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February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy
The best new sci-fi and fantasy books released in February 2026, featuring epic worldbuilding, time travel, and high-stakes adventure.
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Isles of the Emberdark
Brandon Sanderson · 2025
A standalone novel set in the far-future Cosmere universe, navigating seas and stars with intricate world-building.
Secondhand Luck
Kim Harrison · 2026
The second book in The Shadow Age series follows Petra, a shadow-magic weaver, as she faces sabotage from an ancient shadow entity.
The Forest on the Edge of Time
Jasmin Kirkbride · 2026
Echo and Hazel must navigate different timelines to prevent a climate disaster, meeting in dreams to unravel their mission.
The Rainseekers
Matthew Kressel · 2026
A group of travelers journey to Mars to witness the first rain, including a former addict and a recovering influencer.
The Last Contract of Isako
Fonda Lee · 2026
A woman in the twilight of her career must decide what is worth living or dying for in a world where money trumps loyalty.
The Universe Box
Michael Swanwick · 2026
A collection of short stories blending science fiction and magic, exploring the boundaries of reality.
Books & Bewitchment
Isla Jewell · 2026
A woman turns a run-down video store into a bookshop, only to discover powerful magic and forbidden love.
Nightshade and Oak
Molly O'Neill · 2026
A tale of love and magic, where a runaway finds refuge in a magical traveling carnival.
The Obake Code
Makana Yamamoto · 2026
A bored hacker is forced by gangsters to take down a crooked politician, uncovering a code she might not be able to crack.
Operation Bounce House
Matt Dinniman · 2026
A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it.
§ About this list
- Books
- 10
- Published
- 2025–2026
- Average rating
- 4.4 / 5 across 267 ratings
- Genres
- Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure, Lgbtq
Most-rated on February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy
- 1Isles of the Emberdark · Brandon Sanderson
A standalone novel set in the far-future Cosmere universe, navigating seas and stars with intricate world-building.
- 2Operation Bounce House · Matt Dinniman
A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it.
- 3Secondhand Luck · Kim Harrison
The second book in The Shadow Age series follows Petra, a shadow-magic weaver, as she faces sabotage from an ancient shadow entity.
Common questions about February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy
- How many books are on February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy?
- February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy has 10 books, published between 2025 and 2026.
- Which book on February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy is the most popular?
- Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson is the most-rated book on the list, with 231 ratings and a 4.5 average.
- Where should I start with February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy?
- Start with Isles of the Emberdark, Operation Bounce House and Secondhand Luck: the three most-rated books on the list.
- What genres are on February 2026 New Releases: Science Fiction & Fantasy?
- The books on this list are tagged Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure and Lgbtq.
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