I share my top picks from each month of 2023, featuring fantastic titles like Savage Lands, Aurora Burning, The Cruel Prince, Sky in the Deep, and more. I wrap up by expressing my enthusiasm for the fresh authors I discovered and the eagerly anticipated books on my radar.
Make sure to check out my other Best Fantasy Books of the year:
Key Takeaways:
Embrace the DNF (Did Not Finish) approach to focus on books that genuinely captivate you. Engage in reading challenges for a diverse literary journey and to uncover new genres and authors. Select books based on your preferences, steering clear of trends in the book community. Explore literature by emerging authors, giving them a chance to shine.
January
Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
February
Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman & Kris Kristoff
March
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
ALSO! Chapter by Chapter Summary of The Cruel Prince Readalong HERE
April
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
May
The Ruins of the Heartless Fae by Maham Fatemi
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
June
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
July
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
August
Blood Mercy by Vela Roth
September
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
October
The Ballad of Never After by Setphanie Garber
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Lynn Sue Tan
November
House of Bane and Blood by Alexis L. Menard
December
Stone & Sky by Z.S Diamanti
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