15 Most Anticipated Fantasy Book Series Coming Out The Rest Of 2024

Summary It's tempting to think the best fantasy books of the year have already hit shelves, but there are more exciting releases on the horizon.

Riveting finales like Mirrored Heavens and The Lotus Empire will bring epic sagas to satisfying conclusions this year.

Standalones from well-known fantasy authors and sequels to beloved series are also arriving throughout 2024.

Plenty of great fantasy books have already come out in 2024, but there are more exciting releases on the horizon — most of which start or continue highly anticipated fantasy series. Fantasy is an increasingly popular genre, whether readers are diving into BookTok favorites like A Court of Thorns and Roses or epic fantasy books like Mistborn. Intriguing new worlds, intricate magic systems, and high stakes make for a wildly entertaining ride, and such storytelling often leaves readers wanting more from the genre.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of exciting fantasy content debuting this year. With major fantasy releases like Crescent City 3, The Atlas Complex, and Leigh Bardugo's The Famiiliar already out, it can be tempting to think that the biggest books of 2024 are already on shelves. However, there are plenty more to look forward to, from standalones written by well-known authors to sequels that continue or even conclude beloved series.

15 When Among Crows By Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth, the author of the Divergent series, returns in May with another adult fantasy novel: When Among Crows. A standalone story, When Among Crows is set in a world that exploits human emotions and souls. Whether it's through monsters feeding on such feelings or knights sacrificing parts of themselves to defeat these monsters, it's clear When Among Crows' setting is no easy place to inhabit. Dymitr and Ala know that all too well, as they are both well acquainted with suffering. And their paths collide when they set out to find a witch called Baba Jaga.

Ala wants to find Baba Jaga to cure a curse that's killing her, but she doesn't realize that Dymitr has other motivations for their quest. This adds a layer of complexity to their journey that's par for the course with Roth's writing. That alone will make When Among Crows a must-read this May.

14 Evocation By S.T. Gibson

Evocation is the first book in S.T. Gibson's new fantasy series, The Summoner's Circle, and it sounds every bit as gripping as the author's previous work. The 2024 book will follow David Aristarkhov, who is a powerful attorney by day and a medium for a secret society by night. David's life changes when the Devil comes calling to collect an ancestral debt — one that leaves him facing down his own mortality.

If it's anything like Gibson's other novels, it's at least worth picking up — and the promise of more books means readers are probably in for a wild ride.

Hoping to escape an early end, David tracks down his ex-boyfriend and rival, Rhys, who he soon realizes he still has feelings for. With the promise of dark magic and a gripping LGBTQ+, Evocation sounds like it could be one of the best fantasy releases of 2024. If it's anything like Gibson's other novels, it's at least worth picking up — and the promise of more books means readers are probably in for a wild ride.

13 Mirrored Heavens By Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky series is coming to an end in 2024, with the final book — Mirrored Heavens — hitting shelves in June. After the success of Black Sun and Fevered Star, there's little doubt the third installment will be a hit. The bigger question is whether it will answer all the questions raised in the previous novels, bringing each character's storylines to a satisfying close. Serapio, Xiala, Naranpa are all on distinct paths after Fevered Star, but Mirrored Heavens must make sense of their journeys individually and collectively.

With the previous books containing plenty of political intrigue and celestial stakes, readers can count on tensions getting even higher before the third book's narrative is through. The stakes alone make Mirrored Heavens one of the biggest fantasy releases of 2024. Of course, it helps that Roanhorse has repeatedly released heavy-hitters.

Books In The Between Earth And Sky Series In Order Black Sun (2020) Fevered Star (2022) Mirrored Heavens (2024)

12 Children Of Anguish And Anarchy By Tomi Adeyemi

Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel, Children of Blood and Bone, was a massive hit in 2018 — and its sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, did an impressive job of continuing the story. It's been a while since a new addition to the Legacy of Orïsha series came out, but 2024 will see the third and final book arriving at long last. Children of Anguish and Anarchy will bring Zélie's story to a close, revealing if her people prevail against the Skulls or meet a terrible fate. The much-anticipated sequel is a long time coming, so hopefully Adeyemi's finale will stick the landing.

