Top new fantasy books out this week: 4 Dec - 10 Dec 2022
Last updated:
December 10, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Sarah J. Maas, Sophie Lark, Drew Hayes, Rebecca Ross, Linsey Hall, Sawyer Bennett, Melissa Caruso, Elizabeth Hunter, Ella Fields, Melissa de la Cruz and many more.
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![A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/64edf9035afb456a7e1e95d2.jpg)
A Court of Wings and Ruin [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
The epic third story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit...romance · audiobook · fantasy · fae · magic · new-adult · fiction · fated-mates · friendship · steamy -
![Anastasia by Sophie Lark]()
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Anastasia is the princess no one needs: the fourth daughter born to an emperor without a son, and the only royal lacking a magical gift.Until she collides with a young Cossack rebel, changing both their lives forever.Damien is taken from everything he knows and raised as a ward of the Romanovs.Anastasia develops a strange kind of magic shared only by the Black Monk Rasputin...adult · book · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · paranormal · retellings · steamy · suspense · fantasy -
![Posthumous Education by Drew Hayes]()
Posthumous Education by Drew Hayes
Much like accountants, fey never forget a debt.Just as Fred is settling down in his new abode, he receives word that a favor is being called in, one he promised to a dangerously powerful member of otherworldly royalty. Bracing danger, adventure, and unknown threats, Fred is instead asked to take on an entirely different role than anticipated...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · fiction · humor · audiobook · paranormal · magic · fae -
![A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross]()
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross
In the stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology, A Fire Endless finds the delicate balance between the human and faerie realm threatened by Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, whose defeat can only come through fire, song, and heart-rending sacrifice.East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines...adult · book · dark · fiction · high-fantasy · horror · mystery · myths · retellings · romantic-love -
![Well of Souls by Linsey Hall]()
Well of Souls by Linsey Hall
Welcome to the City of Secrets & SinI never imagined that owning a haunted bookstore in New Orleans would be my future, but here I am. For the first time in my miserable life, I’m happy. I have a home.But when my closest friend is cursed by an unknown spell, I realize there’s something far darker going on in New Orleans...adult · alpha-mc · animals · book · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · female-mc · fiction -
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![The Midnight Realm by Sawyer Bennett]()
The Midnight Realm by Sawyer Bennett
Even kings who serve at the whim of gods break the rules every now and then.As the newly anointed king of the Underworld, I’ve worked hard to clean up the mess left behind by my predecessor. The realm is in relative peace at the moment, my main focus now on deciding the fate of recently departed souls. It’s a tediously boring task, and honestly, one I despise doing...fantasy · paranormal · demons · young-adult · magic · fiction · age-gap · reincarnation · urban-fantasy · steamy -
![The Ivory Tomb by Melissa Caruso]()
The Ivory Tomb by Melissa Caruso
The Ivory Tomb concludes the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption poisons/rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war...action-adventure · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · demons · epic · female-author · fiction · high-fantasy · lgbtq -
![Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Pearl Sky by Elizabeth Hunter
It was a friendly visit until a priceless artifact was stolen. Now Ben and Tenzin are up to their necks in secrets that can kill.It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · magic · mystery · paranormal -
![The Wolf and the Wildflower by Ella Fields]()
The Wolf and the Wildflower by Ella Fields
A standalone fantasy romance about the healing yet deadly power of fate and love.When I was young, I was told that my true love would be a faerie king. I didn’t heed the warning.I tumbled into love as soon as our eyes first met, unaware that he wasn’t what he seemed.My king wanted marriage, power, devotion, and a family...adult · alpha-mc · betrayal · book · cheating · dark · domestic-drama · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fae -
![Never After: The Broken Mirror by Melissa de la Cruz]()
Never After: The Broken Mirror by Melissa de la Cruz
Real life and fairy tales collide in Never The Broken Mirror , book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure...fantasy · children-books · audiobook · young-adult · fiction · middle-grade · action-adventure · magic · children · mystery -
![Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron]()
Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron
The Time Traveler's Wife meets Oona Out of Order in this imaginative and moving debut novel of a love more powerful than time.Isla has fled the city for small-town Missouri in the wake of a painful and exhausting year. With her chronic anxiety at a fever pitch, the last thing she expects is to meet a genuine romantic prospect. And she doesn’t...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · drama · female-mc · fiction · grief · magical-realism · mental-illness -
![Lumara by Melissa Landers]()
Lumara by Melissa Landers
The answers lie within.Boarding school student Talia Morris has no idea her boyfriend, Nathaniel, is a Mystic, let alone second in line to the throne of a secretive, aspirational magical community―one no mortal has ever been allowed to step inside. Until now. Nathanial’s cousin is about to be married in the biggest wedding the magical world has ever seen, and Nathaniel is allowed to bring a date...romance · fantasy · young-adult · mystery · paranormal · magic · ghosts · boarding-school · sci-fi · audiobook -
![Royal Beasts by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss]()
Royal Beasts by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
When a two-thousand-year-old curse is the only thing keeping you safe, you should probably just leave it alone.Pie and Pell have finally figured out what the heck is going on with Saint Mark’s Sanctuary. Not only that, they each have a whole bunch of brand-new powers.But all those answers and all that power came with a whole bunch of brand-new problems too.The prisoners.Tomas and his… woman...fantasy · shapeshifters · audiobook · mystery · paranormal · steamy · action-adventure · myths · monsters · magic -
![Fearless Souls by K.C. Kean]()
Fearless Souls by K.C. Kean
When your soul is torn apart and your heart feels empty, how do you breathe?When the flames of hell burn bright and all hope seems lost, how do you survive?When war is coming for those you love and darkness prepares to strike, how do you face the wrath?When truths are awoken and the supernatural world is brought to its knees, how do you rise back up?The time for questions has passed...adult · angels · book · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · fiction · gods -
![Trim My Tree by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero]()
Trim My Tree by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero
A present under the wrong tree…I stopped believing in Santa Claus and happily-ever-afters when I lost my parents…so ten years ago I stopped trying. I threw myself into running my dad's hotel, The Diamond, where I make California dreams come true for the rich and famous. But now I realize there’s no one to come home to...adult · book · fae · fiction · holidays · paranormal · shapeshifters · vampires · witches-wizards · fantasy -
![The Shattered City by Lisa Maxwell]()
The Shattered City by Lisa Maxwell
Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows meets Alexandra Bracken’s Passenger in this spellbinding conclusion to the “vivid and compelling” (BCCB) New York Times bestselling Last Magician series.Unite the Stones Free the City Remake the World Once, Esta believed that she could change the fate of magic... -
![The Promises We Make by L.M. Dalgleish]()
The Promises We Make by L.M. Dalgleish
All it takes to change everything is a bottle of tequila and a game of truth or dare...I’m living the dream.Seven years after moving to LA with my cousin Beau, the two of us are reaping the rewards of being the lead guitarist and bassist for one of the fastest rising rock bands in the world.The only thing missing is the girl we left behind. Our best friend, Shae...contemporary · friends-to-lovers · celebrity · love-triangle · steamy · alpha-mc · female-mc · friendship · fantasy · urban -
![Somniphobia: An AFK Book by Kelly Parra, Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener]()
Somniphobia: An AFK Book by Kelly Parra, Scott Cawthon, Andrea Waggener
Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest FNAF player… What are you running from? . . . Sam is afraid of just about anything and everything that’s unhealthy ever since his father died . . . Something about the Springtrap costume in the roleplaying area of Freddy Fazbears Mega Pizzaplex chills Luca to the core . . -
![Junkyard War by Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam]()
Junkyard War by Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam
It’s find retribution or die trying in Shining Smith’s ultimate challenge, from the author of the “Jane Yellowrock” and “Soulwood” series.Shining Smith and her crew have obtained the weapons they need to rescue one of their own from the grips of their mortal enemy, Clarisse Warhammer. But to mount an assault on her fortified bunker, they have to cobble together an army of fighters...romance · sci-fi · audiobook · fantasy · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · urban-fantasy · cats · animals · fiction -
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![Oberon by Macy Blake]()
Oberon by Macy Blake
