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10 Best Fantasy Books of 2024

Our picks for the year's most captivating fantasy reads, from epic adventures to cozy magic

10 Best Fantasy Books of 2024

1. The Foxglove King

By Hannah Whitten

A darkly enchanting tale of necromancy, court intrigue, and forbidden magic. Lore was a poison runner until she accidentally raised the dead—and now she's trapped in a deadly game of politics and power.

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2. The Will of the Many

By James Islington

Set in a Roman-inspired world where power flows from those at the bottom to those at the top, this debut launches an intricate fantasy series full of mystery and political machinations.

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3. Witch King

By Martha Wells

From the author of Murderbot comes a standalone fantasy following a demon prince who wakes up in a tomb, stripped of power, and must unravel the conspiracy that put him there.

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4. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

By Shannon Chakraborty

A rollicking adventure following a legendary pirate captain pulled back into action for one last heist. Packed with magic, mythology, and swashbuckling fun.

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5. Immortal Longings

By Chloe Gong

A fantasy reimagining of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra set in a futuristic colosseum city where body-hopping assassins compete in a deadly tournament.

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6. System Collapse

By Martha Wells

The latest Murderbot novella delivers another perfect blend of action, humor, and found family as our favorite construct deals with the aftermath of Network Collapse.

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7. The Wishing Game

By Meg Shaffer

A cozy, heartwarming fantasy about a children's book author who hosts a contest to find the next heir to his magical legacy. Perfect for fans of books about books.

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8. Starter Villain

By John Scalzi

A hilarious sci-fi romp where an unemployed man inherits his uncle's supervillain business—complete with volcanic lair and talking cats with impeccable union benefits.

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9. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A gothic reimagining of H.G. Wells' classic, set in 19th century Mexico. Carlota is the daughter of a scientist creating human-animal hybrids on a remote island.

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10. A Day of Fallen Night

By Samantha Shannon

The highly anticipated prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree, spanning generations and continents in an epic tale of dragons, magic, and the women who shaped history.

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