Get ready, bookworms: Here’s a look at the upcoming February 2023 fantasy book releases you won’t want to miss! Check out your must-reads now.
February 2023 Fantasy Book Releases
February 2023 will be a magical time for fantasy fans as some of the year’s most anticipated books are making their debut. From epic adventures to sci-fi space romps, this list of upcoming sci-fi and fantasy book releases has something for everyone.
Eclipse by Herman Steuernagel
Django had everything he ever wanted… now he’s lost it all.
Mikka can’t escape her dubious past… and now must answer for past sins.
Eclipse is the first novel in a new dystopian sci-fi space adventure series that is perfect for fans of Red Rising and The Expanse.
Check out the full synopsis for this thrilling self-published sci-fi adventure here, and be sure to pick it up when it comes out on February 7, 2023.
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
They will fear you and flee you and call you a monster.
In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of the Medusa myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman—injured by a powerful man—is blamed, punished, and monstered for the assault.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night is a stunning standalone prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree.
Intricate and epic, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the world of A Priory of the Orange Tree, showing us a course of events that shaped it for generations.
Mark your calendars for this release on February 28th.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by SA Chakraborty
Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, spins a new trilogy of magic and mayhem on the high seas in this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artifacts and ancient mysteries, in one woman’s determined quest to seize a final chance at glory—and write her legend.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi hits shelves on February 28, 2023.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
Coming out on February 14th, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is set to be a hauntingly beautiful tale of love, curses, and tragedy.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is a sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales. This book is the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.
Nocturne by Alysa Wees
In this haunting, evocative fantasy set in 1930s Chicago, a talented ballerina finds herself torn between her dreams and desires when she’s pursued by a secretive patron who may be more than he seems.
Nocturne is a lyrical fantasy book slated to release on February 21, 2023.
These Infinite Threads Tahereh Mafi
These Infinite Threads is the highly anticipated sequel to This Woven Kingdom.
This epic fantasy romance with Persian inspiration is a beautiful enemies-to-lovers story with magical twists, lost heirs, and odds-defying main characters.
This book is slated for release on February 7, 2023.
Seven Faceless Saints by MK Lobb
Coming out on February 7th, Seven Faceless Saints is a dark fantasy debut with a murder mystery twist.
This is a book that is pitched as perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco.
Also, this is supposed to be the choice for one of the top fantasy book boxes in February!
Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood
Wildblood is a thrilling new fantasy from Lauren Blackwood slated for release on February 7, 2023.
It is a poignant, thrilling, emotionally complex story of love and sacrifice. Victoria’s tense journey through the haunted jungle is filled with terror and beauty, both supernatural and human, and will grip you until the very last page.
The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
El Diablo is in the details in this Latinx pirate fantasy starring a transmasculine nonbinary teen with a mission of revenge, redemption, and revolution.
Coming out on February 28, The Wicked Bargain is a queer pirate fantasy perfect for this generation of readers.
Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth
In this gripping and atmospheric reimagining of Antigone, Veronica Roth reaches back to the root of legend and delivers a world of tomorrow, both timeless and unexpected.
Arch-Conspirator releases on February 21.
Nightbirds by Kate J Armstrong
In a dazzling new fantasy world full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, women’s magic is outlawed, but four girls with unusual powers have the chance to change it all.
Nightbirds is slated for release on February 28, 2023.
The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan
Coming out on February 14, 2023, The Tyranny of Faith is the sequel to Justice of Kings.
Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s role as an Emperor’s Justice requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . .
The Magician’s Daughter by HG Parry
In the early 1900s, a young woman is caught between two worlds in H. G. Parry’s spellbinding tale of miracles, magic, and the adventure of a lifetime.
The Magician’s Daughter comes out on February 28.
If you are ready to add to your fantasy TBR, then these February 2023 fantasy book releases are just what you need to keep you hooked all month long!
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