Get the Gang Back Together with these 6 Fantasy Books

First up, Sarah Beth Durst’s “The Bone Maker” takes us on a wild ride 25 years after a legendary victory. Our heroes, creaky with age but still packing a punch, have one last quest: defeat the resurrected darkness they thought they buried. But Kreya, their fearless leader, has a secret mission – bring her husband back from the dead, even if it means forbidden magic and bone-chilling bargains.

This ain’t your typical sunshine-and-rainbows fantasy. As the gang reunites, the land whispers of restless spirits and dangers lurking in the shadows. Can they mend broken bonds, face their demons (both living and undead), and prove that their story is far from over? Durst weaves a masterful tale of sacrifice, magic, and the enduring power of friendship, making “The Bone Maker” a must-read for any true-blue fantasy fan.

Clay Cooper, retired berserker and nap enthusiast, gets ambushed by duty. His estranged friend, Gabriel, begs him to rescue his daughter from a monster-infested city. Clay’s only hope? Reuniting Saga, his legendary (and grumpy) mercenary band, now scattered, rusty, and harboring more baggage than a pack mule convention

From drunken bards to wisecracking mages, each reunion is a hilarious, heartwarming explosion of old jokes, hidden scars, and enough shared history to fill a dragon’s hoard. They venture into the Wyld, a monster-infested forest that puts haunted houses to shame, facing nightmares and reigniting their legendary bond.

Dive into a pirate’s paradise with Shannon Chakraborty’s “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.” Think “City of Brass,” a thousand years back – same magic, new thrills, crew reunion vibes, you get the picture? ✨

Amina’s no stranger to rough seas. They used to be the Indian Ocean’s worst pirates, sailed with rogues, battled demons, and even survived (barely) a few too many marriages. She’s all about piety, family, and zero supernatural drama. But duty calls (and pays well). A rich lady begs Amina to save her kidnapped daughter. One last heist with the old crew, a chance to help a friend and secure the fam’s future? Sign Amina up (not like she had much of a choice anyways).

Grab your ale and sharpen your blades because Gareth Hanrahan’s “The Sword Defiant” is throwing a reunion party for legendary heroes (with a side of dark prophecies and sentient weapons, of course). ⚔️

Remember Sir Aelfric and his crew? Yeah, the ones who saved the world by claiming cursed swords and kicking the Dark Lord’s butt? But a new darkness creeps in years later, and Aelfric needs his old gang back. The problem is, they’re not exactly… eager. Some are weary leaders; others are straight-up monsters now. Yikes!

Forget noble knights and shining heroes! “The Maleficent Seven” by Cameron Johnston flips the script, spotlighting the baddest (and baddest-looking) villains in all of Essoran.

Meet Black Herran, demonologist extraordinaire and general so ruthless that she makes dragons nervous. Back in the day, she commanded a squad of monsters you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley: necromancers, vampire lords, demigods, and the whole creepy caboodle. Together, they were one conquest away from world domination until Black Herran did the unthinkable – bailed on her army right before victory. Talk about awkward.

In “Her Majesty’s Royal Coven” by Juno Dawson, magic and monarchy intertwine to forge a secret society – the Witches’ Parliament, established by Queen Elizabeth I herself. Once young girls pledged to its ranks, Helena, Leonie, Niamh, and Elle navigated teenage spells and sorority secrets together.

Years later, the coven faces a seismic shift. Helena, now the High Priestess, grapples with preserving tradition while the world around her changes. Elle seeks normalcy in marriage, Niamh finds solace healing creatures, and Leonie rebels, forming her inclusive coven, Diaspora. Their paths diverge, tensions simmer, and a rift threatens to fracture their once-unbreakable bond.