All-new Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher & Laurell K. Hamilton – these are the most exciting new fantasy books in November 2023
Fiery skies, monsters from the deep and tomorrow’s heroes. From steampunk adventures to sweeping high fantasy epics and sinister urban fantasy in between – these are some of the most anticipated new releases among the fantasy books of November 2023.
Complete with titles, release dates, authors, synopsis and links to pre-order and buy your favourite new fantasy books coming out in November right now, as you like…
New & Unique Fantasy Books of November 2023
The Olympian Affair
Jim Butcher, 7 November 2023
In the towering Cinder Spires, humanity’s last strongholds, aristocratic houses reign, crafting airships and wielding power. Yet, a looming war threatens these skies, and Spire Albion faces isolation against Spire Aurora’s formidable Armada. With a perilous summit at Spire Olympia, Spirearch Lord Albion deploys Captain Francis Madison Grimm and the AMS Predator’s crew as diplomatic envoys. Their mission? To rally alliances through daring, skill, and a touch of showmanship before the world succumbs to chaos in The Olympian Affair.
Genres Fantasy Adventure, Steampunk, Steampunk Science Fiction
Author Jim Butcher Home Missouri, United States
Publisher Ace | Buy it on Amazon
A Curse of Krakens
Kevin Hearne, 7 November 2023
In the wake of her heroic cousin’s death, Pen Yas ben Min emerges from the shadows. Tasked with planting the seed of the Fourth Tree, she seeks to usher in a new era for her homeland. Abhi, weary from battles and gifted with the power to communicate with animals, embarks on a mission to speak with the mysterious Kraken lurking beneath the waves. Meanwhile, Koesha’s quest to unveil the Seventh Kenning’s mystery takes a perilous turn, leading her and her crew on a life-threatening journey in A Curse of Krakens.
Genres Fantasy, High Fantasy
Author Kevin Hearne Home Colorado, United States
Publisher Del Rey | Buy it on Amazon
The Darkness Before Them
Matthew Ward, 7 November 2023
The first in a new trilogy; The Soulfire Saga. In the Kingdom of Khalad, engulfed in darkness and ruled by ruthless noble houses, Kat, a talented thief, seeks a big score to settle her family’s debt. With a unique gift to communicate with and command indentured spirits guarding treasures, she aims to be free. However, as rebellion stirs and the war for Khalad’s future looms, Kat must choose a side despite her desire for a simple life in The Darkness Before Them.
Genres Fantasy, High Fantasy
Author Matthew Ward Home Nottingham
Publisher Orbit | Buy it on Amazon
A Power Unbound
Freya Marske, 7 November 2023
Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, seeks a quiet life after his twin sister’s death, but a looming magical threat draws him back into a world he tried to leave behind. In a puzzling magical London townhouse, he joins an unlikely group of friends to find the Last Contract’s final piece before their enemies. They reluctantly enlist writer and thief Alan Ross, whose only interest is money, setting the stage for a complex relationship. As a plot for unimaginable power unfolds, secrets will unravel, and magic’s foundations in Britain will tremble in A Power Unbound.
Genres Fantasy, Historical Fantasy
Author Freya Marske Home Australia
Publisher Tordotcom | Buy it on Amazon
Bookshops & Bonedust
Travis Baldree, 7 November 2023
Book 2 in the Legends and Lattes series. Viv, a mercenary of Rackam’s Ravens, finds herself sidelined in the peaceful beach town of Murk to recover from an injury sustained while hunting a dangerous necromancer. Unexpectedly, she seeks solace in a struggling bookshop run by a blunt owner. As she navigates life far from the battlefield, she encounters a mysterious traveller, an irritable gnome, a summer romance, and more skeletons than she bargained for. Murk might be quieter, but adventure still lurks around every corner, reshaping Viv’s life in unexpected ways in Bookshops & Bonedust.
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, Sorcery
Author Travis Baldree Home Pacific Northwest, United States
Publisher Tor Books | Buy it on Amazon
Spirit of the Wood
Kristen Britain, 7 November 2023
The final book in the eight-part Green Rider series. Laren Mapstone, known as the “Ice Lady,” conceals her emotions behind fortress walls after battling the ruthless Darrow Raiders. When she mentors Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee, they face danger from vengeful bandits. Tavin’s empathic gift becomes a double-edged sword as he tries to save Laren’s life and unlock the power within the Green Cloak in Spirit of the Wood.
Genres Fantasy, High Fantasy
Author Kristen Britain Home American Southwest, United States
Publisher DAW | Buy it on Amazon
Slay
Laurell K. Hamilton, 7 November 2023
In the 30th instalment of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, necromancer Anita Blake, now a U.S. Marshal, faces her most challenging task yet. Marrying Jean-Claude, the newly crowned vampire king of America is no walk down the aisle. Anita must introduce her devout human relatives to her vampire fiancé, navigating treacherous family dynamics. As she tries to keep the peace, malevolent forces seize the opportunity to wreak havoc in Slay.
