Top new fantasy books in October 2021
Last updated:
October 31, 2021
October 2021 featuring new releases by Margaret Rogerson, Patti Callahan, Alice Hoffman, Candice Carty-Williams, Hannah Kent, Lana Harper, Rick Riordan, J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling, Kerri Maniscalco and many more.
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Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
The dead of Loraille do not rest.Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She would rather deal with the dead than the living, who trade whispers about her scarred hands and troubled past...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · disability · epic · female-author · female-mc -
![Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan]()
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Now available in trade paper with an eye-catching new cover from the bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis: Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncovering the truth behind his favorite story. The answer provides hope and healing and a magical journey for anyone whose life has ever been changed by a book...20th-century · action-adventure · audiobook · book · christian · classics · coming-of-age · cozy · death · drama -
![The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman]()
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Master storyteller Alice Hoffman brings us the conclusion of the Practical Magic series in a spellbinding and enchanting final Owens novel brimming with lyric beauty and vivid characters.The Owens family has been cursed in matters of love for over three-hundred years but all of that is about to change...adult · audiobook · book · british-isles · england · europe · family · female-author · fiction · france -
![Empress & Aniya by Candice Carty-Williams]()
Empress & Aniya by Candice Carty-Williams
The first YA novel from the bestselling author of Queenie. When Empress starts at Aniya's school, they're not exactly best friends. But, when the two teenage girls accidentally cast a spell on their 16th birthday and end up switching bodies, they quickly learn that friendship is the most important magic of all...audiobook · book · children-books · contemporary · family · female-mc · fiction · friendship · middle-grade · poc-mc -
![Devotion by Hannah Kent]()
Devotion by Hannah Kent
Prussia, 1836. Hanne is nearly fifteen and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on her. A child of nature, she yearns instead for the rush of the river, the wind dancing around her. Hanne finds little comfort in the local girls and friendship doesn't come easily, until she meets Thea and she finds in her a kindred spirit and finally, acceptance...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · lgbtq · literary-fiction · wlw · magical-realism · audiobook · romantic-love · religion -
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![Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper]()
Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of Thistle Grove in years...audiobook · bisexuality · book · contemporary · cozy · family · female-author · female-mc · feminism · fiction -
![Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan]()
Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP...action-adventure · animals · asian-mc · audiobook · boarding-school · book · children · children-books · coming-of-age · contemporary -
![Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling
A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts...action-adventure · book · children · children-books · fiction · friendship · magic · witches-wizards · young-adult · fantasy -
![The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling]()
The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling
One boy and his toy are about to change everything… Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys...action-adventure · animals · audiobook · book · children · children-books · contemporary · family · female-author · fiction -
![Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she’s introduced to a seductive world of vice.She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria... even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons.The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one...action-adventure · angels · arranged-marriage · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fiction -
![A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort...action-adventure · age-gap · angst · arranged-marriage · assassins · audiobook · book · dragons · drama · enemies-to-lovers -
![The Haunting Season: Eight Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights by Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Andrew Michael Hurley, Bridget Collins]()
The Haunting Season: Eight Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights by Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Andrew Michael Hurley, Bridget Collins
Eight bestselling, award-winning writers return to the time-honored tradition of the seasonal ghost story in this spellbinding collection of new and original haunted tales...adult · anthologies · audiobook · dark · dark-academia · fiction · ghosts · gothic · historical · historical-fiction -
![One Smart Sheep by Gary D. Schmidt]()
One Smart Sheep by Gary D. Schmidt
It takes one smart sheep to escape from a piano movers' van and find his way home in this humorous friendship story for emerging and newly independent readers by beloved, award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt and coauthor Elizabeth Stickney.Wilson is a curious sheep, and after he foolishly climbs into the back of a piano movers' truck, he ends up alone in the big city, far from the farm...action-adventure · animals · book · children · children-books · dogs · family · fiction · friendship · high-fantasy -
![Treacle Walker by Alan Garner]()
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner
Treacle Walker is a stunning fusion of myth and folklore and an exploration of the fluidity of time, vivid storytelling that brilliantly illuminates an introspective young mind trying to make sense of everything around him.'Ragbone! Ragbone! Any rags! Pots for rags! Donkey stone!'Joe looked up from his comic and lifted his eye patch. There was a white pony in the yard...fiction · fantasy · literary-fiction · magical-realism · myths · audiobook · contemporary · young-adult · magic · 21st-century -
