Most Exciting Fantasy Books Releasing in 2025

[@CapturedInWords]

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle here: www.magicmind.com/CAPTUREJAN 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Books with no exact release dates 2:24 - Strength of the Few 3:19 - Isle of the Emberdark 3:52 - New Witcher book 5:40 - Lord of Demons 6:34 - Red Rising book 7 7:24 - Breath of the Dragon: geni.us/BreathoftheDragon 8:41 - Dreams of the Dying book 2 9:51 - Grave Empire: geni.us/GraveEmpire 11:24 - Ambessa Arcane Book: geni.us/AmbessaArcane 12:07 - Dance of Shadows: geni.us/DanceofShadowsBook 13:31 - Gatebound: geni.us/Gatebound 14:08 - Of Empires and Dust: geni.us/OfEmpiresandDust 14:43 - A Drop of Corruption: geni.us/DropOfCorruption 15:33 - Faithbreaker: geni.us/Faithbreaker 16:11 - Age of Ash: geni.us/AgeOfAsh Kithimar Book 3: geni.us/KithmarBook3 16:57 - The Book That Held Her Heart: geni.us/BookThatHeldHerHeart 18:05 - The Devils: geni.us/TheDevilsAbercrombie 19:11 - Written on the Dark: geni.us/WrittenOnTheDark 20:55 - A Song of Legends Lost: geni.us/ASongofLegendsLost 21:30 - The Witch Roads: geni.us/WitchRoads 22:46 - The Last Vigilant: geni.us/TheLastVigilant 24:11 - Queen Demon: geni.us/QueenDemon 24:57 - The Blackfire Blade: geni.us/TheBlackfireBlad 24:55 - Tailored Realities: geni.us/TailoredRealitiesBook

[@thekwjiboo]

Number one, Doors of Sto *video ends*

[@CapturedInWords]

loool

[@linuskentr]

Please god, can we get Doors of stone 😢

[@shadowmist4111]

Well done!

[@thomasranney8913]

I stopped holding my breath years ago lol

[@andersnrbkmadsen6706]

While not having official dates, we must not forget the 7th and final book of Sun Eater is expected this year, along with the 3rd book in Steven Erikson's Witness series.

[@MagnenoAlexWilkins]

2nd book actually. He's releasing it in April. He's working on the 3rd prequel trilogy as he said he's 200 pages in

[@MagnenoAlexWilkins]

But the witness 2nd book is done and just needs to be released. It was also originally a trilogy but will now be 4 books

[@CapturedInWords]

Didn't know either of these were releasing!!!!

[@MagnenoAlexWilkins]

@CapturedInWords ya not much news but Steven said so on his Facebook page

[@ElijsDima]

Wait we're getting an Erikson book? ... ooooooooooh

[@valliyarnl]

Thanks for the shoutout Jay! I think that Crossroad of Ravens (or whatever they end up translating it as) will be up your alley :) Short but so sweet bc it packs everything that I think most Witcher fans who come from the games want ☺ I think the low hype stems from there not being a release date in sight/cover, but it's been quite big on Polish Booktube. Strangely it didn't have like any marketing in Poland other than the author dropping a few tidbits here and there so it was kind of a surprise drop? Anyways.... Other than that MAN AM I HYPED FOR THE DEVILS AHHH

[@nightleopard13]

I read the Tainted Cup this January, and it was amazing! I'm a big fantasy and mystery reader, and it was great that he managed to blend both genres successfully. Now I'm sad more don't exist!

[@BlazeW-sc7np]

Editing and video on point as always! Keep it up! Super underrated!

[@CapturedInWords]

Thanks for watching!!

[@NoelleD.]

This video was awesome! Praying for a better year for you this year!

[@ravenwingedwolf13]

Thank you for mentioning the Library series by Mark Lawrence. I feel madly in love with the series when the first book was released when I went to work part time at B&N and I hear very little about it. Such a lovely series. Atmospheric with characters that demand your attention.

[@vikillustrations]

I finished the Book that would not Burn a few days ago and I still randomly think of it and start sobbing. It broke me. As much as i want to dive to the second one right away, I am taking a bit of a break for the sake of my mental state.

