THE MOST NTICIPTED FNTASY, ROMNTY & SCI-FI BOOKS COMING 2026
New worlds, returning favorites, and sequels we never stopped thinking about. 2026 is already shaping up to be a dream year for readers. Here are the titles you should keep an eye out for during the next year!
The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story By Roshani Chokshi
A YA novel where we follow a prince who needs to marry and produce an heir. But he also knows that getting married means getting murdered. His parents arranges a batchelorette contest and he has to navigate both death threats and maybe finding true love.
January 6, 2026
Roots of Darkness by Demi Winters
Join Hekla and the remnants of the Bloodaxe Crew as they battle the evil, poisonous mist threatening the citizens of Istré—and perhaps all of Íseldur—in a novella following the events of Kingdom of Claw.
January 10, 2026
The Book of Blood And Roses by Annie Summerlee
In this book, we get to follow our protagonist who studies at a university where vampires and humans both attend togheter. Rebecca Charity is a vampire hunter working under cover to find the Book of Blood and Roses. The lost book contains ways to kill vampires which she needs for revengeing her parents.
But when she arrives at the school, her roommate is Aliz Astra, from one of the most powerful vampire families and also one of the most beautiful people Rebecca has ever seen.
January 13, 2026
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
January 20, 2026
Shen Tao releases her debut novel in January 2026. We follow our protagonist Wei Yin who wants to save her starving family and village in a land on the verge of a civil war. She offers herself as a concubine to the emperor’s heir.
To survive, Wei must to the very dangerous task – become a poet and compose spells even though it’s strictly forbidden for women to do magic. A story filled with death, love and unique magic.
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We Who Have No Gods by Liza Anderson
January 27, 2026
When Vic Wood learns that her family is tied to a hidden society of witches, her ordinary life is abruptly pulled into a dangerous new reality. Despite having no magic herself, she enters a secluded academy where secrets, rivalries, and ancient power dominate. Surrounded by hostility and mistrust, Vic must learn how to survive in a world that was never meant for her. As tensions rise, she becomes entangled in forces far greater than she expected.
To Ride A Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose
January 27, 2026
In the second book of the Nampeshiweisit series, Anequs returns home for the summer after excelling during her first year at Kuiper’s Academy. What should be a peaceful break is disrupted when outside forces arrive on her homeland for the first time. As tensions grow, Anequs is forced to confront questions of power, autonomy, and what it means to stand up for her people.
Dawn of the North by Demi Winters
February 3, 2026
In the third book of the Ashen series, the Kingdom of Íseldur stands on the brink of change. As rival powers clash and loyalties are tested, two sisters are pulled into separate but deeply connected struggles. With ancient magic stirring and dark forces awakening, the fate of the realm may depend on choices that demand courage, sacrifice, and unity.
Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
We get to follow Anabelle Gage who is trapped in a male body, and it’s rotting from the inside out. Ana can’t afford to swap to a new body and is forced into an impossible choice, become an asassin for the magical elite or die with her decaying body.
Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman
When a powerful Earth corporation develops a combat game that turns a real colony world into its testing ground, settler Oliver Lewis is caught in the crossfire. Players on Earth design and remotely control war machines, unaware that the stakes are real. As entertainment, profit, and survival collide, Oliver must fight to protect the only home he has ever known.
February 10, 2026
Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalo
February 10, 2026
When a cursed magical book pulls a calculating prince and a book-loving librarian into a dangerous world of twisted stories, an uneasy partnership turns into something more. As fiction and reality blur, they must rely on each other to survive dark magic and shifting rules. With ancient forces at play, trust (and the growing attraction between them) may be their greatest risk.
Two Who Can Play By Ali Hazelwood
February 10, 2026
Two Who Can Play was originally created as an audiobook for Spotify’s platform Audiobook Selects, but is coming as a written version this year! When game designer Viola Bowen lands her dream project, she’s forced to collaborate with her longtime rival. A winter retreat meant for team bonding instead traps them together in close quarters, where old tensions begin to shift. As work and attraction collide, Viola discovers that enemies aren’t always what they seem.
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
February 17, 2026
In 1920s Montréal, a devoted woman fighting to keep her cat rescue afloat seeks help from an unlikely ally, a sharp-tongued magician with a hidden soft side. As practical problems meet quiet magic, an unexpected partnership begins to form. Warm, whimsical, and comforting, this cozy fantasy blends everyday kindness with a touch of enchantment.
