Top new fantasy books in August 2023
Last updated:
August 31, 2023
August 2023 featuring new releases by Christy Lefteri, Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Elizabeth Acevedo, Alice Hoffman, Rachael Lippincott, Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass, Katharine McGee, Susan Power, Mona Susan Power, Victoria Aveline, B.L. Brunnemer and many more.
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The Book of Fire by Christy Lefteri
An epic, stunning novel about one family’s search for the true meaning of home in the wake of disaster, from the prize-winning author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo.In present-day Greece, deep in an ancient forest, lives a Irini, a musician, who teaches children to read and play music; her husband, Tasso, who paints the forest, his greatest muse; and Chara, their young daughter, whose name means joy...fiction · contemporary · family · drama · audiobook · magical-realism · fantasy · low-fantasy · book · adult -
![A Court of Silver Flames [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati]()
A Court of Silver Flames [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati
Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined audio experience continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta.Nesta Archeron has always been prickly—proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits...romance · fantasy · audiobook · magic · friendship · steamy · high-fantasy · epic · paranormal · fiction -
![Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo]()
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
From bestselling, National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, the story of one Dominican-American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives.Flor has a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die...contemporary · fiction · magical-realism · fantasy · young-adult · literary-fiction · family · latinx-mc · poc-author · poc-mc -
![The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman]()
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Marriage of Opposites and the Practical Magic series comes an enchanting novel about love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and the enduring magic of books. One brilliant June day when Mia Jacob can no longer see a way to survive, the power of words saves her... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s What If It’s Us meets Bridgerton.What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime?Audrey Cameron has lost her spark...romance · wlw · lgbtq · young-adult · historical · historical-fiction · fiction · time-travel · lesbian-mc · retellings -
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![The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass]()
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
A little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change...middle-grade · mystery · fantasy · fiction · children-books · audiobook · ghosts · magical-realism · children · animals -
![Reign by Katharine McGee]()
Reign by Katharine McGee
A queen's life hangs in the balance, and her siblings’ decisions—about what to do, and most of all, who to love—could change the course of history. Romance. Duty. Power...only one can triumph in this stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling American Royals series.America's royal family is in shambles... -
![A Council of Dolls by Susan Power, Mona Susan Power]()
A Council of Dolls by Susan Power, Mona Susan Power
The long-awaited, profoundly moving, and unforgettable new novel from PEN Award–winning Native American author Mona Susan Power, spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women from the 19th century to the present day...north-america · usa · illinois · urban · north-dakota · pennsylvania · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · literary-fiction -
![Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline]()
Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline
Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice...Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive...romance · aliens · sci-fi · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · arranged-marriage -
![Hunger Pains by B.L. Brunnemer]()
Hunger Pains by B.L. Brunnemer
My name is Lexie and I raise the dead. But Necromancy isn't all I can do. But that's for another time. It's my first week at the university and an accident has sent our world spinning. A decision that should be years in the making now has to be made in mere days. And the repercussions are big. And not just for my life but for the guys' as well. Everyone will feel my choice...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · new-adult · university · multi-pov · horror · humor · slow-burn · fantasy -
![The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger...mystery · young-adult · fiction · contemporary · dark-academia · murder · realistic · law-enforcement · family · urban-fantasy -
![Storm and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Aure Nash, Danny Gavigan, Stephon Walker]()
Storm and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Aure Nash, Danny Gavigan, Stephon Walker
Enter a world of gargoyle protectors, rising demons, and one girl with an explosive secret. Eighteen-year-old Trinity may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her gift is the reason she's been in hiding for years in a compound guarded by Wardens--shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons...romance · fantasy · audiobook · young-adult · paranormal · magic · urban-fantasy · angels · demons · supernatural -
![Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter]()
Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter
From the author of the acclaimed novel Temporary, an intimate exploration of time, a fable about love, an epic daydream for a broken-hearted worldAnnie, Edward, and their young daughter, Rose, live in a cramped apartment. One night, without warning, they find a beautiful terrace hidden in their closet. It wasn't there before, and it seems to only appear when their friend Stephanie visits...fiction · fantasy · magical-realism · contemporary · literary-fiction · audiobook · magic · space · season-spring · family -
