Top new fantasy books out this week: 3 Jul - 9 Jul 2022
Last updated:
July 9, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Margarita Montimore, Jonathan Stroud, Will Wight, Morgan Talty, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Ashley Poston, Zoey Draven, Cari Thomas, Daniel Schinhofen, Alice Winters and many more.
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Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
From Margarita Montimore, the author of GMA Book Club pick and national bestseller Oona Out of Order, Acts of Violet is a dazzling and twisty new novel about a famous magician who disappears, leaving her sister to figure out what really happened. Nearly a decade ago, iconic magician Violet Volk performed her greatest trick yet: vanishing mid-act...mystery · fiction · audiobook · fantasy · contemporary · magical-realism · magic · literary-fiction · family · suspense -
![The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud]()
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud
The now notorious outlaws Scarlett and Browne are back in their second death-defying adventure—and this time it’s not just their own lives on the line. . . .Albert and Scarlett are a formidable pair. With his ability to read minds, and her way with a weapon, no bank can keep them out and no jail can keep them in. But their notoriety may have spread a bit too far... -
![Dreadgod by Will Wight]()
Dreadgod by Will Wight
The battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon’s back.His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him.If it weren’t for the Dreadgods.All four are empowered and unleashed, rampaging through Cradle, and grudges old and new must be set aside...fantasy · fiction · audiobook · epic · magic · high-fantasy · young-adult · action-adventure · progression-fantasy · litrpg -
![Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty]()
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
How do the living come back to life? Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy...fiction · horror · contemporary · fantasy · literary-fiction · audiobook · indigenous-mc · poc-mc · anthologies · realistic -
![The Double Trouble Society by Carrie Hope Fletcher]()
The Double Trouble Society by Carrie Hope Fletcher
What do you get if you mix together two best friends, a witch's curse and a haunted house? A spell-binding mystery for fans of The Worst Witch and The Danger Gang from acclaimed performer and bestselling author Carrie Hope Fletcher!Ivy and Maggie have been best friends ever since they were born at exactly the same minute on Friday 13th - twelve years ago...middle-grade · magic · fantasy · children-books · children · spooky · contemporary · fiction · friendship · family -
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![The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston]()
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
A disillusioned millennial ghostwriter who, quite literally, has some ghosts of her own, has to find her way back home in this sparkling adult debut from national bestselling author Ashley Poston.Florence Day is the ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance authors in the industry, and she has a problem—after a terrible breakup, she no longer believes in love. It’s as good as dead...adult · book · comedy · contemporary · death · enemies-to-lovers · female-mc · fiction · friendship · ghosts -
![Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven]()
Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven
The final book of the Horde Kings of Dakkar series is here…High in the icy northlands of Dakkar, I’ve lived a sheltered, predictable, and safe life. My days are spent caring for an ancient temple and staying out of the priestesses’ way. My nights are spent pouring over the great stories of warrior kings and the queens that stole their hearts.But I have a secret.I’m a hybrid female...action-adventure · adult · aliens · alpha-mc · angst · audiobook · barbarians · book · cheerful-mc · drama -
![The Hedge Witch: A Threadneedle Novella by Cari Thomas]()
The Hedge Witch: A Threadneedle Novella by Cari Thomas
Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winne the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as taking a break from her annoying sisters and enjoying some peace and quiet. However, Rowan soon comes to realise that hedges are a serious business and this isn’t quite the opportunity to rest and escape she thought it might be...fantasy · fiction · witches-wizards · magic · young-adult · audiobook · cozy · urban-fantasy · season-autumn · season-summer -
![Dungeon Walkers 3 by Daniel Schinhofen]()
Dungeon Walkers 3 by Daniel Schinhofen
Since starting a crew— and a relationship— with Cyra and Trish, Stern was hopeful… and nervous. They’d officially registered their crew, Pawsitively Irregular, with their icon depicting a polydactyl cat’s paw.Leaving Darkstone behind, they arrived in Waterrock, settling in to find more crew members. A lucky encounter introduced them to Cammie and Vulk, dwarven siblings...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · fiction · harem · heroic-fantasy · litrpg · paranormal · fantasy -
![Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters]()
