April is here and so are new fantasy books to read. We will be looking at some of the best fantasy books releasing in April and see what books are worth reading. Keep reading to find out which books you should be on the lookout for!
I am always eager to read new fantasy novels and the new fantasy worlds that authors have created and want to share with us. This list includes novels that have interesting premises and we will be looking at the best fantasy books worth reading.
From dragons to jinn, the world of fantasy is large and these authors shower us with fantastical worlds that we have come to love over the years. We come back to this genre because there is nothing else like it. You can see the full list below!
The Best Fantasy Books Releasing in April 2024
- The Monstrous Misses Mai by Van Hoang (April 1)
- Play of Shadows by Sebastien de Castell (April 2)
- Court of Wanderers (Silver Under Nightfall #2) by Rin Chupeco (April 2)
- Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu (April 2)
- Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell (April 2)
- The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (April 9)
- Lyorn (A Vlad Taltos Novel) by Steven Brust (April 9)
- Forge of the High Mage (A Novel of the Malazan Empire) by Ian C. Esslemont (April 9)
- Wicked Problems (The Craft Wars #2) by Max Gladstone (April 9)
- The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg (April 9)
- The Book That Broke the World (The Library Trilogy #2) by Mark Lawrence (April 9)
- The Hemlock Queen (The Nightshade Crown #2) by Hannah Whitten (April 9)
- To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang (April 16)
- The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna (April 16)
- Pinquickle’s Folly (DemonWars: The Buccaneers) by R. A. Salvatore (April 16)
- A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall (April 23)
- Grand Tour (The Brass Queen #2) by Elizabeth Chatsworth (April 23)
- Necrobane (The Warden Series #2) by Daniel M. Ford (April 23)
- Relics of Ruin (Books of the Usurper #2) by Erin M Evans (April 30)
Play of Shadows
Damelas Chademantaigne needs to flee a judicial duel and choose a poor day to do just that. But Damelas needs to escape before it is too late and ends up talking his way into a company of actors. But when Damelas finds out that one of the most legendary heroes may be a traitor and a murderer. Now, it is up to Damelas to find out the real truth before he is killed by his enemies.
Dragonrider

Jai is a royal hostage and has been one ever since his father Rohan’s failed rebellion and was executed. And now Jai is forced to serve the emperor that killed his father. A chance arises for Jai to escape with the Dansk handmaiden who holds the secret to soulbonding dragons to people. Jai must learn how to use magic and soulbond if he wants to survive.
The Familiar
Luzia Cotado can use magic and uses it to get through her rough days. But when her hidden talent for miracles is discovered by her mistress, Luzia has to use her magic to help increase the family’s social position. Her magic ends up drawing the attention of a disgraced secretary that is looking for any way to get the upper hand against the war against England. And he won’t stop until he is once again serving the king no matter the cost.
Wicked Problems (The Craft Wars #2)
An evil force has been releasing into the world and the apocalypse is inevitable and it is up to a girl and a god to prevent the world from ending. They will go to any length to reach their goals. The battle for the world will determine if there will be a world afterwards. Tara has to stop Dawn’s plan in the second Craft Wars novel as the war nears its end.
The Jinn Daughter
Nadine is a jinn and her job is to tell the stories of the dead. She has to get up every morning to collect pomegranate seeds which contain the souls of the dead that fall during the night. And her daughter Layala at her side as she eats the seeds and tells the stories of the death. But one day, the seeds stop falling and Nadine’s worst fears are confirmed she is visited by the ruler of the underworld and is told that she wants to replace her and Layala is the one she wants.
Conclusion
These are the best fantasy books releasing in April 2024 that we are excited for. There are different monsters and fantasy tropes so you’ll be able to find exactly what you like to read. With some major names and new series, these are the books you should check out as a fan of fantasy novels!
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