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Dark, Unhinged and Must-Read Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Book Releases (Jan–Apr 2026)
With over 600 unread books on my TBR, you’d think I’d stop adding more—but 2026 has other plans. From rage-fueled fantasy and gothic horror to weird sci-fi and magical academia, these are the most anticipated fantasy, sci-fi, and horror book releases coming between January and April 2026 that I already know I won’t be able to resist.
My Top 5 All-Time Favorite Fantasy Standalones (Perfect After a Long Series)
Long fantasy series are my comfort zone—but sometimes I need a standalone that hits just as hard. These are my top five all-time favorite fantasy standalones: emotionally devastating, beautifully written, and absolutely worth the pain.
5 Winter Fantasy Book Recommendations for Cozy, Dark, and Magical Nights
Winter is cold, chaotic, and full of cheery people — which makes it the perfect excuse to stay home with a blanket and disappear into fictional, wintry worlds. From cozy-but-creepy magic shops to monster-filled cities and icy epic fantasies, these five winter fantasy books are perfect for readers who’d rather spend the season with witches, warriors, and emotionally devastating stories.
The Invocations Review: A Wicked Dark Urban Fantasy About Witches, Demons, and Dangerous Women
A dark, witchy urban fantasy about desperate girls, deadly magic, and the cost of safety. The Invocations hooked me from the first page, and in this spoiler-free review I break down why this YA fantasy was impossible to put down.
The Most Exciting December 2025 Fantasy Book Releases Hitting My TBR
December 2025 is here, and with it comes a whole new wave of chaotic, magical, and completely irresistible fantasy book releases. My year has been weird enough already, but nothing cures unhinged side quests like adding even more books to my TBR. From jinn-filled rebellions to dark academia nightmares and cozy magical chaos, these are the December 2025 fantasy book releases I’m most excited to read — and a few I’ve already preordered because I have zero self-control.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Review: Toxic Love, Vampires, and V.E. Schwab’s Darkest Fantasy Yet
“Toxic Lesbian Vampires.” Those are the words V.E. Schwab used over and over to describe Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, and honestly, it’s