Top new fantasy books out this week: 19 Jun - 25 Jun 2022
Last updated:
June 25, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Ottessa Moshfegh, Brian McClellan, Kel Kade, Natasha Pulley, Jane Johnson, Elizabeth Hunter, Chanda Hahn, J.R. Mathews, Lindsay Buroker, Miles Cameron and many more.
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Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
In a village in a medieval fiefdom buffeted by natural disasters, a motherless shepherd boy finds himself the unlikely pivot of a power struggle that puts all manner of faith to a savage test, in a spellbinding novel that represents Ottessa Moshfegh’s most exciting leap yetLittle Marek, the abused and delusional son of the village shepherd, never knew his mother; his father told him she died in...21st-century · adult · book · dark · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · horror · literary-fiction · magical-realism -
![In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan]()
In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan
From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy, comes the first novel in the Glass Immortals series, In the Shadow of Lightning, an epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it’s running out."Excellent worldbuilding and a truly epic narrative combine into Brian's finest work to date. Heartily recommended to anyone who wants a new favorite fantasy series to read... -
![Mage of No Renown by Kel Kade]()
Mage of No Renown by Kel Kade
A King's Dark Tidings PrequelWesson is still years from becoming a man when an immense darkness stirs within his core. The sinister power bursts free during a confrontation with an old enemy, and Wesson’s tranquil life is left in tatters. Forced to flee a murderous mob, Wesson stumbles onto a tumultuous path where he must confront the destructive power he has awakened... -
![The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley]()
The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley
From the author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street and The Kingdoms, an epic Cold War novel set in a mysterious town in Soviet Russia...action-adventure · adult · book · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · lgbtq · literary-fiction · mental-illness · mystery -
![The White Hare by Jane Johnson]()
The White Hare by Jane Johnson
For fans of Alice Hoffman and Kate Morton, The White Hare is a spellbinding novel about mothers and daughters finding a new home for themselves, the secrets they try to bury, and the local legends that may change their lives.In the far west of Cornwall lies the White Valley, which cuts deeply through bluebell woods down to the sea at White Cove...20th-century · adult · animals · audiobook · book · british-isles · coming-of-age · england · europe · family -
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![Mirror Obscure by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Mirror Obscure by Elizabeth Hunter
Dr. Vivian Wei is juggling multiple life changing events when her aging mother witnesses a violent death on the thirteenth tee. The only problem? There doesn’t seem to be a crime to go along with the witness. As an empath, Vivian knows her mother is telling the truth, but feelings don’t prove a murder...adult · book · fiction · ghosts · horror · mystery · paranormal · psychics · supernatural · urban-fantasy -
![Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn]()
Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn
A haunting songA deadly danceAn explosive finaleAllemar may be dead, but his cause festers in the dark. Strange beasts stalk the night as haunting music corrupts the fog. When morning comes, nothing but dust remains. Rumors are quick to spread, with many speculating that Allemar had a son … and the evil sorcerer’s heir wants blood... -
![Portal to Nova Roma: Venice by J.R. Mathews]()
Portal to Nova Roma: Venice by J.R. Mathews
Alexander and his growing legion have managed to escape Nova Roma and, more importantly, learned that the rest of the world may not be as ravaged and destroyed as they had all thought!Join them as they set sail for ancient Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, to try to learn more about the wider world outside Nova Roma...fantasy · magic · post-apocalyptic · action-adventure · ai · high-fantasy · alternate-history · litrpg · progression-fantasy · dwarves -
![The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker
The Ever War has ended, and the curse that compelled the elven princess Hysithea to attack her own people has been lifted. But she’s haunted by nightmares, plagued by guilt, and unable to access the magical power that once flowed through her veins.It is not the time to seek out romance.Then a fearsome warrior from the human empire arrives, a supposed diplomat...action-adventure · adult · assassins · audiobook · book · captivity · coming-of-age · dark · enemies-to-lovers · epic -
