Top new fantasy books in November 2023
Last updated:
November 29, 2023
November 2023 featuring new releases by Sophie Cousens, Laura Thalassa, Rosie Danan, Tricia Levenseller, Jaymin Eve, C.S. Pacat, Nora Roberts, Susan Dennard, Laurell K. Hamilton, Rebecca Yarros and many more.
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The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
By the New York Times bestselling author of Just Haven't Met You Yet, a downtrodden twenty-six-year-old wakes up to the life she's always wanted, but is it really a dream come true?At twenty-six, Lucy Young is tired. Tired of fetching coffees for senior TV producers, tired of going on disastrous dates, and definitely tired of living in a damp flat share with flatmates who never buy toilet roll...romance · contemporary · fiction · time-travel · magical-realism · womens-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · literary-fiction · humor -
![The Curse that Binds by Laura Thalassa]()
The Curse that Binds by Laura Thalassa
Memnon and Roxilana's story .. -
![Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan]()
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
A brand new quirky romcom from Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment, in which two best friends try to cover up an accidental murder in order to claim a surprise inheritance, while avoiding the suspicions of a handsome PI... -
![Vengeance of the Pirate Queen by Tricia Levenseller]()
Vengeance of the Pirate Queen by Tricia Levenseller
Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, a beautifully designed standalone YA fantasy romance, set in the world of Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King. You can’t be afraid of the dark when you’re the monster lurking in the shadows...romance · fantasy · young-adult · outlaws · action-adventure · fiction · high-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · book -
![Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve]()
Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve
𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓.When my phone rings after a night drinking with my best friend, I had no idea my whole world was about to change. "A book is missing," a deep, unnaturally enticing voice growls down the line...romance · fantasy · fae · dragons · paranormal · shapeshifters · magic · fated-mates · forced-proximity · enemies-to-lovers -
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![Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat]()
Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat
In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark’s first assault, but at a terrible cost.A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight...romance · fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · mlm · magic · fiction · historical-fiction · historical · royalty -
![Inheritance by Nora Roberts]()
Inheritance by Nora Roberts
1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger...romance · fantasy · paranormal · fiction · contemporary · historical-fiction · mystery · magical-realism · urban-fantasy · book -
![The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard]()
The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard
The highly anticipated sequel to The Luminaries by New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard.Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity.The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten.Unfortunately, it all feels wrong...fantasy · young-adult · contemporary · paranormal · fiction · mystery · magic · urban-fantasy · dark · romance -
![Slay by Laurell K. Hamilton]()
Slay by Laurell K. Hamilton
Evil continues to terrorize vampire hunter Anita Blake and all those she loves in this gripping new novel by New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. The wedding of necromancer Anita Blake to Jean-Claude, the vampire king of America hits the next daunting challenge: her family. And with the malicious force that casts a shadow on St...romance · vampires · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · fiction · magic · steamy · supernatural -
![Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros]()
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Don’t miss the explosive new sequel to Rebecca Yarros’s bestselling hit, Fourth Wing...romance · fantasy · dragons · new-adult · high-fantasy · fiction · dystopia · enemies-to-lovers · epic · paranormal -
![There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh]()
There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh
They met when they were teenagers. Now they’re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others—none more so than to Bea, the one they lost nine long years ago. They’ve gathered to reminisce at Bea’s family’s estate, a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel...mystery · suspense · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · poc-author · fantasy · slow-burn · drama · murder -
![Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher]()
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth...romance · lgbtq · young-adult · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · wlw · retellings · fiction · lesbian-mc -
romance · paranormal · reverse-harem · fantasy · new-adult · supernatural · steamy · polyamory · fiction · book
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![The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss]()
The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss
#1 New York Times-bestselling phenomenon Patrick Rothfuss returns to the wildly popular Kingkiller Chronicle universe with a stunning reimagining of "The Lightning Tree." Expanded to twice its previous length and lavishly illustrated by Nathan Taylor, this touching stand-alone story is sure to please new readers and veteran Rothfuss fans alike.Bast knows how to bargain...fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · epic · audiobook · action-adventure · coming-of-age · romantic-love · book · adult -
![The Star and the Strange Moon by Constance Sayers]()
The Star and the Strange Moon by Constance Sayers
From the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film. 1968: Actress Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Unfortunately, she’s on the cusp of slipping into obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has finally changed. But L’Etrange Lune’s set is not what she expected...horror · fantasy · historical · historical-fiction · dark · dark-fantasy · mystery · romantic-love · paranormal · fiction -
![Untitled Toxic Lesbian Vampire Book by V.E. Schwab]()
Untitled Toxic Lesbian Vampire Book by V.E. Schwab
Currently untitled and in progress, on 4/23/23 at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, V.E. Schwab described her current project as a story of "Toxic Lesbian Vampires... -
![Untitled by V.E. Schwab]()
Untitled by V.E. Schwab
Book Two in the Threads of Power series, which will be set in the same world as the Shades of Magic series... -
![Untitled by V.E. Schwab]()
Untitled by V.E. Schwab
Book Three in the Threads of Power series, which will be set in the same world as the Shades of Magic series... -
![The Blacksmith by Meljean Brook]()
The Blacksmith by Meljean Brook
The Blacksmith's book (publication date...romance · steampunk · industrial-era · fantasy · sci-fi · historical · paranormal · high-fantasy · fiction · book -
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![Sweet Vengeance by Tracy Wolff]()
Sweet Vengeance by Tracy Wolff
When mysterious warlock Remy Boudreaux enters a deadly academy for rogue paranormals, secrets are everywhere and nothing is as it seems in the thrilling new spin-off series to Tracy Wolff's instant New York Times bestselling Crave series...book · fiction · magic · paranormal · sword-sorcery · urban-fantasy · vampires · young-adult · fantasy · romance -
