2025 isn’t slowing down when it comes to newfantasyreleases, and a number of exciting books are joining the genre this April. This is a promising year for fantasy readers, and it started off strong withsequels likeOnyx StormandOathboundduring the first quarter. So many other popular series are continuing or concluding over the next nine months, and well-known authors are returning with standalones and new series.
Some of those authors are releasing new fantasy books in April 2025, includingThe Atlas Sixscribe Olivie Blake, whose latest project sounds likeSuccessionwith a magical spin. April also heralds the arrival of some highly anticipated sequels, including the conclusion to Lauren Roberts’Powerless Trilogy,the much-anticipated follow-up toThe Stardust Thief,the finale to Mark Lawrence’sThe Library Trilogy, and more. AShatter Mespinoff is also on the horizon, ensuring fantasy lovers have lots to look forward to as they enter the first full month of spring.
12Gifted & Talented By Olivie Blake
Release Date: June 06, 2025
After the success ofThe Atlasseries, Olivie Blake has become a must-read fantasy author, soGifted & Talentedis sure to be one of April’s biggest new releases. A standalone novel,Gifted & Talentedkicks off with the death of tech CEO Thayer Wren, who leaves behind three “telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children” to inherit his legacy. Each has their own reasons for wanting to take over the company — and all stem from desperation, despite the privileged lives these characters lead.
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Gifted & Talentedpromises plenty of family dysfunction with a side of the fantastical, as the siblings are sure to use their powers to get a leg up in the fight for Wrenfare Magitech.The Atlas Sixproves that Blake is a master at using magic to explore the dark side of privilege, so fans of the author’s former series should keep this on their radar. It also sounds ideal for those missingSuccession,even if it’s a bit more fantastical than HBO’s hit series.
11A Drop Of Corruption By Robert Jackson Bennett
The Tainted Cupwas one of2024’s best fantasy books, andRobert Jackson Bennett’s sequel,A Drop of Corruption,hits shelves this April. The second book in theShadow of the Leviathanseries,A Drop of Corruptionpromises to raise the stakes for Detective Ana Dolabra, presenting her with a case and an enemy that actually threaten to one-up her. What begins as an investigation surrounding the disappearance of a Treasury officer turns into a murder mystery with a number of impossibilities at its core.
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EarlyGoodreadsreviews and the book’s impressive 4.59 average rating suggest that Ana’s latest investigation will surpass the story ofThe Tainted Cup.That’s no easy feat, asJackson Bennett’s prior novel delivers on the suspense, world-building, and charm promised by its premise. Fortunately,A Drop of Corruptionis poised to build on those strengths, making it one of the most exciting new releases of April.
10Fearless By Lauren Roberts
Release Date: June 25, 2025
Lauren Roberts’Powerless Trilogycomes to a close this April, withthe much-anticipatedFearlessrevealing what becomes of Paedyn, Kai, and Kitt. There’s still a lotto cover on the heels of 2024’sReckless,which moves the needle on Paedyn’s romance with Kai — but leaves a lot of lingering plot questions heading into the finale.Reckless’cliffhanger ensures thatPowerlesswill be one of April 2025’s most-anticipated fantasy books too, as readers are eager to know what happens after the second book’s bombshell ending.
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With Paedyn and Kai back in Ilya,Fearlesswill be tasked with deciding what becomes of the kingdom, especially when it comes to the tensions between Elites and Ordinaries. The political stakes and ramifications of Paedyn’s return are intriguing, even without the romance elements. Hopefully,Fearlessdelivers on all of this setup. Its early 4.35 averageGoodreadsrating offers hope that it will.
9Enchantra By Kaylie Smith
Phantasmawas one of2024’s best romantasy books, andKaylie Smith continues theWicked Gamesseries withEnchantrain April. Although the installments in this series take place in the same world,Enchantrawill follow a new main character and new narrative — though itpromises to blend fantasy, horror, and romance together in a similarly impressive fashion. And ifEnchantra’s earlyGoodreadsreviews are anything to judge by, it could do an even better job of it.
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Enchantrafollows Genevieve Grimm as she travels to Italy at the invitation of a family friend — only to find that Rowin Silver, the owner of the palace she’s supposed to be staying at, doesn’t want her there. When she sneaks inside anyway, she’s unexpectedly thrown into a dark and twisted version of hide-and-seek.The game sounds nearly as intriguing as the enemies-to-lovers romanceEnchantrapromises, making this a must-read for romantasy lovers.
8The Book That Held Her Heart By Mark Lawrence
The Book That Wouldn’t BurnandThe Book That Broke the Worldare amongMark Lawrence’s best novels, andthe author is concluding their story withThe Book That Held Her Heartin April. The final chapter ofThe Library Trilogypromises a satisfying conclusion — one that will determine the fate of the Library and the outcome of the war surrounding it. The characters will be separated “across time and space” while the Library hangs in the balance, adding to the stakes of their final journey.
