3 Romantic Fantasy, Magical Realism Hardcover Books

"The Unmaking of June Farrow" is a novel by Adrienne Young, blending elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance. The story follows June Farrow, who lives in a small mountain town haunted by a family curse and her mother's disappearance. June is determined to break the curse, even if it means sacrificing love and family, and she embarks on a journey through time and mystery to uncover the truth about her family's past and her mother's fate. "A Fate Inked in Blood" is the first book in the "Saga of the Unfated" series by Danielle L. Jensen, a Norse-inspired fantasy romance. The story follows Freya, a shield maiden blessed with a drop of goddess blood, who is forced to fight for her life and destiny after her husband betrays her. She must also navigate a forbidden romance with the son of the Jarl, Bjorn, while striving to unite a fractured nation. "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo is a historical fantasy novel set in 16th-century Spain during the Inquisition. The story follows Luzia Cotado, a Jewish kitchen scullion who secretly uses magic to help with her chores. When her magical abilities are discovered, she's thrust into a world of court politics, religious persecution, and a dangerous competition to find the king's new holy champion.