2025 promises a wealth of fantastic reads for fantasy enthusiasts, with a mix of new series, standalones, and eagerly awaited sequels. Here’s a list of the most anticipated releases, arranged chronologically, with detailed descriptions to help you plan your reading year.
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, brings Immortal, a standalone romantasy about Liyen, a mortal queen striving to save her kingdom, Tianxia. Her journey takes her into the Immortal Realm, where she must ally with the God of War. This enemies-to-lovers story is packed with tension, political intrigue, and lush world-building.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Tan, Sue Lynn (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 01/07/2025 (Publication Date) – Harper Voyager (Publisher)
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire
Release Date: January 7, 2025
The Wayward Children series continues with its tenth installment, focusing on Nadya, a character introduced in Beneath the Sugar Sky. Nadya discovers a doorway to Belyrreka, where she transforms into the Drowned Girl. Her journey explores themes of belonging and the search for one’s people in McGuire’s signature poignant style.
- Hardcover Book
- McGuire, Seanan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 160 Pages – 01/07/2025 (Publication Date) – Tordotcom (Publisher)
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Breath of the Dragon, the first book in the Breathmarked Duology, introduces 16-year-old Jun, who defies his father to enter the Guardian’s Tournament. Inspired by Bruce Lee’s legacy, this action-packed tale combines martial arts, magical scrolls, and high-stakes competition.
- Hardcover Book
- Lee, Fonda (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 352 Pages – 01/07/2025 (Publication Date) – Wednesday Books (Publisher)
Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland
Release Date: January 7, 2025
The sequel to Five Broken Blades, Four Ruined Realms delves deeper into a world of betrayal and high-stakes heists. The blades must steal a ring from the God King Joon’s sister, but fractured trust among the group threatens their mission. This gripping follow-up is sure to thrill fans of the series.
- Hardcover Book
- Corland, Mai (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 432 Pages – 01/07/2025 (Publication Date) – Entangled: Red Tower Books (Publisher)
Lightfall by Ed Crocker
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Ed Crocker’s debut novel, Lightfall, is the first book in The Everlands Trilogy. Blending supernatural creatures with political intrigue, the story follows Sam, a vampire maid navigating a murder investigation. Her journey uncovers the secrets of the ruling elite, delivering an inventive and gripping tale.
- Hardcover Book
- Crocker, Ed (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages – 01/14/2025 (Publication Date) – St. Martin’s Press (Publisher)
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Release Date: January 14, 2025
In Water Moon, a magical pawnshop in Tokyo masquerades as a ramen restaurant, visible only to those with deep regrets. When an item disappears with its owner, Hana begins a quest to recover them. Samantha Sotto Yambao weaves a poignant and imaginative story full of charm.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Sotto Yambao, Samantha (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 374 Pages – 01/14/2025 (Publication Date) – Del Rey (Publisher)
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Release Date: January 21, 2025
The third book in the Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, picks up after the shocking events of Iron Flame. With the war against the Venin escalating, Basgiath’s Dragonriders must abandon their education to prepare for battle. Rebecca Yarros raises the stakes in this heart-pounding sequel.
- Hardcover Book
- Yarros, Rebecca (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 544 Pages – 01/21/2025 (Publication Date) – Entangled: Red Tower Books (Publisher)
Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Emily Wilde returns in the third installment of her cozy yet adventurous series. In Compendium of Lost Tales, Emily adjusts to life as the Queen of Faerie alongside Wendell while contending with a curse from Wendell’s stepmother. This book is a delightful addition with heightened stakes and Fawcett’s trademark charm.
- Hardcover Book
- Fawcett, Heather (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 368 Pages – 02/11/2025 (Publication Date) – Del Rey (Publisher)
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Release Date: March 4, 2025
The final chapter in Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn Cycle, Oathbound, sees Bree separated from the Legendborn Order and forced to ally with the Shadow King. With dead Merlins appearing and tensions at an all-time high, this conclusion promises an epic finale to a beloved series.
- Hardcover Book
- Deonn, Tracy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 656 Pages – 03/04/2025 (Publication Date) – Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
Release Date: March 4, 2025
In The Ragpicker King, the sequel to Sword Catcher, Cassandra Clare raises the stakes for Lin and Kel. As Kel investigates a massacre, Lin struggles with the consequences of claiming to be the Goddess Reborn. With political intrigue and personal dilemmas, this sequel is a must-read.
