The end of the year is fast approaching, but there are still plenty offantasybooks coming out over the next two months — andNovember 2024 sees many exciting titles hitting shelves. The winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book, andlengthy fantasy readsoffer a great escape from the cold. Whether readers are diving into a high-stakes series or enjoyingcozy fantasy narratives, they’ll be able to lose themselves in the pages.
There’s no shortage of new fantasy releases that will have that effect, whether they’re sequels to beloved series or promising debuts. November is a great month for fans of Fae romances, but it has something for everyone looking to embark on a new adventure. There’s even a cozy fantasy story with a talking cat. Needless to say,fantasy lovers will be adding quite a lot of titles to their TBR piles.
10The Teller Of Small Fortunes By Julie Leong
Release Date: July 31, 2025
The Teller of Small Fortunesis Julie Leong’s debut, and this book is already getting lots of praise ahead of its November release. Its 4.31 averageGoodreadsrating is incredibly impressive for a first book, so this isn’t a new release fantasy lovers will want to miss out on.The Teller of Small Fortunesis a tale about found family, following an immigrant fortune-teller named Tao who starts the story all on her own. Her travels eventually connect her with an ex-thief, a mercenary, a baker, and even a talking cat.
The Teller of Small Fortunespromises to be the perfect blend of fantasy and mystery, and its charm and relationships ensure it’s one of the month’s cozier new books.
The group comes together to track down a lost child, but as you can probably guess, they soon become quite attached to one another.The Teller of Small Fortunespromises to be the perfect blend of fantasy and mystery, and its charm and relationships ensure it’s one of the month’s cozier new books.Cozy fantasy fans will eat this one up, though it sounds like a great palate cleanser for even the darkest fantasy readers.
9Stranger Skies By Pascale Lacelle
Pascale Lacelle continues herDrowned Gods Trilogyin November 2024, which began with 2023’sCurious Tides.The second installment,Stranger Skies,arrives on November 5— and judging by its whopping 4.54Goodreadsrating, it doesn’tsuffer from second-book syndrome.Stranger Skiespromises to raise the stakes for the series' heroes, driving home the synopsis' message that “opening locked doors has a price.” That price for Emory and Romie is being transported to a rotting version of their world, while it involves being thrown back in time for Baz and Kai.
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It sounds like these scenarios will challenge the characters' friendships and their morality, potentially even pushing some of them towards villainy.Those who like darker fantasy stories should keepStranger Skieson their radarfor November 2024. It’s also the perfect time to pick upCurious Tidesif you haven’t, as the sequel will be available to answer any lingering questions from the first book.
8Where The Library Hides By Isabel Ibañez
Isabel Ibañez is wrapping up herSecrets of the Nileduology in November 2024, andWhere the Library Hidescontinues a positive review trend for the month with its 4.32 averageGoodreadsrating. The sequel toWhat the River Knows,Where the Library Hideswill pick up in Egypt in 1885. It will show the aftermath of the betrayal and loss Inez Olivera faces in the first installment, putting her in an impossible situation in the process.
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With her inheritance on the line, Inez has little choice but to betroth herself to Whitford Hayes. This isn’t ideal for her, butthe rivals-to-lovers romance it’s certain to conjure up will be a big selling pointfor romantasy readers. Ibañez’s sequel also promises plenty of adventure. With early reviewers praisingWhere the Library Hides’ability to hook them, it’s looking like it will be one of the most exciting new book releases of November 2024.
7The Lotus Empire By Tasha Suri
Release Date: July 04, 2025
The Burning Kingdomsby Tasha Suri is one of the best ongoing fantasy series, andThe Lotus Empirewill bring it to a close. The highest-rated installment in the trilogy with its 4.39 averageGoodreadsscore,The Lotus Empirepromises a powerful ending to Malini’s and Priya’s stories. It initially pits the two women against one another, but the greater threat looming will bring them together one more time. The stakes sound higher than ever in Suri’s 2024 sequel, and those invested in the series will no doubt be picking up its finale this month.
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Series endings don’t always stick the landing, butearly reviews indicate thatThe Lotus Empirepacks a powerful punch. Emotions are sure to be high as this story wraps up, so this book will likely be heavily discussed this month. For those still hoping to start the series, November might be a good time to do so.
6Skyshade By Alex Aster
A lot of beloved fantasy stories are continuing this month, including theLightlark Seriesby Alex Aster. Aster’sLightlarkgot a lot of attention around its 2022 debut, and its 2023 sequel improved on the initial romantasy narrative.Skyshadeis poised to level up the series once again, with its 4.23Goodreadsrating suggesting it’s the strongest addition to the series yet.Skyshadewill raise the stakes of Isla’s story in the devastating aftermath ofNightbane’s ending, promising plenty more action and emotion.
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AfterNightbane’s cliffhanger,Skyshadeis a November fantasy release that fans of Aster’s series will be quick to pick up. But with the fast-paced and gripping nature of theLightlark Series, it could be the ideal time for newcomers to dig in as well. It sounds like there will be plenty to talk about, at least ifSkyshade’s early reviews and synopsis promises are anything to judge by.
