Spring 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season for fantasy readers, with a stunning array of epic fantasy, dark fantasy, romantasy, and magical adventures hitting the shelves. From eagerly awaited sequels to debut novels brimming with intrigue, there’s something for every fantasy fan to dive into. Below, we’ve compiled the most anticipated fantasy releases for March, April, and May 2025 so you can update your TBR!
March 2025 Fantasy Releases
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🌟 Once Was Willum by M.R. Carey (March 4, 2025)
A dark medieval fantasy steeped in twisted folklore and eerie magic, Once Was Willum follows a man who was once resurrected from the dead. Now, he must face an ancient evil that threatens England in the 1100s. A must-read for those who love historical fantasy with a gothic edge.
🔥 Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole (March 4, 2025)
The thrilling third book in the Everflame series, this installment continues the epic adventure of elemental magic and ancient prophecy. If you haven’t started this series yet, now is the time!
👑 The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare (March 4, 2025)
From the author of The Mortal Instruments comes an all-new fantasy world filled with magic, mystery, and dark secrets. Cassandra Clare’s signature storytelling promises an engaging new adventure!
⚔️ Oathbound by Tracy Deonn (March 4, 2025)
Following the success of Legendborn, Tracy Deonn returns with a fresh fantasy novel filled with ancient oaths, magical lineages, and deep family secrets. Expect powerful worldbuilding and emotional depth.
🏹 Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (March 18, 2025)
A new Hunger Games novel, this book follows a young Haymitch Abernathy as he fights to survive the Second Quarter Quell. Fans of The Hunger Games won’t want to miss this prequel!
April 2025 Fantasy Releases
💀 The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence (April 10, 2025)
Another finale of a fantasy trilogy from Mark Lawrence that blends romance, adventure, and magical books. This story follows two residents of the “library” and what happens when they can go through portals to the interchange. Expect emotional depth and Lawrence’s signature dark fantasy tone.
🌿 House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau (April 8, 2025)
A gothic romantasy launching a darkly magical duology. Healer Edira Brillwyn becomes entangled with the enigmatic Fernglove family as they seek a cure for a deadly blight. A must-read for fans of atmospheric fantasy and slow-burn romance.
🪙 Holy Terrors by Margaret Owen (April 1, 2025)
A dark fantasy with a folklore element, another end of a trilogy this month. With themes of revenge, justice, and forbidden knowledge, Holy Terrors is one of the most unique releases this spring.
May 2025 Fantasy Releases
😈 The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (May 13, 2025)
Abercrombie’s signature gritty, dark fantasy returns in The Devils, a novel that promises complex characters, brutal storytelling, and morally grey heroes.
Which Fantasy Books Will You Be Reading This Spring?
Spring 2025 is packed with fantasy releases covering every subgenre, from dark historical fantasy to swoon-worthy romantasy. Which books are you most excited to read?
