Top new fantasy books out this week: 13 Nov - 19 Nov 2022
Last updated:
November 19, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Tomi Adeyemi, Brandon Sanderson, Ruth Emmie Lang, Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger, Veronica G. Henry, Betsy Cornwell, Alice Winters, Cherie Priest, Diana Rowland, Lindsay Buroker and many more.
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The Garden by Tomi Adeyemi
In this dreamlike short story told in alternating prose and verse, number one New York Times bestselling author Tomi Champion-Adeyemi weaves a tale of a young woman’s journey to find her mother and uncover her secrets.Fifteen years ago, Lęina’s mother, Yuliana, went searching for a mythical place called the Garden and never returned...fantasy · fiction · audiobook · magical-realism · horror · contemporary · mystery · anthologies · paranormal · action-adventure -
![The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson]()
The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson
Return to #1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn world of Scadrial as its second era, which began with The Alloy of Law, comes to its earth-shattering conclusion in The Lost Metal...fantasy · fiction · epic · high-fantasy · audiobook · steampunk · industrial-era · magic · action-adventure · young-adult -
![The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang]()
The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang
Ohioana Book Award finalist Ruth Emmie Lang returns with a new cast of ordinary characters with extraordinary abilities.Five years ago, Nora Wilder disappeared. The older of her two daughters, Zadie, should have seen it coming, because she can literally see things coming. But not even her psychic abilities were able to prevent their mother from vanishing one morning...action-adventure · book · contemporary · family · fiction · low-fantasy · magic · magical-realism · mystery · paranormal -
![Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger]()
Compel by Rachel Van Dyken, Patti Stanger
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken and bestselling author Patti Stanger comes a gripping love story of cursed soulmates who are forced to relive tragedy over and over again until their curse is broken…Compelled to seduce, designed to kill... -
![The Candles Are Burning by Veronica G. Henry]()
The Candles Are Burning by Veronica G. Henry
Amid the modern trappings of 1950s Savannah, an ancient evil threatens a young widow and her daughter in this chilling short story by award-winning author Veronica G. Henry.When her husband dies unexpectedly, Maggie Royal is struck with sinister visions that foretell danger for her and for her five-year-old daughter...fantasy · horror · historical-fiction · fiction · audiobook · historical · paranormal · supernatural · dark · urban-fantasy -
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![Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell]()
Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell
In this daring tale of female agency and revenge from a New York Times bestselling author, a girl becomes a teenage vigilante who roams Victorian England using her privilege and power to punish her friends' abusive suitors and keep other young women safe...romance · historical-fiction · young-adult · historical · lgbtq · mystery · wlw · fiction · audiobook · retellings -
![Monstrous Intent by Alice Winters]()
Monstrous Intent by Alice Winters
DeclanIt’s really hard to pretend like life is normal when you’re staring a monster in the eyes, though he’s both tempting and irritating in his human form...action-adventure · adult · anti-hero · audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · demons · drama · enemies-to-lovers -
![Flight Risk by Cherie Priest]()
Flight Risk by Cherie Priest
Inconsistent psychic Leda Foley and Seattle detective Grady Merritt return to solve the case of a missing couple in this sequel to the “delightful” ( The New York Times Book Review ) mystery Grave Reservations .When psychic travel agent Leda Foley is approached by a man searching for his sister, she quickly agrees to help...mystery · fiction · cozy · contemporary · paranormal · humor · audiobook · fantasy · crime · supernatural -
![Rise of the Demon by Diana Rowland]()
Rise of the Demon by Diana Rowland
The long-awaited ninth book in the Demon series returns to the adventures of Kara Gillian and the supernatural threats that surround her Kara’s drastic ceasefire deal with the formidable demon Imperator Dekkak slowed the attacks on Earth to a trickle, but her troubles are far from over...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · demons · magic · fiction · mystery · urban · supernatural · law-enforcement -
![Betrayed by Lindsay Buroker]()
Betrayed by Lindsay Buroker
