Top new fantasy books out this week: 21 Apr - 27 Apr 2024
Last updated:
April 27, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Sarah Hogle, J. Bree, Emma Hamm, Zoey Draven, Nalini Singh, Craig Schaefer, E.E. Holmes, Bobby Akart, Michael Anderle, Auburn Tempest, P. Djèlí Clark, Michael Anderle, Isabel Campbell and many more.
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Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle
From the celebrated author of You Deserve Each Other and Just Like Magic, a steamy second-chance romance about a magical florist’s unexpected reunion with her high school sweetheart as she fake dates his soon-to-be stepbrother...romance · contemporary · fantasy · magical-realism · fiction · magic · new-adult · witches-wizards · season-spring · paranormal -
TKORAR by J. Bree
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The Lovely Dark: A Monster Romance Anthology by Emma Hamm, Zoey Draven, Juliette Cross
Best-selling fantasy authors Emma Hamm, Juliette Cross, and Zoey Draven present three original, full-length novellas in this delicious and dark monster romance anthology.Wave SongAlys Fairweather has always loved the sea. So when her father gets the opportunity to build a city beneath the waves, she is the first in the submarine with him...romance · fantasy · paranormal · anthologies · magic · psychics · suspense · gothic · fiction · industrial-era -
Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh
Return to the mystical, chilling world of archangels in this new novel in the Guild Hunter series by New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh...romance · fantasy · paranormal · urban-fantasy · vampires · angels · fiction · supernatural · poc-author · witches-wizards -
Dig Two Graves by Craig Schaefer
Daniel Faust is back from hell and out for blood. He has a new face and a deadly mission: to find the tiger-queen Naavarasi and his own traitorous brother, and put them both six feet underground.But when Naavarasi’s shape-shifting minions abduct one of Daniel’s own, it’s time for a desperate rescue...urban-fantasy · urban · paranormal · magic · fiction · dark · organized-crime · shapeshifters · heist · horror -
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Shadow of the Brotherhood by E.E. Holmes
Secrets lurk in these hallowed halls…Jess and Hannah Ballard’s time in Edinburgh has revealed a formidable new enemy in the form of Alasdair MacLeod, the vicious spirit of a former Caomhnóir whose deranged and dangerous experiments on other ghosts have led to chaos in the spirit world...magic · ghosts · young-adult · urban-fantasy · new-adult · coming-of-age · fantasy · supernatural · fiction · book -
Behind The Gates 3 by Bobby Akart
The rolling blackouts were coming all too frequently.With darkness, the attempts to penetrate the gates increased.Their food and water supplies were dwindling.Some elected to leave the walls that protected them.Only a few were able to return.America’s government was on the verge of collapse and her geopolitical foes smelled blood...fiction · apocalyptic · post-apocalyptic · male-mc · dystopia · fantasy · action-adventure · disaster · book · adult -
Back in Black by Michael Anderle, Auburn Tempest
Two brothers hunting monsters, solving mysteries, and facing the sinister landscape of a sentient city coming back to life—and having fun doing it.EmmetWho knew kickstarting a city's mystical mojo would cause such chaos? Reigniting the Embers of Existence has the Hidden City of Isilon buzzing like a beehive after a double espresso.All thanks to yours truly... -
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.Nor do they have tails.But they are most assuredly dead.Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins.Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi...fantasy · fiction · poc-mc · poc-author · assassins · gaslamp · industrial-era · historical · action-adventure · political-intrigue -
Witch-Mage Ascending by Michael Anderle, Isabel Campbell
Jax and Brandon are on the hunt for a rogue caster and find a room full of dead young men—and Marie Laveau’s ghost.Thea is having a different problem. Someone is banging on the bathroom door, demanding that she come out and explain herself.Can she never get a moment of peace?When a magical leech tries to crawl up his nose, Brandon smacks his head on the sink and knocks himself out... -
Wings of War by Tara Grayce
The blood of legends runs in his veins.Born with his father's legendary magic, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh longs to prove himself worthy of the elven heritage he carries.With the Alliance Kingdoms and the power-hungry Mongavarian Empire teetering on the brink of war, Fieran seizes his chance to take to the skies and become a legend in his own right...fantasy · fae · fiction · romantic-love · young-adult · humor · gaslamp · industrial-era · sword-sorcery · military -
Hexennacht by C.M. Nascosta
