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If you’ve been looking for the most exciting and most anticipated new fae books then you’re at the right place. We collected the most thrilling, adventurous, and romantic fae book series, and fae books for adults and young adults who can’t get enough of magic, lush fantasy worlds, epic stories, and the fae.
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You’ll find here brilliant new books about fae that will take you on epic adventures, lush retellings, and swoon-worthy romance novels that’ll take your breath away.
Explore stories set in dangerous kingdoms filled with fae, vampires, witches, ruthless kings, werewolves, and powerful magic. No matter if you love clean romances, fairy tale fantasies, steamy new elf books, or dark academia books you’ll find here something you’ll love.
The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin
Forbidden Love, Fate, Magic
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Publication Date: January 2024
Genres: New Adult Fantasy Romance Fae, Paranormal, Adventure
Synopsis:
The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin is a tantalizing dive into a world where faerie markets aren’t just a place of wonder but a stage for a romance laced with magic, mystery, and a dash of the forbidden. Imagine being a seer, trapped not by chains, but by the very gifts that make you valuable.
That’s our protagonist, who’s got the whole ‘reading fortunes until the sun comes up’ gig down pat, except for when Rhylen Lonan, a Raven shifter of unparalleled beauty and magic, steps into her tent.
Their ritual? Cake, gossip, and the heart-wrenching tarot reading where he asks if his mate loves him, while she hides her own heartbreak behind the cards.
But then, one night, Fate flips the script. A vision of fire and forced marriage sends our seer and Rhylen spiraling toward a destiny that’s as intoxicating as it is terrifying. It’s a tale of love that’s been written in the stars yet forbidden by the same breath, tangled in the webs of Night Market’s enchantments and the shadows of unspoken truths.
It’s where mutual pining meets forbidden romance, where every glance is a sonnet, and every touch is a battle cry.
A House of Fangs & Deceit by Alex Frost
Betrayal, Desire, Monsters
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Publication Date: January 2024
Genres: Fantasy Romance, Paranormal, Adventure
Synopsis:
A House of Fangs & Deceit by Alex Frost tosses you headfirst into the treacherous yet tantalizing world of Lunaria. Think Game of Thrones meets Bridgerton, but with a spicy fantasy twist that’ll make your heart race and cheeks flush.
With the fae out of the picture, it’s monster season in Lunaria, and let’s just say, it’s not the kind of monster mash you’d want to be invited to.
Our leading lady, the heir to a powerhouse among the Moroi Houses, thought she had her life all figured out.
Arranged marriage? Check. Ruling with an iron fist while wearing velvet gloves? Double check. But life threw her a curveball in the form of betrayal by her hubby-to-be, sending her back to square one where her childhood crush, Kieran, and her frenemy, Alaric, are waiting.
Oh, and let’s not forget the mysterious librarian with a thing for magical ropes that’ll have you googling “knot tying classes near me.”
As if dealing with a love triangle (or is it a square?) wasn’t enough, our heroine’s got bigger fish to fry—or monsters to slay, rather. With blood wards failing and beasties on the prowl, she’s got to figure out who’s friend, who’s foe, and who’s more.
A House of Fangs & Deceit promises a ride wilder than a night out in Lunaria, packing punches of political intrigue, steamy romance, and a heroine who’s as skilled in the art of war as she is in the art of love. Buckle up; it’s going to be a bumpy, thrilling, and oh-so-spicy ride.
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker
Rebellion, Magic, Love
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Publication Date: January 2024
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
Synopsis:
Dive into When the Moon Hatched, and get ready for a wild ride. Sarah A. Parker isn’t playing it safe with this one—imagine dragons that don’t just breathe fire but turn into actual moons when they kick the bucket.
Yeah, you heard that right. And just when you thought things couldn’t get weirder, these moon-dragons decide to crash back to the party.