[@thebrothersgwynne]

‘96 kids unite! Wicked video as always, mate. Ed

[@CapturedInWords]

Hell yeah! 😎Thanks for watching Ed!

[@FireNooodles]

Another great video! I'm now subscribed. You got me really looking forward to a lot of books! Thank you!

[@WillSaabye-q9q]

I can’t wait to read these!! Your book recs got me back into fantasy!!Reading the green bone saga right now then going to read the first law trilogy!

[@annbechtel7113]

Just another case of reading is subjective, I thought Silverblood Promise by James Logan was far better then the Gentleman Bastards 😊 thanks for the great list of what’s coming out this year

[@Wordhopper1990]

Yes, Isles of the Emberdark will be available as a premium Dragonsteel hardcover edition if you backed the campaign! Fulfillment is expected to start this summer, preceded by Dragonsteel sending out the audiobook and ebook to backers. Tor will release regular editions in early 2026 as well, and I’m sure everyone can buy any and all editions once fulfillment is complete. We don’t have exact dates yet for any of these. I’m very excited for this one as well!

[@andrewkraft2586]

I remember like 8 years ago I was checking George Martins blog and Pat Rothfuss’ socials thinking the next ASOIAF and KKC books were going to be announced at any moment.

[@Yannis-dq6ri]

Love the UK drop of corruption. Don’t get me wrong normally I’d prefer the US version, but that sickly yellow, brings decay, poison in mind… perfect 🤩

[@brentasmith]

Im very much looking forward to the 7th and final Sun Eater book, Shadows Upon Time. You would probably love Sun Eater

[@danlupo4665]

I have the exact same plan for faithbringer - I read Godkiller and liked it, and plan to read the 2nd book just in time to pick up book 3 Also - the library trilogy is in the running to possibly become my favourite trilogy ever - I do wanna see if he's able to stick the landing - but I've loved the series so far - also going to be grabbing it day 1

[@cafinikas]

a series I think would be fun to include is the Eidyn Saga -- debut novel was super underrated and I can't wait for the inevitable third entry summer 2025

[@Yannis-dq6ri]

Love you have the Kithamar trilogy/Age of Ash. So under appreciated, the book is amazing!

[@Braedon1441]

Thanks for this vid! Gonna check some of these out! Very excited for the sequel to Will of the Many

[@tommyquinn3885]

Just started listening to The Book That Wouldn’t Burn on audiobook due to your recommendations

[@DrunkenGyarados]

How are you liking the narration? I have the book sitting on my shelf but being honest I’d get around to reading it sooner if I did the audio. But also kinda picky with my narrators

[@susansprague7304]

I adore GGK! I even got to introduce him when he gave a reading at an indie bookshop I was working at. A new release by him automatically makes this a good year.

[@T-Flow79]

Agree that Abercrombie is a must buy and I can’t wait to get my hands on the Devils. You’re the second person I follow that mentioned Swan’s works. So I will be moving him and Gavriel Kay up my tbr. Haven’t read anything from either!

[@jasprops]

G. G. Kay is my favorite author. I have read everything he has written, including his book of poetry. I do a relisten to the Tigana audio book about every other year. The new book sounds like it would be a great companion read with Song for Arbonne. I wish he got more love from US fantasy fans. I feel like the problem with his writing is that he either hits you just right and becomes one of your favorite authors or like several people I have introduced him to he does not hit right and becomes a DNF.

[@mteresa-p7f]

I have read both tigana and a song of arbonne,wonderful writing and want to finish rest of his books which I do own

[@tshepangmasemola8947]

I do the same for The Lions of Al Rassun

[@Pokucollector]

Mark Lawrence is great! I'm excited to see how The Library Trilogy ends.

[@themearkat]

Funny enough, The Will of the Many also pulled me out of a slump, and I am delighted to know a sequel is not too far away. Also, I keep hoping to see updates or release dates on More Than Fools Fill Graves from Scott Lynch.