fantasy · urban-fantasy · fiction · dystopia · young-adult · post-apocalyptic · myths · indigenous-mc · urban · poc-author
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![Go Down in Flames by Charlie Cochet]()
Go Down in Flames by Charlie Cochet
This is Book 2 in Dex and Sloane's TIN adventures. Blurb and details coming soon...romance · mlm · paranormal · fantasy · mystery · shapeshifters · lgbtq · law-enforcement · crime · suspense -
![Speak of the Devil by Charlie Cochet]()
Speak of the Devil by Charlie Cochet
Wolf and Sean's book. Cover and blurb coming soon... -
![Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert]()
Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert
Sail the magical high seas with this first book in a new sexy fantasy romance series from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger...romance · fantasy · outlaws · lgbtq · witches-wizards · vampires · fiction · paranormal · myths · steamy -
![Vixen Ecology by G.L. Carriger]()
Vixen Ecology by G.L. Carriger
Fox shifter Mana has an offer from Hollywood that she can’t refuse. Her lover, the werewolf Lovejoy, is tethered to his pack and his work in the Bay Area and can’t go with her — even if she asks him too, which she hasn’t. Their affaire started as a very casual thing and seems to be ending in the same way...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · shapeshifters · lgbtq · fiction · fae · mlm -
![Shadows so Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Liv Zander]()
Shadows so Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Liv Zander
Will release sooner than indicated.Shadows so Cruel is a full-length dark fantasy romance novel, and book two in the Court of Ravens duet. The two-part story features two morally gray raven shifters, a young woman at the mercy of their shadows, and a HEA. This world contains dark elements, violence, and themes some may find disturbing. Readers can find more detailed information on www.livzander... -
![What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez]()
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten...romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · young-adult · historical · mystery · fiction · action-adventure · myths · magic -
![Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy]()
Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy
Escape to Enchanted Hill in this historical mystery where two people with a dark, shared past collide while working undercover at a glittering mansion on the California coast. The year is 1930 and Cora McCavanagh is posing as a maid at Hollywood magnate Truman Byrd’s legendary estate. She’s closing in on the damning evidence she needs for a high-profile client...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · romance · fantasy · suspense · female-mc · amateur-sleuth · 20th-century -
![Old Secrets by R.J. Blain]()
Old Secrets by R.J. Blain
Karma and Jake return in this thrilling conclusion to the Balancing the Scales trilogy.Unable to find new leads on the terrorist organization they hunt, Karma and Jake set off to the one place they might find answers: Tibet. But something lurks on the horizon—something dark and dangerous enough that the United States, China, and Japan join forces to put an end to it... -
![Amidst the Insidious Courts by Marie Mistry]()
Amidst the Insidious Courts by Marie Mistry
A looming fever, a Guard in exile, and whispers of treason. I escaped from Fellgotha by the skin of my teeth, and now Elatha will do anything to get me back. My only hope lies in the pilgrimage; an ancient journey taken by Nicnevins to demand the allegiance of the minor royals. But no one expected my own body to betray me. My fever is coming, and I crave my mates to the point of distraction...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · high-fantasy · fae · magic · royalty · quest · fated-mates · ghosts -
![Villain and the Geek by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy]()
Villain and the Geek by L.C. Davis, Joel Abernathy
For nerdy bookworm Devon, agreeing to become the villainous werewolf warlord’s mate isn’t just a matter of self-sacrifice–it’s living the dream.Unfortunately, his new life in Grayridge isn’t quite like his fantasies. Constantine is so much colder than he was in the dreams that summoned Devon to him, and his ruthless, militant packmates aren’t exactly accepting of the outsider...romance · omegaverse · mlm · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · lgbtq · fiction · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers -
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![Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree]()
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek. In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, New York Times bestselling author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books...fiction · cozy · lgbtq · romantic-love · high-fantasy · wlw · lesbian-mc · action-adventure · mystery · season-summer -
![To Bind a Dark Heart by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
To Bind a Dark Heart by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
“Run, Gwen. Run as far and as hard as you can. Because when I catch you… You will belong to me.”When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred’s heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds.Gwen’s choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with magical wonders freed from the crystal...romance · dark · fiction · fantasy · sword-sorcery · horror · witches-wizards · paranormal · book · adult -
![A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark]()
A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark
The unimaginable has happened,And none of our lives will ever be the same.Surrounded by enemies, I've never been further from my crown...Or closer to death.Amidst a betrayal we couldn't have anticipated, I'll do whatever it takes to find my way back to Lorian – before his fury lays waste to this continent... -
![The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher]()
The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
The fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next exhilarating fantasy adventure in the New York Times bestselling series of noble families, swordplay, and airships. For centuries the Cinder Spires have safeguarded humanity, rising far above the deadly surface world...fantasy · steampunk · industrial-era · fiction · epic · outlaws · action-adventure · male-mc · historical · book -
![A Grim and Sunken Vow by Ashley Shuttleworth]()
A Grim and Sunken Vow by Ashley Shuttleworth
Arlo and her friends must decide how far they’re willing to go to depose a cruel ruler in this third book in the Hollow Star Saga that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones .The die is cast.The era of Spring is over.Riadne’s bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo’s life forever...romance · fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · wlw · fae · urban-fantasy · fiction · contemporary · magic -
![Talyn: Unyielding by Benjamin Medrano]()
Talyn: Unyielding by Benjamin Medrano
Success can be dangerous.After surviving the depths of Castra's dungeon, Talyn has returned to the surface and caused a seismic change in the city. Now she has to deal with the consequences. But after her last life, she will not bow to anyone... -
![Murtagh by Christopher Paolini]()
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini
Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn...fantasy · dragons · young-adult · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · action-adventure · horror · epic · children-books
