Spring 2025 Fantasy Books That Will Ruin Your Sleep
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Prepare to kiss your sleep schedule goodbye because Spring 2025 is upon us, and with that comes the unleashing of a stunning array of epic fantasy releases that demand to be devoured in one sitting. Many of us have already dived into the dark secrets of Onyx Storm, and this season’s lineup promises to keep fantasy lovers turning pages deep into the night just the same. Whether you’re craving a love story wrapped in luscious dark fantasy, a historical fantasy steeped in the magic of ancient witches, or even a must-read book that blends fantasy and sci-fi with the mortal world, these most anticipated fantasy releases are about to take over your TBR!
And while you’ve already seen names like Rebecca Yarros and Seanan McGuire, have you picked up the newest entry from Suzanne Collins? Because it is officially gracing bookstore shelves. So, whether you’re drawn to a new novel set in New York City or a time war that will leave you breathless and wanting, there’s no shortage of exciting new books to keep you hooked. Grab your coziest blankets, stock up on your favorite beverage, and prepare for sleepless nights because these are the must-read books for all fantasy readers.
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennet
“The Tainted Cup” had us hooked from start to finish, but this sequel? It’s a game of murder, magic, and mind-bending twists you won’t see coming.
Ana Dolabra faces her most impossible case in a world where Titans’ blood fuels the Empire’s power. A murder disguised as a vanishing act. Locked doors, warded rooms, and an enemy who seems to see the future? Yeah…sleep is officially canceled.
If you crave dark secrets, deadly intrigues, and a detective who plays chess with death itself, this gripping sequel is calling your name.
Would you rather face a killer who can predict your every move or a magic-fueled empire on the verge of collapse?
A Drop of Corruption releases April 1, 2025
The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig
The Queen is back with a new first book in a duology, The Knight and the Moth.
Dreams that warn of disaster. A knight who doesn’t believe in fate. A quest to kill the gods themselves.
From NYT bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes a gothic, mist-cloaked fantasy where prophecy collides with peril. Sybil Delling has spent years predicting terrible things — but now her fellow Diviners are vanishing, and the answers she needs lie beyond her cloister’s walls.
Enter Rodrick — rude, heretical, and far too distracting with those dark eyes and that sharp tongue. But with gods scheming and shadows closing in, Sybil’s only hope lies with the one man who refuses to believe in her visions.
If you’re a fan of dark fantasy and love stories that simmer in the shadows, this must-read book belongs on your 2025 TBR. And if you haven’t already, get my thoughts on The Knight and The Moth. It’s worth the read!
Would you trust a heretic to save your world?
The Knight and The Moth will be released on May 20, 2025, and will surely be at the top of everyone’s favorite list for 2025!
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
If you loved The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, then Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil will feel like a homecoming.
Three women. Three centuries. One haunting fate.
From Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Boston, their stories twist like roots — tangled, unrelenting, and sharp enough to draw blood. One grows high, one grows deep, and one grows wild. But they all grow teeth.
This is no ordinary tale — it’s a dark fantasy brimming with ancient witches, dangerous secrets, and the kind of storytelling that leaves you unsettled in the best way. If you crave books that feel like a whispered warning, this one’s for you.
Would you rather grow high, deep, or wild? Read my full review to determine your answer. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil releases June 10, 2025.
What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch
When the bells toll thirteen times, the city awakens… and it’s out for blood.
What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch drips with gothic fantasy vibes — a lavish, haunting tale inspired by an ominous Prague legend. In the city of Vaiwyn, stone gargoyles stalk the streets, statues spring to life, and a power-hungry Saint lurks behind an innocent face.
For Mina, a Keeper tasked with protecting her sentient city, the lines between love, loyalty, and survival blur as she races to stop a corrupted soul from turning her home into a graveyard.
What Wakes the Bells is a dazzling debut full of dark secrets, deadly intrigues, and cities that breathe like living things.
Would you risk everything — even your loved ones — to save a city that bleeds?
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
The Legendborn Cycle continues with the third book Oathbound.
Severed from her roots. Oathbound to a monster. And running from a past that refuses to let go.
Bree Matthews thought turning her back on the Legendborn Order would keep her safe. But safety comes at a steep price. Now bound to the Shadow King, Bree’s future is no longer hers.
Meanwhile, the Round Table teeters on the edge of war, Merlins are dying, and Bree’s old life is clawing its way back. Because no matter how fast you run, the past always knows where to find you.
