Top new fantasy books in January 2025
Last updated:
November 12, 2024
January 2025 featuring new releases by Tricia Levenseller, Grady Hendrix, Adrienne Young, Rebecca Yarros, Rebecca Yarros, Scarlett St. Clair, Curt Bonnem, Kimberly Lemming, Hafsah Faizal, H.D. Carlton, Fonda Lee, Shannon Lee and many more.
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Untitled by Tricia Levenseller
a brand new trilogy in which a ruthless orphan, a gay ranger, and a plus-sized princess must work together to stop a magical serial killer from destroying their world... -
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Look out for the Brand New folk horror from New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group. Coming 2025... -
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
A woman investigates her brother's mysterious death while coming to terms with her own haunting past in this atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June FarrowThe only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other...fantasy · fiction · mystery · magical-realism · female-mc · suspense · romance · literary-fiction · low-fantasy · book -
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust...romance · fantasy · new-adult · dragons · fiction · high-fantasy · young-adult · magic · steamy · sword-sorcery -
Untitled by Rebecca Yarros
Rebecca Yarros has confirmed and stated on several platforms that this will now be a 5 book series. Details to come...romance · fantasy · dragons · fiction · new-adult · action-adventure · young-adult · audiobook · epic · paranormal -
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fantasy · vampires · fiction · marriage-of-convenience · enemies-to-lovers · ghosts · romance · paranormal · supernatural · book
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I Got Abducted by Aliens So I'm Gonna Make It Everyone's Problem by Kimberly Lemming
I Got Abducted by Aliens So I'm Gonna Make It Everyone's Problem follows a woman taken by a UFO to a planet populated by dinosaurs where she fights for survival alongside two attractive aliens who are both in love with her.The publication is planned to be published in spring 2025... -
Phantom by H.D. Carlton
The married woman of the manor. The stranger outside. An intoxicating novel of dark temptation and dangerous desire by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Cat and Mouse Duet.November 12, 1944. This house holds on to souls for a lifetime. I thought I had given it to my husband when I vowed to love him until the end of time. I lied...romance · dark · stalking · organized-crime · new-adult · steamy · fantasy · suspense · historical · 20th-century -
Breath of the Dragon by Fonda Lee, Shannon Lee
The first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy duology based on characters and teachings created by Bruce Lee!Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Earth to a new protector...fantasy · young-adult · fiction · high-fantasy · poc-mc · male-mc · coming-of-age · epic · sword-sorcery · book -
fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · epic · mystery · dystopia · dark-academia · myths · historical · action-adventure
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Sanctify by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Fans have been begging and we have been listening.At long last, the Nick Chronicles will be resuming...romance · young-adult · paranormal · fantasy · supernatural · fiction · demons · vampires · myths · book -
Savage by Sherrilyn Kenyon
From the moment he was born a god of light and darkness, Xevikan Daraxerxes was rejected by those who should have embraced him. A child of both realms, he was embraced by none. His is a lonely path that he’s walked for centuries as he’s done his best to avoid the divine politics of his parents.But one can only stay neutral for so long. Now, Xev must face his past and learn from his mistakes...romance · young-adult · fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · fiction · demons · myths · time-travel · dystopia -
The Orc's Promised Bride: An Orc Fantasy Romance by Honey Phillips
Lothar tells himself that he is entering the Bride Trials merely as a way to test his strength and skill against other orc warriors. But when he realizes the female he is given a chance to court is in love with another, he finally admits how much he longs for a mate of his own... -
female-author · crime · female-mc · paranormal · fiction · suspense · urban-fantasy · witches-wizards · supernatural · fantasy
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Sins of His Wrath: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Zoey Ellis
The continuation of Naya and Akoro's story. Full blurb to come!Release expected for Fall 2024.Sins of His Wrath is book 2 in a steamy dark romance series set in a dark fantasy world. Start this angsty journey with book 1, Scars of His Wrath. For fans of faithful alpha anti-heroes, omegaverse, and captive romances... -
Alchemised by SenLinYu
A standalone dark fantasy set in a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy, with an enemies-to-lovers romance that is by turn tender, toxic, and all-consuming.The traditionally published version of Harry Potter and The Handmaid’s Tale fanfiction, Manacled. Coming 2025 from Del Rey Books and Penguin Michael Joseph Books...romance · fantasy · dark · witches-wizards · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · high-fantasy · paranormal · book · adult -
Dark Reading Matter by Jasper Fforde
