When it gets cold outside, I love nothing more than grabbing my headphones, turning the lights down low, and relaxing with a cozy fantasy audiobook. If you\u2019re looking for recommendations that will satisfy fantasy lovers of all kinds \u2014 from those who love high-stakes political intrigue to those who prefer their fantasy to be of the cozier variety \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered! Here are nine of my favorite recent middle grade and young adult audiobook releases every listener should check out.<\/p>\n
yes no For Tweens: 9780593830086 Impossible Creatures <\/i> by Katherine Rundell, read by Samuel West <\/p>\n
From one of the freshest voices in fantasy comes Impossible Creatures<\/i>! In this thrilling start to a magical new series, Christopher and Mal must embark on a journey across a mystical archipelago, crossing paths with krakens, sphinxes, and dragons to save the world\u2019s last magical creatures. Hear for yourself why The Washington Post<\/i> calls Rundell \u201cher generation\u2019s J.R.R. Tolkien.\u201d<\/p>\n
9780593945971 The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents <\/i> by Nicki Pau Preto, read by Emily Marso <\/p>\n
Misfits, mischief, and magic? Yes, please! Nicki Pau Preto\u2019s The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents<\/i> is the magical school fantasy you\u2019ve been waiting for. After being expelled from her last school, Lavinia \u201cVin\u201d Lucas is determined to get through the year at the Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents without incident. Her new friends (and teachers), however, have other plans. When a former student attacks the school, it\u2019s up to Vin and her misfit friends to use their budding magical powers to stop them before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n
9780593915820 Sir Callie And The Witch\u2019s War <\/i> by Esme Symes-Smith, read by Dani Martineck and Esme Symes-Smith <\/p>\n
Calling all fans of the Sir Callie series! In this third installment of the medieval fantasy series, nonbinary knight-in-training Callie and their friends \u2014 a prince, a witch, and a troubled boy \u2014 must do everything in their collective powers to save their kingdom from doom. Scattered to opposite ends of the map, all four must face their greatest fears if they are to vanquish the evil lurking beneath the surface of their land.<\/p>\n
9780593944905 Between Flowers and Bones <\/i> by Carolyn Leiloglou, read by Jennifer Jill Araya <\/p>\n
In a magical world where paintings become portals to grand adventures, twelve-year-old Georgia and her cousin Vincent join the family business \u2014 the Order of the Restorationists \u2014 to protect art and magic from insidious forces. However, when Vincent begins to outshine Georgia, the family bonds start to crack. Will the evil forces triumph? Or can Georgia save both her family and the world?<\/p>\n
9780593949306 The Chainbreakers <\/i> by Julian Randall, read by Keylor Leigh <\/p>\n
A disappearing dad, an underwater oasis, and a rescue like no other take center stage in this action-packed story perfect for fans of the Tristan Strong series! Thirteen-year-old Violet spends her days rescuing lost souls alongside her sea captain father. When the nefarious Children of the Shark capture him, Violet inherits the captain\u2019s powers and his ship. She must rescue her father and stop the monsters before they destroy everything she cares about.<\/p>\n
yes no For Young Adult Readers: 9780593943595 A Cruel Thirst <\/i> by Angela Montoya, read by Diana Bustelo and Gary Tiedemann <\/p>\n
This is a romantasy you can sink your teeth into! In Angela Montoya\u2019s A Cruel Thirst<\/i>, bloodthirsty vampiros are the bane of slayer Carolina Fuentes\u2019 existence. To save the world from the monsters, she teams up with \u2014 and fake dates \u2014 a shockingly kind (and handsome) vampiro, Lalo Villalobos. Filled with action and romance, this is a YA fantasy you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n
9798217015269 Brewed with Love <\/i> by Shelly Page, read by Sandra Okuboyejo <\/p>\n
What better way to relax during the cold winter months than to cozy up with a fantasy audiobook? In Shelly Page\u2019s sapphic romantasy, Brewed with Love<\/i>, a budding witch must work alongside her ex-best friend and first crush to solve a mystery and save her family\u2019s apothecary. With its mix of romance, magic, and mystery, you won\u2019t want to press pause on this audiobook. <\/p>\n
9780593949504 This Fatal Kiss <\/i> by Alicia Jasinska, read by Kristyna Ruth Zaharek <\/p>\n
Do you want to say you listened to the next #BookTok hit before it was cool? Then check out This Fatal Kiss<\/i>! In this queer, polyamorous romantasy full of dark magic and witty banter, a spirit hunter and a water nymph compete over the heart of the same boy. Will love destroy or strengthen their budding relationship? Find out for yourself!<\/p>\n
9780593867594 Heir<\/i> by Sabaa Tahir, read by Vidish Athavale, Esme Lonsdale, Joe Pitts, Marco Young, and Rachel Petladwala <\/p>\n
Are you ready to return to the lands of the Martial Empire? Sabaa Tahir\u2019s Heir<\/i> brings listeners back to the beloved setting of the An Ember in the Ashes series. This time, listeners follow a Kegari orphan named Aiz, a criminal-turned-tracker named Sirsha, and the crown prince of the empire, Quil. When a new enemy threatens the empire, will Quil be able to defend his home? Deftly weaving together the lives of these young heroes, master storyteller Sabaa Tahir grapples with themes of treachery, love, and the power of greed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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