After thirty years, Matti has learned that the dwarven mother she believed dead might only be missing—kidnapped by those who want to control her ability to enchant powerful world-changing artifacts.But where is she now? And why is the elf assassin Sarrlevi so invested in helping find her?Matti knows she shouldn’t trust Sarrlevi, or be drawn to his dry humor and dark past...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · dragons · magic · mystery · fae · supernatural · urban -
![Tainted Blood by K.N. Banet]()
Tainted Blood by K.N. Banet
I’m Everly Abbott, and I work for one of the most dangerous vampires in the world.He’s known as Alexius, the Hunter and he’s also one of the oldest.We’ve been invited to a gathering of ancients like him, and we can’t pass on this opportunity...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · demons · fae · female-mc · fiction · magic -
![Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse]()
Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
Celeste, a card sharp with a need for justice, takes on the role of advocatus diaboli , to defend her sister Mariel, accused of murdering a Virtue, a member of the ruling class of this mining town, in a new world of dark fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Sun, Rebecca Roanhorse...book · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · indigenous-mc · industrial-era · mystery · myths · poc-author · poc-mc -
![Dragon's Mage by James Haddock, Gus James]()
Dragon's Mage by James Haddock, Gus James
Dragon’s Envoy David Slinger, Em, and their friends continue to face new challenges and opportunities. But with new opportunities, old rivals and animosities return. They must also remain vigilant to the growing threat of the dark priests and their thirst for power. It seems very few can be trusted, as everyone has their own agenda...fantasy · magic · dragons · action-adventure · young-adult · royalty · assassins · audiobook · sword-sorcery · politics -
![Ghosts & Garlands by Kelley Armstrong]()
Ghosts & Garlands by Kelley Armstrong
Victorian novelist Miranda Hastings is in London for a modern-day Christmas with the man she loves, and they want to see everything. Luckily, they have friends who are going to make sure they get their wish. They’re sent on a whirlwind holiday adventure, following their friends’ mysterious messages…until an encounter with a ghost who was part of an infamous gang of highwaymen...action-adventure · adult · book · cozy · family · fiction · friendship · ghosts · historical · historical-fiction -
![Persephone by Lev Grossman]()
Persephone by Lev Grossman
A teenage nobody crosses a line that will change her life forever in this short coming-of-age story by number one New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman.Ever since her dad disappeared five years ago, Persephone has quietly walled off the feelings she’d rather not feel. There’s no room for pain or anger when you’re just trying to get through the hell that is high school...fantasy · fiction · audiobook · young-adult · coming-of-age · contemporary · horror · myths · urban-fantasy · supernatural -
![The Fortifier: Book One by D.K. Landtroop]()
The Fortifier: Book One by D.K. Landtroop
Surviving the first days of the apocalypse, William is a wreck and hiding in an attic. The daily acid storms, floating elementals, and bizarre mutated animals are the least of his problems. The reality-warping apocalypse has rules and a system much like those in video games...action-adventure · adult · apocalyptic · book · fiction · heroic-fantasy · litrpg · magic · post-apocalyptic · progression-fantasy -
fantasy · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · reverse-harem · fiction · book · adult · romance
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![The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow]()
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow
The Saint of War spares the life of a servant girl so she can fulfill her destiny as the kingdom’s greatest warrior in this short story of love and loyalty by New York Times bestselling author Alix E. Harrow.Always mindful of the debt she owes, the girl finds her worth as a weapon in the hand of the Prince. Her victories make him a king, then an emperor...romance · fantasy · fiction · horror · audiobook · historical-fiction · historical · time-travel · high-fantasy · dark -
![Dragon Found by Sam Hall]()
Dragon Found by Sam Hall
I never intended to bond with a dragon.I definitely didn’t intend to become his wife.Now I must wed the Crown Prince, a man who is as cruel as he is handsome.Yet as soon as my dragon and I are presented to the king and queen, we are rejected.My dragon is not big enough, not good enough, and neither am I...abuse · adult · age-gap · book · dark · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · female-mc · fiction -
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![Golden Terrace, Vol. 2 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白]()
Golden Terrace, Vol. 2 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
