Top new fantasy books in August 2023
Last updated:
August 31, 2023
August 2023 featuring new releases by Christy Lefteri, Alice Hoffman, Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Katharine McGee, Elizabeth Acevedo, Rachael Lippincott, Emily McIntire, Elizabeth Lim, Suzanne Wright 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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
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![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Time's Mouth by Edan Lepucki]()
Time's Mouth by Edan Lepucki
From New York Times bestselling author Edan Lepucki comes an enthralling saga about family secrets that grow more powerful with time, set against the magical, dangerous landscape of CaliforniaUrsa possesses a very special gift. She can travel through memory and revisit her past... -
![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 -
![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 -
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![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 -
![A Duet with the Siren Duke by Elise Kova]()
A Duet with the Siren Duke by Elise Kova
Inspired by The Little Mermaid and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this stand-alone, fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa.The sea will consume me, if given the chance…In water as cold as death, the duet began. With it, she gained five years of freedom. But, her time is up...romance · fantasy · paranormal · mermaids · new-adult · fiction · magic · fae · high-fantasy · myths -
![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![The Tease by Lauren Blakely]()
The Tease by Lauren Blakely
I swear I’m a good girl. I didn’t go to the exclusive, after-hours masquerade to kiss my dad’s best friend. I didn’t even know who the masked man was when he touched me like I was his every fantasy. But when I learn exactly how off-limits my new lover is, I do my best to avoid him the next time. Except, he has his sinful sights set on me, even when he discovers who I am...romance · contemporary · audiobook · steamy · new-adult · fantasy · age-gap · billionaire · forced-proximity · forbidden-love -
![A Kingdom of Fire and Fate by Holly Renee]()
A Kingdom of Fire and Fate by Holly Renee
Passion ignites, torn between desire and duty. Love and loyalty collide in the aftermath of war, where Sorin consumes my every thought. Haunted by nightmares, the intensity of our connection blazes brighter than ever. In the dead of night, he visits, whispering promises of a future that weakens my resolve. The fear of losing him becomes an inferno, overshadowing all else...romance · fantasy · friends-to-lovers · royalty · found-family · supernatural · magic · fae · fated-mates · multi-pov -
![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 -
![Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields]()
Nectar of the Wicked by Ella Fields
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![The Monster's Wife by Jillian West]()
The Monster's Wife by Jillian West
The picturesque town of Haven may offer sanctuary for all, but the irony is getting harder to monsters are vanishing. Aline knows better than to meddle. The runaway Princess of Faere learned the hard way what happens when others see what her magic can do. No, it's far better to focus on her own problems like running The Monster's Den and staying off the paranormal council's radar...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · monsters · fantasy · omegaverse · fae · shapeshifters · demons · fated-mates -
![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 -
romance · fantasy · dark · audiobook · paranormal · witches-wizards · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · epic · horror
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![I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea]()
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea
There will be blood.Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in this villain origin story.Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage...horror · young-adult · fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · mystery · wlw · paranormal -
![At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities: A Novel by Heather Webber]()
At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities: A Novel by Heather Webber
From the USA Today bestselling author of In the Middle of Hickory Lane comes Heather Webber’s next enchanting novel, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities!Ava Dowling is on the run...fiction · magical-realism · magic · romantic-love · mystery · cozy · contemporary · friendship · fantasy · female-mc -
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![Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova]()
Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova
A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love, and finding your voice—the highly anticipated third installment of in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection.Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. She and her sisters—together, known as the band Siren Seven—have been a pop culture phenomenon since they were kids...romance · retellings · contemporary · fiction · realistic · womens-fiction · latinx-mc · fantasy · humor · comedy -
![Untitled by S.J. Himes, Sheena Jolie]()
Untitled by S.J. Himes, Sheena Jolie
Angel and Simeon will return in book 6 of the The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series.Blurb and details to come... -
![Patience by Lark Taylor]()
Patience by Lark Taylor
I paid the ultimate price when I took the gamble to save my mate’s soul.FerryFerryman. The Grim Reaper. La Muerte. La Pelona. Shinigami. Charon.I’ve been called many names over the millennia, all thanks to my role in Hell.Ferrying dead souls over the river Styx.But few know the demon behind the legend, how I came to be here, or the freedom I sacrificed to save the man I love...romance · paranormal · mlm · fantasy · lgbtq · supernatural · demons · magic · fated-mates · found-family -
![The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye]()
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
When Helene was young, she dreamed of the perfect man and filled her notebooks with stories about him and about love in its purest form. But after a messy divorce, she has let go of such naive fantasies. She has moved to a small town in Alaska, where she is ready to write her novel and build a new life without romance. Fate has other plans, though...romantic-love · contemporary · retellings · fiction · urban-fantasy · womens-fiction · time-travel · magic · sad · female-mc -
![In Charm's Way by Lana Harper]()
In Charm's Way by Lana Harper
A witch struggling to regain what she has lost casts a forbidden spell—only to discover much more than she expected, in this enchanting new rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper.Six months after having been hit by a power surge that nearly obliterated her memory, Delilah Harlow is still picking up the pieces...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · wlw · fiction · paranormal · lgbtq · contemporary · urban-fantasy · magical-realism -
![Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti]()
Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti
Kingsnake only wanted my blood—but now he wants all of me.A sickness has claimed the kingdoms of men. Everyone is either sick or dying, weak to a curse that has no cure—except for me. I’m immune to this mysterious illness, and I do my best to heal the sick and ease the pain of the dying...romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · dark · high-fantasy · shapeshifters · enemies-to-lovers · dark-fantasy · steamy -
![Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder]()
Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive.Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me.But nothing is easy in Konos...romance · fantasy · fae · vampires · magic · dragons · paranormal · political-intrigue · shapeshifters · royalty
![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)
