The Grishaverse and the halls of Lethe are calling. If you thought your TBR pile was finally under control, 2026 has other plans. Leigh Bardugo has officially confirmed two of the most highly anticipated releases in modern fantasy, spanning both the dark streets of Ketterdam and the shadowy secrets of Yale.
Here is everything we know about the upcoming releases.
Six of Crows: A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam
For those who have been longing to return to the Barrel, the wait is nearly over. A Darker Shore offers a unique return to the world of the Crows. Set after the climactic events of the original duology, this release promises to bridge the gap for fans who have missed the sharp wit and high stakes of Kaz Brekker’s crew.
While specific plot details are being guarded like a Van Eck heist, the title suggests an epistolary or deep-dive exploration into the aftermath of their greatest jobs. Whether we are checking in on the crew's separate paths or seeing a new threat rise from the harbors of Kerch, it is a mandatory addition for any Grishaverse collector.
Dead Beat (Ninth House Series, #3)
Alex Stern is back. After the bone-chilling conclusion of Hell Bent, the third installment of the Alex Stern series—officially titled Dead Beat—is slated for a 2026 arrival.
Bardugo has teased that this volume will dive even deeper into the occult societies of Yale and the increasingly blurred lines between the living and the dead. As Alex continues to navigate her role as the ultimate outsider in a world of privilege and ghosts, Dead Beat is expected to be the series' most ambitious "tome" yet.
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