Enter Raeve, not your average girl-next-door unless your neighbor happens to be a top-notch assassin tangled up in rebellion and espionage. Things get spicy when a bounty hunter puts her on his hit list, turning her life into an epic game of hide and seek.
Then there’s Kaan Vaegor, who’s basically living the emo dream—brooding with a side of mysterious questing—until he bumps into Raeve. She’s a whirlwind with secrets that could either save him or drag him down into the abyss.
Thrown together by fate (or just bad luck), Raeve and Kaan wade through a minefield of danger, political drama, and forbidden truths. When the Moon Hatched is like a love letter to those who dig sass, sword fights, and star-crossed lovers with a fantasy twist. Get ready for a story where love is the ultimate rebellion.
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
Adventure, Love, Betrayal
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Publication Date: January 2024
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Action
Synopsis:
Dive into the heart-pounding continuation of Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City saga with House of Flame and Shadow. Bryce Quinlan, our fearless heroine, finds herself in uncharted territory, longing for the familiar comforts of Midgard—her home, where her heart truly lies.
With everything she cherishes far from reach, Bryce’s journey back is fraught with challenges and uncertainties, especially when trust becomes as elusive as a shadow.
Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is in a bind, quite literally, finding himself back in the clutches of the Asteri and far from Bryce. His desperation to reunite with her and break free from his chains adds a layer of tension that’s palpable, making every page a countdown to an explosive reunion—or a devastating separation.
House of Flame and Shadow not only promises to deliver all the elements fans have come to love from Maas’s writing but also sets the stage for a showdown that could either save or shatter their world.
Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee
Magic, Survival, Romance
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Publication Date: June 2024
Genres: Fantasy Romance (Romantasy), Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Fae
Synopsis:
Geneva Lee’s Filthy Rich Fae plunges you into the heart of New Orleans’ shadowy corners where the allure of the Unseelie Court holds sway. Imagine stumbling into a world where your fate gets accidentally chained to a prince with mischief and malice for a crown.
Our human heroine finds herself in this exact predicament, ensnared in a bargain that demands her participation in the Wild Hunt—a contest not just for her freedom but for her very survival.
Navigating through deadly rites, she’s on a razor’s edge between losing her life and surrendering her heart to the darkness.
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Magic, Sisterhood, Betrayal
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Publication Date: January 2024
Genres: Fantasy Romance Fae, Epic Fantasy, Adventure
Synopsis:
Jump into Saara El-Arifi’s Faebound for a whirlwind adventure where elven sisters Yeeran and Lettle find themselves way out of their comfort zone and deep in the enchanting yet perilous realm of the fae.
Picture this: Yeeran, the ultimate warrior, has been kicking butt on the battlefield since she could walk. Her sister, Lettle, on the other hand, would rather gaze into the future than fight in the present. Talk about sibling differences!
But then, oops—a major slip-up gets Yeeran booted out of Elven Lands, with Lettle in tow. Suddenly, they’re not in Kansas—or wherever elves call home—anymore.
They stumble upon the fae court, a place so shrouded in mystery it might as well be a myth. And let me tell you, these fae aren’t your garden-variety fairies. They’re captivating, dangerous, and have not mingled with the likes of mortals for a thousand years.
Now, Yeeran and Lettle are caught in a web of fae intrigue, battling their allegiances to their homeland, each other, and maybe a flutter of romance?
Faebound is the kind of epic romantic fantasy that’ll have you believing in the power of magic and the complexity of love, all set against a backdrop crackling with danger and desire. Welcome to the first chapter of what promises to be an unputdownable trilogy!
19| The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan – YA Fae book, January 2023
Synopsis:
A contemporary fantasy YA debut from Rochelle Hassan about monsters, magic, and wicked fae, perfect for fans of The Darkest Part of the Forest and The Hazel Wood.