Dark Reading Matter: We are with Thursday again as she journeys into the unobservable Bookworld. To be written 2023/24, published 2025...fantasy · fiction · mystery · humor · alternate-history · time-travel · audiobook · urban-fantasy · urban · comedy -
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fantasy · young-adult · fiction · lgbtq · magical-realism · urban-fantasy · paranormal · portal-travel · dark-academia · contemporary
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Strange Familiar: a Dark Fantasy Romance by Jeffe Kennedy
The second book in the Warriors of Magic trilogy, set in the same world as Bonds of Magic & Renegades of Magic, and which will focus on Alise and Cillian... -
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel.On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant...romance · fantasy · magical-realism · fiction · cozy · mystery · sci-fi · female-author · contemporary · urban-fantasy -
Ruthless Reign by Steph Macca
Coming soon....Ruthless Reign is a dark omegaverse reverse harem romance - meaning the main female character will have more than one love interest. It contains adult themes, strong language and is solely intended for readers over 18 years of age. Ruthless Reign is book three in the Midnight Psychos series... -
The Rake OR The Orca Who Met His Match in a Selkie Desiring Revenge: A Cozy, Spicy Gaslamp Monster Romance by Kass O'Shire
When our rakish orca is just looking for a snack, he never expects that instead he'll bind himself to a selkie and lose his heart in the process...romance · monsters · fantasy · contemporary · gaslamp · industrial-era · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · fiction -
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. She sleeps, and dreams of seven unearthly figures known as Omens... -
A Secret Shared with Sirens by Ariella Isabella
“She was the endless darkness between life and death. Bitter, and consuming. A poison I couldn’t stop drinking, and a cold lake I wanted to drown in. Their souls were one, but Isolde had taken everything Evlyn’s life had to give and sharpened it into power...fantasy · horror · sword-sorcery · fiction · myths · dark · romantic-love · high-fantasy · retellings · book -
Blood Lines: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Michaela Haze
The final book in the Love & Judgment duetAfter the revelation that her sister is alive and well,Allegra realizes that she cannot trust the horsemen.They need her familiar blood to close the Golden Gates of Hell,And to expel the demons from the Human Realities...romance · mystery · witches-wizards · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · post-apocalyptic · paranormal · myths · magic · ghosts -
Summer Heirs & Fires by Wendy Heiss
Book 5 from the The Auran Chronicles series... -
Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland
The lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favorite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Mai Corland's epic fantasy Five Broken Blades**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:'This dazzling fantasy has it a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest'... -
A Crown of Victory and Vengeance by Vera Raye
Book 2 in The Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows fantasy romance duology...romance · fantasy · paranormal · fiction · female-mc · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · book · adult -
Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours
In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend's disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger. Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about...young-adult · mystery · fiction · fantasy · poc-mc · suspense · lgbtq · romance · contemporary · friendship -
The Baby Dragon Café by Aamna Qureshi
***Pre-order this cosy romance now!***The perfect read for fans of Pumpkin Spice Café and Legends and Lattes!When Saphira opened up her café for baby dragons and their humans, she wasn’t expecting it to be so difficult to keep the fires burning...romance · fantasy · dragons · cozy · fiction · contemporary · poc-mc · new-age · spirituality · paranormal -
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Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart
In the struggling city of Braewick, a determined 20-year-old gate guard named Ailith MacCree longs for a chance at financial stability and adventure. Little does she know, her wish is about to come true. She accepts a mission from Princess Greer that promises both: escort Princess Caitriona to the Endless Mountains to meet the enigmatic hermit for a great financial reward... -
Hopelessly Teavoted by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff
HOPELESSLY TEAVOTED, for fans of THE EX HEX and THE DEAD ROMANTICS, is a romantic comedy about a grumpy Addams Family–inspired witch; the devil-gifted, sunshine girl-next-door he's been in love with forever; and the Pushing Daisies–esque curse keeping them from laying a single ungloved finger on each other. Stay tuned for more magical details!Coming Spring 2025 from Atria... -
Lightfall by Ed Crocker
An epic fantasy of vampires, werewolves and sorcerers, Lightfall is the debut novel of Ed Crocker, for fans of Jay Kristoff’s Empire of the Vampire and Richard Swan’s The Justice of Kings.No humans here. Just immortals: their politics, their feuds—and their long buried secrets...fantasy · paranormal · lgbtq · horror · dark · dark-fantasy · shapeshifters · vampires · fiction · action-adventure -
War of the Kings by Eris Belmont
Third book in the King series by Eris Blemont. On Patreon... -
Unholy by KT Yarrow
More details about Luke and Malachi's story coming...