Genres Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Vampires
Author Laurell K. Hamilton Home St Louis, United States
Publisher Berkley | Buy it on Amazon
The Navigator’s Children
Tad Williams, 12 November 2023
The 4th and final book in The Last King of Osten series. Hayholt, once the fortress of the Sithi, stands besieged by the relentless Norns. As the kingdom of men rallies to defend it, the Norns’ mysterious witch-queen, Utuk’ku, sets her sights on the mystical Vale of Mists, Tanakirú. Miriamele seeks to thwart traitorous nobles while discovering their escape. Meanwhile, within Tanakirú’s mysterious depths, Prince Morgan and renegade Norn Nezeru’s connection deepens, leading them to confront the ancient secret fueling the Norn Queen’s war in The Navigator’s Children.
Genres Fantasy, High Fantasy
Author Tad Williams Home Santa Cruz, United States
Publisher DAW | Buy it on Amazon
The Ashfire King
Chelsea Abdullah, 14 November 2023
Not much is known about this enchanting sequel to The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy), but we do know Loulie al-Nazari, the Midnight Merchant, lives a life of magic and crime with her devoted jinn bodyguard. When she rescues a timid prince, she unwittingly attracts the attention of his formidable father, the sultan. Blackmailed into a quest to find a legendary lamp capable of revitalizing desolate lands, Loulie has no choice but to comply or face execution. What’s in store for them next? Find out in The Ashfire King.
Genres Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Mythology
Author Chelsea Abdullah Home New York, United States
Publisher Orbit | Buy it on Amazon
Shadow Baron
Davinia Evans, 14 November 2023
In Book 2 of The Burnished City, Siyon Velo, known as the Alchemist, may have temporarily stabilized the planes and prevented Bezim’s descent into the sea, but he’s far from confident in his abilities. Soon, his self-doubt will become glaringly apparent. To complicate matters, creatures from myth and legend, once confined to stories, begin appearing in Bezim. A djinn disrupts Zagiri’s garden soiree, and rumours of a naga circulate among the card tables in Anahid’s Flower District. Magic, dormant for so long in the Mundane, is stirring in Shadow Baron.
Genres Fantasy Action & Adventure, Mythical Creatures, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Author Shadow Baron Home Melbourne, Australia
Publisher Orbit | Buy it on Amazon
Cold Curses
Chloe Neill, 14 November 2023
Book 5 in the Heirs of Chicagoland series. In the City of Chicago, Elisa, the world’s only vampire born by birth, yearns for peace following a devastating attack that shattered the city’s protective magic. She and her allies, including shifter Connor Keene, are vigilant, and aware that danger can strike at any moment. As they race to mend the city’s wards, sinister beings breach their defences, embroiling Elisa in an age-old magical conflict. While she’s determined to stand her ground, retaliation risks exposing her most profound secret—a revelation that could change everything in Cold Curses.
Genres Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Author Chloe Neill Home Midwest, United States
Publisher Berkley | Buy it on Amazon
The Narrow Road Between Desires
Patrick Rothfuss, 3 November 2023
Bast, the master of negotiation, understands the delicate art of give-and-take. But when he accepts a gift without giving in return, his world tumbles into disarray. Accustomed to the ebb and flow of bargains, Bast suddenly finds himself in uncharted territory—owing a debt. From the break of dawn until the midnight chimes of a single day, follow the Kingkiller Chronicle’s charismatic fae as he weaves through schemes, dances with danger, and redefines the boundaries of his desires in The Narrow Road Between Desires.
Genres Coming of Age Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
Author Patrick Rothfuss Home Wisconsin, United States
Publisher DAW | Buy it on Amazon
Wicked Ties
Shanora Williams, 16 November 2023
In the second book of The Tether Trilogy, Betrayed and imprisoned in his own mind, Caz is trapped in a deadly situation. But with Willow by his side, there’s always a way out. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to Earth, fleeing from the relentless Decius, who will stop at nothing to capture Caz and eliminate his Blackwater clan. As they race against time to awaken the Regal Selah and defeat Decius, Caz and Willow discover that Vakeeli’s history is not what it seems in Wicked Ties.
Genres Fantasy, Romance, Dark
Author Shanora Williams Home North Carolina, United States
Publisher Platinum Queen Press | Buy it on Amazon
Defiant
Brandon Sanderson, 21 November 2023
Book 4 of Skyward. Spensa’s journey through the space between stars has altered her, revealing secrets about her Cytonic abilities. The Superiority continues its quest for galactic dominance, and while Skyward Flight has gathered allies and held off Winzik, humanity’s fate hangs by a thread. Spensa must harness the knowledge she gained in the Nowhere to defeat this powerful foe. Yet, being Cytonic proves more complex than she imagined. As she faces tough choices, Spensa grapples with the sacrifices required for victory, even if it means losing herself and her friends in Defiant.
Genres Young Adult Science Fiction, Young Adult Space Opera, Survival
Author Brandon Sanderson Home Utah, United States
Publisher Delacorte Press | Buy on Amazon
The Temple of Fortuna
Elodie Harper, 23 November 2023
The final book of the Wolf Den trilogy. Amara’s remarkable journey, from a slave in Pompeii to a powerful courtesan in Rome, has shaped her life. At the height of her pursuit for power within Rome’s imperial palace, her loved ones remain in the shadow of the looming Mount Vesuvius. As AD 79 approaches, the mighty volcano is about to unleash its devastating power, altering the course of their lives forever in The Temple of Fortuna.
Genres Fantasy, Historical, Mythology
Author Elodie Harper Home East England, United Kingdom
Publisher Apollo | Buy it on Amazon
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