March 2025 Fantasy Book Releases: What to Pre-Order Now

March 4, 2024

The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar follows two inseparable sisters, Esther and Ysabel, in the mystical town of Thistleford. Nestled on the edge of Faerie, their family, the Hawthorns, guards the enchanted willows, honoring an ancient compact through song. However, when Esther defies tradition by rejecting a suitor for a lover from Faerie, danger looms.

Their sisterly bond faces an impossible test as magic and mortal desires collide. If Esther’s forbidden love disrupts the ancient compact, both sisters risk losing everything—even each other. The River Has Roots weaves lyrical prose with haunting folklore, crafting an unforgettable tale of love, loyalty, and magic.

March 4, 2025

Oathbound by Tracy Deonn continues Bree Matthews’ journey as she faces the consequences of breaking away from the Legendborn Order. Isolated and burdened by her powers, she strikes a dangerous deal with the Shadow King. In exchange for training, she becomes his protégé, binding herself to his dark influence. However, this alliance comes with unforeseen risks that threaten her future.

Meanwhile, the Legendborn Order faces chaos. With their Round Table shattered and Selwyn missing, Nick challenges the High Council of Regents, seeking answers. If Bree cannot control her powers or escape her oath, then both worlds may face destruction. Oathbound masterfully blends magic, loyalty, and destiny.

March 4, 2025

Her Dark Grace by Rae Valtera follows Eirlys, a shadow-marked survivor in a realm where her kind faces death. For years, she has saved infants from this cruel fate, hiding in the shadows. However, when a dangerous encounter with a northern priest reveals her as the lost heir to the northern throne, everything changes. Now, Eirlys sees an opportunity for revenge and plans to dismantle the kingdom from within.

Eirlys’ path to vengeance is anything but simple. If she cannot trust the priest who once destroyed her life, then her mission might fail. As dark secrets emerge, threatening not only Eirlys but also Price, the conflicted priest, and August, the prince she left behind, the stakes rise. Her Dark Grace promises a gripping tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and confronting divine powers.

March 4, 2025

Emberclaw by L.R. Lam follows Arcady, a cunning thief posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. They must win the archaic magic trials to prove their worth and clear their grandsire’s name. However, grief haunts Arcady, and forbidden dreams of a dragon linger. If they fail, then all their sacrifices will be for nothing.

Meanwhile, Everen, once a dragon prince, struggles with his exile. Released to defend against wraith attacks, he must navigate a world that no longer accepts him. Yet, visions of Arcady push him forward. If he can reclaim his identity, then he might forge peace between humans and dragons. Emberclaw delivers an epic tale of love, power, and redemption.

March 4, 2025

A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames follows Foss Butcher, an ordinary girl cursed by a powerful sorcerer named Sylvester. In her small village, magic-users steal pieces of people’s hearts to fuel their spells. However, Foss never imagined hers would be taken. Now, trapped in Sylvester’s enchanted House with only a talking cat for company, she must navigate a world of magic and curses.

Foss soon realizes she’s not the only prisoner of magic. Even Sylvester is bound by dark sorcery protecting the kingdom. If she hopes to break free, then she must confront the ancient spells controlling them all. A Harvest of Hearts blends whimsy, adventure, and the power of love in a spellbinding tale.

March 11, 2025

Homegrown Magic by Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos follows Yael Clauneck, heir to a powerful banking dynasty, who flees their predetermined life seeking adventure. They find unexpected refuge with Margot Greenwillow, a gifted plant witch struggling to save her family’s magic remedies business. However, Margot never expected her childhood friend—and former crush—to return. If Yael stays, then Margot’s life might get even more complicated.

As Yael helps in Margot’s greenhouse, sparks of romance bloom. Yet, their growing feelings face fierce opposition from Yael’s powerful family, determined to reclaim their heir. Homegrown Magic beautifully blends cozy garden spells, friends-to-lovers romance, and the power of choosing your own path.

March 11, 2025

The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard follows Cailleach, the goddess of winter, who is cursed to live as a mortal. After unleashing a devastating winter that claims thousands of lives, her mother, Danu, strips her powers away. Now, Cailleach must learn the value of human life by experiencing love, loss, and mortality. However, living among the people she once despised changes her in unexpected ways.

