Hey bookworm friends! I don’t even know where March went; I blinked and now I’m typing April’s anticipated releases? I’m more than ready for spring to spring but I’m also ready for these amazing-sounding books! Here are my 20 Anticipated Releases for April. They’re organized loosely by genre categories and then by publishing date. I hope you find something that interests you 🖤.
Book Titles lead to TheStoryGraph links. Except for when it’s not on SG in which case it goes to the publisher.
Anticipated Releases for April 2026
Fantasy
Heretic by Noah Isaacs
⟡ Pub Date: April 5, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Epic Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Self Pub
A Prequel Novella to a new series, ‘The Testament to Broken Gods’
A lord. A lady. A priest or even a bishop. At times, a queen.
These are the people Varre has killed.
And next, an emperor.
The Vale of Seven Dragons by Jendia Gammon
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Epic Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Sley House Publishing
This is the tale of a rebellious princess and a loyalist prince, seven lost dragons, and the beginning of the end of their world as they know it.
Year of the Mer by L. D. Lewis
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Fairy-tale Retelling
⟡ Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
A dark, bloody epic fantasy reimagining of The Little Mermaid that goes far beyond the fairytale to explore family legacy, war, and what we will sacrifice for vengeance.
Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Dark Academia
⟡ Publisher: Random House Worlds
To make it through their first semester, the students of Strixhaven University will have to fight for their place in this new world—or else they’ll be dead before their final exams.
The Traitor Moth by Katharine Orton
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: MG Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
A brave young moth sets off on an epic quest to save his clan and the kingdom from peril.
The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains by Reena McCarty
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance
⟡ Publisher: Orbit
Discover a world of enchanted contracts, faerie intrigue and French toast, in this delightful debut packed full of wit, charm, adventure and heart, with a dash of magical bureaucracy and a sprinkling of romance.
Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari
⟡ Pub Date: April 21, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Historical Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Bindery Books
A fantasy that reimagines the Portuguese attacks on South India in the 1500s and the fierce real-life queen’s story, Burn the Sea is an electrifying exaltation of female power and the value of freedom.
Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens
⟡ Pub Date: April 21, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Urban Fantasy / Paranormal
⟡ Publisher: Ace
For New Orleans witchkin, there is no greater honor than to become the Prime—chosen to rule. But the title is meant to pass between two rival Houses of magic. Not to the prodigal daughter of the former Prime who died under mysterious circumstances.
Wing Weaver by A. P. Beswick
⟡ Pub Date: April 28, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: YA Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: A.P Beswick Publications
What use is a dragon rider who can’t fly?
That’s the brutal reality Aeden Harrington faces after bonding with a dragon that should never have hatched — a consecrated egg, hidden, marked as dead and untouchable.
Romance
The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne by Summer N. England
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Cozy Romantasy
⟡ Publisher: Forever
All gardener Clara Thorne wants is to live “happily ever after” in her beloved town of Moss, magically growing herbs and vegetables and trying to write her book. But Fate has other plans when The Goddess unexpectedly bestows her with an impossible quest.
Stay for a Spell by Amy Coombe
⟡ Pub Date: April 14, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Cozy Romantasy
⟡ Publisher: Ace
During a routine royal visit to the town of Little Pepperidge, Princess Tanadelle’s dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she unlocks her heart’s desire.
The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford
⟡ Pub Date: April 14, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: YA Romantasy
⟡ Publisher: HarperCollins US
In Wisteria, the very act of innovation is forbidden. Any creation—art, music, engineering—conjures a demon from the other side. The greater the innovation, the more dangerous the demon.
Death Meets Cute by J. Penner
⟡ Pub Date: April 28, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Cozy Romantasy
⟡ Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Iris Weyward wants to be bad. Truly bad. Terrifyingly, gloriously villainous. But after helping her sisters unleash a spell to throw the realm into chaos, Iris is left feeling strangely empty—and still not the villain of her dreams. So, she sets off for the quiet town of Fraywell to build her wicked legacy alone.
Horr0r & Sci-Fi
We Call Them Witches by India-Rose Bower
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Horror Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Most people have been devoured by the eldritch creatures, but Sara and her family have been fighting for survival, armed with their knowledge of folklore and pagan rituals – the only weapon that seems to work against these monsters.