[@kavanpuranik98]

I'd love to see a review of the Ambessa book!!! ❤

[@birgertales]

Isles of the Emberdark -- I'm really looking forward to it too, since Sixth of the Dusk + Shadows for Silence [...] are still my favorite Sanderson books (which you might remember from your "Top 10 Brandon Sanderson Books according to My Subscribers"-video)! 💙 The latest BackerKit update for Emberdark (17th of january) mentions that Dragonsteel aims for an early fall 2025 release🥳🎉and Emberdark, as part of the Words of Radiance Leatherbound campaign, is actually the first Sanderson campaign I've backed so far, too! 😋 By the way, since we have similar taste when it comes to liking fantasies with darker tones, would you be interested in listening to one of my own dark fantasy stories? I have one story taking place in a forest that is dark, but also filled with humor and hope, which I believe might fall into your tastes (especially since you enjoyed Shadows for Silence [...]). 😃 Let me know if you're interested, and I can return with a link in my next reply! 😊 / DARK FANTASY Author Birger 💙📚

[@Michael-cj9uo]

Loving the OSRS music in the background

[@johngregorywynn6075]

Would love to see the new Brian Staveley book in 2025.... but apparently not...

[@richardcoupe1017]

2025 is going to be a gooood year!

[@CapturedInWords]

So many books to read!!!

[@lindsaym7265]

Reading Breath of the Dragon right now. It’s very bingable! If you liked the Cradle series I think you’ll enjoy this as well

[@CapturedInWords]

Awesome!! Can't wait to get to it

[@mechanarwhal7830]

YESSSSSS Written On The Dark!!! This was actually the first time I heard the blurb and now my heart is beating so fast. Definitely getting this the second it comes out. I just did a reread of A Song For Arbonne and forgot quite how good it was. I feel like it would be such a good starting point for people who want to try Guy Gavriel Kay.

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

I'm chomping at the bit for the release of both Strength of the few as well as Red God. There are so many great books coming out this year.

[@abcdeqwerty123]

Illborn will be 4 books.

[@mtverv]

14:19 one book in March I’m excited about is Cold Iron Task, the 3rd book in The Unorthodox Chrinicles by James J. Butcher, Jim Butcher of Dresden Files fames Son. The first 2 book are quite good they are called Dead Man’s Hand and Long Past Dues…

[@CapturedInWords]

I've been interested in reading these! Will definitely be giving them a read once I'm caught up with the Dresden Files

[@ahabgaddis7277]

I just finished Will of the Many. It was 4/5 most of the way, great stuff, and by near the end it was a 5/5. Highly recommend it

[@thesunshineseekers]

Bookshelf revamp! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@richardcoupe1017]

Empires of Dust!! I can't wait 🤩

[@bradwideshot8448]

I picked up Dreams of the Dying & can't wait for that Dance of Shadow review (because I'm going to forget).

[@HepTrades]

This man got runescape music in the background???

[@PhoenixCrown]

20:50 Haven't read Guy Gavriel Kay yet but fully intend to. If it helps hype him up for others, I think I heard Brandon Sanderson say he thinks there are 2 true geniuses writing in fantasy right now: 1) Terry Protchett (obviously) and 2) Guy Gavriel Kay.

[@MacScarfield]

As for myself, I am so excited for «Doom of Destiny» (Sundered Nation #3) by Vaughn Roycroft (Epic/Historical Fantasy inspirert by the Historical Ancient Goths and the Rohirrim of Tolkien, with a dash of «Dune»: The Covers are are on their own AMAZING, and that is before you fall for Roycroft’s characters!🤩), as well as The Sorrow in the Sea» (Final novel in «The Falcon & The Nightingale» Trilogy, Historical Fantasy based on the Mongol Conquest of Medieval Persia) by Stephen Aryan, «Discovery» by J.A.J. Minton/Talking Story (Cosmic Horror/Paranormal Mystery) & «Written in the Dark» by Guy Gavriel Kay (Fantasy inspired by Medieval France: GGK, your favorite author’s favorite author)! 🙌

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

Glen Cook is dropping a new Black Company book later this year as well!

[@CapturedInWords]

I didn't know this!!! Awesome!

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

@@CapturedInWords Lies Weeping! The first in a new trilogy, following a new incarnation of the BC following the end of the series. The hype is real.

[@PsilocybeJedi]

I got a copy of Breath of the Dragon signed by Shannon and Fonda at a Book Q&A hosted by Bookborn! I can't wait to start it after I finish Wrath (Faithful and the Fallen book 3)

[@mtverv]

7:04 one you missed here Captured in Words that’s also very likely is Twelve Months, book 18 of The Dresden Files. According to Jim Butcher’s website he’s 92% complete with the book which would track for Winter of this year…

[@CapturedInWords]

I didn't know he was so close to finishing the next Dresden book, awesome!!

