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Swords, sorcery & sizzling romance await you in our bookseller’s picks for the Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Books of 2023! You’ll find the best new fantasy books rife with epic world-building, fantastical creatures and legendary battles.

From instant bestsellers such as Fourth Wing and The Hurricane Wars to much-anticipated sequels and new releases from your favorite fantasy authors such Kerri Maniscalco, Leigh Bardugo, and V.E. Schwab you won’t be able to resist our Best Fantasy Books of the Year 2023!

In the mood for binge-reading? Look no further than Rebecca Yarros’s sensational Fourth Wing and its highly anticipated sequel, Iron Flame. Dragons, adventure and electrifying on-the-edge-of-your-seat fantasy – what’s not to love about these heart-pounding new fantasy books? Grab your copies quick and spend the weekend devouring these sizzling and suspenseful bestsellers!

Kerri Maniscalco, the champion of romantasy (romance + fantasy), thrills us with her debut adult novel, Throne of the Fallen, filled with new characters and set in the Kingdom of the Wicked world. This book provides all the signature flair we have come to expect from the original series including page-turning perilous journeys, demons, vampires and, of course, addictive romance. Perfect for fans and newcomers to the Kingdom of the Wicked series alike, this is the next new fantasy book for your TBR list!

Not in the mood for battles and bloodshed? Cozy up with Bookshops & Bonedust, the follow up to Legends & Lattes! It’s cozy fantasy at its finest, complete with first loves, secondhand books and the meaningful message that what you find is not always what you are looking for, all wrapped up in your next fireplace comfort read.

Fans of Shadow & Bone will revel in Hell Bent, one of the most anticipated books of the year and the sequel to Ninth House. Replete with murder, monsters, dark magic and Bardugo’s signature imaginative twists and turns, this mesmerizing dark academia series will have you on the edge of your seat.

Explore our complete selection of fantasy books to find the best new releases, best romantasy and our holiday gift guide for your fantasy book lover! We have all the top fantasy series like Age of Madness, A Court of Thorns & Roses, A Song of Ice & Fire, The Lord of the Rings and more! Fans of the Wizarding World will fall in love with our Harry Potter Store! We have best new books for Teens & YA, graphic novels and manga, and complete boxed sets of your favorite fantasy series. Don’t know where to start? Try our fantasy bestsellers list!