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Get swept into diverse magical worlds with these inclusive fantasy books.
Emily Varga
Lovers-to-enemies as you've never seen it before, Emily Varga's YA romantasy debut For She is Wrath is the epic tale of a girl escaped from prison and hell-bent on revenge.
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Ambelin Kwaymullina
A gripping YA fantasy novel featuring a deadly contest for the crown, a heroine determined to right the wrongs done to her people, and a smouldering love story that could…
Judy I. Lin
Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of…
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Kalynn Bayron
An electrifying twist on the classic fairytale that will inspire girls to break out of limiting stereotypes and follow their dreams!
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Cinderella is dead, but Snow White fights on ...
New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Kalynn Bayron makes her highly anticipated return to the fairytale realm of Cinderella…
Joan He
From New York Times-bestselling author Joan He comes the dazzling and sweeping conclusion to The Kingdom of Three duology.
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Sue Lynn Tan
The bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess. A young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the…
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish' Stephanie Garber
A TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
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Yangsze Choo
The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depth of maternal bonds, and ancient folktales that may very well be true.
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Mariana Enriquez
A damaged father battles to save his son from the sinister cult he is destined to serve - from cult sensation Mariana Enriquez, author of the International Booker Prize-shortlisted The…
Kamilah Cole
Whip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who's forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland
Sophie Kim
In this delightful Korean contemporary fantasy, a fallen trickster god must pair up with a coffee-slinging, shapeshifting fox to track down a demon of darkness before it devours the mortal…
R.F. Kuang
An incendiary novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance.
Gourav Mohanty
The House of the Dragon meets Succession in an epic reimagining of the Mahabharata
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Saara El-Arifi
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree,THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny’…
A.Y. Chao
This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.
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Marlon James
Drawing from vivid African history and mythology, Marlon James weaves a saga of breathtaking adventure and powerful intrigue - a mesmerizing, unique meditation on the nature of truth and power.
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THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE REVOLUTIONARY DARK STAR TRILOGY
‘Even more gripping and inventive than its predecessor … like Tolkien on ayahuasca’ Observer
*Perfect for fans of Pratchett, George R…
Shelley Parker-Chan
Zhu journeys from life as a peasant girl to war and the heights of power. This is a traditional Chinese tale reimagined in a subversive new way, for fans of…
Riding high on her recent victory, Zhu Yuanzhang is now the Radiant King - brilliant, ambitious and unstoppable in her quest for greatness. But she will soon discover the price…
Sangu Mandanna
A cosy, heartwarming, and uplifting magical romance about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family - and a new love - changes the course of her…
Mariely Lares
Mexican history and Mesoamerican mythology meet in this thrilling historical fantasy with magic, intrigue, treachery, romance, and adventure.
sydney khoo
Uncover an extraordinary world of demons and witches, where the ones you love can hurt you the most and hiding your true self can get you killed.
S. Jae-Jones
Sailor Moon meets Cinder in this first entry in a new, richly imagined fantasy series full of romance, adventure and kick-a** heroines.
Tomi Adeyemi
Magic can burn, turn tides, light the darkness and bring back the dead. But magic is gone. And only one girl can bring it back.
When Zelie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zelie never…
A captivating and magical story set in 1930s Malaysia about a dancehall girl and an orphan boy who are brought together by a series of unexplained deaths and an old…
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A glamorous young socialite discovers the haunting secrets of a mysterious mansion in 1950s Mexico.
The Mayan God of Death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. A vivid, wildly imaginative historical fantasy for…
Winner of the Reddit Fantasy Award for Best Debut 2018 ‘The best fantasy debut of 2018’ - WIRED
The searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut - THE POPPY WAR.
The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R.F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to…
P. Djeli Clark
Set in an alternate Cairo in the early 20th century, this fun, fresh and exciting fantasy novel combines all the tricky twists you want from a police procedural with djinn…
Vaishnavi Patel
A stunning debut from a powerful new voice, Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana, weaving a tale of fate, family, courage, and…
Ben Aaronovitch
The first of the Sunday Times Bestselling Peter Grant series
Peter Grant is not just a lowly Detective Constable, he’s also apprenticed to the last wizard in Britain: policing will never be the same again!
A gripping new outing in London for PC Grant in the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series from Ben Aaronovitch.
From the author of RIVERS OF LONDON - the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling PC Peter Grant series returns with something dark south of the river…
The fifth of the Sunday Times Bestselling series sees PC Grant looking for missing children. And missing London.
The sixth outing for PC Peter Grant in this bestselling series sees him back in London and facing up to the terrifying legacy of London’s hangings.
The seventh PC Grant mystery is here, continuing bestselling series of London adventures. That’s the way to do it …
A brand-new novel in the bestselling Rivers of London series!
The brand new novel in the Sunday Times #1 bestselling Rivers of London series!
Naomi Novik
In the start of an all-new trilogy, the bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver introduces you to a dangerous school for the magically gifted where failure means certain death…
The second book in a rich and fantastical coming-of-age trilogy about powerful teenagers, their dangerous (and occasionally deadly) magic school, and their wider wizarding world
The second book in a…
The exciting conclusion to The Scholomance trilogy, from the bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver
Ann Sei Lin
A beautifully written and pacy teen fantasy adventure, set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and powerful paper spirits. Inspired by Asian cultures and exploring themes of empire…