This must-read book will leave you breathless if you love dark fantasy, deadly bargains, and stories laced with love, power, and betrayal.
Oathbound asks the question, would you sacrifice your freedom to control your power… or let your power control you?
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Holy work, unholy deeds, and a journey into the heart of darkness.
Brother Diaz thought the Sacred City would be a place of righteous deeds and divine favor—but he quickly discovers that even the most sacred missions demand bloodshed. His new flock is made of monsters, murderers, and those who wield dark magic, and to save them all, he’ll need to get his hands dirty.
With elves at the borders, hungry for human flesh, and greedy princes chasing their ambitions, Brother Diaz’s mission is anything but holy. But with devils on his side, perhaps he has a fighting chance.
For fans of dark fantasy, gritty protagonists, and unholy bargains, this book will twist your soul as you follow Brother Diaz on his hellish journey.
The Devils releases on May 6, 2025
The Floating World by Axie Oh
A romantic fantasy that blends ancient legends with thrilling adventure. ??
Sunho, a mysterious ex-soldier haunted by lost memories, lives in a world of eternal darkness. His survival depends on taking dangerous jobs—none more tempting than hunting down a girl who wields silver light.
Ren, an acrobat with a hidden power, is thrust into a world of danger when she accidentally unleashes her destructive abilities to save her adoptive family. Silver light has always been a secret, but now it could be her only chance to save those she loves.
Sunho and Ren’s paths collide, their pasts intertwine, and their adventure could change everything they thought they knew about fate.
This book is a must-read for fans of Final Fantasy, Shadow and Bone, and legends reimagined with romantic fantasy and epic stakes.
Would you risk your destiny to protect the ones you love?
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
Sapphic dark academia meets high-stakes magic and demons in this thrilling fantasy. ??
Doctor Walden, the fiercely intelligent and influential Director of Magic at Chetwood Academy, is no stranger to the chaos of teaching and protecting one of England’s oldest magical institutions. She is tasked with keeping her school safe from demonic incursions, so she seems unshakable in her command. But when the demons start to target the most vulnerable of all. The people closest to her—she realizes the most significant threat might not be the demons… but herself.
A sapphic dark academia that delivers twisted magic, complex characters, and a haunting narrative, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you loved Naomi Novik’s Scholomance and Plain Bad Heroines, get ready to dive into Emily Tesh’s latest masterpiece.
The Incandescent releases on May 13, 2025.
Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
If you’ve been craving a fantasy world laced with deadly intrigues of faerie, Emily Wilde’s next adventure is about to steal your heart. And maybe your sleep schedule.
In this long-awaited sequel, Emily trades her quiet life as a scholar for a crown she never wanted. Plunging headfirst into a dangerous academic project as queen of Wendell’s lost kingdom. With her best friend-turned-fiancé, the charming yet chaotic Mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily faces an impossible challenge. Breaking a curse tearing her new home apart.
This exciting season of book releases is packed with stories that will devour your TBR, and Emily Wilde’s Compendium stands out as a must-read for any fantasy fan. Fans of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame (although this one is a little more on the cozy side.) But with a dash of romance, you will find yourself enchanted by this award-winning author’s latest twist on faerie lore.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to survive a faerie court, navigate curses, and still find time to decipher magical texts, this one’s for you.
The Crimson Road by A.G. (Angela) Slatter
Step into the dark heart of Slatter, where Violet Zennor’s life has been nothing short of brutal. And her next fight may be her deadliest yet. Raised by her ruthless father, Violet spent her childhood battling in underground arenas, sharpening her skills against murderers and thieves. But freedom proves fleeting. After her father’s death, Violet learns of his twisted plan. To send her into the Darklands, home to the terrifying Leech Lords and the brother she lost long ago.
This gripping and bewitching gothic tale is perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow, Hannah Whitten, and Alexis Henderson. With echoes of ancient witches, assassins, and broken promises, Violet’s journey plunges her into a new world of shadowy politics and blood-soaked betrayals. As vampires stalk the fringes of a country on the verge of civil war, Violet must face her family’s dark past and survive the enemies determined to finish what her father started.
An exciting year for fantasy fans is ahead. And this new release is a must-read for those craving stories of vengeance, power, and survival.
Will Violet’s relentless strength be enough to conquer the foremost power lurking in the Darklands? Or will her fate bleed out among the sharp teeth of her enemies?
This is going to be an exciting year! Which of these Spring 2025 fantasy releases are you adding to your TBR?
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