The much-anticipated sequel is a long time coming, so hopefully Adeyemi's finale will stick the landing.

The stakes are high heading into the final chapter of the Legacy of Orïsha, and there are plenty of threads to tie up before this story is through. It'll be great to return to Adeyemi's world after so long away. Hopefully, her masterful storytelling hasn't changed, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in her fantasy world one last time.

Books In The Legacy of Orïsha Series In Order Children of Blood and Bone (2018) Children of Virtue and Vengeance (2019) Children of Anguish and Anarchy (2024)

11 Reckless By Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts' Powerless Trilogy is gaining recognition online, and that's not a surprise given how it leans into the "romantasy" category. Powerless made waves in January 2023, and its sequel, Reckless, is poised to do the same in July 2024. Pitched for fans of Sarah J. Maas' books, Powerless is set in a world where people fall into one of two categories: Elite and Ordinary. The book's main character, Paeydn, is an Ordinary — but an unexpected series of events sees her thrown into a competition for the Elites: the Purging Trials.

Paeydn spends much of the first novel attempting to fake an Elite status, and Reckless will continue her story after the Purging Trials and Powerless' bombshell ending. Given Paeydn's actions in Powerless, Reckless will see the kingdom of Ilya in a state of upheaval. It will also further complicate her relationship with Kai, which means high stakes and tensions for readers when the sequel hits shelves in July.

Books In The Powerless Trilogy In Order Powerless (2023) Reckless (2024)

10 The Bright Sword By Lev Grossman

Lev Grossman is known for The Magicians trilogy, but the author is coming out with a new novel in 2024: The Bright Sword. Grossman's take on the Arthurian legend, The Bright Sword picks up right after Arthur has died — and it sees the Knights of the Round Table thrown into turmoil. The book's lead, Collum, arrives to fight for a seat at the table. However, he soon finds that the heroes of legends are just a group of misfits who don't live up to the lofty stories about them.

Grossman is a master at subverting expectations, something he proves in The Magicians. It seems The Bright Sword will follow that trend, offering a unique take on the Knights of the Round Table and the legends surrounding these figures. Although The Bright Sword seems to be a standalone, it sounds poised to leave a strong impression when it debuts.

9 The Black Bird Oracle By Deborah Harkness

Deborah Harkness' All Souls series continues with The Black Bird Oracle in July, and it will catch readers up with Diana, Matthew, and their twins four years after Time's Convert. The previous book hit shelves in 2018, so it's been a while since fans of Harkness' fantasy world have immersed themselves within it. Excitement is high as the release date for The Black Bird Oracle approaches, and its main storyline promises to flesh out Diana's complicated family history and bring her kids into the fray.

The Black Bird Oracle will open with the Congregation demanding that Diana and Matthew's children undergo a test of magic, a call that forces Diana to reevaluate her plans for her life and family. Rather than subject the twins to the Congregation, Diana decides to return to Ravenswood, her ancestral home. This brings up all sorts of complicated emotions for Diana, with The Black Bird Oracle promising to be a detailed character study of the All Souls series' lead. It's a chapter of Diana's story that longtime fans won't want to miss.

Books In The All Souls Series In Order A Discovery of Witches (2011) Shadow of Night (2012) The Book of Life (2014) Time's Convert (2018) The Black Bird Oracle (2024)

8 The Mirror Of Beasts By Alexandra Bracken

Alexandra Bracken's July 2024 release, The Mirror of Beasts, will round out the author's duology that started with Silver in the Bone in 2023. Like so many other fantasy books and series coming out in 2024, Bracken's duology offers a new perspective on an ancient legend and dips its toes into the occult. Silver in the Bone introduces the mysterious land of Avalon — pulled straight from Arthurian legend — and a cast of characters eager to find it. The Mirror of Beasts will reveal what happens after their trip there goes awry.