As the only hedgewitch in Blackthorn, Massachusetts—an uncommonly magical place—Aziza El-Amin has bargained with wood nymphs, rescued palm-sized fairies from house cats, banished flesh-eating shadows from the local park. But when a dark entity awakens in the forest outside of town, eroding the invisible boundary between the human world and fairyland, run-of-the-mill fae mischief turns into outright aggression, and the danger—to herself and others—becomes too great for her to handle alone.
Leo Merritt is no stranger to magical catastrophes. On his sixteenth birthday, a dormant curse kicked in and ripped away all his memories of his true love. A miserable year has passed since then. He’s road-tripped up and down the East Coast looking for a way to get his memories back and hit one dead end after another. He doesn’t even know his true love’s name, but he feels the absence in his life, and it’s haunting.
Desperate for answers, he makes a pact with Aziza: he’ll provide much-needed backup on her nightly patrols, and in exchange, she’ll help him break the curse.
When the creature in the woods sets its sights on them, their survival depends on the aid of a mysterious young necromancer they’re not certain they can trust. But they’ll have to work together to eradicate the new threat and take back their hometown… even if it forces them to uncover deeply buried secrets and make devastating sacrifices.
The Buried and the Bound is one of the most fun YA contemporary fae books for adults and ya readers who love paranormal stories.
18| Unseelie by Ivelisse Housman – YA Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
Twin sisters, both on the run, but different as day and night. One, a professional rogue, searches for a fabled treasure; the other, a changeling, searches for the truth behind her origins, trying to find a place to fit in with the realm of fae who made her and the humans who shun her.
Iselia “Seelie” Graygrove looks just like her twin, Isolde… but as an autistic changeling trying to navigate her unpredictable magic, Seelie finds it more difficult to fit in with the humans around her. When Seelie and Isolde are caught up in a heist gone wrong and make some unexpected allies, they find themselves unraveling a larger mystery that has its roots in the history of humans and fae alike.
Both sisters soon discover that the secrets of the faeries may be more valuable than any pile of gold and jewels. But can Seelie harness her magic in time to protect her sister, and herself?
Unseelie is one of the most exciting new fae books for adults and young adult readers who want to get immersed in an atmospheric world and a powerful story.
17| A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith – YA Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
A Ruinous Fate is one of the most popular new LGBTQ+ fae books with witches and a sweeping romance story.
16| A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova – YA Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
As the darkness grows, so must the light…
Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.
Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god.
But when her brother is captured, she faces her greatest challenge yet. She must harness a deadly magic and embrace the wild witch within. Not only to free her kin, but to save her mate and protect the realm from a queen who’d murder the world just to wear a crown.
A Kingdom of Nomads is one of the most adventure-filled new fae books for young adult and adult readers who love epic fantasy tales.
15| The Scepter by J. Bree – Fantasy Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
The witches of my coven burned.
The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands.
We must leave before word of our survival reaches our attackers, but first, we have to make the treacherous trip up Augur Mountain to meet with the Seer and discover my fate.
We’ve never ventured this far from home.
Can we avoid the ravenous beasts that stalk us along the dark path?
Will I ever learn to wield my mother’s scepter and take on the mantle I was born to?
And can I trust the man who whispers secrets to me in my dreams?
The Scepter is a magical new fantasy fae book for adults who love enchanting romance stories with witches and all kinds of magical creatures.
14| The Savage Fae’s Mate by Lola Glass – Romance Fantasy Fae, January 2023
Synopsis:
I threw a penny into a fountain… and ended up abducted by a group of fae called the Wild Hunt.
They dragged me into their world and made me one of them.
And then, they started hunting me.
I managed to convince their leader to take me somewhere safe, but after I got there, he revealed the price of his help:
Me.
I thought their hunt was going to be the death of me… but it turns out there’s nothing more dangerous than a male fae who has decided you’re his mate.
The Savage Fae’s Mate is one of the steamiest new fae romance books for adults who love dark paranormal stories.
13| House of Pounding Hearts by Olivia Wildenstein – Fantasy Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
House of Pounding Hearts is a slow-burn new romance fae fantasy book with all kinds of supernatural creatures and sexy alpha males.
12| Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett – New Historical Fiction Fae Novel, January 2023
Synopsis:
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love, in this heartwarming and enchanting fantasy.
Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party–or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people.
So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, get in the middle of Emily’s research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.
But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones–the most elusive of all faeries–lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she’ll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all–her own heart.
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is one of the most enchanting historical fiction books with fae and magic for adults.
11| The Stolen Heir by Holly Black – New YA Fae Fantasy Book, January 2023
Synopsis:
The Stolen Heir is one of the most magical new fae books with magic and a beautiful fairy tale-inspired story.
10| A Throne of Shadows by Tessonja Odette – New Fae Book Series, April 2022
If you love fantasy stories about outlaws then you should pick up A Throne of Shadows. The story follows Cora who gets framed for murder and is now hiding in the forest and practicing her magic.
When she realizes that her enemies hunt down and kill faerie creatures she decides it’s time to take revenge. She gets some help from Prince Teryn who secretly just wants the bounty that’s on Cora’s head to save his kingdom from bankruptcy.
However, the feisty outlaw can’t be fooled that easily. Cora gets ready for the coming war that’s stemming from ancient feuds and forgotten fae magic.
A Throne of Shadows is a magical new fae fantasy book series for young adults and adults who love YA novels like Throne of Glass, Air Awakens, and Shadow and Bone.
9| Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham – New Dark Fae Books, January 2022
Are you looking for new dark academia books with a fae twist? Then Dark Fae is the right choice for you.
Get ready for an epic story filled with vampires, werewolves, cutthroat kings, and fae, of course. The story takes place at the dangerous Aurora Academy that’s run by two of the most powerful clans of Solaria. However, these deadly kings will soon taste the vengeance of Elise the lilac-haired vampire girl who is ready to take revenge for her brother’s murder.
Dark Fae is a thrilling new dark fae book with romance and a spooky dark academia setting.
8| The Dark One (Vicious Lost Boys #2) by Nikki St. Crowe – New Dark Fae Books, April 2022
This deliciously dark Peter Pan retelling is perfect for YA and adult readers alike who love dark fantasy books. The second book of the Vicious Lost Boys retelling books series is just as spooky and thrilling as the first one.
In this series, Neverland is not all sunshine and fun because there is something dangerous and dark haunting the forest. As if the lurking of this sinister power wouldn’t be enough Captain Hook and the Fae queen are getting ready for a bloody battle to win control of Neverland.
Wendy tries to help the Never King get back his shadow but even then she’s not sure if she can find a place for herself. It’s a thrilling read with a great enemies to lovers vibe. If you’re looking for new retelling books with fae then you should check out this new dark fantasy book series.
The Dark One is one of the best dark fae books of 2022, not only for Peter Pan fans but horror and dark fantasy book lovers too.
7| The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott – New Fae Romance Book, January 2022
If you’re looking for new fantasy romance books with fae then put The Masked Fae on your TBR because it’s a classic and beautiful romance story. Its main character is Alice who travels through the forest to meet the famed Fae marquee. The Fae marquis now owns her family’s estate after Alice’s brother lost their fortune in a wager.
During her travels, she’s attacked by goblins but a masked stranger rescues her and warns her to leave the forest. However, Alice keeps going and ends up working for the Fae marquee’s mansion where she soon learns that he is not as heartless or cold as she previously thought.
Alice secretly gets visits from the handsome masked stranger and soon she finds herself torn between the two men. if you’re looking for new vampire books with fae then you should check out this dark story.
The Masked Fae is one of the most sweeping high-fantasy new fae romance books of 2022.
6| Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody – New Fae Book Series, May 2022
How about a magical trip to Faerie an enchanting but dangerous land where humans clash with fae? Then go on a journey with Chloe a human girl who vows never to return to the land of faes, Faerie. She settles in nicely in the world of humans as the town apothecary.