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
February 17, 2026
When struggling booklover Alix Watson discovers a hidden library where stories serve as doorways to new lives, her escape into fiction takes a dangerous turn. As a growing threat endangers the magical library and everyone it shelters, Alix is pulled into a fast-moving journey through beloved literary worlds. To protect the library, she must confront forces that could destroy not just the stories—but the refuge they provide.
Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity
February 24, 2026
A debut gothic fantasy novel about a girl who can see the dead and strikes a deal to save her brothers life. The first book in an upcoming triology.
The Red Winter By Cameron Sullivan
February 24, 2026
Set in 18th-century France, The Red Winter follows a seasoned monster hunter drawn back into the bloody trail of a legendary beast he once helped defeat. As the hunt resumes, old wounds, forbidden magic, and unresolved relationships resurface. Blending dark fantasy with twisted history, the novel explores love, guilt, and the cost of unfinished battles.
The Fox And the Devil by Kiersten White
March 10, 2026
When a vampire hunter’s daughter becomes fixated on an immortal killer, her pursuit pulls her into a dark and dangerous world. As the hunt deepens, an unexpected sapphic romance begins to take shape. Steeped in gothic atmosphere, the story explores obsession, desire, and the thin line between hunter and hunted.
Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent
March 17, 2026
The third and last book in the War of Lost Hearts book is released as a traditional published book by Bramble with new cover design and new inside formatting.
The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula
March 31, 2026
In Victorian England, a determined fossil hunter dreams of becoming a geomagician, using ancient bones to work magic in a field that refuses to accept women. When she discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a baby pterodactyl, she realizes she’s holding a find that could change both her future and the rules of science itself. As powerful scholars seek to claim her discovery, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with a former fiancé she isn’t sure she can trust. Blending historical fantasy, magic, and romance, the story explores ambition, love, and the cost of finally being seen.
The Ending Writes Itself by Cat Clarke & W.E Schwab
April 7, 2026
A crime novel co-written by Cat Clarke & W.E Scwab under the name Evelyn Clarke.
A group of writers, a murder mystery and 72 hours to write the ending to their dead colleagues book that will change their lives.
The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
April 7, 2026
Rainy March is a book witch who can step inside novels to protect stories from being altered—but she can never stay. Bound by strict rules that forbid attachment to fictional characters, she still can’t resist the pull of a hero from her favorite mystery series. When a personal mystery forces her to break every rule she’s sworn to uphold, Rainy is drawn into a journey through beloved literary worlds where magic, love, and stories collide.
Rites of the Starling by Devny Perry
April 7, 2026
The sequel to the popular Shield of Sparrows is released and all the reviews I’ve seen so far are really good.
Stay For A Spell By Amy Coombe
April 14, 2026
When a weary princess is magically bound to a run-down bookshop, she unexpectedly discovers a life far more appealing than the one she left behind. Surrounded by books, quiet routines, and the spark of unexpected romance, she begins to question what her heart truly wants. As determined suitors arrive to break the curse, Tandy must decide whether happiness means returning to her crown or choosing a softer, self-made future.
The Thorn Queen By Sasha Peyton Smith
April 14, 2026
The sequel to the popular book The Rose Bargain.
Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan
April 21, 2026
Faeries vanished over a century ago, leaving behind only rumors and unanswered questions. When a woman who once dreamed of studying the fae unexpectedly inherits the crumbling Thistlemarsh estate, she’s drawn into a place where nothing is quite as it seems. As she begins restoring the ramshackle house, strange truths emerge about its history and the fae who may not be as gone as the world believes. Blending enchantment and unease, the story explores love, revenge, and the lingering presence of magic.
Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer
April 28, 2026
Decades after a devastating war between humans and robots, an old robot lives in quiet isolation among the ruins of the New York Botanical Gardens. When an attack forces them back into the world they’ve tried to leave behind, they set out on a journey alongside unexpected companions. As old conflicts threaten to resurface, the story explores healing, connection, and what it means to keep going in a world still learning how to recover.
The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva
April 28, 2026
After humanity receives its first message from intelligent life beyond Earth, the moment echoes through the lives of the same family over several generations. From parents to children and beyond, the novel traces how their hopes, choices, and relationships shift as the universe suddenly feels much larger. Blending family saga with cosmic discovery, the story explores legacy, connection, and what it means to be human.
Fury Bound By Sable Sorenson
May 5, 2026
The sequel to Dire Bound is out in May, and is jam-packed with action, romance and dire wolfs.