With the aftermath of Tamsin and her friends' journey to Avalon threatening their world, The Mirror of Beasts will send them on a new quest to find the titular item of legend. It's said that the Mirror of Beasts can even ensnare Lord Death himself, but finding and wielding it won't be an easy task. Fortunately, Bracken's characters have experience doing the impossible. And readers will get to embark on another gripping journey with them before the author's latest duology is through.

Books In The Silver In The Bone Duology In Order Silver in the Bone (2023) The Mirror of Beasts (2024)

7 Wisteria By Adalyn Grace

Adalyn Grace's Belladonna series concludes with Wisteria in August, which will focus on Blythe Hawthorne as she navigates the consequences of binding herself to a man. The fact that Blythe isn't accustomed to asking permission or being told what to do creates even more turbulence regarding her circumstances. She refuses to let them change who she is, but things get complicated when Blythe learns more about herself and the situation she's fallen into. It sounds like her internal struggle will take up much of the third Belladonna book, which means plenty of drama for readers.

There also promises to be romance, and if it's anything like Belladonna and Foxglove, deadly stakes, too. Such ingredients set Wisteria up to be a hot topic of discussion when it arrives this summer. It won't be easy bidding farewell to the world Grace has set up, but hopefully, Blythe's story will bring it to a satisfactory close.

Books In The Belladonna Series In Order Belladonna (2022) Foxglove (2023) Wisteria (2024)

6 Throne Of Secrets By Kerri Maniscalco

Kerri Maniscalco is known for her Stalking Jack the Ripper and Kingdom of the Wicked series, and now the author is making her way through her Princes of Sin books. 2023's Throne of the Fallen drew readers into Envy and Camilla's world, telling a lush story and a compelling romance that became a hit on BookTok. Although Throne of Secrets is part of the same series, it will feature a new dark romance narrative, this time centering on Gabriel Axton and Adriana Saint Lucent.

Their quest to uncover the truth sounds every bit as gripping as Envy and Camilla's story, and it will likely leave readers wanting more from Maniscalco's Princes of Sin world.

Gabriel is the Prince of Gluttony, whose demon court is in dire straits. He'll have to work alongside journalist Adriana if he hopes to save it, but the two don't exactly have a stellar relationship. Cue an adventure that sees them getting to know one another and racing the clock to save Gabriel's kingdom. Their quest to uncover the truth sounds every bit as gripping as Envy and Camilla's story, and it will likely leave readers wanting more from Maniscalco's Princes of Sin world.

Books In The Prince Of Sin Series In Order Throne of the Fallen (2023) Throne of Secrets (2024)

5 Somewhere Beyond The Sea By T.J. Klune

T.J. Klune wove a stunning fantasy narrative in The House in the Cerulean Sea, and the author is following it with Somewhere Beyond the Sea this September. This sequel to Klune's 2020 novel will tell its story from Arthur Parnassus' perspective, picking up as he and Linus Baker adopt six children with magical powers that could prove dangerous — though the pair believe the best of these kids and will stop at nothing to keep them safe. Unfortunately, Arthur's past may come back to haunt him in Somewhere Beyond the Sea, threatening his family and anyone with magic.

To make matters worse, a new child shows up on Arthus and Linus' island, and he could prove their greatest challenge yet. This child embraces the notion that he's a monster, and his appearance threatens to topple everything Arthur and Linus are working towards. In this way, it sounds like Somewhere Beyond the Sea will be every bit as emotional, whimsical, and heartwarming as its predecessor.

Books In The House In The Cerulean Sea Series In Order House in the Cerulean Sea (2020) Somewhere Beyond the Sea (2024)

4 Wrath Of The Triple Goddess By Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan returned to his Percy Jackson & the Olympians books with The Chalice of the Gods in 2023, and now he's continuing the titular demigod's story in Wrath of the Triple Goddess. These new books in the Percy Jackson series follow Riordan's lead as he navigates his senior year of high school, allowing longtime fans to spend even more time with their favorite demigod. Wrath of the Triple Goddess continues Percy's quest to get into New Rome University​​​​​​​ — though he needs three recommendations from the gods to accomplish this.

