Fantasy novels published in 2016 that may have escaped the hype, are from lesser known authors, or from authors with other popular titles. A mix of YA and adult titles, sure to please fantasy-lovers or those new to the genre!
An imaginative debut novel mysterious strangers and storytelling. With a rich setting, and even richer prose, Neil Gaiman fans will feel right at home with this one.
An imaginative debut novel mysterious strangers and storytelling. With a rich setting, and even richer prose, Neil Gaiman fans will feel right at home with this one.
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An imaginative debut novel mysterious strangers and storytelling. With a rich setting, and even richer prose, Neil Gaiman fans will feel right at home with this one.
An imaginative debut novel mysterious strangers and storytelling. With a rich setting, and even richer prose, Neil Gaiman fans will feel right at home with this one.
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From the author of the uber-popular Lunar Chronicles comes a retelling of the Queen of Hearts before she became "heartless" and she was just a baker looking for love.
From the author of the uber-popular Lunar Chronicles comes a retelling of the Queen of Hearts before she became "heartless" and she was just a baker looking for love.
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From the author of the uber-popular Lunar Chronicles comes a retelling of the Queen of Hearts before she became "heartless" and she was just a baker looking for love.
From the author of the uber-popular Lunar Chronicles comes a retelling of the Queen of Hearts before she became "heartless" and she was just a baker looking for love.
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K.J. Charles is known for her LGBTQ+ romances that lean more towards fantasy, and this diverse tale will convince romance fans they love fantasy and vice versa!
K.J. Charles is known for her LGBTQ+ romances that lean more towards fantasy, and this diverse tale will convince romance fans they love fantasy and vice versa!
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K.J. Charles is known for her LGBTQ+ romances that lean more towards fantasy, and this diverse tale will convince romance fans they love fantasy and vice versa!
K.J. Charles is known for her LGBTQ+ romances that lean more towards fantasy, and this diverse tale will convince romance fans they love fantasy and vice versa!
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Witch's apprentice, Bridey Corkill, once watched her grandfather pulled into the depths of the sea by something unnatural. When similar deaths begin happening years later, Bridey is afraid that whatever killed her grandfather has returned.
Witch's apprentice, Bridey Corkill, once watched her grandfather pulled into the depths of the sea by something unnatural. When similar deaths begin happening years later, Bridey is afraid that whatever killed her grandfather has returned.
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Witch's apprentice, Bridey Corkill, once watched her grandfather pulled into the depths of the sea by something unnatural. When similar deaths begin happening years later, Bridey is afraid that whatever killed her grandfather has returned.
Witch's apprentice, Bridey Corkill, once watched her grandfather pulled into the depths of the sea by something unnatural. When similar deaths begin happening years later, Bridey is afraid that whatever killed her grandfather has returned.
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A steampunk alternative history set in the Belgian-colonized Congo, where a piece of land called Everfair serves as a Utopia for the native populations of...Show more
A steampunk alternative history set in the Belgian-colonized Congo, where a piece of land called Everfair serves as a Utopia for the native populations of the Congo and escaped slaves. A "speculative masterpiece" that critically re-examines history.
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A steampunk alternative history set in the Belgian-colonized Congo, where a piece of land called Everfair serves as a Utopia for the native populations of...Show more
A steampunk alternative history set in the Belgian-colonized Congo, where a piece of land called Everfair serves as a Utopia for the native populations of the Congo and escaped slaves. A "speculative masterpiece" that critically re-examines history.
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A coming-of-age story that features mermaids! 12-year-old Neen Marrey must navigate speculation and town gossip, to uncover the truth behind her mother's origin and her father's drowning.
A coming-of-age story that features mermaids! 12-year-old Neen Marrey must navigate speculation and town gossip, to uncover the truth behind her mother's origin and her father's drowning.
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A coming-of-age story that features mermaids! 12-year-old Neen Marrey must navigate speculation and town gossip, to uncover the truth behind her mother's origin and her father's drowning.
A coming-of-age story that features mermaids! 12-year-old Neen Marrey must navigate speculation and town gossip, to uncover the truth behind her mother's origin and her father's drowning.
