Top new fantasy books in January 2023
Last updated:
January 31, 2023
January 2023 featuring new releases by Margaret Rogerson, Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, Leigh Bardugo, Robin Benway, Sarah Rees Brennan, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Brandon Sanderson, Emma Scott, TheFirstDefier, Pavi Proczko and many more.
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Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
In this sequel novella to Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn...action-adventure · audiobook · book · cozy · dark · demons · disability · enemies-to-lovers · epic · female-author -
![Sarah J. Maas Starter Bundle: A Court of Thorns and Roses, House of Earth and Blood, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas]()
Sarah J. Maas Starter Bundle: A Court of Thorns and Roses, House of Earth and Blood, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Step into the captivating worlds of internationally bestselling author Sarah J. Maas with this three-ebook bundle of the first book in each of her popular series.“Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner.” - USA Today on A Court of Thorns and Roses“A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn... -
![Untitled by Leigh Bardugo]()
Untitled by Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo confirmed that her longterm plan for the Grishaverse involves a third Six of Crows book "many years down the line"...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · lgbtq · new-adult · paranormal · supernatural -
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![The Wicked Ones by Robin Benway]()
The Wicked Ones by Robin Benway
"Blood is blood...and one way or another, we all bleed."Drizella and Anastasia only know one thing for certain: they will never end up like their mother, Lady Tremaine. When their father left them as young girls, he took what was left of their family’s fortune and their mother’s dignity with him...romance · fantasy · retellings · young-adult · audiobook · fairy-tale · family · adaptations · myths · fiction -
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![Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds by Sarah Rees Brennan
Set in the world of In Other Lands, Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds is about the magical diplomatic crisis waiting to happen when an exiled dwarven prince runs into criminals, his part-human cousin, and a certain young man referred to by the western fortresses as the Redheaded Trouble...Parts One and Two available to read for free online at The Sunday Morning Transport.9,032 words...fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · high-fantasy · portal-travel · fiction · social-commentary · humor · coming-of-age · mlm -
![Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson]()
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere universe with a rollicking, riveting tale that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride...action-adventure · audiobook · book · dragons · epic · fairy-tale · female-mc · fiction · found-family · friendship -
![The Muse by Emma Scott]()
The Muse by Emma Scott
An emotional paranormal romance about sacrifice, redemption, and the power of true love. Cole Matheson didn’t expect the road toward being a successful painter would be paved in gold, but he hoped there’d be a few less potholes. Insidious self-doubt that whispers that he’s no good, talentless, hopeless has him on the brink of despair. Maybe it would be better to just give up... -
![Defiance of the Fall 8 by TheFirstDefier, Pavi Proczko, J.F. Brink]()
Defiance of the Fall 8 by TheFirstDefier, Pavi Proczko, J.F. Brink
The Twilight Ocean holds unfathomable treasures, but you need strength to seize them.Just after arriving in Twilight Harbor, Zac finds himself enlisted by the Draugr Catheya to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial. The rewards are exactly what he needs to advance his cultivation.But danger goes hand in hand with opportunity...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dark-fantasy · fiction · grim-dark · heroic-fantasy · litrpg · progression-fantasy -
![Through a Darkening Glass: A Novel by R.S. Maxwell]()
Through a Darkening Glass: A Novel by R.S. Maxwell
A mesmerizing World War II mystery about a Londoner who flees the city to write a novel and finds a truth stranger than fiction.England, 1940. Literature student Ruth Gladstone evacuates Cambridge University for Martynsborough, a tiny English village with a shadowy history...20th-century · adult · amateur-sleuth · audiobook · book · fiction · ghosts · gothic · historical · historical-fiction -
![The Wicked in Me by Suzanne Wright]()
The Wicked in Me by Suzanne Wright
No one really knows what they are. Only that they're the first civilization. Aeons, they call themselves. They're immortal. Powerful. Secretive. And they'll come for her. Witch Wynter Dellavale knows that for certain. Because in unfairly trying to execute her, they started a chain of events they're struggling to stop. Needing safety, she flees to Devil's Cradle, the home of monsters... -
![Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews]()
Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Ilona Andrews invites you back to the #1 New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels series in this exciting new long novella featuring Kate, Curran and Conlan, some familiar faces, some new friends, and all the special brand of chaos they create!Kate, Curran and their son, Conlan have left Atlanta, vowing to keep a low profile, and are settling into a new city and new house…but some things never...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · dystopia · fae · family · female-mc · fiction · futuristic -
![Expert by Alessandra Hazard]()
Expert by Alessandra Hazard
Crushing on a hot alpha doctor isn't in Eric Blake's plans when he goes to a clinic to fix his weird heats.Unfortunately, it seems that won’t be easy, and Dr. Randall suggests an… experimental treatment that will also help the doctor’s research. It’s unorthodox, but it’s not personal. And no matter how good the alpha smells to him or how much Eric starts needing him, he knows Dr... -
![Manifest by Brittany Cavallaro]()