Santa Paws is coming to town.When Dr. Miles Lane purchases Paws and Claus, a veterinary clinic in the quirky town of Mistletoe Falls, he doesn’t quite know what he’s in for.The small town offers a fresh start for Miles, his seven year old daughter, Holly, and their rambunctious Saint Bernard...adult · animals · book · children · contemporary · dog · family · fiction · friends-to-lovers · friendship -
![Proud Pada by S.G. Blaise]()
Proud Pada by S.G. Blaise
Lilla is on her next mission as a Sybil,when she must travel to the Pada world following the trail of a ruthless murderer.Navigating deadly politics turns increasingly difficult,when the Teryn emperor goes missing.Now the Teryn empire is heading towards civil war,and Lilla must uncover who is behind the conspiracy before it's too late.Unfortunately her success depends on the Proud Pada... -
![Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin_Flame_Blues]()
Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin_Flame_Blues
After three years of dating, Ron admits he cheated on Hermione for two of those years with Daphne Greengrass--and Harry knew all about it. Reeling from the betrayal by her friends and family, Hermione must rebuild her life and discover new bonds with an unlikely group including Theo Nott, Blaise Zabini, and Pansy Parkinson...romance · fantasy · magic · wlw · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · forbidden-love · fiction · paranormal · book -
![Shadow's Savior by Cassie Cole]()
Shadow's Savior by Cassie Cole
Alyssa's Quintelaide stands disgraced.After a violent confrontation forces them to flee the capitol, Alyssa and her Quintmates struggle to cope with the fallout. Warrior Jaxon focuses on their path forward, while Frost Mage Arthur contemplates their place in history. Alyssa doesn’t know how to feel about her decision to disobey the Archon, and whether to blame herself for the events that followed...fantasy · reverse-harem · magic · paranormal · steampunk · industrial-era · monsters · war · medieval · new-adult -
![Witcha Gonna Do? by Avery Flynn]()
Witcha Gonna Do? by Avery Flynn
An unlucky witch and her know-it-all nemesis must team up in the first of a new, spicy romantic comedy series from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn...action-adventure · audiobook · book · comedy · contemporary · cozy · drama · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · forced-proximity -
![The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford]()
The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford
Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Either way, they're never heard from again. Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it... -
![The Accidental Summoning by Kos Play]()
The Accidental Summoning by Kos Play
Melvin Murphy is your average everyday teen... until he finds the System.Melvin has normal problems. High School. Tests. Trying to find a girlfriend (and failing... miserably). but one day he awakens with access to a System that governs all magic.In his attempt to summon a teacher to show him the ropes, he botches the ritual and accidentally summons a magic-wielding girl named Kalliphae...fantasy · urban-fantasy · magic · young-adult · litrpg · vampires · mystery · audiobook · humor · mythical-creatures -
![Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate by Zoe Chant]()
Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate by Zoe Chant
His kiss turned her into a cat.Kissing her fated mate was meant to give Peony the power to transform into a mystical creature—not a cute little kitten. And her true love was not meant to be arrogant, powerful Mordecai Leith, who plans to knock down her beloved bookshop and throw her out of her apartment right before Christmas.Fall in love with him? She’d rather kiss a frog...adult · angels · book · contemporary · fiction · holidays · humor · paranormal · psychics · shapeshifters -
![System Reborn Vol 2 by Kaz Hunter]()
System Reborn Vol 2 by Kaz Hunter
System Reborn: A LitRPG AdventureTen years ago, deep within a rift, a choice was madeSloan chose an ending.He was killed because of it.By heroes who craved power.So called heroes betrayed the world.Now he’s back.Reborn. Reincarnated in a world where his once companions rule.But they won't forever.He's regaining his strength, building up power, one rift at a time... -
![Mistletoe Mates by Sedona Ashe]()
Mistletoe Mates by Sedona Ashe
My name’s Candi Cane and every eligible male in my pack is looking to get a lick this year.I’d rather die.Let’s have a Christmas hunt, they said.It will be fun, they said.What ‘they’ didn’t say was who they planned to hunt... or what the prize would be.Oh yeah, that would be me on both accounts.By ‘they’ I mean my father, Alpha of the Evergreen pack. He’s taken things too far this Christmas Eve... -
![Vigil's Justice by James A. Hunter]()
Vigil's Justice by James A. Hunter
Magic weapons. Deadly monsters. Epic quests. All just another day in the life of a Vigil.Boyd Knight found his calling when he joined the Marines and qualified for the elite Force Recon. He’d found a tribe and a family, so when a hand grenade landed near his team, he jumped on it without thought or regret...europe · scandinavia · fantasy · magic · litrpg · audiobook · gods · demons · mystery · urban-fantasy -
