February 2026: Most Anticipated Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Book Releases

february most anticipated sci-fi horror fantasy releases

Here are my most anticipated releases during February 2026, in no particular order!

The Library of Amorlin by Kalyn Josephson

The Age of Beasts #1

The Library of Amorlin Kalyn Josephson

448 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 24 Feb 2026

Publisher: Erewhon Books

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi

Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi

384 pages • Historical Fantasy-Magical Realism

Edition Pub Date: 26 Feb 2026

Publisher: The Borough Press

Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya

Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya

394 pages •Fantasy – YA

Edition Pub Date: 03 Feb 2026

Publisher: Joy Revolution

Past me preordered this – would I make the same decision now? I’m not sure but I’ll definitely be writing a review on this site so stay tuned!

She Who Devours by Bea Bustamante

She Who Devours by Bea Bustamante

304 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: ??? – This one has been a bit elusive but I think it’s coming out in Feb.

Publisher: Penguin Randome House SEA

The Iron Garden Sutra by A.D. Sui

The Cosmic Wheel #1

The Iron Garden Sutra by A.D. Sui

384 pages • Science Fiction

Edition Pub Date: 24 Feb 2026

Publisher: Erewhon Books

The Gods Must Burn by T.R. Moore

The Gods Must Burn by T.R. Moore

386 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 24 Feb 2026

Publisher: Solaris

Call of the Dragon by Natasha Bowen

Call of the Dragon by Natasha Bowen

368 pages • Fantasy – YA

Edition Pub Date: 10 Feb 2026

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers/Random House, Inc..

Saltswept by Katalina Watt

The Earthsalt Duology #1

Saltswept by Katalina Watt

320 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 05 Feb 2026

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

A Forest, Darkly by A.G. Slatter

A Forest, Darkly by A.G. Slatter

356 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 10 Feb 2026

Publisher: Titan Books

The Forest on the Edge of Time by Jasmin Kirkbride

The Forest on the Edge of Time by Jasmin Kirkbride

368 pages • Science Fiction

Edition Pub Date: 03 Feb 2026

Publisher: Tor Books

3* – This didn’t hit well for me but see my full review here! That doesn’t mean you won’t like it though, it’s an intriguing premise.

The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto

The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto

336 pages • Science Fiction

Edition Pub Date: 17 Feb 2026

Publisher: Gollancz

4* – recommend! Especially if you like a queer normative mostly women from marginalized communities cast taking on rich evil men. rawr.

See my full review here.

She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva

She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva

288 pages • Historical Horror – Literary

Edition Pub Date: 10 Feb 2026

Publisher: Mariner Books

The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox by Katrina Kwan

The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox by Katrina Kwan

320 pages • Fantasy – Adventure – Dark

Edition Pub Date: 24 Feb 2026

Publisher: Saga Press

A Day of Breath by Darby Cox

A Day of Breath by Darby Cox

352 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 10 Feb 2026

Publisher: Angry Robot

Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity

Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity

464 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 24 Feb 2026

Publisher: Del Rey

5* – LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH.

I have a full review here if you’d like to hear more but really trust me on this one! For anyone who likes a moody dark fantasy with ghosts and representation for refugees.

The People's Library  by Veronica G. Henry

The People’s Library by Veronica G. Henry

303 pages • Sci-fi / Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 03 Feb 2026

Publisher: 47North (Amazon unfortunately)

Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter  by Heather Fawcett

Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett

368 pages • Fantasy

Edition Pub Date: 17 Feb 2026

Publisher: Del Rey

Queen of Faces by Petra Lord

Queen of Faces by Petra Lord

432 pages • Fantasy – LGBTQIAP+

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

Edition Pub Date: 03 Feb 2026

february most anticipated sci-fi horror fantasy releases

Ok there we go! Roll on February & Black History Month celebrations!