The Best Historical Fantasy Books of 2026
Explore our list of 2026's most popular and upcoming books. Stay updated on the latest releases and discover your next favorite read today!
The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 6
(The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride #6 / 8)
Release date: January 20, 2026
The Tapestry of Fate
(Amina al-Sirafi #2 / 3)
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy
Release date: May 12, 2026
Captain Kit Brightling Book 3
(Captain Kit Brightling #3 / 3)
by Chloe Neill
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 7
(The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride #7 / 8)
Release date: August 25, 2026
Fairies and Familiars Book 3
(Fairies and Familiars #3 / 3)
Category: Fantasy, Fairies, Historical Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Fairy Tale Retellings, Retellings, Romance
Release date: 2026
The Last Harbinger
(The Last Harbinger #1 / 2)
by Jeff Wheeler
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy
Release date: September 1, 2026
The Lethe Elixir
(Calatini Tales #7 / 7)
Category: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Historical Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy, Regency, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: August 18, 2026
Of Dangers & Dreams
(Fairy Tale Frenzy)
Category: Fantasy, Collection, Historical Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Retellings, Romance
Release date: March 3, 2026
Of Hope and Honor
(Fairy Tale Frenzy)
Category: Fantasy, Collection, Historical Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Retellings, Romance
Release date: March 10, 2026
Her Desperate Masquerade
(Regency Magic Faerie Tales)
Category: Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fantasy, Fae, Regency, Fairy Tale Retellings, Birthday Fiction, Novella, Cozy Fantasy, No Spice Romance, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: March 11, 2026
The Bishop of Durham
Release date: October 20, 2026
The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 8
(The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride #8 / 8)
Release date: November 3, 2026
Her Darling Wolf
(Regency Magic Faerie Tales #8 / 8)
Category: Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Fae, Regency, Fairy Tale Retellings, Cozy Fantasy, No Spice Romance, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: January 14, 2026
The Blunted Blade
by Faisal Faris
Category: Historical Fantasy, Self-published
Release date: May 13, 2026