7 Fantasy Novels Still Coming in Late 2026

Several major fantasy novels are still scheduled for release in late 2026, including new works from Brandon Sanderson, Sarah J. Maas, and John Gwynne. These highly anticipated books span epic fantasy, romantasy, and short story collections. Key releases include Sanderson's standalone "The Fires of December" (digital October 6, physical December 8), Maas's "A Court of Splintered Harmony" (October 27), and Gwynne's "The Wolves of War" (November 3). Other notable titles are Nghi Vo's "The Scarlet Ball," Thea Guanzon's "This Shattered Tempest," Cassandra Clare's "The Last King of Faerie," and Holly Black's illustrated anthology "A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters." These books represent conclusions to major series, like Clare's Shadowhunters saga, and new beginnings, such as Gwynne's Slavic-inspired "Wolfheart Chronicles." The releases also include a rare standalone from Sanderson, written as a personal project outside his typical planning process.