![Against All Gods by Miles Cameron]()
Against All Gods by Miles Cameron
The gods play their games, looking down on the mortal realm and moving men as pawns. Sacrificing lives, towns, even civilisations as they make moves against each other, oblivious to and uncaring of the suffering it causes.They are above it all: worshipped, emulated and admired.Yet there is one among them who exists to sow chaos, to challenge the way of things, and to stir up trouble... -
![Against All Gods by Miles Cameron]()
Against All Gods by Miles Cameron
The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious, malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games with the fates of mortals for their own ends . . .A vibrant and powerful epic set against an alternate Bronze Age, this tale of gods, men and monsters, conspiracy and war, is a rich, compelling and original read from a master of the historical and fantasy genres...action-adventure · adult · book · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · historical · historical-fiction · fantasy -
![Reckless Souls by K.C. Kean]()
Reckless Souls by K.C. Kean
I’ve walked the streets of Phoenix Valley for twenty two years knowing exactly who I am - an orphan, a human, a nobody. Summoned by The Hex to test my humanity, I was prepared to fail, destined to be the same mundane girl …I was wrong. Pandora’s Box called to me, sensing a magic I never knew existed. With my world turned upside down and full of possibilities, I must now call Paradise Heights home...adult · alpha-mc · angels · audiobook · book · dark · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · female-mc -
![Stone Will: Obsidian Angels MC by Albany Walker]()
Stone Will: Obsidian Angels MC by Albany Walker
Tread lightly, for what you awaken, even the demons fear.Leadership is a mantle I never wanted, but when the responsibility is foisted upon me, I have no choice but to take the reins, at least until I can find a worthy replacement.Even with newly found alliances that alter my very existence, I have every intention of returning to the shadows when my job is done... -
![A Mage's Guide to Aussie Terrors by A.J. Sherwood]()
A Mage's Guide to Aussie Terrors by A.J. Sherwood
One ghost from the past.Two unknown Australian monsters eating people.Three men who won’t let either problem win...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · bodyguard · book · crime · demons · fiction · found-family · humor -
![The Shelterlings by Sarah Beth Durst]()
The Shelterlings by Sarah Beth Durst
A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic. Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars...action-adventure · animals · anthropomorphism · book · children-books · dragons · fiction · friendship · magic · middle-grade -
![Queen of Rot and Pain by Liv Zander]()
Queen of Rot and Pain by Liv Zander
Worse than a god in rage... is a god in love. I punish lies and deceit, An eternal damnation of agony and pain. Yet, when it is my wife whose deception plagues me, I know what I must do. Shackle her soul to the lying, cold corpse that she is, Ensuring that she never escapes me. My wrath, My torture, My pain, And my pleasure. I am the King of Flesh and Bone, Every part of her I possess and own... -
![The Company of Fiends by Kathryn Moon]()
The Company of Fiends by Kathryn Moon
After eight years on the stage with The Company of Fiends, the glow of the spotlight is starting to wear thin for Hazel Nix. The theater is perfect for a girl like her—one with a secret she keeps even from her more monstrous peers—but playing pretend is only exciting for so long... -
![Not A Vampire by Auryn Hadley]()
Not A Vampire by Auryn Hadley
They’re destined to destroy each other. When a crusading killer and a mysterious monster choose another path, will their worlds burn?Fighting evil is second nature to Thane Keegan. Raised by the Church of the Holy Inquisition to hunt down and slay demons, the fierce warrior only stays loyal to his role to keep his brother safe... -
![Deceiver of Minds by Jordan L. Hawk]()
Deceiver of Minds by Jordan L. Hawk
John Starkweather is reeling from the discovery that SPECTR, the agency to which he’s dedicated his life, experimented on him as a child. As his true memories continue to return, he has but one purpose: to find the other victims...paranormal · mlm · vampires · fantasy · mystery · urban-fantasy · polyamory · horror · law-enforcement · contemporary -
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![Of Dreams and Demons by Willow Hadley]()
Of Dreams and Demons by Willow Hadley
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.Alistair never meant for anything bad to happen to Isla. He's spent his entire life wishing he could be more like her and hating the demon side of his heritage. Since realizing his immortality has settled, he's been scrambling to find a solution...adult · age-gap · book · dark · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · fiction · insta-love -