![Jade Fire Gold by June C.L. Tan]()
Jade Fire Gold by June C.L. Tan
In an empire on the brink of war...Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her arcane magical abilities.But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined...action-adventure · asian-mc · audiobook · book · dark · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fiction · found-family -
![The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 by Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Veronica Roth, Tochi Onyebuchi]()
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 by Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Veronica Roth, Tochi Onyebuchi
The best science fiction and fantasy stories of 2021, selected by series editor John Joseph Adams and guest editor Veronica Roth... -
![A Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breene]()
A Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breene
A spicy new twist on an old classic - a deliciously dark Beauty and the Beast reimagining.I could save him, but he would ruin me.The beast.The creature that stalks the forbidden wood.The dragon prince.He has suffered a fate worse than death. We all have. A curse put upon us by the mad king.We are a kingdom locked in time. Shifters unable to feel our animals...adult · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · captivity · contemporary · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · dragons -
![Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt]()
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt
Three years ago, Alice spent one night in an abandoned house with her friends, Ila and Hannah. Since then, Alice’s life has spiraled. She lives a haunted existence, selling videos of herself for money, going to parties she hates, drinking herself to sleep... -
![The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series!King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya...action-adventure · audiobook · book · children · fiction · friendship · high-fantasy · historical · historical-fiction · humor -
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![Demon Pack by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost]()
Demon Pack by Jaymin Eve, Everly Frost
I’m no stranger to the dark. The shadows belong to me. But the dark can’t hide me forever...I run with my own pack—my four demon wolves and the two friends I would kill to protect.We might be the rejected shifters of the Vegas supernaturals, different and unwanted, but our pack is strong. Feared. Think of us as your local supernatural vigilantes...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · angels · book · dark · demons · enemies-to-lovers · europe · female-mc -
![Professional Courtesy by Ilona Andrews]()
Professional Courtesy by Ilona Andrews
Catalina: Hidden LegacyNeed to write a big battle for Ruby Fever. Am very sleepy. Need to drink some coffee.Need to run an errand.::Throws snippet... -
![Crown of Cinders by Emily R. King]()
Crown of Cinders by Emily R. King
Althea’s head is still spinning from her discovery that she’s Hera, daughter of Cronus, the terrible Titan king. After Althea failed to cast Cronus down into the deepest pit of Tartarus, the king calls upon his powerful allies, the elder Titans who reign supreme over the heavens, earth, and seas...action-adventure · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · fiction · historical · magic · myths · paranormal · young-adult -
![Midnight in Everwood by M.A. Kuzniar]()
Midnight in Everwood by M.A. Kuzniar
There’s nothing Marietta Stelle loves more than ballet, but after Christmas, her dreams will be over as she is obligated to take her place in Edwardian society. While she is chafing against such suffocating traditions, a mysterious man purchases the neighbouring townhouse...audiobook · book · classics · coming-of-age · fairy-tale · feminism · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · lgbtq -
![The Whistling by Rebecca Netley]()
The Whistling by Rebecca Netley
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea. Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her twin, William—just days after their former nanny disappeared.With Mary defiantly silent, Elspeth turns to the islanders...horror · gothic · historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · paranormal · historical · ghosts · supernatural · audiobook -
![Captivated by Suzanne Wright]()
Captivated by Suzanne Wright
Three novellas set in The Hollow, a gated community on a private island that homes the ruling vampires, their legion, and many other vampires and humans. It is not necessary to have read the earlier books in the series, but it may help.SHATTERED - Max and PaigeIf there was one thing Paige West thought she knew for sure, it was that Max Kincaid did not like her...adult · anthologies · contemporary · fiction · humor · mystery · paranormal · shapeshifters · steamy · supernatural -
![The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni]()
The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
Kiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace.Kiva Meridan is a survivor.She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dark · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fiction · found-family · high-fantasy · lgbtq -
![When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles]()
When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
The competition has come to a disastrous end, and Daron Demarco’s fall from grace is now front page news. But little matters to him beyond Kallia, the contestant he fell for who is now lost to this world and in the hands of a dangerous magician. Daron is willing to do whatever it takes to find her...audiobook · book · dark · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · mystery · paranormal -
![Knot of Shadows by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Knot of Shadows by Lois McMaster Bujold
When a corpse is found floating face-down in Vilnoc harbor that is not quite as dead as it seems, Temple sorcerer Penric and his chaos demon Desdemona are drawn into the uncanny investigation. Pen’s keen questions will take him across the city of Vilnoc, and into far more profound mysteries, as his search for truths interlaces with tragedy... -