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The Book That Held Her Heartis already getting promising reviewsonGoodreads, and it seems the synopsis isn’t kidding about packing an emotional punch. Readers invested in Lawrence’s trilogy will want to dive into this sequel asap, and for newcomers, there’s no better time to binge the series.
7The Wind Weaver By Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson kicks off theReign of Remnantsseries this April, withThe Wind Weaverpromising to be one of the month’s biggest new releases.The Wind Weaveris set in a place called Anwyvn, where maegic is feared and halflings are killed without question. This is why the book’s lead, Rhya Fleetwood, is nearly executed — but she finds herself facing a potentially worse fate when she’s taken prisoner by Commander Scythe. As the two journey through the dangerous Northlands, she’s faced with surprising revelations, including that she’s a Remnant.
With its forbidden romance and magical heroine destined to save her world,The Wind Weaverhas all the ingredients of a good romantasy book.
As a Remnant, it’s her job to “restore the balance of maegic,” a task that’s easier said than done. Not only will Rhya need to master her own ability to fulfill this prophecy, but she’ll need to grapple with the complicated bond she forms with Commander Scythe. With its forbidden romance and magical heroine destined to save her world,The Wind Weaverhas all the ingredients of a good romantasy book. Hopefully, it lives up to its potential this April.
6Watch Me By Tahereh Mafi
Release Date: Jun 11, 2025
Tahereh Mafi’sShatter Mebooks were staples of the YA landscape in the 2010s, and the author is returning with a new story in the same dystopian fantasy universe.Watch Meis the first installment in Mafi’sThe New Republicseries, which is set a decade after The Reestablishment’s defeat. The book will follow James Anderson, the younger brother ofShatter Me’s Warner, as he’s purposely imprisoned on Ark Island, the last stronghold of the villainous regime. And with The Reestablishment planning something, his presence may be needed to stop them.
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On Ark Island, James' mission will see him crossing paths with Rosabelle Wolff, an assassin for The Reestablishment — one who always sees her orders through. With the synopsis forWatch Mepromising both action and romance, it’s likely James and Rosabelle will test one another, even from opposite sides of the conflict between The Reestablishment and the New Republic of the West. What follows promises to remind readers why they loveShatter Meso much in the first place.
5The Raven Scholar By Antonia Hodgson
AuthorAntonia Hodgson is shifting to the fantasy genre with 2025’sThe Raven Scholar,and considering the book’s positive early reviews (viaGoodreads), it will no doubt be a hit this April. An ideal follow-up to Robert Jackson Bennett’s earlier April release,The Raven Scholaralso blends epic fantasy with mystery thriller elements. The book is set in an empire called Orrun, where Bersun the Brusque is stepping down as its leader — and a competition will decide who replaces him.
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When one of the seven competitors is killed, High Scholar Neema Kraa must figure out who’s behind it — and compete against the remaining six contenders as she does. Needless to say, Neema’s investigation is life or death, and that’s without bringing the Raven into it. A high fantasy with plenty of suspense and political intrigue,The Raven Scholarcould easily be one of the best additions to the genre this April. It has everything needed to take readers on a thrilling and memorable ride.
4The Ashfire King By Chelsea Abdullah
Chelsea Abdullah’s sequel toThe Stardust Thiefhits shelves this April, andThe Ashfire Kingis poised to raise the stakes of Loulie al-Nazari’s storyas we get deeper into this trilogy. This second installment picks up with the Midnight Merchant and Mazen bin Malik in the realm of jinn, where things are more dire than they expected. With the jinn cities sinking, tensions are high and political upheaval is inevitable. And Loulie soon finds herself in the middle of it all.
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Naturally, then,The Ashfire Kingwill build on the strengths of the first book and expand the world, making it a must-read for those already invested in Abdullah’s story. The sequel’s earlyGoodreadsreviews hint that it’s as good as — if not better than —The Stardust Thief,a thrilling prospect for those eagerly awaiting the follow-up. Fortunately, that wait is almost over.
3When The Tides Held The Moon By Venessa Vida Kelley
Release Date: June 22, 2025
Venessa Vida Kelley’s debut fantasy novel,When the Tides Held the Moon,sounds like a charming addition to the genre, so it’s one that readers should keep an eye out for this April. Complete with illustrations,When the Tides Held the Moontakes place in the 1910s in New York — more specifically, on Coney Island. The backdrop makes way for the “eccentric sideshow” that drives the narrative, as that’s where Benigno “Benny” Caldera meets the merman, Río, who happens to be the newest exhibit.
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And as Benny and Río form a deep bond with one another, the latter’s imprisonment becomes an undeniable source of conflict for Benny. He’ll have to choose between upending his own life and what’s best for Río, promising an emotional journey that will stay with readers long after it’s finished.When the Tides Held the Moonhas an intriguing premise, LGBTQ+ romance at its core, and fairytale elements that make it a can’t-miss new release.
