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2025 Reading List
31 items
By
Bailey Wallace
These are all the books I read in 2025!
Sections
4
Fantasy
Thriller/Mystery/Horror
Sci-Fi/Dystopian
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Great magical realism book perfect for people who like a little fantasy in a more realistic setting
The Unmaking of June Farrow: A Novel by Adrienne Young, Paperback
Book 1 in the Above the Black series. Fun YA fantasy novel that’s perfect for younger readers or those new to fantasy
Sky's End by Marc J Gregson, Paperback
Book 3 in The Empyrean series. Super fun, fast-paced fantasy. Perfect for dragon fans
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) by Rebecca Yarros, Hardcover
Book 1 in the Waxways series. A really good fantasy unlike anything I’ve read before
A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen, Paperback
Book 1 of the Fae of Snow & Ice Series. Great romantasy perfect for fans of ACOTAR
Court of Winter by Krista Street, Paperback
Book 1 of the Bittersweet in the Hollow series. Really great mystery book that kept me on the edge of my seat
Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall, Paperback
Book 1 of The Black Witch Chronicles. Really intriguing fantasy with an academic setting
The Black Witch (Black Witch Chronicles Series #1) by Laurie Forest, Paperback
Book 1 of The Kindred’s Curse Saga. Fun romantasy that’s great for fans of ACOTAR
Spark of the Everflame: A Novel by Penn Cole, Hardcover
Book 2 of The Kindred’s Curse Saga
Glow of the Everflame: A Novel by Penn Cole, Hardcover
A 6 star read in my opinion. Absolutely phenomenal political fantasy set in a world based on Ancient Rome
The Will of the Many by James Islington, Hardcover
Book 3 of The Kindred’s Curse Saga
Heat of the Everflame: A Novel by Penn Cole, Hardcover
Book 1 in The Bridge Kingdom series. Amazing fantasy novel perfect for lovers of romance as well!
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, Paperback
Book 2 of The Bridge Kingdom series
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen, Paperback
Book 3 in The Bridge Kingdom series
The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen, Paperback
A super fun YA novel with magical elements that give a King Arthur vibe. Book 1 in the Raven Cycle
The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle Series #1) by Maggie Stiefvater, Paperback
Book 1 in the House of Devils series. A spicy urban fantasy that is so fun. If you liked House of Earth and Blood, you’ll like this one
City of Gods and Monsters by Kayla Edwards, Paperback
Book 1 in the Zodiac Academy series
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti ...
Book 1 of The Stonewater Kingdom duology. A gothic fantasy with a super unique magic system
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig, Hardcover
Book 4 of The Bridge Kingdom series. This one wraps up Keris and Zarrah’s story and it’s so good!
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen, Paperback
A YA fantasy with absolutely beautiful writing and gorgeous worldbuilding and characters
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
Thriller/Mystery/Horror
A great, fast-paced thriller that I couldn’t put down
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally, Paperback
Book 1 of The Inheritance Games series. A fun mystery novel
The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1)
A super creepy domestic horror
The Unseen: A Novel by Ania Ahlborn, Hardcover
A super twisty mystery. Book 1 in the North Falls series. Check the triggers!
We Are All Guilty Here: A Novel (Signed B&N Exclusive Edition)
Sci-Fi/Dystopian
A fast-paced sci-fi that makes you think
Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch, Paperback
A classic that I first read back in middle school. The first book in The Hunger Games series
The Hunger Games Book Series
Book 2 of The Hunger Games series
Catching Fire (Hunger Games Series #2) by Suzanne Collins, Paperback
A space sci-fi that has a lot more humor and is a lot cuter than I expected!!
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Paperback
The third book in The Hunger Games series
Mockingjay (Deluxe Edition) (Hunger Games Series #3)|Paperback
Historical Fiction
A gorgeous and heartbreaking historical fiction set during WWII
The Secret Orphanage | Barbara Josselsohn
A WWII historical fiction that was so beautiful
The Lost Baker of Vienna: A Novel by Sharon Kurtzman, Hardcover