Hexennacht is the Night of Witches, Samhain’s calendar twin. A night of revelry and dancing, of bonfires and sisterhood. . . but it had been on another Hexennacht when her fortunes changed. Cast from the ancient circle, dispossessed of belonging. A solitary witch, practicing her craft alone . . . at least, until the day Anzan arrived at her door...romance · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · witches-wizards · female-mc · female-author · steamy · urban-fantasy · fiction -
Till Death by Miranda Lyn
Beyond the realm of gods, two cities stand at the brink of despair, and a dark destiny awaits Death's newest Maiden.Long ago, Requiem was plagued by war and abandoned by the gods but Death saved the suffering people, giving each soul a hundred years of immortality. With that grace, he also sent two Maidens... -
Off With Their Heads by Zoe Hana Mikuta
Fans of Chloe Gong and Judy I. Lin will devour this Korean-inspired Alice in Wonderland retelling about two very wicked girls, forever bonded by blood and betrayal . . -
Eternal Captive by Elle Mae
romance between a cruel vampire princess and a cold hunter who come face to face after a prophecy foretells the princess's death by the hunter's hands.VesperMy entire life had been decided by a prophecy.Born into a family proficient in killing every type of supernatural being on the planet, there was only one path for me...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · wlw · lesbian-mc · vampires · dark · workplace · forced-proximity · enemies-to-lovers -
The Sky Was Ours by Joe Fassler
From prizewinning writer Joe Fassler comes a brilliant modern reimagining of the myth of Daedalus and Icarus as a story of obsession, longing, and the radical pursuit of utopiaIt’s 2005, and 24-year-old Jane is miserable. Overworked, buried in debt, she senses the life she wanted slipping away—while the world around her veers badly off course, hurtling toward economic and ecological collapse...fiction · retellings · realistic · myths · magical-realism · mystery · urban-fantasy · historical · fantasy · literary-fiction -
A Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber
Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . . Courtney is delighted when her tiny friend Fiona returns from the fairy realm, appearing at the base of a Cypress tree. When her Ragdoll cat, Pixie, emerges from her own portal—aka the cat door—the three set off for a busy day... -
Necrobane by Daniel M. Ford
Aelis de Lenti, Lone Pine's newly assigned Warden, is in deep trouble. She has just opened the crypts of Mahlgren, releasing an army of the undead into the unprotected backwoods of Ystain.To protect her village, she must unearth a source of immense Necromantic power at the heart of Mahlgren...fantasy · lgbtq · wlw · epic · action-adventure · romantic-love · fiction · humor · sword-sorcery · coming-of-age -
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The Assassin, The Rebel, and The Prince by Kester Grant
THE REBEL, THE ASSASSIN, AND THE PRINCE stars Nina Thenardier and a trio of troublesome gentlemen. This short story takes place immediately after the end of The Court of Miracles... -
Return of the Runebound Professor 2 by Actus
Book 2 of the next hit Progression Fantasy series from Actus, bestselling author of My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror. Featuring a strong, intelligent protagonist, a detailed runic magic system, loads of power progression, and so much more...fantasy · litrpg · magic · fiction · humor · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · heroic-fantasy · high-fantasy · paranormal -
The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills
[STARRED REVIEW] “A triumphant debut novel.” —Booklist[STARRED REVIEW] “An absolute must-read.” —Kirkus[STARRED REVIEW] “Intricate and intriguing." —Publishers Weekly[STARRED REVIEW] “Complex and haunting...fantasy · gods · fiction · dark · genetic-engineering · horror · action-adventure · steampunk · industrial-era · supernatural -
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Vol. 5 by Touko Amekawa
LADIES FIRST!After the fracas with the church, Rishe’s feelings toward Arnold are starting to change... -
First Light by Liz Kerin
First Light, the riveting sequel to Liz Kerin’s Night's Edge, is about seizing a brighter future by confronting the shadows of our past.“I came all this way to watch you burn.”It's been nine months since the catastrophe in Tucson sent Mia fleeing from her home...horror · vampires · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · young-adult · coming-of-age · monsters · book -
Fragile Animals by Genevieve Jagger
When an ex-catholic woman develops a sexual relationship with a vampire, she is forced to confront the memories that haunt her religious past. Struggling to deal with the familial trauma of her Catholic upbringing, hotel cleaner, Noelle, travels to the Isle of Bute. There, she meets a man who claims to be a vampire, and a relationship blooms between them based solely on confession...horror · vampires · contemporary · literary-fiction · fiction · lgbtq · fantasy · gothic · paranormal · romantic-love -
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel
Author of KAIKEYI and GODDESS OF THE RIVER Vaishnavi Patel’s TEN INCARNATIONS OF REBELLION, set in an alternate historical version of India that was never liberated from the British, following a young woman who forms a band of unlikely heroes to spark a revolution in her country, in an epic story of empowerment, friendship, self-determination, and the true meaning of freedom... -
romantic-love · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · fantasy · high-fantasy · paranormal · fiction · book · adult
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The Kraken's Kiss: Mated to the Monster by Matilda Martel
His kiss changes her reality. Her caring heart changes his world.Nerissa Sorel has accidentally entered a world beyond her comprehension. Troubled by unsettling visions disrupting her life, she embarks on a journey guided by mysterious signs, eventually veering off the beaten path... -
Mark of Mythica by Nikki Robb
“In order to survive the game, you must play it.” Lexa Cromwell doesn’t feel safe anywhere. In the ever-shifting shadows of Verihdia, Lexa finds herself adrift in a sea of uncertainty. The revelation of Lysander's darkest deed has left her grappling with an impossible choice– to trust the enigmatic Warden of Shadows or brave the relentless assaults from the elusive Forgotten Court on her own... -
Rogue Ascension: Book 7: A Progression LitRPG by Hunter Mythos
Following after the events in Book 6, we find Joey and his partner, Maylolee, grinding up their levels and growing stronger in a new realm to survive its harsh nature and set up a safe base for their friends and followers. This story features stats, levels, achievements, master quests, exploration, unique crafting elements, and a wide-ranging multiverse adventure... -
A Flicker of Magic by Shannon Barczak
We are the granddaughters of the witches you weren’t able to burn. ~ UnknownEverly Wescott is not your typical twentysomething. After being adopted when she was just over a year old to traveling medical professionals, Everly was traipsed around the United States every few months until she went to college... -
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
A charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries...romance · fantasy · fiction · cozy · sci-fi · mystery · epistolary · mermaids · contemporary · paranormal -
Fated Mates Curse: A Paranormal Shifter Romance by Misty Sage
During a team-building walk in the wilderness, I’m separated from Alexander, my billionaire boss, and transformed into a lost, confused, and terrified wolf.As my billionaire boss Alexander’s executive assistant with smarts and sass, my world turns magical and cursed.Dreams of a mystical crone and a fated connection with Alexander, the alpha male wolf shifter, haunts me... -
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Syllables of the Briny World by Georgina Key
As he focuses on the hem of the horizon, it begins to shimmer and unstitch—until it cracks into a thousand pieces, shards like glass piercing the ocean below.When a formidable hurricane threatens a remote community on the Texas Gulf coast, its residents reveal their true natures... -
Aliens From Planet X - Their Origin and Future Appearance by Bart Sibrel
Aliens From Planet X - Their Origin and Future Appearance is the culmination of filmmaker and investigative journalist Bart Sibrel's decades long research about the illusive topic of "Aliens", as well as the recently discovered possibility of a dangerous rogue planet "Planet X" passing by the earth in the near future, with potentially catastrophic global consequences... -
Ember's Rise by Lorn Hillaker
Elliot bears the mark of an elder dragon, and now he must pay the price.The dragon whispers to Elliot of extraordinary power he will need for what is to come. Threats abound as the crew of Serpent’s End returns to Freeport to discover their old enemy, Michel LeCirq, has escaped from his prison below the waves. Worse, LeCirq is raising dragons from the dead...fiction · sword-sorcery · coming-of-age · mythical-creatures · fantasy · action-adventure · high-fantasy · paranormal · book · adult -
Treasure of Gor by John Norman
A brilliant woman’s dangerous discovery on Earth leads to her enslavement on the planet Gor in this long-running sci-fi fantasy series.In a remote corner of the American southwest, there is a small, private observatory. To most of the staff, it is just another stargazing facility... -
The Department for Lost Souls by Geezah Gobble
"Your time of living may have ended, but that isn’t the end of it all. We hope that when you find where you belong, you will be happy and make the most of it. After all, you did choose it!"From the mind of Scottish Drag Queen, Geezah Gobble, The Department for Lost Souls takes you on a journey to one eclectic afterlife... -
Rising Tides by Marion Harmon
Kingston James Parks’ day starts off badly enough when he arrives at work to find the FBI had raided his place of employment. It gets worse when the Green Zombie Soldiers (really) start shooting at him and becomes downright surreal when getting shot at triggers his breakthrough and he teleports to safety. He’s become a superhuman, a “jumper.”He'd have rather taken a bullet...