![Crimson Rivers by bizarrestars, Zeppazariel]()
Crimson Rivers by bizarrestars, Zeppazariel
Regulus Black was fifteen the first time his name was called at a reaping. He's twenty-five when it happens to him again. A lot has changed in that time, and one of them is that he's ready to do whatever it takes to make it home. Nothing or no one will stop him, not even James Potter.James Potter has no plans to stop Regulus Black from making it home... -
![WALL MEN: Book Two: a Vow Broken by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
WALL MEN: Book Two: a Vow Broken by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a suspenseful Dark Fantasy, Wall Men: Book Two, a Vow Broken.MARRYING A GIANT IS ONLY THE FIRST OF HER MISTAKES…Here’s a terrifying fact: monsters live in a world only a step away from ours. And they love eating people. I’d know because I was taken prisoner by one, the Blood King. Vampires. Blech! Steer clear of those... -
![Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton]()
Dark Paradise: Skulls and Scythes MC by Katie May, Ann Denton
Running and hiding.Those have been the two terms that have defined my life for as long as I can remember.No attachments. No connections. Never stay in one location for too long.But my meticulous rules fly out the window the moment my stepbrother—and former crush—arrives at my place of work and demands my help.A woman has been murdered, and he needs me to find the killer... -
![Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Sacrificed to the Fae King: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Marry the king, save the world.When the fae came, their magic brought destruction that only stopped when we offered them the one thing they Wives for their kings.I was selected "at random".Sacrificed to the fae.But the sexy, infuriating king I'm paired with doesn't want my body or soul; he wants my help.Thanks to some kind of prophecy, he and his people think I can get them back home...romance · fae · dark · fantasy · humor · mythical-creatures · sword-sorcery · new-adult · young-adult · paranormal -
![Midnight Howl by Milly Taiden]()
Midnight Howl by Milly Taiden
Cassie Burch, high school vice-principal and recently single lady, has met the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, her heart isn’t ready for another relationship after finally dumping her worthless ex. When she agrees to a casual link, she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Romance is about to hit her harder than she ever expected...shapeshifters · paranormal · steamy · fated-mates · alpha-mc · insta-love · ghosts · fantasy · psychics · humor -
![Shift in Magic by Milly Taiden]()
Shift in Magic by Milly Taiden
Wonky witchcraft, shifter magic, and romance run wild in Misfit Bay, Louisiana.Workaholic Clara has had enough of the corporate rat race. She yearns for more in life—companionship, laughter, and dare she say love? Leaving all she knows, she moves to Misfit Bay with two friends to start over. Quickly, Clara learns that the climate isn’t the only thing steamy in the South...paranormal · shapeshifters · magic · insta-love · witches-wizards · fated-mates · ghosts · fantasy · psychics · humor -
![Icarus and Apollo by Jay Bell]()
Icarus and Apollo by Jay Bell
For his entire life, Icarus has been told that he’s destined for greatness, although he would settle for finding a lover that held his interest. Only when he learns of his special connection to the sun god Apollo does Icarus set his sights on the heavens. Infatuated, he does everything in his power to attract the handsome deity’s attention... -
![Just a Bronze: A LitRPG Adventure by Seth Richter]()
Just a Bronze: A LitRPG Adventure by Seth Richter
Kat was a freshly graduated healer from the academy, ready to begin her life as a bronze adventurer with her three best friends. Together, the four of them entered the portal to their new city, ready to delve the beginner dungeons and gain fame and fortune.Only three exited...fantasy · litrpg · magic · action-adventure · young-adult · coming-of-age · fiction · heroic-fantasy · book -
![Beyond the Faerie Gate by Marie Mistry]()
Beyond the Faerie Gate by Marie Mistry
A secret kept, a queen hidden, and her warriors lost. Afflicted by a mysterious and terrible illness that's haunted me since childhood, I’ve resigned myself to living life as a burden to my family. Until a fae knight comes to my village and tells me that everything I know is a lie. It seems impossible, but he swears that I’m a fae queen, raised in the mortal realm for my own safety...adult · age-gap · book · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · fiction · ghosts · high-fantasy · magic -
![Titan: A Gargoyle Daddy Dom Romance by Jillian Graves]()
