While there are plenty of fantasy releases coming up, these are the ones to keep on your radar, since they have all the makings to become the next big franchises. It’s high stakes with huge rewards, and that’s what makes not only for the best epic fantasy, but for the best franchises. A fantasy rooted in politics, allegiance, and the desire to overthrow the powers at play presents something for every reader. With action, magic, and godly bargains in store for Poppy, To Bargain with Mortals sounds like it has everything to be the next big fantasy sensation. We Who Will Die, the first in the Empire of Blood series, feels like the start of the next great franchise.