Soon she gets a visit from an old fae friend who begs her to return. Chloe first refuses but soon changes her mind when she learns that mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage including Chloe’s older sister and her sister’s beloved.
Chloe returns and with the help of a new mysterious magic and her also new and very handsome fae companion sets out on an epic adventure to save her sister and all Faerie before it’s too late.
Flame and Crystal Thorns is a lush romance fae book series for YA and adult readers who love fairy tales.
5| Promised in Fire by Jasmine Walt – New Fae Book, January 2022
New York Times bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with a new fae book series for adults who love steamy, slow-burn romance, heart-pounding elemental duels, and unmatched world-building.
This brilliant love story is between an all too powerful fae girl and a lonely dragon who’s the last of his kind. Adara was raised earth fae realm even though she’s a water fae. Unfortunately, she can’t control her magic which makes her useless and dangerous at the same time.
After an accident, hidden magic inside Adara gets to the surface and she has to run if she doesn’t want the ruthless king to use her powers for horrible deeds.
During her journey, Adara awakens Einar from his enchanted slumber. Einar is the last of his kind, the last dragon who hates faes and wants nothing to do with any. The two however an unexplainable passion between them and they also have to find a way to save the land from destruction and darkness.
Promised In Fire is a new fantasy fae book series for adults who love spicy romances and epic duels.
4| The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber – New Dark Fae Book, April 2022
Looking for a new spicy fae book with an epic love story between a human and a Faeblood? Then you’re in luck. Ember was raised in isolation and after her only family, her mom, is murdered she’s forced to go on the run.
The Kingdom of Morvak is a dangerous place especially for humans because the greedy ruling Faeblood wants to control the human population. However, Gavyn an elite fighter and cunning leader of his village will not back down so easily.
Gavyn and Ember fight together to save what they hold dear and have to decide if they will let themselves embrace the passion smoldering between them even though it would cause pain to their gound family.
The Curse of a Faeblood is one of the most anticipated new dark fae books for adults who love grumpy heroes and steamy happily-ever-afters.
3| Compelled to be Fae by Lola Glass – New Fae Romance Book, January 2022
Compelled to be Fae is the last book of the beloved Sacrificed to the Fae King series. This magical novel will take you to the fae world of Avalon where you’ll meet Auden and Noa again. The two have to find a way to break the bonds in Avalon to help the fae finally be free from the pain after all the female faeries died.
Compelled to be Fae is one of the most anticipated new fae book series of 2022 for fantasy lovers.
2| The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones – New Fae Books, August 2022
This magical story will take you to a kingdom in Wales where magic and conflict are a part of everyday life and it follows Mer who is familiar with both. Mer is the last living water diviner and she has been running and hiding from the prince who wants to bound her into his service.
Mer goes on a dangerous journey to destroy the magical well so she can finally find peace. If you’re looking for new retelling books with fae then check out this magical novel.
The Drowned Woods is an ethereal fantasy YA fae retelling novel that’s perfect for adventure fairy tale lovers.
1| Prince Of The Dark Fae by Lindsey Devin – New Fantasy Romance Fae Book, February 2022
Looking for a romance fae novel with a witchy twist? Then this spicy fantasy story is for you. The story follows Isla who works as a seamstress for the light fae along with her sisters. Her life is not easy and her only nice thing is a pendant she found as a child and kept hidden ever since.
Until an unfortunate night at a ball when her hidden pendant gets the attention of the King and Queen of the light fae. Turns out the pendant was stolen but when Isla is asked to take it off and return it she can’t take it off. She’s called a witch and gets banished to the dark fae land where Thane the handsome dark fae prince claims her.
Isla feels hunger for Thane too but can’t be sure if he truly wants her or just her mysterious and powerful pendant. If you want your fae dose and also love new books about witches then put this magical tale on your TBR.
Prince of The Dark Fae is one of the most anticipated new steamy and dark fae romance books of 2022 for adults.
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