Titan: A Gargoyle Daddy Dom Romance by Jillian Graves
Living, breathing gargoyles shouldn’t exist. Julianna should be running for the door. But the way he looks at her… and touches her… awakens new desires.When former child star Julianna Novak loses everything to her shady managers, she’ll do whatever it takes to win her independence back, even if it means rushing to find a new sugar daddy...adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · billionaire · book · contemporary · fiction · forced-proximity · magic · monsters -
![Orenda 1 - Curse of Immortality by Elin Peer, Pearl Beacon]()
Orenda 1 - Curse of Immortality by Elin Peer, Pearl Beacon
ORENDA #1 – CURSE OF IMMORTALITY Althea and Maeve never asked for eternal life.Born in the early sixteenth century, their survival depended on hiding their special abilities from the superstitious village people they lived among. Controlling the elements and healing animals would get a person executed for witchery.As they grew older Maeve got tired of hiding and that’s when disaster followed... -
![Ballad of Nightmares by Jack Whitney]()
Ballad of Nightmares by Jack Whitney
She appeared in a breath of smoke.Her long heels ticked with each calculated step. Light caught in the gleam of the intricate silver claw on her finger. She held her chin high as she stalked through the crowd, and the people unknowingly parted ways. As though she were bending them to her silent will.He knew her. Or at least… he knew of her...fantasy · paranormal · dark · magic · monsters · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · new-adult · gods -
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![Violent Desire by Ariana Nash]()
Violent Desire by Ariana Nash
12 immortals, 12 outcasts, 1 mission.Kill their own kind, before it’s too late. Detective, killer, vigilant. Eric Sharpe is tired of watching criminals walk free. When a low-life drug-dealer kills his partner and escapes justice, Eric plots his own revenge. His plan is faultless, but for one thing: The handsome, mysterious man who arrives moments before Eric’s plan comes to fruition...adult · assassins · book · dark · dark-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · erotica · fiction · lgbtq · mlm -
![Shadow Kissed by Veronica Douglas]()
Shadow Kissed by Veronica Douglas
I released the Dark Wolf God. Now he’s using me.Last week, I defeated a monster hellbent on killing us all. I thought I was stopping a prophecy, but it turns out, the dark omens were about me all along.Now I’m destined to steal the souls of the pack—my pack—and help the Dark God bring destruction down on the world...action-adventure · adult · book · dark · fiction · ghosts · horror · myths · paranormal · retellings -
![Shocked by Serenity Ackles]()
Shocked by Serenity Ackles
They used me for my power. What they don’t realise is that they created something more powerful than they could have ever imagined.We didn’t escape the Lycans unscathed. Knox is hurt—physically and emotionally. My powers are gone...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · fae · fantasy · mlm · vampires · shapeshifters · mythical-creatures · multi-pov -
![Play the Demon by Stacia Stark]()
Play the Demon by Stacia Stark
What do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret?Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different.Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic... -
![Avenged by L.V. Lane]()
Avenged by L.V. Lane
Calm and deadly, Kane, the Devlin warrior, is determined to claim me.Sweet and sinfully monstrous, Lan, the human-gargoyle hybrid, is determined to save me.The aliens who stalk my dreams at night have set their sights on me.Only they are no figment of my imagination. I met the former space pirates long ago.Then I escaped.…with a monstrous secret...aliens · fantasy · reverse-harem · sexual-assault · steamy · love-triangle · forced-proximity · alternate-universe · dark · paranormal -
![Hedonist: Stories of Lust and Love 1 by Roe Horvat]()
Hedonist: Stories of Lust and Love 1 by Roe Horvat
Farmer’s OmegaHector has been saving money so he could afford a mate. He found him, paid the dowry, and today, he finally brings his new husband home. The boy knows what awaits him—he’ll be collared and claimed. He stands barefoot in the middle of the cottage, his eyes down, quiet and docile like a good omega groom. He seems afraid...romance · omegaverse · mlm · fantasy · paranormal · anthologies · steamy · age-gap · insta-love · fiction -
![Smoke by Keta Kendric]()
Smoke by Keta Kendric
Sori "Smoke" Knight and Mycale Thomas Phillips "Fire" are known for being deadly, sometimes lovable, and emotionally dysfunctional. Despite their flaws, they somehow manage to keep fighting for the good guys...fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · poc-mc · romance · action-adventure · witches-wizards · fiction · book · adult
