Best Dark Fantasy Books of 2025
Here are the books our readers have hailed as the best of 2025. One of these captivating literary gems might just become your new favorite. Don't miss out on these must-read treasures!
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Empire of the Dawn
(Empire of the Vampire #3 / 3)
by Jay Kristoff
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy
Release date: November 4, 2025
Eldritch
(The Eating Woods #2 / 3)
by Keri Lake
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy
Release date: September 7, 2025
Shattered Peace
(Balance of Fates #1 / 2)
by Megan Russ
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy
Release date: November 1, 2025
Realm of Magic and Shadow
(Spicy Romantasy Fairy Tales)
by Kenzie Skye
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Fae, New Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Novella, Retellings, Romance
Release date: January 31, 2025
Thief of Night
(Book of Night #2 / 2)
by Holly Black
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy
Release date: September 23, 2025
Once Upon Another Time
(Spicy Romantasy Fairy Tales)
by Kenzie Skye
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Fae, New Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Fated Mates, Novella, Mythology, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: March 6, 2025
The Butterfly Princess
(Spicy Romantasy Fairy Tales)
by Kenzie Skye
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, New Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Medieval, Romantasy, Fated Mates, Novella, Mythology, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: March 24, 2025
The Alpha's Secret Heir
(Nightfall Howls Series #3 / 3)
by Jeka BC
Category: Fantasy, Werewolves, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters, Adult, Paranormal Fantasy, Autumn Fiction, Romantasy, Fated Mates, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance, Small Town, Single Parent
Release date: October 15, 2025
The Otherwhere Post
Release date: February 25, 2025
A Cage of Roses and Ruin
(The Cursed Kingdoms (Spicy Dark Fantasy Romance Novels) #2 / 2)
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Dragons, Shapeshifters, Fae, Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Slow Burn Romance, Romantasy, Retellings, Romance
Release date: November 1, 2025
Hunter's Barbs
(Prime Omegaverse #5 / 7)
by Allegra Rose
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Dragons, Shapeshifters, Adult, Monster Romance, Omegaverse, Dark Romance, Romance
Release date: June 3, 2025
Prisoner of Darkness and Dreams
(Fated to the Sun and Stars #3 / 3)
by Zara Storm
Release date: September 24, 2025
Ballad of the Blade
(A Serenade of Smoke #1 / 2)
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy
Release date: October 14, 2025
Of Spindles and Nightfall
(The Villain's Kiss)
Category: Fantasy, Vampires, Dark Fantasy, New Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Demon, Slow Burn Romance, Retellings, Romance
Release date: October 1, 2025
The Wicked Witch
(The Obsidian Spindle Saga #2 / 12)
Category: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Witches, New Adult, Fairy Tale Retellings, Mythology, Retellings, Romance
Release date: September 2, 2025
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