What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed
⟡ Pub Date: April 7, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Science Fiction Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Tor Books
On the planet Scythia, plants give birth to insects, trees can drag you to your death, and armies of animals graft native plants into human crops.
Invasive Species by Ellery Adams
⟡ Pub Date: April 14, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Horror Fantasy / Mystery
⟡ Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Something’s not right in Cold Harbor—more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith.
Hex House by Amy Jane Stewart
⟡ Pub Date: April 28, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Horror Fantasy
⟡ Publisher: Titan Books
A feverishly told, dark and unsettling Scotland-set fairy-tale about a safe haven for women which transforms them into vessels of revenge.
Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer
⟡ Pub Date: April 28, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Science Fiction/ Dystopian
⟡ Publisher: DAW
Forty years ago, the world nearly ended.
This is a story about coming to terms with your past, with who you’ve become and who you still want to be: a tale of resilence and hope, an ode to those struggling to become whole in a world half-broken.
Mythology & Mystery
City of the Muse by Kate Hilton
⟡ Pub Date: April 14, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Historical Mystery
⟡ Publisher: Simon & Schuster
An ill-fated dig. An ancient city believed to be cursed. And a century-old mystery at the heart of it all.
Egypt, 1903: When renowned papyrologist Helen Gardiner arrives at an excavation site in the ancient city of Calliopolis, she learns that she has been given the job because her predecessor has disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
The Witch and the Huntress by Luna McNamara
⟡ Pub Date: April 23, 2026
⟡ Sub-genre: Mythology
⟡ Publisher: William Morrow
Two of Greek mythology’s most complex and powerful women—Medea and Atalanta—join forces on Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece in this suspenseful, sapphic reimagining.
Here’s to tons of reading time and great books in April!🖤
I did my best to list the expected pub dates but you never know, dates can change. If you’re interested in any of these releases please make sure you keep an eye on the latest updates in your part of the world.
Let’s chat in the comments!
Are you looking forward to any of these? Or, did I miss any that you would add to the list?
April is a crazy month for new releases! I have a lot of these on my TBR too. Getting to all of them is going to be the real challenge😁
Yes it really is! 🙂 I’m glad to hear a lot of those are on your tbr too 🖤.
I’m really looking forward to a lot of these! 🙂
Me too! & Thank you :D!!
All of these books have such stunning covers! Some of them were already on my radar, but a few more are definitely making it there after combing through this list. Death Meets Cute sounds adorable, and I really love that title! 🤭 Thanks for adding to my TBRRRR haha 💜
I’m glad I could help your tbr to grow a bit more hehehe and yeah I agree Death Meets Cute does sound super cute 😀 🖤🥰
I am really looking forward to the Suzanne Palmer novel! One of my most anticipated releases for all of 2026.
I’m also excited for The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu, which releases on the 7th!
Me too, given how much I loved the Monk & Robot duology & Automatic Noodle, I feel like the Palmer novel is one I’ll love too! I hope we both do!
& I’ve seen John Chu’s being metioned but don’t know much about that one. Seems intriguing. So many books come out today!
I’ve been a bit out of the loop with new releases, so your post came at the right time! 🥰 The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains and The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne sound great, so I had to add them to my TBR!
Oh, perfect I’m so glad my list was helpful to you in some way and I hope that you enjoy both of those, Caro 💕!!
Another fantastic list, I just don’t know how we’re possibly supposed to keep up with all of these new and exciting releases. I’ve added one to my main list, helped along by your recent review of it over on Instagram, and a couple of the others to the one with titles I’ll hopefully try out further down the line. There are another five I need to double check are actually on my main list though 😂 I love the sound of the Demonic Inventions title and am curious about Invasive Species. It may be weirder than my usual reads so I’ve put it on my maybe list until I’ve seen a few reviews but it definitely has potential to work for me. Im also very intrigued to see Medea and Atlanta team up during this last title having read retellings featuring both of them before. I hope you enjoy all of these whenever you get to them.
Ahaha the secret is that we’re not actually meant to keep up with them ;). I think of these as more informative and aspirational than an actual plan because oh my gosh!! lol
Oh I’m so glad some of these sound good to you and that my review helped 🙂
Yes I love the sound of Demonic Inventions too and Invasive Species does kind of sound weird but in like a great way! Fair 🙂
I’m so curious about the Atlanta and Medea team-up too and thank you 🥰!!