Manifest by Brittany Cavallaro
New York Times bestselling author Brittany Cavallaro delivers the thrilling conclusion to her YA duology set in an alternate history American monarchy in which a girl fighting for her own freedom sets out to change the government from within . . . or burn it all down.For the first time in her life, Claire Emerson isn’t under a man’s control...romance · fantasy · young-adult · historical-fiction · sci-fi · fiction · historical · alternate-history · steampunk · industrial-era -
![Recovery Road by Christine Feehan]()
Recovery Road by Christine Feehan
A broken man finds a woman worth living for in the new novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series.Kir “Master” Vasiliev doesn’t care whether he lives or dies. He’s a burnt-out shell with no one and nothing but his club. Whatever Torpedo Ink needs, Master will put himself in harm’s way time after time...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · biker · book · contemporary · dark · female-mc · fiction · ghosts -
![Golden by Shannon Mayer]()
Golden by Shannon Mayer
The Little Mermaid meets Loki in this dark, twisted retelling that’s anything but a Fairy Tale. In this world, foes look like friends, the heroes are deliciously wicked, and you’ll never see the end coming.Ten years ago, I ‘died’, and it was the best thing that ever happened to me.I should have known it wouldn't last.Once my family thought I was dead I was finally free to live... -
![City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer]()
City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer
Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this thrilling young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy, in a city where crooked politicians and sinister cults reign and dreaming means waking up as your worst nightmare... -
![The Stolen Heir by Holly Black]()
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black returns to the opulent world of Elfhame in the first book in a thrilling new duology, following Jude's brother Oak, and the changeling queen, Suren.A reluctant prince. A runaway queen. And a quest that may destroy them both...action-adventure · audiobook · betrayal · contemporary · dark · dark-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fairy-tale · fiction -
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![Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe]()
Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe
A steamy MMF standalone with Roc, Hook, and a certain lost Darling... -
![Cool. Awkward. Black. by Tracy Deonn, Tochi Onyebuchi, Amerie, Ciannon Smart]()
Cool. Awkward. Black. by Tracy Deonn, Tochi Onyebuchi, Amerie, Ciannon Smart
A multi-genre YA anthology of bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors challenging the concept of the geek, featuring contributions from Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K...romance · young-adult · anthologies · fantasy · contemporary · lgbtq · fiction · sci-fi · poc-mc · poc-author -
![Within the Darkness by L. Rose]()
Within the Darkness by L. Rose
Before I was born, the world changed.When monsters stepped into the light to rule, most humans were forced into servitude.My family was one of many.But I hold a secret inside me.One I don’t dare share.Until I meet my new vampire master—who wears cold and angry like a second skin—and his shifter friends. While he can’t compel me, I long to share every part of me with them.Only fear holds me back...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · magic · vampires · dragons · supernatural · mlm -
![One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake]()
One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake
New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake takes us back to the demon capital of the world in this highly anticipated sequel to In Every Generation, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Frankie Rosenberg is coming to terms with the fact that she’s the newest slayer, but that doesn’t mean she has it all figured out just yet...romance · fantasy · young-adult · vampires · paranormal · horror · supernatural · urban-fantasy · lgbtq · audiobook -
![Untitled by Kendare Blake]()
Untitled by Kendare Blake
Alexandra Cooper at HarperTeen has acquired North American rights to three novels from Kendare Blake, author of the bestselling Three Dark Crowns series. All These Bodies, in the vein of Anna Dressed in Blood, features a 15-year-old girl who is the surviving victim-turned-suspect of a Midwestern murder spree in a standalone that unspools like a speculative YA version of In Cold Blood... -
![Traitor Wolf of Piston by T.S. Joyce]()
Traitor Wolf of Piston by T.S. Joyce
Vaughn Hall is ready for war.The Piston Mountain Pack has been begging him to get rid of the ghosts he’s been dragging, and he’s finally ready to say goodbye to the things that built him. Everything happens for a reason, and going back to his old stomping grounds puts him right in the path of a girl he used to know. She’s different now, but he glimpses the same old kindness in her... -
![Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons]()
Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons
Was the greatest ever love story a lie?The first time Romeo Montague sees young Rosaline Capulet he falls instantly in love. Rosaline, headstrong and independent, is unsure of Romeo's attentions but with her father determined that she join a convent, this handsome and charming stranger offers her the chance of a different life.Soon though, Rosaline begins to doubt all that Romeo has told her...romance · historical-fiction · retellings · fiction · historical · literary-fiction · young-adult · feminism · audiobook · classics -
![Bad Cree by Jessica Johns]()
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
In this gripping debut tinged with supernatural horror, a young Cree woman's dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her community and the land they call home.When Mackenzie wakes up with a severed crow's head in her hands, she panics...audiobook · book · canada · coming-of-age · contemporary · dark-fantasy · family · female-author · fiction · ghosts -
![Phaedra by Laura Shepperson]()
Phaedra by Laura Shepperson
