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My favorite reads of 2025
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Wasn’t always a fan of second chance romance but this was done so right. Wren made me laugh, Ellis made me sob. The last page has stuck with me.
Left of Forever (Spunes, OR, #2) by Tarah DeWitt
Such beautiful, poetic and atmospheric writing. A unique plot with an FMC that is a siren
In the Veins of the Drowning (The Siren Mage, #1) by Kalie Cassidy
Rachel Gillig can do no wrong with her gothic romances. You’ll fall in love with a gargoyle
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1) by Rachel Gillig
This is going to be the next big thing, swear. Multiple POVs, a STRONG female main character and twists and turns galore
The Ascended (Aesymarean Duet, #1) by Bree Grenwich
I loved the magic system and “powers” that the characters had. Just you wait until the plot twist at the end, I thought I predicted it but boy was I wrong
Kissed by the Gods (The Eternal Wars #1) by Caty Rogan
If you’re a fan of Magnolia Parks (aka toxic relationships) this is for you. I LOVED the style of writing, à la Taylor Jenkins Reid/Daisy Jones and the Six
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
I could not put this book down. I’ve always been a fan of Sotos romances and this is a romantasy with DARK plots. You will want to check your triggers before diving in
Rose in Chains (The Evermore Trilogy, #1) by Julie Soto
Dare I say I liked this better than Phantasma? I LOVED our main female character, Vivi. And I could not get enough of Rowin 😍
Enchantra (Wicked Games, #2) by Kaylie Smith
I have been WAITING for Rios book for years now and this absolutely did not disappoint. I laughed, I cried and it’s now the end of an era. I was really in my childhood lovers/second chance bag in 2025 and this is a MUST.
Rewind It Back (Windy City, #5) by Liz Tomforde
One of my favorite single mom romances in recent memory. Hudson is such a dreamy main male character
Slap Shot (D.C. Stars, #3) by Chelsea Curto
Their chemistry and connection was amazing right from the start, this is a much spicier book than I’m used to with Ali Hazelwood-you were warned
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
This gave off strong Divergent vibes and was simply an easy read! This isn’t going to be the most ground breaking romantasy, but I had fun with it. Wren is a flawed FMC who makes impulsive decisions but we love that she’s not perfect. Plus, your male...
Silver Elite #1
This is blowing up everywhere because of the TV show. You get so much more depth in the book between Shane and Ilya that it’s worth the read to spend more time with these characters.
Heated Rivalry (Game Changers #2) by Rachel Reid, Paperback
Action, romance, spice, angst, betrayal, trials. Immersive plot with a fierce FMC. The romance is far more complex than your enemies to lovers and the last ~100 pages was a league of their own
Dire Bound (The Wolves of Ruin, #1) by Sable Sorensen
What did I say about second chance romances? This is how you do them right. Dusty is a down bad man, with a hand tattoo. What more can you ask for?
Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch, #4) by Lyla Sage
A prophecy, tension, yearning, stars and fate. This had absolutely beautiful and poetic writing with star crossed lovers. You need this on your list IMMEDIATELY
Heavenly Bodies #1 - Imani Erriu
You’re telling me there’s a romantasy out there that is centered around a spy academy? YES. She thought she’s a mortal but has an incredibly valuable gift and is recruited to join a spy academy. Oh and who’s her mentor? Her ex-boyfriend 😮💨
Avalon Tower (Fey Academy for Spies, #1) by C.N. Crawford