[@raaefahmed7968]

All That We See or Seem - Ken Liu (October 2025)

[@Mrkgz1989]

The silverblood promise was beyond surprising. That book is solid A tier and if the second is just as good im moving that series into S tier.

[@klavenembertson7259]

I also love The Library Trilogy. I have the third book on pre-order. It is a great book and his other stuff is good too, although I would say his other books are more grimdark in nature but very good.

[@dylanlopez6472]

Maybe a lesser known title, but Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam comes out in May as well 🙌🏻

[@pey_wey]

Phenomenal sweater

[@thesunshineseekers]

It’s from American Eagle 🦅

[@pey_wey]

@@thesunshineseekers thanks!

[@gemmab3715]

Definitely anticipating The Book that Held Her Heart! Also want to get to Age of Ash and The Tainted Cup this year 🙂

[@CapturedInWords]

The TBR continues to grow 😅

[@KMOULTON3]

I just reread The Tainted Cup in preparation for Drop of Corruption. TC was one of favorite books in 2024. Highly recommend!

[@CapturedInWords]

Definitely going to add it to my TBR this year!!

[@YankeeDoodle94]

One book I’m excited for is is the 3rd book in the “Roots of Chaos” series that’s supposed to come out in September “Among The Burning Flowers”

[@Michael_R_Miller]

And...... Reckoning (Songs of Chaos #4) 😉

[@richardcoupe1017]

I Just bought Ascendant at The Broken Binding. I can't wait to get stuck in!

[@CapturedInWords]

Awesome!! I better get caught up then before it releases! 😉

[@ericeilersen]

Katabasis by RF Kuang is my #1 for the year!

[@CapturedInWords]

Can't believe I never heard of this ne, sounds super interesting!

[@kiddocter13]

For The Tainted Cup and A Drop of Corruption, I definitely prefer the US to the UK covers! Tainted Cup was one of my favorites of last year!!!

[@kristofferrosvall8709]

Age of Ash and Blade of Dreams are both so good, really looking forward to the last Kithamar book. Kithamar is the most living city I have come across in a book. The Book that Held Her Heart is my most anticipated book. Other than that the new M. R. Carey book Once was Willem I have on pre-order, he is one of my few instabuys.

[@CapturedInWords]

You've made me want to read Age of Ash even more now! Going to start it soon! I've never heard of Once was Willem, but I'm reading the synopsis now and it sounds very interesting

[@kristofferrosvall8709]

@CapturedInWords Careys two latest books Infinity Gate and Echo of Worlds (sci-fi duology) were fantastic, Echo was my second favorite read last year second only to The Book that Wouldn't Burn.

[@aleksandervadla9881]

Winds of winter!!

[@jessicahawkins6357]

Will you be coming out with a summary on Brandon Sandersons rhythm of war soon?

[@PatrickRyanBookReviews]

Unfortunately, I put The Burning into the same category as ASOIAF and KKC. As understandable as the delay is, it's still been long enough that I'll only believe a new release is coming out when the publisher makes an announcement.

[@hadenwolf4065]

Man I can't wait for the new bound and the broken book

[@benmaccrory4221]

I read through Tainted Cup in a single day. Great plot, world, and characters. 9/10 Biggest complaint is that it isn’t longer.

[@stormiflowers5302]

I thought I read on Scott Lynch’s blog that the collection of short stories from the year after Republic of Thieves might be soon. Or at least he said the next update should come from his publisher. I may be misremembering that, but we can hope lol

[@noname3609]

Jay Kristoff,Christopher Ruocchio.😊

[@crystallambkin2483]

Super exited for Shadows Upon Time.

[@favrewanab]

I'm really hoping Outlaw Empire by Nicolas Eames comes out this year. It will be a drop everything book for me along with The Devils. I have several of these on my TBR and will hopefully get too within a year or so but those two are probably going to be the only ones I read this year (if OE comes out anyway).

[@ahlamhossain7906]

June 24 is my birthday. I’ll definitely check out “The Last Vigilant”. Sounds like my type of book.

