10 Fantasy Books That Will Transport You to Another World

Fantasy books have become the ultimate literary escape, from the boom in romantasy viral hits by Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas to the wildly popular retellings of age-old fairy tales. See what is driving millions of readers to get lost in realms of wonder, romance, and high-stakes adventure. From a new gothic feminist vampire tale to the King Arthur retelling beloved by George R.R. Martin to a Pulitzer finalist’s latest supernatural story, here’s our roundup of the best fantasy novels to get lost in now.

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Fresh, steamy romantasy from powerhouse bestseller Rebecca Yarros

Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)

Rebecca Yarros

Fans of the Empyrean series and newcomers to romantasy alike will find themselves hooked by the pulse-pounding third installment of this “hotter than dragon fire” series. Violet’s journey to find allies and uncover a dangerous secret delivers “extreme adventure, absurdly high stakes, and wildly hot sex,” according to Cosmopolitan.

Hardcover, 2025

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This critically adored fantasy novel is now available in paperback

The Book of Love

Kelly Link

Pulitzer finalist and short story master Kelly Link crafts what The New York Times calls "a dreamlike, profoundly beautiful novel [that] pushes our understanding of what a fantasy novel can be." Named a best book of 2024 by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The New Yorker, and more, this spellbinding novel follows three teenagers who return to their coastal Massachusetts town after being presumed dead for a year, bound by a mysterious bargain and supernatural forces.

Paperback, 2025

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A spine-tingling supernatural thriller from the beloved fantasy author of The House in the Cerulean Sea

The Bones Beneath My Skin

Tj Klune

Supernatural thrills meet heartfelt emotion in TJ Klune's standalone adventure that The Washington Post calls "witty, wholesome fantasy that's likely to cause heart-swelling." This newly released book follows a broken journalist who retreats to an Oregon cabin, only to find it occupied by a mysterious girl and her guardian. As government agents and cultists close in, he must choose between confronting his past or fighting for an unimaginable future.

Tor Books (Check Mark) & On HIATUS

Hardcover, 2025

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One of the most anticipated fantasy books of the year will be out next week

The River Has Roots

Amal El-Mohtar

The Hugo Award-winning author of the viral hit This is How You Lose the Time War is back with a darkly enchanting story of two sisters bound by love and magic. With echoes of old Grimm fairy tales, it explores violence, truth, and the undeniable bond between sisters.

Alex Brown 🐀 (they/them)

Hardcover, 2025

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A national bestseller recently featured in The Guardian's roundup of the best fantasy of the season

Water Moon

Samantha Sotto Yambao

"An engaging, dreamy fantasy with an atmosphere reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli production," lauds The Guardian of this magical tale. With its unique fold-out origami jacket that transforms into a boat, readers journey through a Tokyo pawnshop where regrets become currency. When Hana inherits her father's mysterious shop only to find it ransacked and him missing, she embarks on an ethereal quest through paper crane rides and cloud markets to recover what was stolen—and face choices that can never be undone.

Hardcover, 2025

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The bestselling author of The Magicians makes his long-awaited return to adult fiction

The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur

Lev Grossman

The Bright Sword reimagines Arthurian legend with a fresh perspective on Camelot, focusing on lesser-known Round Table knights. Hailed by George R.R. Martin for its engrossing storytelling, Grossman’s return to adult fiction is poised to captivate readers, with a streaming adaptation already in the works

Kiersten White & Kathryn VanArendonk

Hardcover, 2024

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A thrilling start to a new trilogy, perfect for escaping reality

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi: A New Fantasy Series Set a Thousand Years Before the City of Brass

Shannon Chakraborty

Recommended by the New York Times as the perfect escape to reality, this thrilling novel begins a new trilogy filled with pirates, sorcery, and ancient mysteries. This high-seas adventure will captivate fans of fantasy and historical fiction alike with its mix of magic, danger, and a quest for glory.

Hardcover, 2023

$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book

A bold feminist reimagining of the queer vampire classic Carmilla

Hungerstone

Kat Dunn

This “moody and triumphant” reimagining of the queer novella that inspired Dracula twists gothic horror with feminist fury, as a woman trapped in a failing marriage is drawn to a mysterious figure who awakens forbidden desires. As a strange hunger spreads, her world unravels, torn between desire and danger. Publishers Weekly calls it “a meditation on womanhood, corporate greed, and queer desire,” adding that it "revitalizes the classic tale without losing any of its appeal."

Hardcover, 2025

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A TikTok hit queer fantasy about grief, magic, and found family

House of Frank

Kay Synclaire

This standout title from Bindery—a new book publisher that partners with beloved book influencers—has captured hearts on TikTok with its enchanting tale. A grieving witch finds healing in a magical arboretum, surrounded by a quirky cast of characters, including a cardigan-wearing mythical beast. This warm, hopeful journey about rediscovering love, loss, and magic resonates with fans of heartwarming fantasy.

Paperback, 2024

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This modern classic won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2022

Nettle & Bone

T. Kingfisher

Nettle and Bone follows a princess's journey to complete three impossible tasks and save her sister from the clutches of an abusive prince. Vulture’s Emily Hughes praised it as, “morbid but funny, cozy but with real danger at its heart... the fairy tale [we] needed."

Brandy Jensen & emily hughes ✨

Paperback, 2023

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