![The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin]()
The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin
1880s England On the bleak island of Ray, off the Essex coast, an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes, who lives in the only house on the island—Turnglass House—believes he is being poisoned. And he points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence...historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · fantasy · historical · crime · audiobook · gothic · killer · suspense -
![He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan]()
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan
How much would you give to win the world?Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.But Zhu isn’t the only one with imperial ambitions...fantasy · historical-fiction · historical · lgbtq · wlw · fiction · romantic-love · alternate-history · book · adult -
![Defiance of the Fall 10 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink]()
Defiance of the Fall 10 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
A storm of fate is gathering, and Zac finds himself at its center.Having escaped the Orom's prison, Zac has finally returned to Earth. Much has changed during his years off-world, with war brewing in the Zecia Sector. Struggle is the System's mandate, where the strong thrive, and the weak suffer.Zac and the Atwood Empire are racing against time to accumulate the power needed to survive...fantasy · audiobook · fiction · action-adventure · epic · post-apocalyptic · demons · litrpg · progression-fantasy · magic -
![Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim]()
Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
From the New York Times bestselling author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever.One sister must fall for the other to rise.Channi was not born a monster... -
![Fit for the Gods by Sarah Gailey, Zoraida Córdova, Maya Deane, Valerie Valdes]()
Fit for the Gods by Sarah Gailey, Zoraida Córdova, Maya Deane, Valerie Valdes
An anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth, featuring stories by: Marika Bailey • Alyssa Cole • Zoraida Córdova • Maya Deane • Sarah Gailey • Zeyn Joukhadar • Mia P. Manansala • Juliana Spink Mills • Susan Purr • Taylor Rae • Jude Reali • Suleikha Snyder • Valerie Valdes • S...myths · fantasy · anthologies · lgbtq · fiction · retellings · audiobook · classics · gods · historical -
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![Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan]()
Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan
Tensions and passions rise in the city that never sleeps in this propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan's Shadow Riders series. As the head of the New York City Shadow Riders and his branch of the Ferraro family, Geno bears the weight of dual responsibilities on his broad shoulders...romance · paranormal · fantasy · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · urban-fantasy · family -
![Tourner by Jane Washington]()
Tourner by Jane Washington
Isobel Carter is making headlines. Some of them good, some of them bad, and some of them … astounding . She started at the bottom and now she’s near the top with everything she never wanted, but the Ironside Show doesn’t care, because she’s just become one of the most interesting students at the academy, and everyone seems to have big plans for her...romance · reverse-harem · omegaverse · fantasy · new-adult · paranormal · university · mystery · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers -
![My Salvation by Alanea Alder]()
My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Priest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls...romance · paranormal · fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · vampires · fae · witches-wizards · humor · royalty -
![Glitter by Shannon Mayer]()
Glitter by Shannon Mayer
I thought that my biggest problem was a curse that turned me into a golden retriever instead of a wolf.Then I accidentally took on a second curse that bound my fate to that of the world’s. If I die, everyone else goes down in flames too. Ragnarök is now in my hands.Great. Talk about pressure I don’t need.Did I mention everyone trying to kill me?My mate.My brothers.My mother.What a clusterfluck...europe · scandinavia · romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · supernatural · magic · enemies-to-lovers -
![Night of the Living Queers: 13 Tales of Terror & Delight by Kalynn Bayron, Tara Sim, Rebecca Kim Wells, Kosoko Jackson]()
Night of the Living Queers: 13 Tales of Terror & Delight by Kalynn Bayron, Tara Sim, Rebecca Kim Wells, Kosoko Jackson
Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and tales.No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a Hallmark holiday, it’s a symbol of transformation... -
![Crossed by Emily McIntire]()
Crossed by Emily McIntire
From bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale reimagining of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.He is righteousness. She is sin.Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man. Brought up in the streets of Paris, he has dedicated his life to the church. But there’s a monster that lingers just beneath the surface. A sickness. One that bleeds darkness and feeds on the damned...romance · fantasy · dark · retellings · contemporary · dark-fantasy · steamy · fiction · book · adult -
![Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Four by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Four by Nikki St. Crowe
I finally know who I am…and it terrifies me. Worse, I think it also terrifies my hot vampire boyfriend, Bran Duval. Can we get past the latest revelations about my origins and newfound power? Will Bran ever look at me the same way again? We have to figure things out if we’re to defeat the enemy that’s coming… Because they're closer than we think. Hot Vampire Next Door is a Kindle Vella serial...romance · vampires · fantasy · paranormal · fae · dark · audiobook · supernatural · new-adult · witches-wizards -
![Graves by Laurann Dohner]()
Graves by Laurann Dohner
