Dark, Unhinged and Must-Read Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Book Releases (Jan–Apr 2026)

2026 Anticipated book releases

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.