Malicious Midpoint by Alice Winters
Nothing can go wrong with being in love with a demon and having a dragon familiar whose idea of a fun time is watching me plummet to the ground, right? Now that things have settled down, I’m hoping to finally get some peace and quiet to spend with Havoc...action-adventure · adult · angels · audiobook · book · contemporary · demons · dragons · fiction · humor -
![Gray Witch by Hailey Edwards]()
Gray Witch by Hailey Edwards
Famous monsters are resurrecting across Mississippi, each one recreating their own gruesome deaths through new victims. Every time Rue pins down one horror legend, another appears with its own bloodthirsty agenda. The summoners raising these vengeful spirits save their best for last, a cruel gift that shatters Rue. But she’s not the only one whose heart gets broken...action-adventure · adult · amnesia · book · contemporary · demons · dragons · fae · fiction · ghosts -
![Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist]()
Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist
From King of Ashes to Queen of Storms, it's all built up to this--the thrilling conclusion to legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic Firemane saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · military · sword-sorcery -
![Phase of Hate by Coralee June]()
Phase of Hate by Coralee June
I was a prodigy. A grieving sister. A girl falling for him.I died, and now I’m reborn.Stronger. Deadlier.Angrier.I’m determined to punish those that turned me into a monster. The curse kept me alive, but at what cost?I’m at war with my nature.I refuse to ever accept my fate.Once a prodigy, now a curse.Once love, now hate...adult · angst · animals · book · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · fiction · forced-proximity · magic · multi-pov -
![The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay]()
The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay
A cleverly voiced psychological thriller about an unforgettable—and unsettling—friendship, with blood-chilling twists, crackling wit, and a thrumming pulse in its veins, from the nationally bestselling author of The Cabin at the End of the World and Survivor Song.What if the coolest girl you've ever met decided to be your friend?Art Barbara was so not cool...horror · fiction · mystery · audiobook · vampires · fantasy · supernatural · paranormal · suspense · contemporary -
![The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean]()
The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets The Inheritance Games in this Black LGBTQ+ royal romp full of heart-swooning romance, scandalous secrets and one hell of a mystery.James has been a prince all of his life, and since he was born, he's been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father unexpectedly dies, James is crowned king at seventeen...romance · young-adult · lgbtq · mystery · contemporary · fiction · royalty · mlm · audiobook · poc-mc -
![Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury]()
Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury
The great love of Corey’s life has always been her best friend, Bree: closer than sisters, their bond is unbreakable. Or so Corey believes, until Bree betrays her, and Corey’s world is shattered. Corey finds herself heartbroken, furious and alone... Only to discover that the Underworld – and Hades, Lord of the Dead – is closer than she thinks.. -
![Knot So Perfect Omega by Maya Nicole]()
Knot So Perfect Omega by Maya Nicole
And the honor of Omega of the Year goes to... knot me.That title goes to my twin sister who is everything a top pack could want. Me? I've never been good at being an omega and have no desire to match with a pack. Especially not the pack of Alphaball players who have their sights set on my sister.When I match with Beck, Rylan, Rio, and Kane I'm left with little choice but to see the match through...adult · arranged-marriage · athlete · billionaire · book · cheerful-mc · contemporary · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fiction -
![Stone Heart by Katee Robert]()
Stone Heart by Katee Robert
In the city of Olympus, people only speak about Medusa in whispers. She’s Athena’s knife hand, the one sent when Athena wants someone to disappear. No one asks Medusa what she wants, but she owes Athena her life, and if staining her hands with blood is the only way to repay the debt, it’s a small price to pay.Until Athena sends her after Calypso, the mistress of the rich politician Odysseus...adult · bisexuality · book · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · lesbian-mc · lgbtq · mars · myths -
![The Enforcer and His Heart by Kiki Clark]()
The Enforcer and His Heart by Kiki Clark
With Keegan's safety on the line, there is nothing Nico won't do to protect him.The mysterious Keegan has been haunting Nico's dreams.Ever since the night he stormed through the pack's protections like they were nothing, Nico hasn't been able to forget the powerful young witch. Not his scarred face, his loyalty, or his fierce but sad eyes.Nico just wished he'd caught Keegan's scent...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · children · contemporary · death · family · fated-mates · fiction -
