The Devilsby Joe Abercrombie is one of the biggestfantasybooks of 2025, and its sequel just got way more exciting, thanks to a tease from the author. There are many greatfantasy books hitting shelves in 2025, and Abercrombie’s was among the most highly anticipated.Abercrombie’s previous books, including his best-sellingFirst Lawtrilogy, ensure that he’s a must-read author in the fantasy genre. AndThe Devilsis particularly exciting, as it’s his first novel in five years and his first story outside theFirst Lawuniverse in even longer.
The Devilslives up to the hype, too, delivering a dark and entertaining adventure wrought with morally complex characters and biting prose. It will leave readers wanting more of this world, and they’re in luck, as Abercrombie has confirmed there will be two follow-ups to this novel. While it’s unclear just how closely they’ll connect to this story, the books will bring us back into this world — and likely face to face with familiar characters. That prospect is thrilling on its own, butone recent tease makes me even more eager to readThe Devils’sequel.
The Devils Will Have Two Follow-Up Books, But It’s Not A Traditional Trilogy
Joe Abercrombie Spoke About The Sequels With Brandon Sanderson
In a recent discussion withBrandon Sanderson, Abercrombie opened up about his experience working onThe Devils, as well as what readers can expect from the sequels. Sanderson revealed thatThe Devilsmight be his favorite book from his fellow fantasy author, which speaks to how enthralling its story is. And with many readers sharing the sentiment,it’s great news that Abercrombie is planning not one, but two, more novelsset in this world. When asked if it would be a series, he confirmed, “Well, I have signed a contract for three books.” He then explained:
“It’s not a trilogy in the sense that some of my other trilogies have been: that it’s one big story in three parts. The idea with these books was very much for them to be more like a detective story, where each book is its own adventure featuring some of the similar characters.”
This makes sense, asThe Devils’leaves off on a note that wraps its main story up fairly well — but it does have enough loose ends that readers will want to know where the characters go from here. The scope and complex political dynamics of Abercrombie’s world will no doubt give the leads a chance to set out on another adventure. But it’s a new character that Abercrombie touched on briefl that has me really pumped forThe Devils 2.
Joe Abercrombie’s “Talking Cat” Tease Has Me More Excited For The Devils Book 2
It Sounds Like The Sequels Will Continue Leaning Into Its Bonkers World
In addition to teasing that we’d see overlapping characters in the nextDevilsbook,Abercrombie dropped an exciting and outlandish tease: that his sequel will feature a talking cat. This shouldn’t be that surprising, given that no shortage of supernatural creatures appear throughout book one. But it sounds like the author will continue to lean into the bonkers and fun nature of this world, and I’m excited to see how a talking cat alters the dynamic of the ragtag group of characters from book one.
Abercrombie seems enthusiastic about the idea as well, as he was thrilled that the audience was into the concept. When Sanderson pointed out that many of the readers present love cats, Abercrombie jested, “I want that to settle on people because it’s a really great idea I have.” Of course, it’s true:a talking cat is a winning hook forThe Devilsbook 2. Knowing little else about the upcoming sequel, I’m finding myself totally sold on that tease.
What We Know About The Next Book In Joe Abercrombie’s Series
Not Much Has Been Revealed About The Sequel So Far
Abercrombie’s talking cat tease may increase the anticipation forThe Devilsbook 2, but unfortunately,little else is known about the sequel so far. As Abercrombie pointed out during his discussion with Sanderson, it will introduce a new story and feature some of the same characters (though there could be “a bit of churn in the central cast”). There’s no word on when we could get a title or cover reveal, or about when the new book will officially debut. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for updates though, as the few details we have make it sound like another greatfantasystory.
