bring me to life - necromancer fantasies
fantasy books that feature necromancy - with protagonists or antagonists as necromancers. for magic systems that are more than a little macabre
created by the_rags
last updated August, 2026
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I feel like necromancy has become so popular in fantasy recently, I’ve seen so many new books with it coming out
the_ragsOP
it really has, i wonder if The Locked Tomb series and its success has anything to do with it! or if people are just loving the necromancer vibes as of late
Love these. Also, I so appreciate the title :))
Wonderful list!! Necromancy is so incredibly cool and I'm glad you made this list :D can I recommend The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong? 🤭 (it's urban fantasy but I hope it fits..)
the_ragsOP
of course! urban fantasy is still fantasy, there are a few other ones on this list i believe! added, thank you for the recommendation!
Amazeballs!
May I suggest some titles??? 😸
- Chronicles of the Necromancer series by Gail Z. Martin.
- Give the Dark my Love duology by Beth Revis.
- For a muse of fire by Heidi Heilig Young.
- Deadly Fates by Tesia Tsai (release date 04-14-2026).
the_ragsOP
of course, thank you!!
You need some Hailey Edwards! The Body Shop series and The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy series!
the_ragsOP
these look great, thanks!!
Great ideaa!
I'd like to suggest the Rest in Power Necromancy series by Amber Fisher.
the_ragsOP
added, thanks for the rec!!
Can I suggest The Coven Tendency by Zoe Hana Mikuta?
the_ragsOP
it looks so delightfully weird, added! thanks for the rec polter!!
Ooohhh, a perfect list for Finn Fancy Necromancy to shine in! I highly suggest it, it's an urban fantasy with humour about a family of necromancers!
the_ragsOP
sounds great! added, thanks for the rec!!
👀👀👀 I love you for making this list! Some others you may want to add:
The Songbird & the Forest by Emma Elizabeth The Necromancer's Light by Tavia Lark Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black What Blooms from Death by S.M. Gaither Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
the_ragsOP
added them all! thanks so much for the recs!
Might I suggest the Skullduggery Pleasant series? Necromancy becomes more important as the OG series goes on but IIRC it’s established in the first book!
the_ragsOP
of course, it actually looks like so much fun! added, thanks for the rec!!!