Platform Decay by Martha Wells
May 5, 2026
In the eighth book of The Murderbot Diaries, the reluctant SecUnit finds itself pulled into another mission it never asked for. Tasked with a rescue that requires close interaction with unfamiliar humans, Murderbot faces its worst nightmare: social engagement. Wry, character-driven, and sharp as ever, the story blends action, humor, and reluctant heroism.
The Last Contract of Isako By Fonda Lee
May 5, 2026
Isako, the famous swordswoman is about to retire when her last client does the same. But, she gets an offer she can’t refuse with one last mission, to end her last and worst apprentice how has made it to the top. During her mission she uncovers dark secrets, corporate espionage, and something that could forever change the existence of humanity.
A parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman
May 12, 2026
The eight of the popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series will be released in may.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker
May 19, 2026
The sequel to When the Moon Hatched will be released in May next year. Sarah wrote on her Instagram that When the Moon Hatched was a whisper and The Ballad of Falling Dragons is a fire.
The Tapestery of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty
May 19, 2026
The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Wang
JUNE 2, 2026
When a marine biologist is summoned to a small island off the coast of Maine, she’s confronted with an impossible discovery: a massive, glowing jellyfish threatening the local community. As science meets legend, the mystery draws together islanders and outsiders alike. This debut novel blends classic sea-monster vibes with quiet human moments, exploring wonder, connection, and the unknown.
Light Wielder by Rachel Snieder
JUNE 9, 2026
The sequel to Metal Slinger is coming this June.
Radiant Star by Ann Leckie
JUNE 9, 2026
JUNE 30, 2026
Leigh Bardugo is back with a novella about or favourite crows in the Grishaverse.
A mysterious sea captain called the Wraith is attacking the merchants with shady businesses and the slave handlers Ketterdam. At the same time, a massacre has happened on a island nearby. The Wraith and the famous crime boss Kaz Brekker needs to work togheter to uncover the truth behind this disaster.
JULY 1, 2026
The Seventh book in the popular sci-fi series Red Rising Saga.
Ruinous Ends by I.V Marie
JULY 14, 2026
The second book in the duet The Souls of Blackwood Academy by I. V Marie is planned to be released this summer.
Barbie Dreamscape by Alex Aster
JULY 28, 2026
Alex Aster is releasing the first ever YA Barbie novel. Cover and more information will come.
Immortal Rose by Alexandra Bracken
AUGUST 18, 2026
A new original adult fantasy novel from Alexandra Backen.
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
September 1, 2026
The anticipated sequel to the Knight and the Moth is planned to be released this September.
Tempest by Victoria Aveyard
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Victoria Aveyard is realeasing a new adult fantasy book in the fall. It’s a stand alone set in the Golden Age of Pirates. We get to follow Cat, who is a queen of a pirate tavern, but a former lady to a rich lord. When times are changing, Cat is forced to bring in the man she loves and probably the last pirate that can challenge the Empire – or hang herself.
The Wolf Queen by Lauren Pahlpreyman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The epic finale to the bestselling The Wolf King trilogy is planned to be released in september.
Deat Beat by Leigh Bardugo
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
In Dead Beat, the third and final book in Leigh Bardugo’s Alex Stern series, the story returns to the dark, secretive world of magic at Yale. As Alex faces new dangers and deeper supernatural threats, long-running mysteries move toward their conclusion. The novel promises a tense and atmospheric finale to the trilogy.
Victorious by V.E Schwab
October 6, 2026
The thrid book in the Villains series will be released in October.
ACOTAR 6 by Sarah J. Maas
October 27, 2026
The next book in the ACOTAR series is finally coming
The Thrid Book of Fae And Alchemy by Callie Hart
NOVEMBER, 2026
The third book after Quicksilver and Brimstone is planned to be released in 2026. Title, cover or releasedate are yet unknown.
Fires of December by Brandon Sanderson
UNKNOWN, 2026
A new Cosmere Novel which will be released some time next year. We get to follow the character Hoid (who you might be familiar with if you’ve read other books in the Cosmere). This is the first book of 4 novellas about Hoid’s backstory.The Fox In Winter by Antonia Hodgson
UNKNOWN, 2026
The sequel to the popular The Raven Scholar will be out some time next year.Secret Sci-fi Project by James Islington
UNKNOWN, 2026
James Islington announced on his Instagram that he will be releasing an new novel that is separate from The Hiarchy Series in 2026. More info will come later!
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