As Cailleach navigates her mortal existence, she uncovers secrets hidden from the gods. If she can truly understand humanity, then she might reclaim her divinity. The Winter Goddess masterfully reimagines Gaelic mythology in a tale of redemption, empathy, and the power of change.

March 11, 2025

What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch is a haunting gothic fantasy set in the sentient city of Vaiwyn. Mina, a Keeper, must prevent the Vespers from ringing or risk awakening an ancient evil. However, when her bell tolls thirteen times, chaos erupts. Stone gargoyles and bronze statues come to life, hunting the city’s people. If Mina can’t stop the evil, then her city will fall.

To save Vaiwyn, Mina must find and destroy the Saint’s corrupted host. Yet, the enemy hides among those she loves most. What Wakes the Bells delivers a chilling tale of duty, betrayal, and the fight to protect home.

March 11, 2025

The Witch Who Trades with Death by C.M. Alongi follows Khana, a young witch escaping the clutches of the cruel Emperor Yacatl. After years of captivity and abuse, she discovers his dark secret—he controls immortality by making deals with Death. However, in her desperate escape, Khana forges her own bargain with Death, gaining powerful but dangerous magic. If she cannot control this power, then she risks becoming the very monster she fears.

Fleeing to a remote mountain village, Khana faces mistrust and hostility despite using her magic to heal. Yet, the Emperor hunts her relentlessly, forcing Khana to fight back. Every deal with Death costs her a piece of her soul. The Witch Who Trades with Death masterfully weaves romance, courage, and sacrifice into a darkly enchanting tale.

March 11, 2025

Idolfire by Grace Curtis follows Aleya Ana-Ulai and Kirby of Wall’s End on a thrilling road trip to the ancient city of Nivela. Aleya seeks to prove her worth after her family’s rejection, while Kirby searches for redemption from a curse that shattered her life. However, Nivela holds more than answers—it guards the power of a thousand stolen gods. If they awaken this ancient magic, then the world may never be the same.

As they journey together, Aleya and Kirby face sword fights, forbidden magic, and a slow-burning romance that defies fate. Yet, they must confront the terrifying power of faith that shaped Nivela’s history. Idolfire delivers an epic sapphic fantasy adventure filled with courage, love, and destiny.

March 13, 2025

Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner concludes the epic Fallen Gods trilogy with a clash of gods and mortals for the fate of Middren. As the fire god Hseth leads an unstoppable army south, Middren faces total destruction. However, hope lies in an uneasy alliance. Elo and Arren must reconcile their friendship and rivalry to unite allies and enemies. If they fail, then Middren will fall to Hseth’s wrath.

Meanwhile, Inara confronts her powers and her identity while seeking aid aboard the Silverswift. Kissen searches for her family, questioning her loyalties and purpose in this war. Together, they must defy destiny, but sacrifices await. Faithbreaker delivers a powerful tale of love, loyalty, and the true meaning of faith.

March 18, 2025

The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara follows Prince Ashoka, the youngest son of Emperor Adil Maurya. Unlike his tyrant father, Ashoka rejects violence and dreams of peace. However, when his father dies unexpectedly, Ashoka is sent to rule a rebellious province haunted by nature spirits. If he cannot gain the trust of the witches and people there, then he risks becoming the tyrant he fears.

Meanwhile, Shakti, a witch bound by pacifism, seeks revenge for her village’s destruction. Disguised as a maidservant in the Maurya palace, she plots to ruin Ashoka and end his father’s brutal legacy. Yet, her curse yields unexpected consequences. The Prince Without Sorrow masterfully weaves political intrigue, forbidden magic, and the clash between revenge and redemption.

March 18, 2025

The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn follows Piers Corbin, a woman with a deadly gift. From childhood, poison has shaped her life, leading to tragedy and escape. After faking her own death to flee a toxic marriage, she seeks refuge with her estranged great aunt in the mountains. However, Piers discovers she’s a Bane Witch—a descendant of poison eaters destined to use their magic against evil men. If she embraces this legacy, then she must also accept the darkness within her.

While working at her aunt’s café, Piers hunts predators, hiding behind a flirtation with the local sheriff. Yet, her deadly acts draw the attention of a serial killer stalking the area. To protect her new life, she must face this sinister threat. The Bane Witch masterfully blends dark magic, revenge, and thrilling mystery into a spellbinding tale.

March 18, 2025

“A Darker Shade of Magic” by V.E. Schwab? Oh, it’s a gem! It’s about Kell, a rare magician who hops between parallel Londons. Think Red, Grey, White, and a no-go Black. Kell’s got this tricky habit of smuggling artifacts. And trust me, it gets messy. Especially when he bumps into Delilah Bard, she’s a bold thief with big dreams.

Now, if you loved “Mistborn,” listen up. Schwab’s magic? It’s as intricate as Allomancy in Mistborn. Kell and Lila? They’re navigating power games, much like Vin and Elend did. So, if Mistborn’s mix of magic and mayhem hooked you, this book is right up your alley. Seriously, it feels like catching up with old friends in a brand-new world!

March 25, 2025

I Am the Swarm by Hayley Chewins follows Nell Strand, a fifteen-year-old cursed with her family’s chaotic magic. For generations, the women of the Strand family have manifested unpredictable powers. However, Nell sees this magic as a curse that tears her loved ones apart. When her own gift appears as delicate ladybugs on her piano keys, she first feels joy. But then, darker creatures emerge—beetles, moths, and angry wasps tied to her deepest emotions. If she cannot control them, then her rage may consume her.

As Nell struggles with her powers, she faces an impossible choice: suppress her emotions or risk the destructive wrath of the swarm. Yet, burying her feelings threatens to break her. I Am the Swarm beautifully weaves magic, feminist rage, and the complexity of growing up into a powerful YA novel in verse.

March 25, 2025

Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen is a chilling gothic tale set in the Netherlands, 1887. When Lucy’s twin sister, Sarah, falls mysteriously ill, she exhibits strange behaviors—refusing food, speaking in riddles, and obsessing over an ancient corpse found on her husband’s estate. However, as Sarah’s condition worsens, she grows violent and hungry for something unnatural. If Lucy cannot uncover the truth, then she risks losing her sister to madness—or something far more sinister.

Desperate to save Sarah from the asylum, Lucy unravels dark secrets that threaten to consume them both. Yet, as Sarah’s transformation continues, Lucy must confront an unspeakable horror. Blood on Her Tongue masterfully weaves historical fiction, gothic horror, and vampiric lore into a haunting tale of sisterhood, secrets, and survival.

March 25, 2025

The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson follows Peter Shaughnessy, an immortal ghost hunter cursed to wander the earth. For over two centuries, he has sent angry spirits to rest, avoiding attachments to the living. However, when his journey brings him to Harrington, Ohio, everything changes. If he stays, then he risks breaking his own heart. Yet, leaving could doom the people he’s grown to care for.

As supernatural forces threaten Harrington, Peter must confront his tragic past and his fear of loss. Caught between duty and desire, he faces an impossible choice. The Keeper of Lonely Spirits beautifully blends cozy fantasy, queer romance, and emotional depth into a haunting yet heartwarming tale. This March 2025 fantasy book promises a moving story of love, loss, and the courage to belong.

March 25, 2025

The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie is the haunting sequel to The Forest Grimm, where Clara and Axel must face the cursed woods once more. After defeating the Wolf and escaping the forest, they believe they’re safe. However, the curse tightens its grip, luring villagers to their doom. If Clara and Axel cannot uncover the murderer behind the curse, then their village—and their love—will be lost forever.

Guided by dark visions and battling eerie creatures, they confront riddling woodsmen, deadly dancers, and vengeful ghosts. Yet, the forest holds deadly secrets that threaten their lives. The Deathly Grimm weaves romance, mystery, and chilling magic into an unforgettable March 2025 fantasy book finale.

March 25, 2025

Exquisite Ruin by AdriAnne May is a darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, where magic and betrayal twist within a deadly maze. Sadaré awakens in the labyrinth with no memory, only the knowledge that she is a powerful sorceress. Her only companion is Daesra, a beautiful yet dangerous demon who traded his soul for revenge. However, they must work together to escape the living maze. If they fail, then they’ll be trapped forever.

As they battle the labyrinth’s monstrous traps, Sadaré glimpses fragments of their shared past. She finds herself drawn to Daesra, despite the secrets he keeps. Yet, the maze forces her to confront a terrifying truth—either Daesra is the monster at its center, or she is. Exquisite Ruin masterfully weaves romance, dark magic, and myth into an unforgettable March 2025 fantasy book debut.