Locus Awards 2024: Complete list of winners

Martha Wells is having quite a year. The author swept two major categories at the 2024 Locus Awards, taking home Best Fantasy Novel for Witch King and Best Science Fiction Novel for System Collapse—a remarkable achievement that speaks to her commanding presence across genre fiction. The Locus Awards, one of science fiction and fantasy’s most prestigious honors voted entirely by fans and subscribers, continue to serve as a unique barometer of what readers actually love, rather than what critics or publishing insiders might champion. This year’s winners reflect a community that values both established voices and fresh perspectives entering the field.

Beyond Wells’s impressive double win, the 2024 ceremony showcased the field’s welcoming spirit toward debut authors and diverse voices. Vajra Chandrasekera’s The Saint of Bright Doors claimed Best First Novel, marking an exciting entrance for a writer whose work already commands serious attention. Meanwhile, Charlie Jane Anders continued her reign in young adult fiction with Promises Stronger Than Darkness, proving that YA remains a vital, innovatively-told corner of speculative fiction. Together, these winners paint a picture of a genre that’s both honoring its most prolific talents and opening doors to the next generation of storytellers.

Below you’ll find the complete list of 2024 Locus Award winners across all major categories, celebrating what this year’s passionate fan community recognized as the very best in science fiction and fantasy literature.

Best Fantasy Novel

• Witch King by Martha Wells

Best First Novel

• The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

Best Science Fiction Novel

• System Collapse by Martha Wells

Best Young Adult Book

• Promises Stronger Than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders