The Most Read Fantasy Books of 2025 So Far

Fantasy lovers will be happy to know that 2025 is yet another great year for their favorite genre. So, keep reading to find out the most read fantasy books of 2025 so far!

If you are like me, then your favorite genre is also fantasy and you are always searching for new fantasy books to read. You have arrived at the right place because there are a bunch of incredible books on this list that you need to read.

I have read nine of of the twelve books on this list and hope to make it 12 out of 12 before the year ends. And for the books I have read, I can say that they were all great novels and ones I am glad to have read. This list includes novels from the past couple of years and all of these have been great fantasy novels.

What I love about this list is that is includes fantasy novels that aren’t your typical fantasy books. Books like The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold are underrated gems that everyone needs to read. You can see the full list below!

The Most Read Fantasy Books of 2025

• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
• The House in the Cerulean Sea (The House in the Cerulean Sea, #1) by T.J. Klune
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #1) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
• Babel by R.F. Kuang
• The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang 
• Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
• Circe by Madeline Miller 
• Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
• The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young 
• Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

If you had to read one fantasy book this year, then make sure that it is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Not only is it a great fantasy novel, it has a beautiful message that everyone needs to here. It also has a beautiful book cover and will good on any bookshelf.

I haven’t read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab but I will rectify that very soon. I have seen this novel everywhere and if that isn’t a sign that I need to read it, then I don’t know what it means.

Another book with a beautiful book cover is The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Fantasy novels with beautiful book covers seem to always be great from my personal experience. This novel by Klune us fantastic and a great addition to the genre and is unlike any other book out there.

Conclusion

I can keep going on and on about all the fantastic books on this list. Any book by Brandon Sanderson is a must read and this list has three by him. R.F. Kuang is becoming one go my favorite authors and she has two fantastic novels that made the list. I am a bigger fan of Babel and loved everything about it.

Madeline Miller’s novels are a retelling of Greek tales and both novels on this list are incredible. Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a beautiful novel that will make you cry and appreciate the time you do have together with your loved ones.

No matter what book you choose from this list, you are in good hands. I can’t wait to see how this list longs by the end of the year. Happy reading!

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