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![Renegade Mage by Inadvisably Compelled]()
Renegade Mage by Inadvisably Compelled
After escaping from the Guild of Arcane Regulation and the Bureau of Secret Enforcement, Callum has lost his greatest protection: his obscurity. Now the powers that be know who he is, and hiding is harder than ever. Nor is hiding a plan, just a reaction...fantasy · urban-fantasy · magic · vampires · fae · shapeshifters · litrpg · audiobook · urban · male-author -
![The Lightning Dragon's Mate by Zoe Chant]()
The Lightning Dragon's Mate by Zoe Chant
Lightning dragon Apollo has always known he’s broken.On the surface, Apollo’s life is perfect: Great friends, great job, and a great life in Hideaway Cove, the secret town where shifters are safe to live as their true selves.Inside, Apollo lacks the one thing that matters the most: a mate, and the hoard he needs in order to claim her.When human Felicity comes to town, he knows she’s the one...adult · book · contemporary · dragons · espionage · fated-mates · fiction · insta-love · paranormal · political-intrigue -
![Omega's Fight by Claire Cullen]()
Omega's Fight by Claire Cullen
The courtship festival has finally come to Stormshield. With his kingdom under threat, marriage is the last thing on Prince Rex’s mind. The solution? Fake a courtship to an omega prince. Brennan, the forgotten prince of his kingdom, was banished as a child to the icy prison he calls home. When he’s offered the chance to earn his freedom, he grabs it with both hands...adult · assassins · book · dragons · drama · enemies-to-lovers · family · fiction · historical · lgbtq -
![Spells and Slip-ups by Annie Anderson]()
Spells and Slip-ups by Annie Anderson
I suck at witchcraft.Coming from a long line of famous witches, I should be at the top of the heap. Problem is, if there is a spell cast anywhere in my vicinity, I will somehow mess it up. As a probationary agent with the Arcane Bureau of Investigation, I have two choices: I can limp along and maybe pass myself off as a competent agent, or I can fail. Miserably... -
![Blood & Vows by Amanda Richardson, K. Easton]()
Blood & Vows by Amanda Richardson, K. Easton
Never make a deal with the devil–especially if that deal entails holy matrimony.There’s only one rule my mother passed down to me before she died: Never venture into the east side of Edinburgh.I never questioned it.There are creatures in this world that could hurt us, she’d said.So, I stay away—until my life hits rock bottom, and I find myself curious about the forbidden side of the ancient city...adult · age-gap · arranged-marriage · book · captivity · crime · dark · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fae -
![Saving Supervillains 2 by Bruce Sentar]()
Saving Supervillains 2 by Bruce Sentar
Miles has enough power to take down even a titan, but is that enough to prepare him for what’s coming?His new job as the deputy director is at odds with his desire to start using his powers to make a greater difference. He has to balance his secret while going above and beyond his role at the Bureau of Superheroes...harem · super-powered · fantasy · post-apocalyptic · contemporary · magic · romantic-love · dark · steamy · law-enforcement -
![Outcast by Lexi Ray]()
Outcast by Lexi Ray
The first time we met was a nightmare. The second time… Well, the world was already hell.While a hundred elite students partied on Zion Island during spring break, the rest of the world was ravaged by war.Now, two years later, the stories about Zion are dark and mysterious. Some say Zion is paradise, run by those same students. But the few who came back don’t talk about it at all...fantasy · dystopia · dark · contemporary · apocalyptic · post-apocalyptic · new-adult · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · steamy -
![The Peculiar Talent of Miss Elizabeth Bennet by Elizabeth Adams]()
The Peculiar Talent of Miss Elizabeth Bennet by Elizabeth Adams
Elizabeth Bennet is…special. She has been different since her sixteenth birthday, when she awoke after a dream of the future so vivid it could be nothing but a premonition.Now that she knows about her own future, is forewarned forearmed? Or will she make the same mistakes she always has? And more importantly, will Mr...adult · anthologies · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · industrial-era · literary-fiction · paranormal · regency · religion -
![Greek Myths: A New Retelling, with drawings by Chris Ofili by Charlotte Higgins]()
Greek Myths: A New Retelling, with drawings by Chris Ofili by Charlotte Higgins
In this spellbinding new collection, Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its origins and aftermaths, tales of Thebes and Argos and Athens... -
![In Knots by Hannah Haze]()
In Knots by Hannah Haze
One omega, four alphas, one wild ride…I have the perfect life. The one everyone wants.Riches, glamour, beauty. Parents determined to find the perfect alpha mate for their perfect omega daughter.And that's the problem, isn't it? I don't want those alphas - any of them - and my parents are becoming impatient...abuse · adult · biker · book · contemporary · fiction · omegaverse · paranormal · polyamory · reverse-harem -
![Captured by the Wolven by L.V. Lane]()
Captured by the Wolven by L.V. Lane
