New year, new dragons, new chaos.

In this episode of Booked for Two, we’re breaking down the books we’re most excited to read in 2026 — a mix of romantasy, epic fantasy, dragons, prophecy, and emotionally destructive authors we trust with our hearts.

This isn’t a ranked list and it’s not a prediction episode. It’s just two readers talking about the stories that already have us feral — based on authors, vibes, and past emotional damage.

No spoilers. Just hype.

• Ballad of Fallen Dragons by Sarah A. Parker

• Rider of Dragons by A.T. Qureshi

• Red God by Pierce Brown

• The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan

• Dragon Cursed by Elise Kova

• The Wicked Sea by Jordan Stephanie Gray

• A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacy McEwan

• A very hopeful Book 2 from Jaysea Lynn 👀

• Why these books immediately made our 2026 TBR

• What we’re expecting based on authors, series momentum, and themes

• Dragons. A lot of dragons.

• Which books feel like guaranteed emotional damage

• Fantasy vs romantasy vibes and who each pick is for

• How hype lists help shape our reading plans (and sanity)

📅 Programming update: Our I, Medusa Deep Dive has been moved to January 30th — mark your calendars.

If you’re looking for:

• a fantasy romance podcast

• most anticipated books of 2026

• romantasy recommendations

• dragon fantasy books

• or a book podcast that talks hype without pretending to be critics

This episode is for you.

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