The Biggest Books of Fall 2026: YA & Fantasy Edition

We may not be ready to trade days in the sun for cozy sweaters just yet, but it’s never too early to get excited about this fall’s most anticipated fantasy and YA reads. From magical worlds to coming-of-age stories and the latest installments in some of the most popular romantasy series, these are the biggest YA and fantasy books coming this fall. 

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

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Set sail on a high-seas fantasy in Sarah Beth Durst’s magical new installment in her Spellshop series. After a rescue mission, Marin enlists her friend Dax to pose as her boyfriend in this cozy romance.

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The Ninth House trilogy comes to an epic conclusion in Dead Beat. Alex Stern made it to hell and back. But she left the door open behind her. Hell is unleashed upon Lethe House in this whirlwind installment from Leigh Bardugo.

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The stakes are high, the swoons are steamy in this sequel to the beloved The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy. This time, the lines between Osric and Aurienne continue to blur as the balance between love and hate rages on.

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The wait is over: Sarah J. Maas returns to the irresistible world of A Court of Thorns and Roses for the highly anticipated sixth book in the iconic series that took the world by storm. Return to Prythian for another dazzling adventure.

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After reading The Knight and the Moth, there’s no turning back. Enter the secrets of the kingdom in the next chapter of Rachel Gillig’s haunting romantasy. Visions, prophecies, slow-burn love — and peril at every turn. Faith and fate collide as Sybil’s determination rises. Can she conquer the enemy once and for all without losing herself entirely?

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A twisted competition is about to begin. Astarion Ancunín faces his fate in this Baldur’s Gate 3 prequel novel by T. Kingfisher. Astarion is a dark fantasy adventure following the fan-favorite charlatan who forms an unlikely alliance with a handsome paladin.

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Return to the captivating enemies-to-lovers fantasy world of Julie Soto’s Rose in Chains in book two, as Briony must forge dangerous alliances and share both her magic and her heart.

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What is Public Access Afterworld? It’s only been whispered about for decades. But when a content moderator discovers the horrific realm beyond the static, a harrowing mystery unfolds in this debut novel from the filmmaker behind I Saw the TV Glow.

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There is a plague coming — and only December can warn the king’s court before it’s too late. The Fires of December is a new standalone novel set in Brandon Sanderson’s expansive Cosmere universe.

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Reya’s secret must be kept at all costs, but what if revealing it could save a life, even if it belongs to her enemy? As she grows closer to Caelan, so too does an attraction she can’t ignore in this irresistible new romantasy.

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Known for his sweeping epic fantasy, the author of The Shadow of the Gods returns with a new tale in which the future of the Clans hangs in the balance, and only one girl's powers can save them, even while she sleeps.

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Fates and waves collide in this high-stakes pirate survival love story. Cat Rose must do everything it takes to save her empire from ruin, but saving the life of the man she loves might be even more urgent now.

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Who’s hunting who in the latest duology by Jasmine Mas? Dark magic, enemies-to-lovers tension and plenty of intrigue await. Zora is a powerful knight mage. Aleksander is a ruthless emperor. What could go wrong?

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This fast-paced cyberpunk thriller from the author of The Will of the Many takes place in a world where murder is legal and the ultra-wealthy live forever.

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V.E. Schwab’s Villains series comes to a stunning conclusion in Victorious. Years of betrayal and deceit have led to one final showdown with a rival that the ExtraOrdinaries never expected.

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If Starside left you waiting more, you’re in luck. The story continues in Stormside, the new romantasy from Alex Aster.

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Monsters of the night and enemies-to-lovers tension fuel Danielle L. Jensen’s high-stakes survival adventure fantasy where hope is as dangerous as the darkness.

Young Adult 

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The magic continues for fans of Stephanie Garber’s YA fantasy romance trilogy. Return to the Magnificent North in a brand-new tale following Jacks and Evangeline’s love story, as the morally gray prince and his fated weakness reunite in a lush Once Upon a Broken Heart novella.

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Nick and Charlie have faced so much together, but with Nick leaving for school and Charlie aiming to become head boy, the two are forced to confront the future in this charming conclusion to the beloved series.

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When Julia’s family suddenly comes into money, she’s whisked off to New York City to live her dream. But real life is nothing like the movies. Add bad grades and a mysterious tutor into the mix, and she’s in for a recipe full of chaos… and maybe even love.

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Veronica Roth invites readers back to the exhilarating world of Divergent with the first book in a new duology that reimagines the iconic series.

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Set over a hundred years after Wings of Starlight, this tale follows two fairies who embark on a magical quest to save their home from a terrible fate.

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Barbie goes out of the box and into the unknown. After graduating from Swancrest Academy, Barbie’s destiny is tested when she finds a mysterious necklace that takes her on a daring journey in this lush tale from Alex Aster.

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Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning and A Theory of Dreaming, returns with a thrilling new story, Winterveil. Four powerful teens armed with secrets embark on a mysterious mission in an alternate future where the Cold War rages on.

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In the epic conclusion to the HEIR duology, Sabaa Tahir paints an action-packed story of loyalty, lies and rebellion. As the Martial Empire crumbles, Sirsha must face ancient secrets that threaten to destroy her world.

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Step back into the magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas in a new haunting adventure. When a mysterious dark force threatens everything she loves, Sally and her friends team up once more to save Halloween Town.

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The games continue… but as the inevitable end approaches, the deepest, darkest secrets finally come to light in this mind-blowing finale.

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From the beloved author of The Poet X comes a powerful novel of self-discovery and making difficult choices. Lil may be rebellious, but as her world shifts and tensions with her brother rise, she begins to question her future.   

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The Games may be over, but rebellion burns on in this vibrantly illustrated final Hunger Games novel, perfect for fans and collectors alike.

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Brandon Sanderson teams up with Janci Patterson for a new fantasy adventure set in the Skyward universe. Join familiar characters on a mission to a mysterious alien world known as Blightfall.

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