I was only six when I first met the monster in my wood. Wolven were a beastly kind of dire wolf that walked on two legs. Larger and more ferocious than a wolf shifter, if even some tales about them were true, my fate was desperate.Only my monster was none of those things.He let me nestle upon his lap where he listened to my stories.Until one day, he disappeared, and I never saw him again...romance · fantasy · omegaverse · shapeshifters · monsters · paranormal · steamy · fated-mates · captivity · alpha-mc -
![The Law by Jim Butcher]()
The Law by Jim Butcher
From the number one New York Times bestselling The Dresden Files series, a brand new novella set after Battle Ground, that thrusts Chicago’s only professional Wizard, Harry Dresden, back into battle–both a legal one… and the kind with explosions.Not every danger comes in the form of a mega-threat like a Titan. Some predators are a lot cozier... more personal...fantasy · urban-fantasy · fiction · magic · paranormal · audiobook · mystery · supernatural · urban · law-enforcement -
![The Promise of Lost Things by Helene Dunbar]()
The Promise of Lost Things by Helene Dunbar
Three characters with their own agendas converge in a town filled with mediums, where most residents make their living speaking to the dead...and there's no such thing as resting in peace.Russ Griffin has always wanted to be a fantastic medium. Growing up in the town of St...book · coming-of-age · contemporary · family · fiction · friendship · ghosts · grief · horror · lgbtq -
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![The Missing Orc by Robyn Wideman, Shannon Wideman]()
The Missing Orc by Robyn Wideman, Shannon Wideman
There are no places we won't go to find our friend!Jack and the rest of the Misfits have defeated the Quarnon, but in the epic final battle Stann goes missing. When an ancient portal is discover, Stann's pet bear senses that he is on the other side of the portal...action-adventure · audiobook · book · classics · coming-of-age · dungeons-dragons · epic · fiction · literary · litrpg -
![The Trouble With Trying to Save an Assassin by Jennifer Cody]()
The Trouble With Trying to Save an Assassin by Jennifer Cody
Romily:You know what I’d like to know? Where the hell my romantic, how-we-got-engaged story is. Am I going to get it any time soon? Where is my bigass diamond?Unfortunately, all that relationship angst gets put on hold when my beloved son, Bellamy, is abducted by a werewolf-ish person I kinda like. Am I going to get my kid back? You betcha...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · assassins · book · comedy · contemporary · crime · dark · demons -
![The Relic Bond by D.K. Holmberg, Jasper Alden]()
The Relic Bond by D.K. Holmberg, Jasper Alden
Dragons stir once more in the heart of a relentless war…For years, the Dragon War has scorched the land, its resolution hanging on the brink of elusive ancient relics. These artifacts, shrouded in mystery, are believed to hold the power to end the conflict once and for all.Hal's life takes an unexpected turn with the unearthing of one such relic, awakening a dormant force within him... -
![Protector's Promise by Sarah Blue]()
Protector's Promise by Sarah Blue
Smith didn’t know what to expect when he started working for music icon Deja Fox (also known as Cami Jenson). He thought he was going to be protecting a needy, manipulative Omega. It winds up being far from the truth.Cami is beautiful and complex. He finds himself not wanting to be curt and short with her but actually wanting to get to know the real her, not her celebrity façade...adult · age-gap · bodyguard · book · boss-employee · celebrity · cheerful-mc · contemporary · fated-mates · fiction -
![Holiday Heroine by Sarah Kuhn]()
Holiday Heroine by Sarah Kuhn
The sixth book in the smart, snarky, and action-packed Heroine series continues the adventures of Asian-American superheroine Bea Tanaka as she takes on demons in Hawaii.Nobody loves Christmas like Bea Tanaka—so when her family visits her for a special holiday celebration, she’s beside herself with joy...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · female-author · fiction · lgbtq · magical-realism · poc-author · poc-mc -
![Once Upon A Fever by Angharad Walker]()
Once Upon A Fever by Angharad Walker
Since the world fell sick with fantastical illnesses, sisters Payton and Ani have grown up in the hospital of King Jude’s.Payton wants to be a methic like her father, working on a cure for her mother’s sleeping fever. Ani, however, thinks the remedy for all illness might be found in the green wilderness beyond the hospital walls...fantasy · young-adult · middle-grade · children-books · family · children · journey · female-author · law-enforcement · dystopia -
![Faded Luck by Mel Todd]()
Faded Luck by Mel Todd
For Cori Munroe, carrying a surrogate baby shouldn’t be any big deal. She’s got magic on her side, right? Wrong. Pregnancy is fritzing her magic, while she has to deal with a variety of work issues, up to and very much including a huge medal ceremony involving the United States and China for saving D.C. and China’s reputation. Then the Council of Lords wants her to represent Earth’s mages...adult · book · fiction · lgbtq · low-fantasy · magic · magical-realism · new-adult · other-world · urban-fantasy
