetsky
A FIERCE, DARK FABLE ABOUT MOTHERHOOD THAT WILL GRIP YOU IN ITS TALONS AND NEVER LET GOTiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. 'It's not yours,' she tells him. 'This baby will be an owl-baby.' Tiny's always been an outsider, and she knows her child will be different.When Chouette is born, Tiny's husband and family are devastated by her condition and strange appearance...adult · animals · anthropomorphism · audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · disability · family · female-author -
![Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan]()
Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan
The epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series.'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're going home.'The jaw-dropping conclusion to Girls of Storm and Shadow left the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in the balance... -
![The Attic on Queen Street by Karen White]()
The Attic on Queen Street by Karen White
Return to the house on Tradd Street for one last time as the bestselling series featuring psychic medium Melanie Trenholm comes to a hauntingly spectacular finale.After the devastating events of the past few months, the last thing Melanie Trenholm wants is to think about the future... -
![A Throne of Ruin by K.F. Breene]()
A Throne of Ruin by K.F. Breene
The only thing protecting me from the demons...is the beast. Nyfain, the golden dragon prince, tried to set me free. But there is no freedom in this kingdom. Not for anyone. The demons have sought me out. They want to trap me. To use me against Nyfain. It's only a matter of time before they call in the demon king. Nyfain thinks I should save myself...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · dragons · enemies-to-lovers -
![City of the Dead by James Patterson, Mindy McGinnis]()
City of the Dead by James Patterson, Mindy McGinnis
For Hawk, being a hero weighs heavily on her wings. In the City of the Dead, life happens in the shadows. That's why a war is brewing against an enemy no one can see. Hawk and Maximum Ride never back down from a conflict, or from each other, and they argue more than they agree...action-adventure · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · dystopia · fiction · loner-mc · military · poc-mc -
![The Wolf by J.R. Ward]()
The Wolf by J.R. Ward
Return to the sizzling glymera’s prison camp in this dark and sexy second novel in the new Black Dagger Brotherhood Prison Camp spin-off series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward.In the next installment of bestselling author J.R...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · betrayal · book · contemporary · crime · dark · fiction · kidnapping -
![A Swift and Savage Tide by Chloe Neill]()
A Swift and Savage Tide by Chloe Neill
Chloe Neill's bold, seafaring heroine Captain Kit Brightling sets sail for high seas and high sorcery in this swashbuckling fantasy series. Captain Kit Brightling is Aligned to the magic of the sea, which makes her an invaluable asset to the Saxon Isles and its monarch, Queen Charlotte... -
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![The Perishing by Natashia Deón]()
The Perishing by Natashia Deón
An extraordinary novel featuring a Black immortal in 1930's Los Angeles who must recover the memory of her past in order to save the world--from NAACP Image Award Nominee Natashia Deón, the author of Grace , a New York Times Best Book of the Year...adult · audiobook · black-mc · book · female-author · female-mc · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · horror -
![Touch of Rapture by Suzanne Wright]()
Touch of Rapture by Suzanne Wright
Rulers of vampirekind Sam Parker and Jared Michaels are enjoying the current peace that’s fallen among their species … until it abruptly shatters. A vampire unlawfully attempting to Turn unwilling humans is somehow inadvertently killing them. It makes no sense, just like the strange brand on his palm and the fact that he boasts multiple vampiric gifts...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · comedy · contemporary · dark · drama · female-mc -
![City of Time and Magic by Paula Brackston]()
City of Time and Magic by Paula Brackston
Xanthe meets Brackston's most famous heroine, Elizabeth Hawksmith from The Witch's Daughter, in this crossover story with all the "historical detail, village charm, and twisty plotting" of the Found Things series (Publishers Weekly).City of Time and Magic sees Xanthe face her greatest challenges yet...adult · audiobook · book · family · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · magic · magical-realism · mystery -
![Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings]()
Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings
All 20 year old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but it’s just not on the cards for her. Raised by her older brother Julian since their parents were murdered in front of them 12 years ago, Daisy hasn’t ever lived beyond the watchful gaze of her gang lord brother. But Julian’s line of work means that Daisy’s life is...complicated...romance · contemporary · fiction · new-adult · fantasy · organized-crime · friends-to-lovers · love-triangle · found-family · audiobook -
![A Killing Curse by Shannon Mayer]()
A Killing Curse by Shannon Mayer
One last time, the Phoenix will rise, and her flames will savage all who stand between her and those she loves…The game is afoot, and I never saw it coming. A game of demons, angels and new breed of abnormal that is beyond anything else I’ve faced. A monstrosity that is bent on destroying every other abnormal on the planet. Only one thing can stop those who would wipe us out. A cursed weapon...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · angels · assassinations · audiobook · book · children · contemporary · crime -
![A World of Lost Words by Jane Washington]()
A World of Lost Words by Jane Washington
I was born with a shadow inside me, a beast clawing and ripping its way to freedom. I was born with a clock inside me, the tick-ticking of my heartbeat drawing us all closer to the inevitable, the inescapable. The end of everything.And now, finally, it has arrived.The world is burning, the souls are screaming, the castles are crumbling...abuse · action-adventure · adult · angst · book · dark · death · dystopia · enemies-to-lovers · epic -
![Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Tarot by Christine Feehan
Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate — the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · angels · audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · demons -
![The Becoming by Nora Roberts]()
The Becoming by Nora Roberts
