20 Enchanting Fantasy Romances for a Magical Autumn 2023
As the leaves turn gold and the air grows crisp, what better way to enjoy the season than diving into stories filled with autumnal magic, powerful witches, alluring demons, and enthralling romances? Here's a list of the top 20 fantasies you won't want to miss this fall:
1. "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness
Magic is rekindled when historian and witch Diana Bishop opens a bewitched manuscript and encounters enigmatic vampire Matthew Clairmont.
2. "The Witching Hour" by Anne Rice
Spanning centuries, this tale delves into the lives of the Mayfair witches, exploring both the power and curse of their legacy.
3. "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are bound by a deadly competition, but love has its own enchanting designs.
4. "Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman
The Owens sisters confront their family's curse that dictates any man they fall in love with will meet a tragic end.
5. "Hexenhaus" by Nikki McWatters
Three witch tales converge in this story of powerful women, connecting the witch hunts of the past with a modern-day mystery.
6. "Wicked Saints" by Emily A. Duncan
Magic, gods, and forbidden love intermingle as a gothic Joan of Arc story unfolds with deadly consequences.
7. "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin
Bound together in holy (or unholy) matrimony, a witch and a witch hunter discover the line between love and hate is dangerously thin.
8. "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon
In a world where clairvoyants are hunted, one young woman's power will stand out and lead her to unexpected allies and romances.
9. "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare
Discovering she's a Shadowhunter destined to battle demons, Clary also grapples with her feelings for the mysterious Jace.
10. "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Amidst faerie politics, Jude, a mortal girl, becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and an unexpected romance.
11. "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" by Brigid Kemmerer
A twist on "Beauty and the Beast," a cursed prince in a fractured kingdom finds hope in a girl from the modern world.
12. "Labyrinth Lost" by Zoraida Córdova
Bruja Alex attempts to rid herself of her powers, but when her family vanishes, a journey to rescue them begins.
13. "The Iron King" by Julie Kagawa
When Meghan's little brother is kidnapped, she discovers a realm of faeries, love, and betrayal.
14. "Bloodlines" by Richelle Mead
Alchemy, vampires, and forbidden feelings brew as Sydney must protect a Moroi princess in this Vampire Academy spin-off.
15. "Daughter of Smoke & Bone" by Laini Taylor
Karou, an art student in Prague, discovers her mysterious past and its link to a war between angels and demons.
16. "The Beautiful" by Renée Ahdieh
In 1872 New Orleans, Celine finds herself amidst a series of murders, supernatural forces, and a forbidden attraction.
17. "Kingdom of the Wicked" by Kerri Maniscalco
Witch Emilia teams up with demon prince Wrath to solve her sister's murder, but their alliance stirs deeper passions.
18. "From Blood and Ash" by Jennifer L. Armentrout
In a land of ascended and fallen, a maiden finds herself drawn to a mysterious guard with dark secrets.
19. "House of Earth and Blood" by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce seeks to avenge her friends' deaths with the help of a fallen angel, but feelings soon complicate their quest.
20. "The Gilded Wolves" by Roshani Chokshi
Set in 1889 Paris, Séverin and his team embark on a treasure hunt, discovering love and betrayal amidst dark magic.
Do you have any other recommendations? Tell me in the comments!
Now wrap yourself in a blanket, grab your favorite warm drink, and let these stories carry you away to enchanted realms this autumn. Happy reading!
