As the spooky season creeps closer and whispers of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot blip in and out of the spotlight, there’s no better time to dive into some spellbinding reads. Whether you’re craving supernatural battles, fierce heroines, or haunting tales, these books will keep you hooked.
Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy
Fate brought together Luna, a powerful witch, and Aoife, a non-magical girl. Despite their differences, they fall for each other. However, if they ever break up, a magical spell erases Aoife’s memories. As they navigate their relationship, they must confront their past and decide if they can overcome the challenges fate has placed before them.
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We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft
Nicola, a beautiful and brooding vampire, meets fun-loving Amber on the dance floor in London in 1979, sparking a friendship that lasts nearly fifty years. After a betrayal, Amber wants to break free, but Nicola won’t let go easily. When Nicola suggests opening a nightclub, Amber agrees while secretly planning her escape. If she fails, the party ends—forever.
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Demon’s Bluff by Kim Harrison
To prove to a witch coven she is not practicing illicit magic, Rachel must go back in time to bargain to recover a magical object that will prove her innocence. The object is held by the dangerous Newt, a demon who has no plans of giving over the Atlantean mirror. When casting the spell to go to the past, Rachel accidently takes herself and the new coven leader Elyse not five years in the past like she planned, but only days before the death of Rachel’s former love, Kisten. Heartbroken, Rachel must find a way to get to the Atlantean mirror to save herself and Elyse from Newt.
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Slayer by Kiersten White
Having grown up at the Watcher’s Academy, Nina avoids the violence expected of Slayers, preferring to heal instead. But when she’s chosen as the last Slayer ever, her powers are tested against dark forces, deadly enemies, and a mysterious threat targeting someone she loves. Now, Nina must navigate her new role to protect those closest to her.
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Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley
Tamsin, a powerful exiled witch, seeks to regain her ability to love by stealing it from others. Wren, a hidden source, offers her love for her ailing father in exchange for Tamsin’s help catching a dark witch. Their dangerous journey is fraught with challenges and the potential for betrayal.
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This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron
Searching for her mother, Briseis must find the missing piece of a deadly artifact. To do this, she must connect with her unknown blood relatives, learn their secret powers, and embrace her ancient lineage. But her enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on the artifact, and the journey ahead is fraught with danger. Briseis ultimately harnesses her power to save those she loves.
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The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang
As a skilled arms instructor, Lin Chong leads a quiet life until a powerful enemy ruins it. Disgraced and on the run, she joins the Liangshan Bandits, a group of outlaws seeking justice against a corrupt empire. Their dangerous mission could bring down an empire, but it will require all their skills and courage.
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Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
The Clement family’s world was shattered 30 years ago. Now, twin heirs Cristina and Clement must face a new threat: a curse on their mother. To break it, they’ll need to trust each other and their family’s magic, all while solving a decades-old murder that sparked tensions between magical and non-magical communities. Failure could lead to another massacre.
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Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
In a collection of twelve striking, luminescent stories, Morgan Talty vividly portrays an Indigenous community grappling with a painful past and an uncertain future. With searing humor and deep insight, he delves into tales of curses, frozen friends, Alzheimer’s, and ambitious heists. “Night of the Living Rez” examines inheritance’s impact and showcases a remarkable new voice in contemporary fiction.
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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Yadriel, trying to prove himself a true brujo to his traditional family, accidentally summons the ghost of Julian Diaz, a rebellious schoolmate. Julian refuses to leave until he solves his unfinished business, and Yadriel reluctantly agrees to help. But as they work together, Yadriel grows attached, making it harder to let Julian go.
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Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston
Ava has one goal — revenge on the vampire that killed her mother. Though vampires haven’t been seen for a decade, Ava stumbles upon a secret magic show and uncovers a hidden society with true magic. They promise to teach her vampire-hunting skills, but only if she survives a deadly competition where illusion and reality blur.
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