July 20, 2021
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
“From New York Times best-selling author Lexi Ryan, Cruel Prince meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this sexy, action-packed fantasy about a girl who is caught between two treacherous faerie courts and their dangerously seductive princes.
August 24, 2021
Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis
“For fans of Us and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes a witchy story full of black girl magic as one girl’s dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future.”
September 7, 2021
The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
“New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns with The Last Legacy, a captivating standalone about family and blood ties, reinventing yourself, and controlling your own destiny.”
September 14, 2021
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
“From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes a blockbuster fantasy series about a kingdom divided by corruption, the prince desperately holding it together, and the girl who will risk everything to bring it crashing down.”
September 28, 2021
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray
“In this much-anticipated series opener, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they strike a dangerous alliance to hunt down the ancient creature menacing their home–and discover much more than they bargained for. “
September 30, 2021
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
“From Stephanie Garber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.”
October 5, 2021
Vespertine by Margaret Robinson
“From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.”
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
“A scrappy maid must outsmart both palace nobles and Low Gods in a new YA fantasy by Margaret Owen, author of the Merciful Crow series.”
Luminous by Mara Rutherford
“From the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power–or risk losing her loved ones forever.”
October 12, 2021
Jade Fire Gold by June C.L. Tan
“Girls of Paper and Fire meets The Tiger at Midnight in June CL Tan’s stunning debut, inspired by Chinese mythology, with rich magic and an epic slow-burn romance.”
The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker
“A girl of two worlds, accepted by none… A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark fantasy set in 1890s Japan.”
October 19, 2021
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout
“#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.”
November 2, 2021
Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross
“Perfect for readers of The Hazel Wood and The Night Circus, this lush and layered story about magic and the captivating power of dreams is delivered with acclaimed author Rebecca Ross’s signature style.”
November 9, 2021
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
“Kiersten White meets Tomi Adeyemi in this Ethiopian-inspired debut fantasy retelling of Jane Eyre.”
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
“An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves.”
With so many amazing fantasy stories coming out this year, there is definitely no shortage of books on our TBR list! Hopefully, a few have intrigued you as well.
Be sure to check-out the links to pre-order the books you’re anticipating on Amazon. Authors and their publishers benefit when readers pre-order; it helps them gauge interest in books for potential sequels, too!
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