Fantasy and Sci-Fi Fanatics

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

Wei Yin will do anything to save those she loves, even offer herself as concubine to the cruel heir of the beautiful and brutal Azalea House.

But in a twist of fate, the palace stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei trapped in its center…at the side of a violent prince.

The Elsewhere Express by Sadie Turner

When you lose your way in life, the Elsewhere Express just might find you. Step aboard the train that can take you to your life’s purpose, in this cozy and inspiring fantasy from the nationally bestselling author of Water Moon. I thoroughly enjoyed Water Moon, so I’m super excited for this book!

A Spell for Drowning by Rebecca Ferrier

This historical fantasy debut is steeped in the salt and superstition of the Cornish coast, full of forgotten sirens, mischievous sea gods, and the lore from days long since passed. Perfect for readers of Circe and The Bear and the Nightingale.

A Realm Undone by JL Lienhardt

Centuries ago, mortals split the realm into two, with a magical veil placed firmly between them and their immortal rulers, the Tiarcons. Fueled by stolen magic, the mortal kingdoms flourished, but the Tiarcons never stopped trying to reclaim their magic and mortal subjects. And now, generations later, the veil between realms has begun to tear, letting immortal monsters ravage across the nations and threaten all the mortals have built.

Detour by Jeff Rake and Rob Hart

A space shuttle flight crew discovers that the Earth they’ve returned to is not the home they left behind in this emotional, mind-bending thriller. Duh, duh, duh!

The Starseekers by Nicole Glover

Indiana Jones meets Hidden Figures in this brand-new stand-alone historical fantasy set in the world of The Conductors, in which the space race of the mid-20th century will be determined by magic…if not murder.

Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibanez

A lush, atmospheric and magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy.

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

A fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.

Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett

A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montreal turns to a grouchy but charming wizard to help save the shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy.

Weavingshaw by Heva Al-Wasity

In this debut gothic fantasy, the first book of an enthralling fantasy romance trilogy, a young woman who can see the dead strikes a deal with a magnetic and dangerous purveyor of dark secrets to save her brother’s life.

The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

In 1785, Professor Sebastian Grave receives the news he fears most: the terrible Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and the French countryside runs red in its wake.

Sebastian has been recalled to the hunt by Antoine Avenel d’Ocerne, an estranged lover who shares a dark history with the Beast and a terrible secret with Sebastian. Drawn by both the chance to finish the Beast for good and the promise of a reconciliation with Antoine, Sebastian cannot refuse.

The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze

In this dark academia fantasy, at England’s most ancient university, a circle of privileged students enter into a dark pagan ritual—one that holds tantalizing power and comes at a terrible price.

Strange Animals by Jarod K. Anderson

An ordinary man discovers a hidden world of wondrous supernatural creatures—and an unexpected home—in this enchanting contemporary fantasy debut.

The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox by Katrina Kwan

A sweeping fantasy adventure with a dash of romance between a nine-tailed fox and the demon-hunter who captures her, banished to the underworld together and forced to form a reluctant alliance in order to escape the circles of Hell.

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi

Queen, Legend, Cleopatra tells her own story in this evocative and sensuous historical epic.

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

A page-turning fantasy set in a city peopled with ruffians, spies, malcontents and murderers. Experience out-of-this world adventure and dangerous politics as Maggie tries to survive waking up in her favorite fictional world.

The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula

When a Victorian fossil hunter discovers a baby pterodactyl, she vows to protect him with the help of a fellow scholar—her former fiancé—in this enchanting and transporting historical fantasy.

Green and Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons

For fans of S.A. Chakraborty, Robin Hobb, and Martha Wells’s Witch King, a page-turning standalone fantasy of necromancy and magical mayhem.

The Library of Amorlin by Kalyn Josephson

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in this book packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures.

Bitterbloom by Teagan Olivia King

The villagers of Rixton believe Adelaide to be the monster responsible for all the town’s tragedies. Kept locked away except for funerals, even Addie herself begins to wonder if she is the one with blood on her hands.

But when she discovers a bell nestled in a riverbed, Addie realizes the truth behind her strange visions—they are actually the ghosts of the village’s dead searching for rest. With the bell’s strange power allowing her to see the lost souls and open a doorway to the Rowan Wood where they are trapped, she strikes a deal with the ghost of Bram Avery and the young lord Ransom Black to venture into the hellish purgatory.

Entwined by H.M. Long

Three sisters join the hunt for a stolen magical artefact in the start of this Gilded Age fantasy duology.

A Widow’s Charm by Caitlyn Paxson

A comedy of errors-esque fantasy romance in which a clever widow blackmails her rakish necromancer neighbor to bring her husband back to life and save her home—only to find herself falling for him.

The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Olivia

Arrival meets Wild Dark Shore in this captivating novel that follows a family for over fifty years—a bold and compassionate exploration of the universe around us and what it truly means to be human.

The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer

She can hop into any novel, she just can’t stay there. Come along with the book witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading.

The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn

In 1920, Maisie Marlowe has come to America for a fresh start. After discovering an antique fairground carousel, she is seized by the idea of running a glittering amusement park. But little does she know that the wondrous object has a sinister past of its own.

Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari

To protect her homeland, one queen must fight her people’s historic enemy―once and for all.

The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty

Set sail into the second adventure of Amina al-Sirafi as her quest to track down magical artifacts brings her to the island lair of a sorceress whose woven enchantments are impossible to flee…

The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee

A standalone space opera where corporate samurai fight beneath merciless stars, and death is always a mere breath away.

And Side by Side They Wander by Molly Tanzer

An intergalactic art heist by a ragtag group of underqualified misfits. What could go wrong?

The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro

The first novel in a dazzling epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Japanese folklore and Studio Ghibli, set within a mythical archipelago brimming with dragons and Sun Spirits, high-tech hackers and bubble tea.

The Library of Flowers by L.C. Chu

Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, this book is a radiant exploration of family, identity, and the expectations we inherit, perfect for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a legacy—and dared to make it their own.

The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden

With her country’s future and her own life at stake, an orphaned duchess must journey into a world of myth and there discover a power that may be her salvation—or her demise.

Songs of the Dead by Brandon Sanderson & Peter Orullian

A London rocker is faced with a life-or-death choice when he realizes that a powerful society of magic wielders are the only ones keeping London safe in this contemporary fantasy.

Habits of the Sea by Shea Ernshaw

This haunting, gothic fantasy spans centuries and coastlines as it explores a romantic journey through time, memory, and the invisible tides that pull us home.

The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood by H.G. Parry

A historical fantasy where dreams come to life and Arthurian legends are reborn.

Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst

While Marin, a supply runner, transports refugees from a burning city, she encounters Dax, a composer who refuses to leave behind his instruments, no matter what. Marin discovers perhaps she isn’t saving him ― maybe it’s the other way around.