![Crimson Truth by Samantha Whiskey]()
Crimson Truth by Samantha Whiskey
For centuries, I’ve been the king’s master of interrogation—his living, breathing lie detector.Mutter a lie in my presence and it appears tattooed into my skin.That’s usually enough to keep people quiet around me.But not her.Jocelyn, heiress to the witch queendom, lives to torment me.And with the disappearance of our princess?She’s become my brand new assignment...alpha-mc · book · contemporary · demons · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc · fiction · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · magic -
![Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux]()
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux
JuniperAfter a cult tried to sacrifice me to their wicked God, I went on the run, doing whatever was necessary to survive. Until a demon offered me a deal: give him my soul and he'll help me claim the vengeance I seek. Blood will be spilled, and the monsters I once ran from will soon be running from me. But damning my soul was just the beginning - it's my heart the demon wants next... -
![Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger]()
Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger
London’s best and most covert spy tries to escape the man who has always adored her.INTELLIGENCERAgatha Woosmoss, the Wallflower, is the greatest intelligencer of her generation. And no one knows she exists. She has been invisible, capable, and cunning for well over four decades. Her greatest skill is in her ability to go forever unnoticed. Except by one man...action-adventure · audiobook · book · female-author · fiction · friendship · gaslamp · historical · historical-fiction · humor -
![An Immortal Guardians Companion by Dianne Duvall]()
An Immortal Guardians Companion by Dianne Duvall
Hello, all!Your favorite character, Sheldon, here. If you’re an Immortal Guardians fan, I think you’re really going to enjoy this companion. Dianne has packed it with ninety pages of deleted scenes that feature many of the characters you’ve come to know and love plus a bonus scene from Cliff’s Descent that you won’t want to miss...adult · angels · anthologies · audiobook · fiction · ghosts · immortality · paranormal · psychics · supernatural -
![Heroes by Jen Calonita]()
Heroes by Jen Calonita
Princess Devin didn't come to Royal Academy for fame, glory, or a crown. All she's ever wanted is to be a magical creature caretaker. Just when Devin gets up the courage to ask about following her passion, disaster strikes...action-adventure · book · children-books · fairy-tale · fiction · friendship · high-fantasy · humor · magic · middle-grade -
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![How It Started by T.S. Joyce]()
How It Started by T.S. Joyce
Famous Amos didn’t only earn his nickname from being the only Bald Eagle shifter in existence. He also earned it from a dark past he’s trying to move on from. He’s trying something different by joining a misfit crew of monsters, and pledging his fealty to keeping Nuke, a volatile dragon shifter, from burning the town to ashes... -
![A Conspiracy of Mothers by Colleen van Niekerk]()
A Conspiracy of Mothers by Colleen van Niekerk
From a bold new voice in literary fiction comes a compelling story of three mothers whose lives intersect during a generation-defining period in South Africa’s history.The year is 1994, and South Africa is in political turmoil as its first democratic election looms...historical-fiction · fiction · magical-realism · historical · literary-fiction · fantasy · poc-mc · parenthood · poc-author · racism -
![The Alpha by Dannika Dark]()
The Alpha by Dannika Dark
Book 2 will leave you on the edge of your seat.Hope is a young woman on the brink of a successful career as a jeweler. The last thing she needs right now is trouble, but trouble finds her when she’s caught trespassing on private property. Bad luck is following her like a menacing cloud, and the only way to survive the storm is to walk through it... -
![Dragons Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Isla Frost]()
Dragons Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Isla Frost
Why did the dragon cross the road? To eat the stupid human, probably.Welcome to post-revolution Las Vegas. Now a haven for gambling, debauchery, and supernaturals.Of course, it's the idiot humans with new magics of their own that cause the most trouble. That's where I come in.My job as a rookie cop in the Rapid Response unit is to deal with the ongoing teething problems of the magic revolution... -
![Serendipity by Kristen Proby]()
Serendipity by Kristen Proby
From New York Times bestselling author, Kristen Proby, comes Serendipity, the final installment in her gripping Bayou Magic series…My sight is a gift and also a curse. It cost me the love of my life. We may have been young, but some things you don’t get over. Like being the cause of the biggest tragedy of your boyfriend’s life. It’s something I’ll never forget, and a reflection of who I am...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · epic · family · fated-mates · fiction · ghosts · magic -
![The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling]()
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
Practical, unassuming Jane Shoringfield has done the calculations, and decided that the most secure path forward is this: a husband, in a marriage of convenience, who will allow her to remain independent and occupied with meaningful work...21st-century · adult · alternate-history · audiobook · book · british-isles · dark · dark-academia · dark-fantasy · england -
![Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale]()
Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale
It was supposed to be a fresh start. A completely blank slate in a place where no one knew about the tragedy that ripped her family apart six months ago. A tragedy Rowan can’t help but blame herself for. Now the only thing she wants is to blend in. To escape the house that has become more like a prison. Her new school is her only hope. Somewhere she can pretend she’s just like everyone else...abuse · alpha-mc · angst · audiobook · book · contemporary · family · fated-mates · fiction · found-family
