April 2025 Fantasy Book Releases You Can't Miss

Anticipated Fantasy Releases 🗓️ April 2025 — The Books We're Buzzing About

April’s rolling in with a stacked lineup of fantasy releases that’s about to shake our bookshelves. Sequels we’ve waited ages for, lush new worlds to get lost in, and enough magic, murder, and muffins (yes, muffins) to keep our geek hearts very happy. Whether you’re into political intrigue, dreamy middle-grade adventures, or cozy competition in enchanted baking tournaments, this month’s got something to tempt every kind of reader.

So, let’s dive into the most anticipated fantasy reads hitting shelves this April — in order of release — and why they deserve a spot on your TBR.

April 1st Releases

1. Faithbreaker (Fallen Gods #3) by E.J. Darnell

We're diving back into a world where killing gods is a legit profession — and not exactly a popular one. The protagonist has always walked the line between weapon of the state and public enemy number one. After explosive twists in book two, we’re dying to know how this deadly dance with divine politics ends. Think divine drama, morally gray power plays, and gods who are just as dangerous to each other as they are to humans.

🔥 Why We’re Hyped: High-stakes god-slaying? Intricate mythos? It’s the kind of fantasy where you can’t blink or you’ll miss a betrayal.

2. A Drop of Corruption (Shadow of the Leviathan #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett

If The Tainted Cup was your jam — fantasy Sherlock Holmes with deadly spores and political decay — buckle up. Book two continues the weird murder-magic combo with what promises to be an even deeper dive into the world’s complex systems and mystery. Dark academia meets monster-of-the-week energy with rich lore behind it.

🧪 Why We’re Hyped: Bennett’s first book was such a genre-bender that we honestly can’t wait to see how he doubles down.

April 15th – The Power Day

3. The Ashfire King (The Sandsy Trilogy #2) by Chelsea Abdullah

Finally. The follow-up to The Stardust Thief is here. We’ve been riding the dunes with anticipation for The Ashfire King. Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, this series is dripping with desert magic, djinn lore, and storytelling as an art of survival.

🌙 Why We’re Hyped: Magical relics, political tension, and vibes that make you want to sleep in a silk tent under a starry sky. Yes, please.

4. Forged for Destiny by J.E. Hutchins

It starts like a classic Chosen One setup—birthmarks, ancient swords, secret legacy—but with a twist: What if the “chosen” part is just propaganda? Raul would rather read than fight, and that’s what makes him so compelling. The book is shaping up to be a sharp, slightly snarky spin on the tired trope we all secretly love.

📜 Why We’re Hyped: A reluctant rebel who leads with compassion instead of chaos? Refreshing and just a little bit heartbreaking.

5. The Raven Scholar by Amina Firth

Think Game of Thrones meets The Name of the Wind—but with a scholar at the helm and whispers of a mysterious force known only as “the Raven.” Empire politics, deadly rivals, and a heroine who prefers brains to blades? We’re in.

📖 Why We’re Hyped: High-stakes academia with magical undertones and a murder mystery thrown in? Give us all of it.

Middle Grade Magic

6. Apia and the Land of Wonders by F.T. Kanu (April 22)

This charming reimagining of Alice in Wonderland meets West African mythology sounds like a whimsical trip through magical forests, shifty shapeshifters, and dangerous dreams. Apia’s story of self-discovery and courage is already giving Studio Ghibli vibes.

🌈 Why We’re Hyped: Strong sister bonds, mysterious queens, and a fantasy world that hides more than it shows.

🍰 Cozy Fantasy Fans, Assemble

7. A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by Mira Hollis (April 22)

Baking battle? Magical creatures? A magic-less heroine who just wants to make the perfect pastry? This one's giving Legends & Lattes but with a competitive twist. Arletta’s journey of finding her voice in a world full of enchanted ovens and judging stares is just what we need this spring.

🧁 Why We’re Hyped: Pastries and potioncraft? We’ll take a dozen chapters and a cinnamon roll to go.

April 29th – The Big Finale

8. The Floating World by Axie Oh

We’re already in love. It’s being called Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone — plus it draws from Korean legends. The author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is back, and this time with a full-on series. Expect romance, magic, and worldbuilding that'll sweep you away.

🎮 Why We’re Hyped: It's got the aesthetic, the lore, and the drama. Also: Final Fantasy. Say no more.

9. City of All Seasons by River Grace

Two cousins. Two mirror cities — one blazing with summer, the other carved from ice. This science-fantasy tale blends emotional tension with wildly inventive settings. The comp titles (This Is How You Lose the Time War, Every Heart a Doorway) may not work for everyone, but the concept is pure gold.

🌗 Why We’re Hyped: We love a dual-world setup, especially when it digs into identity, family, and impossible choices.

And there you have it — a treasure trove of fantastical tales waiting to whisk you away this April. Whether you're in the mood for dueling gods, secret scholars, reluctant rebels, or baking battles that could rival any magical duel, there's a story here calling your name. Maybe it’s the whisper of a raven in a candlelit library. Or the scent of cinnamon and courage rising from a warm oven in a world that doesn’t believe in you. Or perhaps it's the glint of a sword that was never meant to be drawn.

No matter which adventure you choose, these books promise to transport, transform, and totally wreck your sleep schedule (in the best way). So fluff up that reading nook, light your favorite geeky candle, and dive headfirst into a brand-new world.

Because let’s be honest — reality is fine and all, but fantasy in April? That’s where the real magic lives.

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