My favourite reads of 2025 💜 mostly fantasy / romantasy but a few thrillers too!
Incredibly written and structured, will leave you wanting more
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
Flipping tropes with ease, a captivating fantasy romance you *must* read
Smoke and Scar|Paperback
Dark academia and a bully romance set in a fantasy world with vampires, fae and dragons
On Wings of Blood (Standard Edition) (Bloodwing Academy #1)|Hardcover
A fresh story, excellent found family, enemies to lovers and touch her and expire!
Till Death|Paperback
I started this book thinking “how bad can it hurt when I already know how it ends?” - the answer is a lot 😭
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)|Hardcover
The feminine rage and the complete disregard for the opinions of men is a standout in this series - Thea is the shield maiden of my dreams
Blood & Steel: An epic romantic fantasy|Hardcover
If fairytale retellings are something you're remotely interested in, this series of interconnected standalones is worth checking out. Sweet and spicy, with a continuing storyline but each couple wrapped up in their book.
A Thorn in Every Heart|Hardcover
This is a banger series, I would say I loved the first two books I enjoyed a lot more than the second two but it's still worth a read! Great found family, enemies to lovers, strong characters (both male and female)
A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly|Paperback
A great fantasy romance with an animal companion I wish I could pull from the pages!
Given: An Epic Romantasy|Paperback
I found a new favourite MMC in Roark Ashwood 😍
Broken Souls and Bones|Hardcover
A no magic fantasy romance with chronic disease representation and political intrigue
A Dance of Lies|Paperback
Romantasy but make it Peaky Blinders - the most perfect MMC in Patty Colson (he's never done anything wrong in his life)
A Forbidden Alchemy|Paperback
If you like weird girl, ethereal, fever dream vibes >>>
Tenderly, I Am Devoured|Hardcover
It might take you a minute to adjust to the writing style / prose but if you can allow yourself to sink in, you're going to have the best time! Banter on banter on banter.
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology|Signed Book
Enter Loren Little's Faerie, you wont regret it - visit the house, see the lands, and remember, faeries can't lie but they can trick you.
A House of Cloaks & Daggers|Paperback
A magic system based on tarot - sold. I was utterly immersed.
Arcana Academy|Signed Book
A magic system based on pleasure and pain - yes please! Magic that feels earned - top tier.
Silvercloak|Paperback
Not only is this a wonderful gothic fantasy story, the pages are filled with little illustrations from the author.
House of the Beast (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel|Hardcover
YA vampires but not the Twilight kind
Black River: Deluxe Edition|Hardcover
Holy plot twist! No I didn't see it coming despite knowing there was a plot twist, and I had a great time getting there too.
Metal Slinger: Fire & Metal: Book One|Hardcover
One of my favourite books EVER. Greek mythology and you'll laugh and cry
Crown of Olympus|Paperback
If you're looking to be traumatised over the span of 1000+ pages, you've found the right book. It is excellent but I'm not sure if I could ever read it again.