Debut novelist Laura Shepperson offers a powerful feminist retelling of Phaedra and her unyielding quest for justice, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes. Phaedra has been cast to the side all her life: daughter of an adulteress, sister of a monster, and now unwilling bride to the much-older, power-hungry Theseus...myths · fantasy · historical-fiction · retellings · fiction · historical · audiobook · feminism · ancient-civilization · womens-fiction -
![Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston]()
Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston
A stunning Celtic YA fantasy adventure set in the ancient kingdom of Eire, inspired by the legend of the first true queen of Ireland, perfect for fans of Shelby Mahurin and Adrienne Young.In the kingdom of Eire, banshees chill the air, and water-wights lurk in the rivers. But magic is outlawed by the king, and jealously hoarded by his Druid priests...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · historical-fiction · fiction · action-adventure · high-fantasy · historical · audiobook -
![We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride]()
We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride
They Both Die at the End meets The Bell Jar in this haunting, beautiful young adult novel-in-verse about clinical depression and healing from trauma, from National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride.Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones...young-adult · fantasy · mental-illness · contemporary · fiction · magical-realism · audiobook · poc-mc · magic · friendship -
![Hot Head by Mika Nix]()
Hot Head by Mika Nix
Protecting him is my job. Finding out he’s my fated mate wasn’t part of the assignment.Lake Forrester III entered my life like a wrecking ball. Drake Security, my firm with my brothers, was hired to protect him from a stalker ex, but what Lake doesn’t know is that he’s not dealing with your average unhinged human...romance · paranormal · mlm · dragons · shapeshifters · fantasy · lgbtq · magic · age-gap · fated-mates -
![Suddenly Super by Jen Calonita]()
Suddenly Super by Jen Calonita
What if Violet became an agent of Syndrome?Fourteen-year-old Violet Parr lives by two rules: hide her superpowers, and blend in. But when a mysterious woman named Mirage claims that her parents have been killed by the National Super Agency, Violet realises everything she thought she knew about her life might be a lie...fantasy · retellings · young-adult · fiction · super-powered · action-adventure · fairy-tale · romantic-love · book -
![Untitled by Patricia Briggs]()
Untitled by Patricia Briggs
Patricia Briggs News@Mercys_Garage·27 de outlol Mercy 13 Soul Taken will be out in 2022. The Heroic Hearts Asil short story "Dating Terrors" is also out in 2022. Then Patty will be working on Mercy 14 for 2023 and then Alpha&Omega 7 for 2024. So she'll squeeze the Instinct short story in there somewhere...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · fiction · vampires · shapeshifters · urban · book · adult -
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![The King's Shadow by K.M. Shea]()
The King's Shadow by K.M. Shea
I just spent the last month pretending to be the pet cat of an elf king. Today, I discovered we’re enemies.In a supernatural society filled with vampires, werewolves, and wizards, I’ve always been an outcast with my ability to turn into a housecat. No one knew what I was.Turns out, I’m a shadow—a race of supernaturals that were wiped out by the elves centuries ago...action-adventure · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · fae · family · female-mc · fiction · found-family · friendship -
![Billy and the Giant Adventure by Jamie Oliver]()
Billy and the Giant Adventure by Jamie Oliver
One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . .fantasy · action-adventure · middle-grade · children-books · fiction · mystery · audiobook · children · friendship · book -
![Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao]()
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao
In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.Once, Lan had a different name. Now she goes by the one the Elantian colonizers gave her when they invaded her kingdom, killed her mother, and outlawed her people’s magic...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · fiction · dragons · magic · high-fantasy · audiobook · asian-mc -
![Riven by Mindee Arnett]()
Riven by Mindee Arnett
An epic, adventurous story of a young mercenary magic-user trying to escape the oppressive island of Riven—and a young noblewoman trying to change it forever.Mars Darksvane wants out...romance · fantasy · young-adult · fiction · magic · assassins · supernatural · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · paranormal -
![Fallen City by Adrienne Young]()
Fallen City by Adrienne Young
The Fallen City Duology is a Greco-Roman inspired fantasy where a glittering world, a lottery built on lies, and a forbidden romance come together as 18-year-old Maris desperately attempts to escape a city under siege...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · fiction · retellings · action-adventure · forbidden-love · book -
![First Ritual by Kelly St. Clare]()
First Ritual by Kelly St. Clare
I’m Tempest Corentine—twenty-one, single, and already dreading the next twenty-one years. Except one month ago, the impossible happened. I formed a magical bond with someone I’ve never met. The link appeared in my darkest moment, and finding this person is my sole purpose.Two issues:The magus probably lives in The Buried Knolls.The coven there might have murdered my family...romance · witches-wizards · fantasy · magic · urban-fantasy · demons · paranormal · new-adult · shapeshifters · enemies-to-lovers -
![Wild Irish Moon by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Irish Moon by Tricia O'Malley
Famous psychic, Iris Moon, seeks refuge in Grace’s Cove after her boyfriend betrays her and sells a fake story to the tabloids. With her business and reputation unfairly shattered, Iris hopes to find space to heal and figure out how to move forward.Little does she expect to find love.Kane Wallace, known to the world as bestselling author, K.L...adult · angels · book · contemporary · fiction · friends-to-lovers · paranormal · psychics · slow-burn · small-town