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This is for those who like their fantasy with just a pinch of the supernatural. Ginger is an American heiress, and a medium for the Spirit Corps, a spiritualist force in WWI, and must navigate a male-dominated field to uncover a traitor.
This is for those who like their fantasy with just a pinch of the supernatural. Ginger is an American heiress, and a medium for the Spirit Corps, a spiritualist force in WWI, and must navigate a male-dominated field to uncover a traitor.
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This is for those who like their fantasy with just a pinch of the supernatural. Ginger is an American heiress, and a medium for the Spirit Corps, a spiritualist force in WWI, and must navigate a male-dominated field to uncover a traitor.
This is for those who like their fantasy with just a pinch of the supernatural. Ginger is an American heiress, and a medium for the Spirit Corps, a spiritualist force in WWI, and must navigate a male-dominated field to uncover a traitor.
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This has been marketed as Romeo & Juliet meets Garth Nix's Sabriel, making this novel a darker retelling of the classic love story that incorporates necromancy and magic.
This has been marketed as Romeo & Juliet meets Garth Nix's Sabriel, making this novel a darker retelling of the classic love story that incorporates necromancy and magic.
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This has been marketed as Romeo & Juliet meets Garth Nix's Sabriel, making this novel a darker retelling of the classic love story that incorporates necromancy and magic.
This has been marketed as Romeo & Juliet meets Garth Nix's Sabriel, making this novel a darker retelling of the classic love story that incorporates necromancy and magic.
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One night, inexplicably trees take over entire suburbs, nature dominating man in a manner of hours. A commentary on man vs. nature, surviving against all odds, and the pursuit of one man to reunite with his wife.
One night, inexplicably trees take over entire suburbs, nature dominating man in a manner of hours. A commentary on man vs. nature, surviving against all odds, and the pursuit of one man to reunite with his wife.
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One night, inexplicably trees take over entire suburbs, nature dominating man in a manner of hours. A commentary on man vs. nature, surviving against all odds, and the pursuit of one man to reunite with his wife.
One night, inexplicably trees take over entire suburbs, nature dominating man in a manner of hours. A commentary on man vs. nature, surviving against all odds, and the pursuit of one man to reunite with his wife.
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Another retelling! This one is of Beauty and the Beast, with a unique protagonist living in a world that is overwhelmed with magic and war.
Another retelling! This one is of Beauty and the Beast, with a unique protagonist living in a world that is overwhelmed with magic and war.
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Another retelling! This one is of Beauty and the Beast, with a unique protagonist living in a world that is overwhelmed with magic and war.
Another retelling! This one is of Beauty and the Beast, with a unique protagonist living in a world that is overwhelmed with magic and war.
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With intricate world-building, this epic fantasy has been compared to Patrick Rothfuss and Naomi Novik! A land where spirits are corporeal creatures determined to kill all humans, only The Queen can control them.
With intricate world-building, this epic fantasy has been compared to Patrick Rothfuss and Naomi Novik! A land where spirits are corporeal creatures determined to kill all humans, only The Queen can control them.
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With intricate world-building, this epic fantasy has been compared to Patrick Rothfuss and Naomi Novik! A land where spirits are corporeal creatures determined to kill all humans, only The Queen can control them.
With intricate world-building, this epic fantasy has been compared to Patrick Rothfuss and Naomi Novik! A land where spirits are corporeal creatures determined to kill all humans, only The Queen can control them.
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Set in Boston in 1919, this book features hemopaths, who can create illusions through art. Con artists/performance artists, Corinne and Ada are best friends running from the law after disaster strikes the club they work at.
Set in Boston in 1919, this book features hemopaths, who can create illusions through art. Con artists/performance artists, Corinne and Ada are best friends running from the law after disaster strikes the club they work at.
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Set in Boston in 1919, this book features hemopaths, who can create illusions through art. Con artists/performance artists, Corinne and Ada are best friends running from the law after disaster strikes the club they work at.
Set in Boston in 1919, this book features hemopaths, who can create illusions through art. Con artists/performance artists, Corinne and Ada are best friends running from the law after disaster strikes the club they work at.
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