Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a magical season for fantasy lovers! Whether you crave epic adventures, heartwarming tales, or dark, intriguing mysteries, this year’s lineup has something to transport every reader. Dive into new worlds, reconnect with beloved characters, and discover your next obsession with these 9 best fantasy books arriving just in time for your summer escape.
1. Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons (Deluxe Edition) By J. Penner
Doli Butterbuckle, a sunshine dwarf who once yearned for more, finds contentment in her quiet life and simple magic. That is, until a dragon egg upends her world, thrusting her into the chaotic role of dragon-mom. Struggling to manage the mischievous creature, Doli seeks guidance from Sarson, a knowledgeable gargoyle librarian specializing in all things draconic. As they work together, Doli finds herself falling for Sarson, embarking on an unexpected new chapter she must learn to embrace.
2. A Goddess Unraveled (Olympus Rising series) By Morgan Rider
Demigoddess Lexi Maxwell has always lived a life of comfort, yet also one with little autonomy, bound by strict rules she only escapes during her exhilarating rides. After college, she returns home to a parade of suitors, none of whom capture her interest—until she meets Luke Carrington. Their inexplicable connection sparks a romance her parents vehemently oppose. But as Lexi uncovers the truth about her heritage, her burgeoning love for Luke will truly blossom.
3. The Iron Dreamers By Ashley Christine
Seventeen-year-old Lexi Carvalho’s life on Earth shatters when she’s abducted and confronted with a devastating truth: Earth perished centuries ago, and her existence has been a mere simulation. Now aboard a colossal space station, Lexi, one of 700,000 “Iron Dreamers,” must forge a new life and confront the challenges facing humanity’s remnants. Partnering with the enigmatic Artemis, she’ll have to conquer her deepest fears to save herself and humanity from a vengeful plot that threatens life in space.
4. Merry Witches’ Life, Volume 1: The Three Widows of Berlebagille By Menota
This heartwarming manga series introduces three unlikely friends: Zoe, a failed witch still hopeful for romance; Shishka, a mysterious shop owner guarding her past; and Eliza, a scarab beetle who is less than human. United by recent loss, these three women have all lost their significant others. Together, they navigate grief, honor their loved ones, and find a path forward through the power of friendship and, of course, a little bit of magic!
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5. The Wizard (Novel): When Words Kill By Shi Wu
Detective Yuan Feng Liang is stunned when 18-year-old Jin Xi Cheng confesses to murdering over a dozen people overnight. Seven years later, bizarre, similarly-patterned murders resurface, compelling Officer Liang to seek answers from Cheng. What Liang uncovers is far more extraordinary than he imagined: Cheng is a powerful wizard. This unlikely duo must now work together to unravel the truth behind the murders and help Cheng come to terms with his newfound, formidable power—for better or worse.
6. Terror at the Gates (Blood of Lilith Book 1) By Scarlett St. Clair
Exiled by her influential family, Lilith Leviathan flees to Nineveh, a district steeped in sin. Resource-less, she resorts to stealing with her magic, catching the attention of powerful families and the church. Lilith believes she’s finally safe when she discovers a unique blade—until she accidentally kills someone with it. She turns to Zahariev, the formidable ruler of Nineveh, for help. Upon seeing the blade, Zahariev realizes they face an unimaginable threat. They join forces to uncover their world’s hidden secrets as sinister forces gather.
7. I Think I’m in Love with an Alien By Ann Aguirre
Almost a year after his ride home failed, alien Tamzir Jaar remains stranded on Earth. With supplies dwindling and his camouflage failing, he risks capture and scientific experimentation. Still, when a group of humans he’s been messaging online invites him to a space-themed convention, Tamzir decides to enjoy himself—at least until he can find a way back to his own planet.
8. The Hero and the Crown By Robin McKinley
Aerin has always lived with the tale of her mother, a witch who supposedly charmed the king into marriage. When her mother bore a daughter instead of a son, the story goes, she was shamed until her death. Tired of bearing the stigma of being unwanted, Aerin decides it’s time to carve her own destiny and wield a power far greater than she ever thought possible.
9. The Quantum Thief By Hannu Rajaniemi
Each day, Jean le Flambeur begins his sentence in the Dilemma Prison by hunting and killing his alternate self before he can be killed. This brutal routine changes when the captivating Mieli rescues him, transporting him to Oubliette, a Martian city. But freedom comes at a cost: Mieli offers to help Jean regain his powers if they work together to complete his one unfinished heist. Their journey will pit them against both old and new enemies in a thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge.