Magical Realism Fantasy

In a mysterious town that lies hidden in our collective subconscious, there's a quaint little store where all kinds of dreams are sold. Day and night, visitors both human and animal from all over the world shuffle in sleepily in their pyjamas, lining up to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor in the department store sells a special kind of dream, including nostalgic dreams about your childhood, trips you've taken, and delicious food you've eaten, as well as nightmares and more mysterious dreams.

In the 12 unforgettable tales of Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, the strange is made familiar and the familiar strange, such that a girl growing wings on her legs feels like an ordinary rite of passage, while a bug-infested house becomes an impossible Kafkaesque nightmare. Each story builds a new world all its own: A group of children steal a haunted doll; a runaway bride encounters a sea monster; a vendor sells toy boxes that seemingly control the passage of time; an insomniac is seduced by the Sandman.

Ever since Jilly Coppercorn and Geordie Riddell were introduced in de Lint’s first Newford story, "Timeskip," back in 1989, their friends and readers alike have been waiting for them to realize that they belong together. Now, in Widdershins, a stand-alone novel of fairy courts set in shopping malls and the Bohemian street scene of Newford's Crowsea area, Jilly and Geordie’s story is finally being told.

Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.

The Kingdom of Virgo has lived in peace for thousands of years...until now. The humans from Terran have always been real assholes to the witches of Virgo. Now a silent war is brewing, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Princess Azure will soon be crowned queen of the Kingdom of Virgo. In the Dark Forest, a powerful potion-maker has been murdered. Charmsgood was the only wizard who could stop a deadly virus plaguing Virgo.

The tongue is mightier than the sword. The magic of Danu has become unstable. As a realm built on magic, instability could have disastrous consequences so all of Danu is anxious to find the source of the trouble. When Amara and Everan investigate the problem, they find a far more serious matter, one that weakens Amara at the worst possible time. In the midst of her endeavors to help Danu, a Triari relic—the Silver Tongue—is stolen and Amara is called back to Earth to help defend the Triari Embassy. But that battle is not as it seems either and Amara finds herself pulled away from Danu, ...

Mary Robinette Kowal stunned readers with her charming first novel, Shades of Milk and Honey, a loving tribute to the works of Jane Austen in a world where magic is an everyday occurrence. This magic comes in the form of glamour, which allows talented users to form practically any illusion they can imagine. Shades debuted to great acclaim and left readers eagerly awaiting its sequel. Glamour in Glass continues following the lives of beloved main characters Jane and Vincent, with a much deeper vein of drama and intrigue.

Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered. There are no teachers, no holidays, friendships are purely strategic and the odds of survival are never equal. Once you’re inside, there are only two ways out: you graduate or you die. El Higgins is uniquely prepared for the school’s many dangers. She may be without allies, but she possesses a dark power strong enough to level mountains and wipe out untold millions - never mind easily destroy the countless monsters that prowl the school. Except, she might accidentally kill all the other students, too.

An assassin seeking revenge. A young sorceress grappling with her power. An enemy on a throne. Gilmir, an elven assassin, wrestles with torment, doubting every choice and yearning for a fresh start. Yet fate deals him a cruel hand, reducing his life to ashes, and only an unyielding thirst for revenge keeps him breathing. But vengeance is never served on a silver platter. Ada, a streetwise runaway with a unique gift, becomes the prey of power-hungry pursuers. As she flees a monstrous adversary, she realizes the threat extends far beyond her life. Can she master her powers in time to preserve...

When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story - a Water Monster - in need of help.

Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she is determined to find her mother, the bird. In her search, she winds up chasing after ghosts, uncovering family secrets, and forging a new relationship with her grandparents.

Can she go from broken mid-life wreck to badass mid-life warrior? Beginning a new career at forty-four was difficult, but as Siobhan is about to find out things can be worse. After her marriage implodes and she moves back to her childhood home, Siobhan learns that everything she thought she knew about her family was a lie and the creatures of myth and legend are real living hidden among the “normal” human world. Then she learns that she is the last of her family line who has a sworn duty to aid supernatural creatures who request help. As a Custodian for the Golden Assembly, Siobhan ...

Love. Magic. Betrayal. And a garden that never forgets. When Ivy answers a mysterious letter offering her a job at a crumbling estate, she thinks she's just escaping her dead-end city life. What she finds at Thornhollow Manor is something far older—and far more alive—than she ever expected. The reclusive and brooding Lucien Vale isn't just a grieving wizard. The garden he guards is sentient, blooming with spells, memories, and secrets buried in blood. As Ivy tends to its tangled roots, the garden begins to awaken. So do her dreams—haunted by visions of a ghost bride, a forbidden ...

My escape plan fell by the wayside. I’m now entrapped in the tenacious clutches of the very people I’ve been running from. Yet, when I find the opportunity to damn the Resistance and free myself, I withhold vital information. Deep in my heart, I believe in their cause. Torn between a life on the run, the Resistance, and helping the Houses prevent a war, I finally make a choice . . . but it’s much too late. The lives of loved ones are on the line. And now, to save everyone, I must surrender to the beast within–even if it means losing myself to the shadows.

Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a strange book hidden in the library stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues that lead him to a masquerade party in New York, to a secret club, and through a doorway to a subterranean library, hidden far below the surface of the earth.

The Fairy Underground... a place of enchantment and horror. Once it was secret, but its black market magic is beginning to find its way to the surface and into human hands. Ambassador Seren must find a way to stop the sale of such volatile merchandise, and to do so she must venture into the most dangerous den of fairies in existence. Seren believes that she's strong enough to face whatever she may find there, but she'll need more than magic to unearth the truth hidden there. Will she be able to navigate the maze of plots and pain, or will she become another victim of the Fairy Underground?

When secrets are deadly, how far would you go to protect them? A century ago, my family stood at the pinnacle of the magical world, the cornerstone of the mage community. But then came the plague and war, ravaging the world. When the dust settled, the mage Houses emerged from hiding and divided the remaining resources. Now, I live on the fringes of society, stealing to support my aunt and brother. But today, everything is about to change. With the end of the term and a chance to work for the best firm not controlled by supernaturals, life is finally looking up. Except when things seem too ...

Bina has never forgotten the time she and her mother ran away from home. Her mother promised they would hitchhike to the city to escape Bina's cruel father and start over. But before they could even leave town, Bina had a new stepfather, two new stepsisters, and a humming sense of betrayal pulling apart the bond with her mother - a bond Bina thought was unbreakable. Eight years later, after too many lies and with trouble on her heels, Bina finds herself on the side of the road again, the city of her dreams calling for her.

WINNER "Fantasy - General" American Fiction Awards 2023 (Daniel Scratch, book 1) WINNER "Fantasy" Indie Book Awards (Daniel Scratch, book 1) "...Jones has created something new, compelling, beautifully written, and somewhat reminiscent of Ursula Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea (1968)...An engrossing, well-written, and original story; readers will be eager for the next installment." – Kirkus Reviews "Adult and teenage fans of thoughtful fantasy will love exploring this beautifully described world of arcane powers. This meditative look at power will engage readers who like their fantasy ...

Welcome to Whimsydale, where magic runs wild and laughter echoes through impossibly twisted streets! When Sir Darius Stormblade and his misfit band of heroes arrive for the annual Feast of Fools, they expect nothing more than a few days of whimsical celebration. But as a mischievous Jester's powers spiral out of control, reality itself begins to unravel. Suddenly, buildings dance, animals philosophize, and chaos reigns supreme. Now, Darius must rally his companions—a gruff warrior, a snake-bearded dwarf, a sly rogue, a brilliant mage, and a stoic ranger with his talking wolf—to save the...