July is shaping up to be an incredible month for fantasy lovers! Between new releases and new audiobook recordings, my TBR list grew a lot this month. Luckily, all these new titles are available for free on the Libby app through my local library, making it easier than ever to explore new titles without breaking the bank.

From new takes on King Arthur, Shakespeare, and Anne Boelyn, to witches, dragons, and spell shops, here’s a rundown of the best new fantasy books and audiobooks coming to your library this month:

Reckless by Lauren Roberts
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 2

The highly anticipated second installment in the epic romantic fantasy Powerless trilogy is finally here. After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King and kickstarted a resistance throughout the land. Now she's running from the one person she had wanted to run to. Kai Azer is now Ilya's Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He's vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice. Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn't have to.

The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 2

This captivating new release blends elements of magic and romance in a fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan. The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin’s father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry. But when Meilin discovers her husband-to-be is another violent, ill-tempered man, she realizes nothing will change for her unless she takes matters into her own hands.

The audiobook is voiced by award-winning narrator Natalie Naudus.

The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 9

This wickedly delightful companion novel to The Shadows Between Us is about Chrysantha Stathos, a wealthy duchess who masks her intelligence and takes on the role of a beautiful air-headed girl. She thought once her elderly husband died, she’d have all the freedom and money she’d ever wanted, but an estranged grandson to her late husband threatens to ruin her plans. He may be extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers, but Chrysantha wants him dead, and she always gets what she wants.

The audiobook is voiced by award-winning narrator Caitlin Davies.

The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 9

Enter a world ruled by dragons. Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she’s eager to return to her solitary life. But this is no ordinary rescue. It's Anahrod's past catching up with her.

This standalone fantasy is an excellent next read for fans of Fourth Wing. The audiobook is voiced by award-winning narrator Lauren Fortgang.

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 9

This is a cozy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter romance. Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to. She's spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city's elite. But a revolution is brewing and when the library goes up in flames, Kiela flees to the faraway island where she grew up and finds the town in disarray. The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right.

The audiobook is voiced by award-winning narrator Caitlin Davies.

The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur by Lev Grossman
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 16

The acclaimed author of The Magicians brings a fresh take on the Arthurian legends. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, full of duels and quests, battles and tournaments, magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also sheds a fresh light on Arthur’s Britain, a diverse, complex nation struggling to come to terms with its bloody history.

Rebecca Yarros and George R. R. Martin have sung praises of this new novel that put it at the top of my list this month!

A Rose by Any Other Name by Mary McMyne
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 16

This is the story behind Shakespeare’s sonnets, by one of his most famous subjects. Rose Rushe’s passion for life runs deep. But when Rose’s father dies and a noble accuses her and her dear friend Cecely of witchcraft, they flee to the household of respected alchemists in London. This eventually leads Rose to fair young noble Henry and playwright Will Shakespeare.

Queen B by Juno Dawson
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: July 18

The next enchanting installment of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the origins of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven under Anne Boleyn. It's 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded. Lady Grace Fairfax knows that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven. Wild with the loss of their leader, she'll do anything in her power to track down the traitor. This witchy novella is gripping and shows what it takes to make a sisterhood.

The audiobook is voiced by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan.

In addition to these new releases, three fan-favorite fantasy titles hit the Libby app this month as full cast audiobooks!

🎧 Iron Flame, Part 2 by Rebecca Yarros
Release date: July 12

This concludes the latest installment of the Empyrean series. Yarros’s ability to weave intricate plots and compelling characters shines through in this continuation of Iron Flame and the full-cast narration pulls you deeper into the world she created.

Even if you’re all caught up on the Empyrean series, I highly recommend listening to these full-cast audiobooks in preparation for Onyx Storm.

🎧 From Blood and Ash, Part 1 by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release date: July 24

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she'd rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

This part one adaptation brings the story to life with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects, and cinematic music, making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers.

🎧 House of Sky and Breath, Part 1 by Sarah J. Maas
Release date: July 25

The sequel to House of Earth and Blood is set in the Crescent City universe. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode—and the people who will do anything to save it.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects, and cinematic music, the full-cast dramatization adds an extra layer of excitement to this installment of the Crescent City series.

*Title availability may vary by library & region.

All of these new releases and more are available through the library. Make sure you Check Out Your Library this summer to learn what other entertainment and resources you can get for free—it’s more than you might think!

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