12 new SFF books to put on your summer reading list this July

Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells. Image via Amazon.

Need some help deciding what to read this month? We run down 10 of the most exciting science fiction and fantasy book releases in July.

As the days get hotter, we all get lazier. And summer activities generally require entirely too much energy. Who wants to engage in physical activity when you can just lounge somewhere, catch a few rays and dive into a good book? (Reading by the pool is totally optional in this case, but obviously encouraged.)

And if you’re looking for a new must-read? You’re in luck. There are plenty of new SFF books hitting the shelves just as the sun gets hottest, offering plenty of magical – and/or terrifying, if that’s your thing – stories sure to help you while away your beach visit, road trip time or long lunch break.

There’s a little bit of something for everyone this month – from detailed fantasy epics to terrifying plagues to magical stories about fictional characters come to life. Long awaited sequels from authors like Pierce Brown and Tracy Banghart drop this month, alongside highly anticipated debuts for new faces like Margaret Owen and Suyi Davies Okungbowa. There’s even a tie-in to a popular television series, for those of you who want your small screen stories to explore new, larger worlds in the off-season.

Here are 12 of our must-read picks for July in the realm of science fiction and fantasy. From debut authors to highly anticipated sequels to tie-in novels with popular television series, you’re sure to find something to enjoy. Get reading – and don’t forget the sunscreen!