As the bond between Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan deepens, the looming threat above the empire of Great Zhou remains omnipresent. After the settlement of the Kuangshan Academy case, Yan Xiaohan accompanies Prince Qi southward to Jingchu. However, an unexpected storm traps Prince Qi’s party inside a mysterious temple and leads Yan Xiaohan into a hidden lion’s den...romance · historical-fiction · lgbtq · historical · fiction · fantasy · mlm · mystery · 21st-century · military -
![Golden Terrace, Vol. 1 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白]()
Golden Terrace, Vol. 1 by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
It is year twenty-five of the Yuantai Era of the Great Zhou Empire. The renowned Marquis of Jingning, commander of the Beiyan Cavalry, Fu Shen is injured on the battlefield at the northern border. Returning with a broken leg to the capital, Fu Shen learns that the emperor has conferred a marriage for him—with another man...romance · historical-fiction · historical · lgbtq · fiction · fantasy · mlm · enemies-to-lovers · mystery · arranged-marriage -
![Undercover by Tamsyn Muir]()
Undercover by Tamsyn Muir
When a stranger comes to town, secrets are sure to come out. New York Times bestselling author Tamsyn Muir spins a twisty—and twisted—short story of revenge and survival.A fresh-faced newcomer arrives in an isolated, gang-run town and soon finds herself taking a job nobody else wants: bodyguard to a ghoul. Not just your average mindless, half-rotted shuffler, though... -
![Bloodless Ties by Katie Wismer]()
Bloodless Ties by Katie Wismer
I bargained with my life to save myself and everyone else, but maybe death would’ve been better than this…Taken away from her home and everyone she knows, Valerie Darkmore finds herself in the heart of a world she didn’t know existed.Everyone she loves thinks she’s dead.The people who want her dead are now charged with keeping her safe...adult · book · dark · fiction · horror · love-triangle · new-adult · paranormal · shapeshifters · vampires -
![Death's Captive by G.K. DeRosa]()
Death's Captive by G.K. DeRosa
The god of death is coming for me.He watches me through the eyes of a violent wolf—one who believes I’m his fated mate.He’s cruel and vicious… to everyone other than me.I know I should run, but I can’t deny the longing for him stirring deep within me.Just when I allow myself to trust him, he reveals his true nature. Enveloping me in his deadly embrace, he seeks to claim my soul...romance · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · dark · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · fated-mates · love-triangle · university -
![Wild Kiss by Mila Young, C.R. Jane]()
Wild Kiss by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
Blurb to come...Real Wolves Bite.. -
![Sins of a Dragon by Avery Song]()
Sins of a Dragon by Avery Song
“Death is but an invitation into our world. Embrace the sins of your father, Ríona.”>/i>Bound by poverty, I’m but an offering to the gods worshipped by the Frehja.Left astray at the hands of my greed-filled father, I’m a sacrificial pawn to the Ghryadiel, leaving me with one choice: death.A fickle of hope lies in my desperate desire to rebel against fate...romance · fantasy · reverse-harem · dragons · paranormal · monsters · steamy · shapeshifters · mythical-creatures · young-adult -
![Hedonist: Stories of Lust and Love 2 by Roe Horvat]()
Hedonist: Stories of Lust and Love 2 by Roe Horvat
Thomas and OrinShy and modest, Thomas keeps to himself and resists the new alpha’s attempts to seduce him. He’s promised to stay pure, except Orin pursues him relentlessly. It’s wrong and foolish to give in—Orin will only use him and cast him aside—but day by day, the temptation grows until it becomes torturous._Ursus and StephenAn alpha is forbidden from lying with another alpha... -
![The Alpha Option by Vivian Arend]()
The Alpha Option by Vivian Arend
WIN A WILDERNESS LODGE!Ready for the chance of a lifetime? Enter now to become the new owners of the Timberwolf Lodge, located near Jasper, Alberta. You’ll have one year to meet the requirements, and the lodge will be yours!Small print (very, very, very small print):Warning: Lodge may contain werewolves, fated mates, and tons of shifter pack drama... -
![Perfectly Imperfect Pixie by M.J. May]()
Perfectly Imperfect Pixie by M.J. May
Size matters. Pixies are supposed to be petite, beautifully lithe creatures with gossamer wings. Sporting luscious, ombre pink hair and fluttering pink wings, Phil meets two out of three of those criteria. At over six feet tall, no one would dare call Phil petite. As a home-and-hearth pixie, Phil yearns to find a home and family he can bond to...angst · book · children · contemporary · fae · fairy-tale · family · fiction · found-family · friends-to-lovers -
![System Change by SunriseCV]()
System Change by SunriseCV
Fight, survive, adapt, and rely only on yourself.That is Derek’s creed, and what's got him through the System Integration on Earth.Everything changed when the System came. Cute bunnies and beautiful butterflies became savage killing machines. Then the Invaders arrived with a single goal: to obtain ownership of this new habitable planet.War has raged ever since...adult · audiobook · book · comedy · cyberpunk · dark · dungeons-dragons · epic · fiction · heroic-fantasy -
![Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
The Bachelor meets the Hunger Games. Ten women. A deadly contest. Only one can win the Sun King's heart.Lor has endured twelve long years of torment under the Aurora King's rule. Her only desire is to get free and pay him back for every moment of misery...fantasy · fae · new-adult · magic · high-fantasy · paranormal · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · royalty · young-adult -
![Feral Wolf Next Door by J.L. Wilder]()
Feral Wolf Next Door by J.L. Wilder
I'm pretty sure the word "REJECTED" is tattooed on my heart.Especially after my ex-husband humiliated me in front of the entire packfor being infertile...I was in love once - with the smoldering hot wolf shifter next door.I thought Dan would have fought every last wolf in the pack to claim me.But - when my father forbade our relationship -he left me - and became a feral... -
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![Shah Mat by Jennifer Cody]()
Shah Mat by Jennifer Cody
Den:What does one do when they're responsible for the death of their chosen mate? Kill a god, steal his powers, and reset the timeline, of course. What does one do when their chosen mate keeps throwing away his life to save the universe? Reset the timeline forty two times, obviously. I’m not letting Monet sacrifice himself because I made a mistake that ended the universe...polyamory · mlm · fantasy · paranormal · magic · supernatural · found-family · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · humor -
![Faking it with the Hybrid by Evangeline Anderson]()
Faking it with the Hybrid by Evangeline Anderson
Mattie is exasperated by her surly Protector who won’t say two words to her. Grath keeps his guard up around the curvy little female because he wants her but knows he can’t have her. Add a trip to Mattie’s hometown for the holidays where they have to fake-date to fool her family and you’ve got a volatile mixture. Will they survive when Mattie agrees to try… Faking it with the Hybrid?Dr...romance · aliens · vampires · sci-fi · paranormal · steamy · action-adventure · enemies-to-lovers · fantasy · humor -
![Robin's Maid by Jessamine Rue]()
Robin's Maid by Jessamine Rue
Threatened with a marriage she doesn't want, Lady Marian strikes a deal with Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Spy on the dastardly bandit Robin Hood and his band, learn their secrets and find their hiding places, and then turn them in to the law. In exchange, she'll be a free woman, with her own property and full control over her future.Dressed as a boy, Marian joins the outlaw band...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · fae · steamy · retellings · mlm · polyamory · forced-proximity · magic -
![Crowned in Black by James Osiris Baldwin]()
Crowned in Black by James Osiris Baldwin
Ignas Corvinus, ruler of Vlachia, has been captured by his worst enemies. A puppet ruler has been installed to lead the most powerful nation in Archemi, and he's doing his best to blame Hector Park, his dragon Karalti, and their allies for the world's problems.Hector has only two words for they start with F and end with 'you'...fantasy · litrpg · sword-sorcery · fiction · epic · cyberpunk · humor · action-adventure · young-adult · heroic-fantasy -
![Monsters In Her Head by Erin Bedford]()
Monsters In Her Head by Erin Bedford
Book 2 of The Monsters You Know Trilogy.Now that I’ve gained the help of the drake king, I will have to keep it and convince the rest of the drakes that I’m worth fighting for.All of that doesn’t matter if I can’t keep my despicable betrothed from tearing the kingdom apart trying to find me.The longer I’m here with the drakes the more I’m finding I might just like the monsters in my head...fantasy · reverse-harem · monsters · fiction · romantic-love · dark · horror · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · paranormal -
![Dr. Luna by J.M. Snap]()
Dr. Luna by J.M. Snap
Lilly Strummer never wanted to find her mate. She had been ostracized by her pack and knew that her mate would likely reject her too. No one would want someone like her. She was different. With no social life she decided to enter college at a young age to study to become a doctor.Then everything changed one day when she heard the word MATE.A secret to bare and some truths yet to be learned...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · audiobook · vampires · female-mc · alpha-mc · magic -
![Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling]()
Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling
Princess. Prisoner. Runaway. Queen.Elowen Atarah, Princess of Imirath, came into the world like a firestorm made flesh. A princess with a link to five dragons should have been a blessing to her kingdom, but her blessing became her curse. The little girl in shackles became a knife wielding woman with a thirst for retaliation...action-adventure · adult · book · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · new-adult · paranormal