[@alkrimiy]

Agree about GGK, reading Lions of Al-Rassan right now. (new Witcher book is also very good)

[@spencerramsey7685]

Came here in hopes that Doors of Stone will be on here, but knowing deep down that its a tragedy. The real tragedy is that the book has been turned to ash.

[@hawk66100]

Search your feelings, you KNOW it will never be released.

[@neiltaylor513]

@@hawk66100you may get that chapter people paid towards, maybe 😂

[@GentleGiantJason]

I like the UK covers of The Tainted Cup more than the US covers. I prefer covers that show what happens in the book. Neither cover does this but I think the UK cover comes closer to the mark.

[@ronnieyuen4309]

Empire of the Vampire #3 is set to release in Nov 2025, not sure our Australian author is not getting much love amongst the wider fantasy fanbase.

[@ChroniclerYT]

No mention of Shadows Upon Time (Sun Eater Book 7)?

[@CapturedInWords]

Wasn't sure if it was releasing this year or not, but I'm starting Sun Eater this year so hope that it does!

[@ChroniclerYT]

@CapturedInWords Looking forward to seeing your coverage of the series! It's my #1 of all time.

[@shannonthompson9793]

yes please!! ambessa!!

[@nicholashackett7180]

Hey, I'm new to the book space and was wondering if you had any recommendations for some epic fantasy books inspired by Greek mythology

[@elisabethprice4697]

I cannot wait for red god!!!!!

[@chadandrews4347]

Tainted Cup is excellent! You won’t be disappointed

[@robburgess4556]

I was kinda hoping you'd have info on The Thorn of Emberlain.

[@robinbouder]

Scott Lynch has announced that three Gentlemen Bastards novellas are getting released this year in anticipation for Thorn of Emberlain!

[@jerichosipple9016]

Good list. Everyone needs to read Ryan Cahills series The Bound and Broken, absolutely amazing. Kinda surprised he didn't like Empire of the Vampire book 3 by Jay Kristoff, first 2 books are awesome.

[@Marie45610]

Book 4 of Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend is supposed to come out this year.

[@CapturedInWords]

Awesome! That series looks like a lot of fun!

[@jaredschmidt8440]

Hyperion does the time jump once you get to book 3, “Endymion.”

[@timothyjohnston4426]

Can't wait for the second book to will of the many

[@prix_Ilustração]

I've read Lawrence thorns trilogy, i'm interested in some books i really wanna finish red rising saga!!

[@safinan8008]

Hi thank you for the book list!! Sorry I didn’t like Brandon Sanderson book truth and wind 💨… Happy reading to you!!

[@litlbucky]

I hear final Suneater book should release at the end of 2025 And second Amina al-Sirafi book sometime in 2025

[@lughmanwatandust1020]

The shattered crown From the gunmetal gods series In March It is not a bad series

[@Beccatt90]

You must read empire of the wolf trilogy. The second book, Tyranny of Faith is a masterpiece. (In my option.)

[@skylarguimond]

Did something happen to "The Last Contract of Isako" by Fonda Lee? Is it not coming out in 2025?

[@thereafterme]

And there is A Call to Arms by D.C. Davis coming out this summer

[@ravindrabasdeo2618]

New Steven Erikson and Travis Baldree releases this year

[@ChristisLord99]

Is Outlaw Empire the third book of the Band series by Nicholas Eames supposed to be released this year also?

[@GentleGiantJason]

I enjoyed Breath of the Wind. I gave it 7 out of ten.

[@pebna-jay]

doesnt fonda lee have a new novel release at the end of this year?

[@benjaminmolina3456]

Any news on Justin T Call's Master of the Fallen book? The third in his series

[@tyrrtech]

Coming out on May 15th: "Discovery" by J.A.J. Minton (Booktube's very own Fantasy/Scifi/Horror channel Talking Story)

[@Chloes_World_of_Books]

Katabasis by RF Kuang on Aug 28!

[@orashionseis]

Waiting for the hardcover of Lord of the mysteries. 😊

[@Dawn-1919]

I think is saw somewhere book 9 of the Witcher is coming March 25th. Not sure how reliable that is though.

[@sann7564]

Does anyone have recommendations for books in aduio format?

[@viola_case]

Twelve Months is also coming soon!