The most popular epic fantasy books of 2025

Epic fantasy tells big stories in invented worlds. Expect maps, long journeys, warring kingdoms, ancient prophecies and a cast large enough to need a list at the back. These are books to sink into, often across a whole series, where the fate of a realm hangs on a few unlikely heroes. This list shows the ones first published in 2025.

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Storm Captain
Cover of Storm Captain

Storm Captain

E. L. REEVES

Published 2025

396 pages

The Gale Age
Cover of The Gale Age

The Gale Age

Ethan Daniel

Published 2025

414 pages