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Most Anticipated Fantasy Reads
We are here! The start of 2023, and it’s time to cover the most anticipated reads of 2023. This won’t be a full list by no means but a list nonetheless!
In this list, we’ve got over 20 fantasy and fantasy romance reads that are releasing this year! While one can’t anticipate all the releases (but sure do we try), these are the ones that are on my radar currently, and they should be on yours too. We’ve got a plethora of new releases to look forward to this year!
I hope it helps to grow your neverending TBR because I know mine has just grown by 100+!
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the most anticipated fantasy and fantasy romance books of 2023!
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Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
This adult paranormal fantasy with thriller elements is the sequel to Ninth House, (Ninth House is book 1 in the Alex Stern series).
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao
Book 1 in a new young adult, this epic fantasy will become a series. It is filled with dragons and Asian mythology, and magic.
These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi
A sequel to the epic, romatasy, This Woven Kingdom, continues the wonderful story that is based on Persian folklore and mythology.
The Ruined by Renee Ahdieh
This final installment to the young adult, the paranormal quartet that began with The Beautiful and is an ending that is so satisfying that you are going to want to start the series if you haven’t already.
God Killer by Hannah Kaner
This dark adult fantasy debut is a story of a woman who kills gods for a living, and she enjoys it. That is until she finds a god that just can’t kill. It is a mythological tale that will have you immersed from page one.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night is a prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Root of Chaos is an adult, epic sci-fi fantasy series with dragons. It is a complex and intricate tale that is deep in history. This prequel would be considered a standalone, and there will be a third and final installment to the series.
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
This new, adult, epic trilogy is full of magic and mayhem, and all set on the rough high seas, The fable is chocked full of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artifacts, and ancient mysteries. It is the tale of one woman’s quest to seize her final chance at a legacy, writing her own legend. It is written by the same author of The Daevabad trilogy so if you loved that you have to check this one out.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
The breathtaking adult debut and a sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales.
*Honorable Mention*
Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb
This debut young adult fantasy is one of my most anticipated I preordered it back in May! Discover what’s lurking behind the shadows. Saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo.
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
The dark young adult story is the sequel to the gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart.
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
Two villains battle for the heart of one girl in the conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy, a young adult high fantasy series.
Most Anticipated Fantasy Romance
Radiant Sin by Katee Robert
This modern adult retelling of Apollo and Cassandra is so hot! Book 4 in the Dark Olympus Series is a spicy read you won’t want to miss. Check out the entire series.
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten
In this luxuriate romantic new epic young adult fantasy series, The Nightshade Crown, a story of a young woman’s secret power to raise the dead plunges her into the dangerous and glamorous world of the Sainted King’s royal court.
What Lurks Between the Fates by Harper L. Woods
This is the third book in the dark new adult fae fantasy series Of Flesh & Bone. Once, I’d chosen my mate instead of freedom.
This Cursed Light by Emily Thiede
This sequel to the epic young adult romance was titled one of the best fantasies of the year in 2022, This Vicious Grace, a part of the Last Finestra (currently a duology).
Zodiac Academy 9 by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The upcoming final installment in the dark fantasy romance series, Zodiac Academy, with dragon shifters, werewolves, and dark academia.