- Hardcover Book
- Clare, Cassandra (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 576 Pages – 03/04/2025 (Publication Date) – Del Rey (Publisher)
Emberclaw by L.R. Lam
Release Date: March 4, 2025
The conclusion to L.R. Lam’s Dragon Scales Duology, Emberclaw, follows Arcady as they face the University of Vatra’s trials of magic and Everen as he grapples with his actions. In this thrilling and emotional finale, the pair must reunite to combat an ancient danger.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Lam, L. R. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 03/04/2025 (Publication Date) – DAW (Publisher)
The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison
Release Date: March 11, 2025
The final book in The Cemeteries of Amalo Trilogy, The Tomb of Dragons, explores Thara Celehar’s identity after losing his role as Witness for the Dead. With murder and political turmoil at its core, Katherine Addison promises a compelling and satisfying conclusion.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Addison, Katherine (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages – 03/11/2025 (Publication Date) – Tor Books (Publisher)
A Drop of Corruption: An Ana and Din Mystery by Robert Jackson Bennett
Release Date: April 1, 2025
In the sequel to The Tainted Cup, Ana and Din investigate the disappearance of a Treasury officer, uncovering a grand conspiracy. With intricate plotting and a mysterious killer, A Drop of Corruption is a thrilling follow-up to Bennett’s 2024 hit.
- Hardcover Book
- Bennett, Robert Jackson (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 480 Pages – 04/01/2025 (Publication Date) – Del Rey (Publisher)
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Release Date: April 8, 2025
The Powerless Trilogy concludes with Fearless, as Paedyn, Kai, and Kitt face their ultimate challenges. With conflicts between Elites and Ordinaries reaching a crescendo, this installment promises to be the most devastating and compelling yet.
- Hardcover Book
- Roberts, Lauren (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 608 Pages – 04/08/2025 (Publication Date) – Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Release Date: May 13, 2025
Joe Abercrombie introduces a new series with The Devils, following Brother Diaz as he allies with a team of killers and monsters to combat flesh-eating Elves. Gritty and dark, this novel combines Abercrombie’s trademark style with high-stakes adventure.
- Hardcover Book
- Abercrombie, Joe (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 560 Pages – 05/13/2025 (Publication Date) – Tor Books (Publisher)
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
Release Date: June 10, 2025
V.E. Schwab’s Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil connects three women across centuries in a tale of female rage, vampires, and forbidden love. With Schwab’s signature nuanced storytelling, this novel promises to be haunting and thought-provoking.
- Hardcover Book
- Schwab, V. E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 544 Pages – 06/10/2025 (Publication Date) – Tor Books (Publisher)
The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem
Release Date: July 15, 2025
The conclusion to The Scorched Throne Duology, The Jasad Crown, forces Sylvia to face her destiny. With Arin racing to reach her and her kingdom in peril, this finale delivers a nerve-wracking and emotional conclusion to Sara Hashem’s debut series.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Hashem, Sara (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 07/15/2025 (Publication Date) – Orbit (Publisher)
A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid
Release Date: August 5, 2025
In A Theory of Dreaming, Effy and Preston return to face the aftermath of their choices in A Study in Drowning. Their defiance of their university and nation leads to greater conflicts, promising a gripping continuation of Reid’s acclaimed debut.
- Hardcover Book
- Reid, Ava (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages – 08/05/2025 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
Release Date: August 19, 2025
T. Kingfisher’s Hemlock & Silver reimagines Snow White with a dark twist. Anja, a healer and poison expert, investigates a princess’s mysterious illness, uncovering secrets with the help of a magical mirror and a narcissistic cat. This imaginative tale is quintessential Kingfisher.
- Hardcover Book
- Kingfisher, T. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 368 Pages – 08/19/2025 (Publication Date) – Tor Books (Publisher)
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Release Date: August 26, 2025
R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis sends two rival magic students to the underworld to rescue their professor, drawing inspiration from Orpheus and Dante. With its mythological underpinnings and intense rivalries, this novel promises to be a standout release in 2025.
- Hardcover Book
- Kuang, R. F (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 560 Pages – 08/26/2025 (Publication Date) – Harper Voyager (Publisher)
These 2025 fantasy releases promise a year full of adventure, magic, and unforgettable stories. Which of these books are you most excited to read? Let us know in the comments below!
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