These new books in the Percy Jackson series follow Riordan's lead as he navigates his senior year of high school, allowing longtime fans to spend even more time with their favorite demigod.

His first recommendation letter is earned in The Chalice of the Gods, and his journey in Wrath of the Triple Goddess stands to land him his second. This installment will see Percy, Annabeth, and Grover petsitting Hecate's mastiff and polecat while she's away. And while that sounds straightforward enough, their time at the goddess' mansion is every bit as chaotic as their quests for Camp Half-Blood. Wrath of the Triple Goddess promises more adventures and more humor on the way to Percy's graduation.

Books In The Percy Jackson & The Olympians Series In Order The Lightning Thief (2005) The Sea of Monsters (2006) The Titan's Curse (2007) The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008) The Last Olympian (2009) The Chalice of the Gods (2023) Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024)

3 The Fury Of The Gods By John Gwynne

John Gwynne's latest fantasy series concludes this October, with The Fury of the Gods marking the third and final installment in the author's Bloodsworn Saga. The Fury of the Gods will bring the series to a climax, determining the fate of Vigrid and Gwynne's world at large. The stakes are higher than ever heading into the last chapter of The Bloodsworm Saga. Varg, Elvar, and Blorr all have a part to play in the book's final battle, which promises to be an action-packed and gripping experience.

Gwynne is one of the best fantasy authors currently releasing books, so there's little doubt The Fury of the Gods will become one of the best fantasy releases of 2024. If it's as well-crafted as the previous two installments, it could even go down as one of the best fantasy novels of the year. Even if it doesn't quite reach those heights, there will be plenty of excitement when it debuts in October.

The Books In The Bloodsworn Saga In Order The Shadow of the Gods (2021) The Hunger of the Gods (2022) The Fury of the Gods (2024)

2 The Lotus Empire By Tasha Suri

Tasha Suri's Burning Kingdom series is also ending this year, with The Lotus Empire bringing the trilogy to a close in November. The Jasmine Throne and The Oldeander Sword both set the stage for an epic conclusion with high stakes, ancient magic, and a heart-wrenching central conflict. The Lotus Empire will see Malini and Priya opposing one another at first, but they'll be forced to work together if they want their homes and people to survive and thrive.

After so much time with these characters, it'll be hard to say goodbye to them in The Lotus Empire. Hopefully, Suri's latest will give both Malini and Priya the endings they deserve. Whatever happens to them, fantasy readers will be eager to get their hands on the final Burning Kingdom book when it hits shelves. It's sure to be one of the biggest fantasy book releases this fall.

The Books In The Burning Kingdom Series In Order The Jasmine Throne (2021) The Oleander Sword (2022) The Lotus Empire (2024)

1 Wind And Truth By Brandon Sanderson

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Anyone who reads a lot of fantasy fiction has at least heard of Brandon Sanderson, as his Mistborn and Stormlight Archive books are some of the biggest within the genre. The latter series will continue later this year, as the fifth book — Wind and Truth — is expected to hit shelves in December. Wind and Truth is set to close out the first era of The Stormlight Archive, so its release will be a major event in fantasy spaces. Knowing Sanderson, the novel will be full of action and twists befitting a finale.

Wind and Truth is set to close out the first era of The Stormlight Archive, so its release will be a major event in fantasy spaces.

Wind and Truth will see the Knights Radiant and the remainder of Roshar bracing themselves for the looming contest between Dalinar Kholin and Odium. It could determine the future of the Cosmere, which means it'll have the characters and Sanderson's dedicated readers on edge. This is definitely poised to be one of the biggest fantasy releases in recent years, much less 2024. For diehard fans of the Cosmere, its release date can't get here soon enough.