5The Courting Of Bristol Keats By Mary E. Pearson
Mary E. Pearson is known forThe Remnant ChroniclesandDance of Thieves,but the author’s November 2024 release will see her diving into adult fantasy for the first time.The Courting of Bristol Keatsis a romantasy story featuring fae, gods, and monsters— and really, that’s the ideal setup for any book in the subgenre. Pearson’s novel will follow Bristol Keats as she uncovers surprising truths about her family. Upon learning her father is from another realm and might still be alive — contrary to what she believed — Bristol embarks on a dangerous quest to find him.
Given Pearson’s track record of writing bestsellers, it’s one to watch out for this November.
This leads her to the fae king Tyghan, who has more sinister reasons for wanting to find Bristol’s father. Not realizing this, she enlists his help, setting up a deliciously tense narrative that could push into romance territory.Pearson’s latest sounds like the perfectread for fans ofA Court of Thorns & Rosesand similar fae romances. Given Pearson’s track record of writing bestsellers, it’s one to watch out for this November.
4Servant Of Earth By Sarah Hawley
Sarah Hawley has made a name for herself with herwitchy romance books, butthe author of theGlimmer Fallsseries is leaning more into fantasy and Fae with her November 2024 release.Servant of the Earthis the first book in Hawley’s newShards of Magicseries, and it will take readers on a journey to the underground Fae realm of Mistei. They won’t see it through the eyes of the Fae, however. Instead, Hawley’s novel will follow a human woman named Kenna who’s fighting to survive her time there.
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The only way to do that is to ensure her mistress overcomes six deadly trials; if she doesn’t, both her and Kenna face a grim end. And with Kenna becoming wrapped up in a rebellion against the Fae king, she may suffer such a fate anyway. With plenty of politics and intriguing world-building,Servant of Earthpromises to become one of November’s biggest fantasy releases. Its 4.40Goodreadsrating bodes well for its success.
3We Shall Be Monsters By Alyssa Wees
Alyssa Wees, author ofThe Waking ForestandNocturne,has a new fantasy book hitting shelves in November — and its 4.04Goodreadsrating hints it could be her best release yet. Another fantasy story centered on Fae,We Shall Be Monstersfollows a girl named Gemma who doesn’t heed her mother’s warningsto avoid the woods. Naturally, she learns why her mom is so adamant about this rule. But when Virginia is taken away by the witch who cursed Gemma’s father, her daughter must journey into Fae lands to save her.
We Shall Be Monstersis told from both Virginia’s and Gemma’s perspectives, offering an intriguing and dark mother-daughter story with plenty of magic weaved throughout it.
We Shall Be Monstersis told from both Virginia’s and Gemma’s perspectives, offering an intriguing and dark mother-daughter story with plenty of magic weaved throughout it.The family angle makesWe Shall Be Monstersa standoutin the Fae category, so it’s a must-read for fantasy lovers looking for something more unique. It certainly offers a different take on the Fae, even with all the other novels centered on these creatures coming out in November.
2The Songbird & The Heart Of Stone By Carissa Broadbent
Release Date: August 07, 2025
Carissa Broadbent’sCrowns ofNyaxiaseries is pitched as “A Court of Thorns & Roses meets Dante’s Inferno,” and if that hasn’t inspired you to pick up this romantasy series, its November 2024 sequel should.The Songbird & the Heart of Stoneis the third installment, and it sends Mische on a daunting journey to resurrect the god of death. At least, that’s what Asar expects her to do — but the sun god demands she deceive him and kill the god instead. Either way,Mische’s story has high stakes and plenty of danger. And that’s not to mention the forbidden romance.
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Mische’s blossoming feelings for Asar threaten to upend her quest, squashing any hopes she has of redeeming herself in the eyes of the gods. The tensions are certain to be high as she resists the inevitable, making the nextCrowns of Nyaxiabook the perfect November read for fans of the forbidden romance trope. Broadbent has a way of hooking readers with the relationships in her books, so this is a no-brainer for those looking for a fantasy read heavy on the romance.
1The Last Hour Between Worlds By Marisa Caruso
Marisa Caruso is probably best known for theSwords and Fireseries, but the author is beginning a new one this November.The Last Hour Between Worldswill kick offThe Echo Archives,a series that promises toblend fantasy and sci-fiand feature a compelling LGBTQ+ romance at its core. Pitched as a “reality-bending” narrative,The Last Hour Between Worldsopens with new mother Kembral Thorne trying to figure out why everyone at the party she attends suddenly drops dead. As a Hound, it’s her job to solve mysteries like this one.
Her rival Rika Nonesuch is also on the case, and the two wind up being thrown through different versions of reality as they pursue answers. This wacky ride promises to keep readers engaged from start to finish, with adventure, mystery, and romance packed into its narrative.The Last Hour Between Worldsis among the most intriguingfantasybooks hitting shelves in November, and its 4.00Goodreadsrating suggests it’s well worth checking out.
