As the days get a little longer and the chill in the air begins to dissipate, we welcome the month of March! Of course, a new month means many new books to look forward to and this month, there’s no shortage of exciting reads to add to your TBR lists.
With the promise of Spring finally in sight, the new novels on our list includes fiction reads from fantasy, to romance to horror, and beyond. Meaning March is filled to the brim with options for whatever your reading tastes are.
Without further ado, let’s dive into our most anticipated book releases of March 2026.
When I Was Death by Alexis Henderson
“A teenage girl must do Death’s bidding to uncover the secrets of her sister’s disappearance in this haunting young adult novel by the author of The Year of the Witching.” -Penguin Random House Canada
After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, Roslyn isn’t the same as she once was. So, when the caravan of girls that her sister used to spend time with rolls back into town, Roslyn decides to join them and find out what happened to her sister. However, little does Roslyn know that the group of girls was brought together by Death himself.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date: March 3, 2026
Her Hidden Fire by Clíodhna O’Sullivan
“In the first book of a heart-pounding, Irish-inspired debut romantasy series set in a world of dragons and magic, one girl must make an impossible decision: watch the boy she loves get exiled for lack of magic, or pass her formidable powers off as his own.” -Penguin Random House Canada
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day comes the first book in a new Irish-inspired fantasy series from Clíodhna O’Sullivan, full of dragons and magical abilities that are the privilege of the elite. However, when Éadha learns she is able to wield magic, she is shocked as it’s rare for a girl to have these gifts, especially one who is not part of the few great Families.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date: March 3, 2026
To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke Fast
“Get in. Get out. Don’t Fall in Love. Enter the brutal world of Endlock, a prison where the wealthy hunt the inmates for sport.” -HarperCollins Canda
If a crime is committed in the city of Dividium, the punishment is a life sentence in Endlock. As the most notorious bounty hunter in the city, Raven Thorne lives on the edge of the city. However, when her younger brother is sentenced to life in Endlock, Raven will do anything to save him – even if that means getting arrested and put into Endlock herself.
Published by: HarperCollins Canada
Imprint: Avon
Publication date: March 3, 2026
The Oks Are Not Ok by Grace K. Shim
“A contemporary young adult novel by Grace K. Shim that mixes the humor of Schitt’s Creek with the heritage and heart of Minari.” -Penguin Random House Canada
When the Oks, whose fast-fashion brand goes bankrupt and loses their fortune overnight, have to flee to the farming town of Blaire, California, amid an investigation and a crumbling empire, no one is happy. Siblings Elena and Gavin now have nothing to distract them from their family’s unravelling, and one another’s annoying habits. However, maybe a new life in Blaire is just what they need to reconnect as a family.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: Kokila
Publication date: March 3, 2026
Estela, Undrowning by René Peña-Govea
“In her raw and resonant debut novel, René Peña-Govea seamlessly interweaves prose and poetry to uplift the power of language, the courage to fight injustice, and the complex beauty of finding your people—perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X and Carolina Ixta’s Shut Up, This is Serious.” -HarperCollins Canada
Estela is one of the few Latinas who were admitted to one of San Francisco’s most exclusive high schools. It’s senior year, and she’s doing all she can to keep her head down and keep up her grades so she can get into her dream college. However, after she finishes second in the Latiné Heritage Poetry Contest to a non-Latino student, Estela is caught in the middle of citywide debates about identity, merit, and diversity.
Published by: HarperCollins Canada
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
Publication date: March 3, 2026
The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa
“The best worst girlfriend finally meets her match…” -Penguin Random House Canada
Vanessa Cordero used to have a profitable side gig: dating your ex and making his life miserable – for a reasonable fee, of course. So, when Jason Torres came along needing a temporary girlfriend that his mother would hate, Vanessa was up to the task. She came out of retirement for one last job, but she might get more than she bargained for with Jason.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Publication date: March 10, 2026
Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan
“The Shadowhunter Chronicles meets Chinese diaspora folklore in this sequel to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Darker by Four! The Shadowhunter Chronicles meets the Chinese underworld, drawing inspiration from diaspora folklore, in this epic, sweeping contemporary fantasy duology from Jade Fire Gold author June CL Tan.” -HarperCollins Canada
Rui, Zizi, and Yiran are back in Brighter Than Nine, the highly-anticipated sequel to Darker by Four. The trio are all dealing with various struggles (which we won’t reveal, just in case you haven’t read the first book yet – and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?!) as consequences from the past create chaos in the present.
Published by: HarperCollins Canada
Imprint: Storytide
Publication date: March 10, 2026
Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams
“Dungeons & Dragons meets The Wizard of Oz in this darkly hilarious romantasy adventure in which a young woman who will do anything to rescue her sister from an evil sorcerer’s curse hires a ruthless assassin. They embark on a quest with a band of misfits, one of whom harbors a devastating secret that could ruin her fairy-tale ending.” -Entangled Publishing
Zaira must save her sister from a soul-devouring curse. But to do that, she has to cross a nightmarish place called The Shadows, which is full of ruined magic, shifting paths, and dangerous creatures. However, the most dangerous of all might be her guide, the sorcerer/assassin, Thane Valkor. Unsure if he’s completely trustworthy, Zaira has no choice but to accept his help and hope for the best.
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Imprint: Red Tower Books
Publication date: March 17, 2026
Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page
“A teen mystic will do anything to solve a series of love-related magical mishaps plaguing her high school, including fake dating her boss’s daughter, in this charming sapphic romance.” -Penguin Random House Canada
The cozy town of Fair Glen, Illinois, has lingering magic. The job of the agents of the Bureau of Mystical Affairs is to keep that magic in check. Junior recruit Monroe Bennett is tasked with tracking down the source of a rogue love charm. When her classmate, the daughter of the Bureau’s Director, Iris, asks her to go on a fake date to make her ex jealous, she has to remind herself of her priorities. With a case to solve, Monroe is focused on her work and protecting her classmates; she doesn’t need the distraction of fake dating. But the more time she spends with Iris, the more she notices there might be legitimate sparks between them.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: Joy Revolution
Publication date: March 24, 2026
The Celestial Seas by T.A. Chan
“A tale of identity, love, and the hunt for vengeance in the darkest corners of space—perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Aurora Rising!” -Penguin Random House Canada
As the sole survivor of a spacefaring whaler destroyed by the Ballena – a sentient spacecraft that travels through the darkness between the stars – Ishara Ming wants revenge. To take on the Ballena, Ishara assembles a crew of misfits to take on the spacecraft. With a crew to care for, Ishara needs to decide what or who she is fighting for so she doesn’t lose another ship or the crew.
Published by: Penguin Random House Canada
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date: March 31, 2026
Devious Prey by Scott Reintgen
“A young woman must survive the deadly mythical creature she smuggled aboard an airship after a crash landing on a deserted island frees it to begin hunting the survivors in this thrilling fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen.” -Simon and Schuster
After an airship’s windmaster dies during a flight, the crew and the passengers are swept to sea by a storm. When they reach a desolate island, they realize that they aren’t alone. A dragonness was stashed in the airship’s hold, and after escaping her damaged cage, she begins preying on the surviving travellers in the hopes of staying free. The best chance for the stranded group’s survival is the young woman who smuggled the creature onto the airship in the first place.
Published by: Simon and Schuster
Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: March 31, 2026
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