The world of magick and the world of man have long been estranged from one another. But some can walk between the two--including Breen Siobhan Kelly. She has just returned to Talamh, with her friend, Marco, who's dazzled and disoriented by this realm--a place filled with dragons and faeries and mermaids (but no WiFi, to his chagrin)... -
![Wed to the Wild God by Ruby Dixon]()
Wed to the Wild God by Ruby Dixon
When I find a gorgeous stranger in an alley, covered in blood, you'd think the logical thing would be to go to the authorities.Not me. I take him home.I've got my reasons, though. See, Kassam is cursed with hedonism. He's a god from another world, accidentally stuck in ours. Anyone (and everyone) around him falls under his spell. It's impossible to resist. Like scratching an itch...action-adventure · adult · book · dragons · fae · fiction · gods · magic · marriage-of-convenience · myths -
![Escape from Falaise by John Flanagan]()
Escape from Falaise by John Flanagan
The stakes have never been higher for the Rangers of Araluen in the New York Times bestselling series.Will and Maddie are imprisoned at Chateau des Falaises. Baron Lassigny is scheming to recruit them as spies for hire, but Maddie raises the stakes when she challenges Lassigny’s garrison commander to a duel on horseback...action-adventure · audiobook · book · children-books · fiction · high-fantasy · historical · historical-fiction · middle-grade · myths -
![The Dark Soul by Leia Stone]()
The Dark Soul by Leia Stone
After coming to grips with what I have become, I now have to step up and be what everyone needs me to be. A wife. A savior. A Queen. It will take all of my newfound powers in order to take Maz and the dark fey down, but I will stop at nothing to get my revenge.I'll risk it all just to watch the entire Society burn..alpha-mc · audiobook · book · crime · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · fiction · immortality -
![Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg]()
Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg
A woman’s heart proves as infinite as the night sky in a breathtaking fantasy by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.When a star dies, a new one must be born.The Sun God chooses the village of Endwever to provide a mortal womb... -
![Sinful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Sinful Demon King by Nikki St. Crowe
The Demon King crossed over to our world looking for something. What he found was me.Apparently I possess part of the Demon King’s lost power and now he wants it back. He’s willing to do anything for it...including seducing me. The entire world wants a piece of Wrath and I’m the one who gets him every night in my bed.I shouldn’t want him as badly as I do but being around him is...consuming...demons · paranormal · magic · urban-fantasy · new-adult · dark · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · contemporary · alpha-mc -
![Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross]()
Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross
A story about magic and the captivating power of dreams.A curse plagues the realm of Azenor—during each new moon, magic flows from the nearby mountain and brings nightmares to life. Only magicians, who serve as territory wardens, stand between people and their worst dreams...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · family · fiction · high-fantasy · magic -
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![Blue-Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu]()
Blue-Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu
From the award-winning author of Marriage of a Thousand Lies comes a brilliantly written, globe-spanning novel about identity, faith, family, and sexuality.In Tamil Nadu, India, a boy is born with blue skin...21st-century · action-adventure · adult · asian-mc · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · family · female-author -
![The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen
Return to the world of The Bridge Kingdom in this sensuous fantasy full of romance and intrigue that is perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Silver Flames.A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths. The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. And the second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves...action-adventure · angst · audiobook · book · dark · dystopia · enemies-to-lovers · epic · family · fiction -
![Kiss Me by Linsey Hall]()
Kiss Me by Linsey Hall
I think I hate him. But I know I want him to kiss me.I need answers about my past and my magic. But more than anything, I need answers about Drakon, the first and most powerful vampire. He’s my fated mate, and I want to kiss him as much as I want to kill him.He feels the same about me...action-adventure · adult · book · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc · fiction · magic · new-adult · paranormal · supernatural -
![All Is Faerie in Love and War by Isla Frost]()
All Is Faerie in Love and War by Isla Frost
If the devil is knocking at your door, don't open it.A simple enough rule to follow... or so you'd think.When a criminal has magic too dangerous to merely lock up, we send them to a blackout prison.Hell would've been a better destination for this guy.As a lowly cop in the LVMPD's Rapid Response unit, I'm used to dealing with all kinds of dumpster-fire scenarios... -
![The Girl I Was by Jeneva Rose]()
The Girl I Was by Jeneva Rose
Sometimes you have to go back before you can go forward.Alexis Spencer thinks she has it all figured out. Even when life gets her down, she is never too far away from another inspirational quote to rationalize her failures and ignore all her problems...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · fiction · humor · literary-fiction · magical-realism · new-adult · paranormal -
![Nightwolf by Karina Halle]()
Nightwolf by Karina Halle
My name is Amethyst DeMille and I’m in love with a vampire.Sounds complicated, doesn’t it?Yet the fact that he’s a sexy, centuries-old blood-drinking vampire isn’t what makes our relationship complicated.It’s because we live in the same house together, work at the same exclusive club together, and he happens to be my best friend with absolutely no idea how I feel about him...romance · paranormal · vampires · fantasy · urban-fantasy · contemporary · fiction · friends-to-lovers · age-gap · new-adult -
![A Good Soul by Tricia O'Malley]()
A Good Soul by Tricia O'Malley
In the sixth book in this much-loved series, Tricia O'Malley whisks you away to magickal Siren Island where a mermaid discovers that sometimes love comes around twice.Irma’s life has been defined by tragedy – one which the legends of Siren Island will never let her forget. Because of this, she’s learned that taking a chance on love isn’t worth the high cost that comes with it...adult · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · humor · mermaids · mystery · paranormal