Graves is a judge, jury and executioner for the Werewolf packs. Not everyone is suited for the job, but a tragedy in his youth changed him into the man he is today, feared by…well…everyone. So when he completes a job for a nearby pack, and the alpha gifts him with a servant, Graves is shocked...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · supernatural · action-adventure · alpha-mc · new-adult -
![Dead Tired 1 by Ravens Dagger, Ravensdagger]()
Dead Tired 1 by Ravens Dagger, Ravensdagger
In the distant past, a time of magic and swordplay, there lived Harold, the mightiest lich of all, a master of arcane sciences, and a challenger of gods. After reaching the pinnacle of his power and finding it surprisingly bland, Harold waged a cataclysmic war against the gods, aiming to shatter the very system that confined him.Then, he took a nap...fantasy · audiobook · humor · fiction · magic · action-adventure · litrpg · wuxia · ancient-china · ancient-civilization -
![Prophet by Helen Macdonald, Sin Blaché]()
Prophet by Helen Macdonald, Sin Blaché
Daring, surprising and superbly plotted, this is a fresh, thrilling page-turner from a dynamic new duo in genre fiction Your happiest memory is their deadliest weapon.THIS IS PROPHET.It knows when you were happiest. It gives life to your fondest memories and uses them to destroy you. But who has created it? And what do they want?An all-American diner appears overnight in a remote British field... -
![How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall]()
How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall
Faking it with a vampire duke should be easy, right?I’ve got one chance to prove to my coven that I’m worth my wand. But to do it, I'm going to have to make a deal with a vampire duke. I get to use his gorgeous estate in Cornwall to host the Beltane Ball--and in exchange, I'll pretend to be his girlfriend. But it's all a show for his grandmother...romance · fantasy · paranormal · vampires · witches-wizards · magic · contemporary · fiction · small-town · slow-burn -
![A Darker Shade of Noir: New Stories of Body Horror by Women Writers by Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due]()
A Darker Shade of Noir: New Stories of Body Horror by Women Writers by Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due
Joyce Carol Oates assembles an outstanding cast of authors—including Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, and Megan Abbott—to explore, subvert, and reinvent one of the most vital subgenres of horror...horror · fiction · anthologies · feminism · fantasy · body-horror · sci-fi · mystery · dystopia · dark -
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![Demigod 12 by Gail Carriger]()
Demigod 12 by Gail Carriger
Puts the opera back into space opera.New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger continues her cozy and engaging scifi about the power of art, celebrity, and found family.Phex and his pantheon have become demigods and are taking their show on a galaxy-wide tour... -
![In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave]()
In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy about the magic of nature, the lure of power and the strength of love.In the lakes, the wolf queen sharpens her spear.In the mountains, an ancient girl opens an eye.In the forest, an orphan is summoned by the trees.Our story has begun ..fantasy · children-books · middle-grade · children · fiction · myths · high-fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · poc-mc -
![Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao]()
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
Zetian, now ruler of Chang'an, must balance dangerous politics with her quest for revenge in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow, a blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction...book · disability · dystopia · feminism · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · lgbtq · new-adult · poc-author -
![The Bewitching Hour by Ashley Poston]()
The Bewitching Hour by Ashley Poston
In this Buffy the Vampire Slayer prequel, fan-favorite and LGBTQIA+ icon Tara Maclay gets the main character treatment . . . whether she wants it or not. Tara Maclay isn’t thrilled to be in a new town for her senior year of high school. She misses her mom, her garden, her magic—and the way her dad treated her before her mom passed... -
![Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher]()
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
From USA Today bestselling author T. Kingfisher, Thornhedge is the tale of a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.There's a princess trapped in a tower. This isn't her story.Meet Toadling. On the day of her birth, she was stolen from her family by the fairies, but she grew up safe and loved in the warm waters of faerieland...romance · fantasy · horror · retellings · fiction · magic · fae · fairy-tale · historical-fiction · myths -
![The Apology by Jimin Han]()
The Apology by Jimin Han
In South Korea, a 105-year-old woman receives a letter. Ten days later, she has been thrust into the afterlife, fighting to head off a curse that will otherwise devastate generations to come. Jeonga Cha has always shouldered the burden of upholding the family name...asia · east-asia · south-korea · historical-fiction · fiction · fantasy · contemporary · magical-realism · literary-fiction · audiobook -
![Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux]()
Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux
EverlyI am the servant of a merciless God. I am the daughter of Its preacher. All my life, my power has been controlled by others. They raised me to be meek and stifled my magic.But no more.A brutal murder led me to discover a mysterious house full of magic - and the ancient, powerful demon within. He says my power can change the world, that I can kill the evil creature I once worshipped...romance · dark · paranormal · fantasy · monsters · fiction · witches-wizards · steamy · demons · new-adult
![A Court of Silver Flames [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/64dd14eb0333d78fed25ce4e.jpg)
![Storm and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Aure Nash, Danny Gavigan, Stephon Walker](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687cc7f88bc0eb2d516689.jpg)