![Dragon's Justice 6 by Bruce Sentar]()
Dragon's Justice 6 by Bruce Sentar
Zach is prepping for his wedding, but our favorite dragon king can’t sit still during wedding preparations and when Maeva asks for his help to delve into the Fae Wilds to save her mother, he’s more than happy to get out of wedding planning.The fae wilds are a twisting world of lost and ancient creatures. Some far older than Zach could imagine...adult · audiobook · book · dragons · fiction · harem · male-author · paranormal · urban-fantasy · fantasy -
![Across an Endless Sea by Marie Mistry]()
Across an Endless Sea by Marie Mistry
A city besieged, a realm divided, and a queen in peril.My new home is in danger and I still have so much to learn. I should be grateful that I’ve finally found all five members of my Guard, but one of them is on the wrong side of the war tearing Faerie apart.After diving in front of a killing blow intended for my brother, I’m reborn far from the safety of my palace walls...adult · book · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · female-mc · fiction · harem · high-fantasy -
![City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky]()
City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Arthur C. Clarke winner and Sunday Times bestseller Adrian Tchaikovsky's triumphant return to fantasy with a darkly inventive portrait of a city under occupation and on the verge of revolution...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dark · dark-fantasy · dystopia · epic · fiction · gaslamp -
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![Not So Yours Truly by Clio Evans]()
Not So Yours Truly by Clio Evans
It’s just another Monster Monday…Ember expected many things to happen— but going into heat the day before her big interview was not one of them.Lea is a sweet and protective orc trying to forget about her ex. Minni is a fierce and sinfully hot vampire…who happens to be that ex. Both were brought to the office to keep Ember safe, but that becomes harder when heats flare, and lust arises... -
![Bride of the Winter King by Holly Rose]()
Bride of the Winter King by Holly Rose
He stole her sister.Now she’ll end his frozen reign.A wintry collision of A Deal with the Elf King and The Bridge Kingdom, this is the first book in a slow burn, enemies to lovers Fantasy Romance duology.Three years ago, the Winter King stole Adara’s sister, just as he has stolen so many other girls. After being chosen as the Summer Queen, each has disappeared without a trace...adaptations · book · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · myths · new-adult · paranormal · royalty · supernatural -
![Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder]()
Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder
For fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen...fantasy · young-adult · fiction · action-adventure · lgbtq · high-fantasy · epic · coming-of-age · romance · magical-realism -
![Trouble by Roe Horvat]()
Trouble by Roe Horvat
Hugh has been in love with Kirby for years, which either makes him the most foolish or the most patient alpha on the planet. Because Kirby Matthews, the famous porn star and omega of everyone’s wet dreams, is resolutely single. But Hugh knows the real Kirby underneath the armor of glamour and snark...abuse · adult · age-gap · book · contemporary · fiction · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · lgbtq · mental-illness -
![Restoring Their Trust by Aisling Cousins]()
Restoring Their Trust by Aisling Cousins
How many times can one person be kidnapped in their life?After the betrayal of my best friend, I find myself on kidnapping number three, but it soon becomes clear that the fates have more planned for me.Apparently, just letting me adapt to six alpha shifter mates while navigating a relationship with my estranged fathers isn’t enough...adult · book · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · fiction · friends-to-lovers · kidnapping · lgbtq -
![The Heir The Fae Forgot by Analeigh Ford, Eden Beck, Sabrina Thatcher]()
The Heir The Fae Forgot by Analeigh Ford, Eden Beck, Sabrina Thatcher
A stolen crown awaits…if she can live long enough to claim it.The Lord of the Wildness has finally gotten what he wants. He has Aurra in his grasp, and he’s going to do everything he can to keep her there.She was warned not to trust Icarus—to fear him, even—but he’s the only fae willing to give her answers. She’s not afraid of him, but his powers are another thing entirely...fantasy · shapeshifters · reverse-harem · enemies-to-lovers · fae · paranormal · new-adult · dark · dark-fantasy · young-adult -
![A Very Tentacular Christmas by Chloe Archer]()
A Very Tentacular Christmas by Chloe Archer
RIVERHo, ho, ho…and tentacles? I’ve written a super secret Christmas novella in my over-the-top space saga/tentacle romance series. Who could have imagined I’d have so many actual alien fans across the universe? I can’t wait to share this new story with them, but first I need some feedback I can trust...
