Can you believe it’s almost 2024? That means many things to many people, but most important to me are the books coming out in the new year. There are certainly a lot of them, but today, I’m focusing on the upcoming book sequels of 2024. Read on to see which series will continue in the new year.
January
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett — January 16
Having written the first comprehensive encyclopedia of faeries, scholar Emily Wilde faces new challenges when the exiled faerie king Wendell Bambleby proposes marriage. Emily rejects his proposal due to the danger it brings, instead focusing on her next project: a map of the realms of Faerie. But when Bambleby’s murderous mother sends assassins after the pair, they embark on an adventure to the Austrian Alps to find a doorway to his realm and a way to escape his family’s attacks. As Emily faces dangerous Folk and new relationships, their journey becomes a true test of courage.
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands is a charming sequel to 2023’s Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Heather Fawcett’s follow-up is a delightful and heartwarming new adventure.
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas — January 30
Unexpectedly transported to a new world, Bryce Quinlan yearns to return to Midgard and her family, friends and mate. Stranded and uncertain who to trust, she’s desperately trying to find her way home. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is trapped in the Asteri’s dungeons with no idea what happened to Bryce.
Book three in the Crescent City series could not have come sooner. House of Flame and Shadow takes the saga to new heights and has everything Sarah J. Maas fans have come to expect.
February
The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan — February 6
As the Empire of the Wolf crumbles, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena try to save their home by seeking allies beyond its borders. The wolfmen of the southern plains and the pagan clans in the north may hold salvation, but old hate runs deep. As alliances form on both sides of the mortal plane, the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance, teetering between justice and the looming shadow of tyranny.
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The Trials of Empire is the dramatic conclusion to the Empire of the Wolf trilogy. Richard Swan’s series has transformed from a legal thriller to medieval horror, and this sequel takes everything to new heights.
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher — February 13
After their harrowing experience at the Usher Manor, all Alex Easton wants is peace and a little sunshine. As a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, however, they head to their family hunting lodge in the cold, damp forests of Galacia. Once there, they find the caretaker dead, the lodge in disarray and the grounds eerily silent. The villagers speak of a breath-stealing monster of legend living in the Easton home, leading Alex to question their past, their home and even their dreams.
Alex Easton returns in the harrowing sequel to T. Kingfisher’s bestselling gothic novella What Moves the Dead. What Feasts at Night is just as terrifying as its predecessor, with a descriptive and suspenseful atmosphere looming over everything.
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March
The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black — March 5
Imprisoned in the icy north as punishment for his betrayal, Prince Oak is bound to the will of a monstrous new queen. Caught between the loyalty to the girl he loves and the kingdom of Elfhame, Oak’s guile and wit may not be sufficient to keep everyone he loves alive.
I’ve been a Holly Black fan since I was a kid, and I love that she’s still expanding the world she created. The Prisoner’s Throne promises to be a book that changes the future of Elfhame forever.
Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner — March 12
Kissen may have sacrificed herself to vanquish the fire god Hseth, but gods aren’t easily destroyed. As tensions escalate, Inara and her god companion Skedi seek information on the true nature of their bond, uncovering secrets that may determine the war’s outcome. Meanwhile, Elogast, no longer loyal to King Arren, must kill his once-friend as the king enters an unholy pact with the most dangerous god in existence.
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I’m so excited that the sequel to Godkiller is imminently approaching. Hannah Kaner left readers on a huge cliffhanger, and I hope Sunbringer picks right up where things left off.
April
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao — April 30
Despite devastating decisions and profound loss, Zetian is finally in a position of power in Huaxia. However, she must still share her power with a dangerous man. Setting aside their differing views on dismantling their corrupt system, Zetian and her uneasy ally must navigate truth and lies to confront a common foe. With threats from every side, Zetian must decide whether to implement positive changes as a just ruler or succumb to dark instincts, using fear and violence in her pursuit of vengeance.
Check out this amazing cover. Heavenly Tyrant is the long-awaited sequel to 2021’s Iron Widow, another one that couldn’t have come any sooner. Xiran Jay Zhao’s follow-up is a truly epic combination of science-fiction and fantasy.
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June
Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse — June 4
Newly crowned Carrion King Serapio faces mounting threats from distant shores and within his own city as clan matrons conspire against him. Meanwhile, Xiala returns to her people on the island of Teek, where war threatens their way of life and magic. As doubts plague her mind, she must make sacrifices to unleash her powers and fulfill her destiny. In the north, Naranpa, the avatar of the Sun God, seeks to save Tova from fiery visions. But the Jaguar God’s presence in her nightmares adds another layer of danger to her quest.
Mirrored Heavens is the stunning conclusion to the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Rebecca Roanhorse’s interwoven narratives all come crashing together into a grand finale.
September
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune — September 10
Arthur Parnassus, master of an orphanage for peculiar children, works hard to provide a loving home for his six dangerous and magical wards. Alongside his partner Linus Baker, the island’s sprite Zoe Chapelwhite, and Mayor Helen Webb, he works to shield the children from neglect and pain. But when Arthur’s past resurfaces and a new magical child with a self-proclaimed monstrous identity emerges, the family faces a breaking point.
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea promises to be a story of resilience and love, just like The House in the Cerulean Sea. I never anticipated a sequel to T.J. Klune’s novel, but I can’t wait to check it out.
2024 Beyond
Alecto the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir — ???
This last one is a bit of a long shot, but I hope to get some Alecto the Ninth news soon. With the surprise addition of Nona the Ninth in 2022 pushing Alecto’s release date, no one is quite sure when we’ll reenter The Locked Tomb series for the last time.
These are just a few of the many, many sequels coming out in 2024. Which are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and keep an eye out for more upcoming book lists.
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