From Spring to Summer Fantasy Books

As the days grow longer and the air turns warm, fantasy season arrives in full bloom. Spring-to-summer reads call for stories that feel transporting: sweeping romances, dangerous magic, eerie cities, second chances, and worlds where transformation waits around every corner. This season’s upcoming releases offer all of that and more, from immortal love stories and Tudor revenge fantasies to haunted Hong Kong streets and cozy farms healing old wounds. Whether you crave lush historical settings, speculative wonder, or comforting magic with heart, these five novels are ready to carry you from spring blossoms straight into summer adventure.

The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean, Tor Books, $ 29.99, 320 pages

With The Girl with a Thousand Faces, Sunyi Dean proves once again that she writes fantasy with teeth. Set in a historical Hong Kong shaped by war, ghosts, and buried grief, the novel is rich with atmosphere from the opening pages. Mercy Chan is a magnetic heroine, piecing together lost memories while navigating the dangerous corridors of Kowloon Walled City. Dean blends folklore and horror with remarkable confidence, but what impressed me most was the emotional weight beneath the supernatural mystery. Haunting, fierce, and beautifully rendered, this one stays with you.

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Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine, Berkley, $ 30.00, 368 pages

Jillian Laine serves up a wickedly entertaining revenge fantasy in Henry Tudor Must Die. Reimagining Henry VIII’s queens as a force of fury and cunning is a premise too delicious to resist, and the execution is every bit as satisfying. Anne Boleyn and Catalina de Aragón crackle with personality, their uneasy alliance giving the book both bite and emotional depth. The secret Hellebore Sisterhood adds momentum, while the alternate-history twists keep the pages flying. Clever, sharp, and gleefully subversive, this is the kind of book that makes you cheer out loud.

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What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed,Tor Books, $ 30.99, 352 pages

Some books ask readers to step into the unknown, and What We Are Seeking rewards anyone willing to make the leap. Cameron Reed builds a startlingly original world on the planet Scythia, where nature itself feels alive, dangerous, and strange. Yet beneath the imaginative surface lies a tender story about loneliness, belonging, and the courage to change. John Maraintha’s struggle to make a life in an alien place gives the novel its emotional center. Reed balances philosophical depth with vivid storytelling, crafting speculative fantasy that feels daring, compassionate, and wonderfully fresh.

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Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England, Poisoned Pen Press, $ 18.99, 368 pages

If comfort fantasy had a garden gate, Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous would be waiting just inside. Oaklin Nettlewood’s story of recovering after magical coercion is tender, funny, and full of warmth. The farm setting brims with charm, from the ghost granny roommate to the grumpy horse and wonderfully good dog. I loved how healing happens slowly here, through chores, friendship, kindness, and rediscovering magic in everyday life. Even with darker threats looming, the novel remains hopeful and restorative. Cozy fantasy fans should sprint, not stroll, toward this one.

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These Immortal Truths by Rachelle Raeta, Tor Books, $ 29.99, 272 pages

Rachelle Raeta’s These Immortal Truths is the rare fantasy that feels both intimate and vast, unfolding across centuries while never losing sight of one woman’s heart. Anna’s journey from exile and hardship into immortality is deeply moving, and the novel beautifully explores how endless life can be both a gift and a burden. I was especially taken by the aching connection between Anna and Khiran, the shapeshifting god who remains her one constant through time. Raeta writes with emotional precision and lush atmosphere, creating a story that lingers like a legend. Romantic, reflective, and unforgettable.

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This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, Tor Books, $ 29.99, 480 pages

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews is an absolute feast for fantasy readers, clever, thrilling, and wildly entertaining from the first page. The premise of Maggie waking inside her favorite unfinished fantasy series is irresistible, and the story delivers on every promise with sharp humor, high-stakes politics, and nonstop momentum. Maggie is a fantastic heroine, using wit and book knowledge to survive a brutal world of scheming nobles and dangerous magic. Andrews balances sweeping adventure with sparkling character dynamics, especially the slow-burn romantic tension woven throughout. Bold, addictive, and brilliantly fun, this is portal fantasy at its most exhilarating.

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