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Book Recs of 2025
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items These are the books I've reviewed on my Tiktok (ken_uhh_d) and recommended to you this year. As you get further into your 2025 reading goal, why not give these a try? They're my five star finds of the year.
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These belong to series, and will require some investment. But mark my words, it will be worth it.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)|Hardcover
This is tied for my favorite in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. You be the judge.
The Butcher's Masquerade: Dungeon Crawler Carl 5
I cannot wait for this one to be available in print.
This Inevitable Ruin: Dungeon Crawler Carl 7
Just started this series. I've heard the first one is rough, and it only gets better. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to what's next!
Red Rising: 8601422201284: Brown, Pierce: Books
I read this series out of order, but I love the main character in this one.
Can't Get Enough (Skyland) by Kennedy Ryan
Claire & Jamie, finally back together. The girls that get it, get it. 🤍
Voyager (Outlander, #3) by Diana Gabaldon
I could NOT put this one down.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Claire takes the leap! With the full support of Roger and Bree, not to mention Joe Abernathy, Claire decides to go back in time to Jamie after finding out that he's still alive. Of course nothing goes smoothly, but they chose to take on the adventure...
Voyager (Outlander Series #3)|Paperback
I didn't think this book would be nearly as good as Bride. I was wrong. This book was laugh out loud funny. I cannot recommend this series enough.
Mate|Paperback
Everyone had great intentions, if only they had communicated as such. I'm a big hater of the miscommunication trope. But for the Outlander series, I'll allow it. I did love to see the way Jamie and Bree's relationship developed as she chose to join h...
Drums of Autumn (Outlander Series #4)|Paperback
I found Brigette Knightly before I knew her name (thank you fanfiction). I tried to track down anything else she had written. And I screamed when I finally saw that she would be published. This book has everything you could want in an enemies to love...
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology|Hardcover
1-off Books
These are stand alone books. Yes, you should read them.
Psychic godson of death, vampire realtor, nepo baby ghost - what an adventure!
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake, Paperback
What a pleasant surprise!
Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Bonnie Garmus, Paperback
Take my word for it, go in blind.
Piranesi (Women's Prize for Fiction Winner) by Susanna Clarke, Paperback
I would sell my left kidney to read this again for the first time.
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Big fan of this one - I've got both physical and audiobooks.
Project Hail Mary: A Novel by Andy Weir
What a surprise. This was a challenging read, but so worth the effort.
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
She's more popular than Taylor Swift, which is why it's so alarming when she's arrested on suspicion of murder. This mystery / thriller is a 2024 time capsule in the best way.
Rumoured: The brand new twisty thriller that will keep you hooked from start to ...
Cotton candy sweet romance. I love this one.
First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) by B.K. Borison
You can see how deep of a passion project this was for John Green.
Everything Is Tuberculosis: History & Persistence
Hands down, one of my favorite books of the year. Incredible author.
Alchemised by SenLinYu
You're looking for a FMC that isn't a teenager. You want a woman who doesn't magically save the world. Instead, this is a woman over 30 who develops a connection with a man who deeply respects her. She takes on one person to save her sister. This fan...
Nettle & Bone|Paperback
I saw this book everywhere for most of 2025, and I just did not give it the time of day. After listening to this audiobook, I am kicking myself. This isn't only an excellent story, but it joins my lists of favorite reads EVER.
Atmosphere: A Love Story (GMA Book Club Pick)|Hardcover