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My Most Anticipated Reads of 2025
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items If you are a reader who enjoys diverse fantasy and sci-fi with the occasional other genre mixed in, this list of my most anticipated reads of 2025 is for you! I've been sure to add a little summary for each book so you can determine if it is somethin...
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A standalone romantic fantasy set in the lush world of Daughter of the Moon Goddess, where a young queen must defy vengeful immortals, confront forbidden magic, and navigate a dangerous bond with the ruthless God of War to save her kingdom from destr...
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
In the explosive finale of the Halfling Saga, Keera must harness her newfound powers, rally an army of rebels, and face a ruthless king in a battle that will determine the fate of her people and the kingdom's future—perfect for fans of action-packed ...
An Honored Vow by Melissa Blair
A queer YA horror with a Lovecraftian twist, where two girls at an elite boarding school must confront the sinister Afterdark, their haunting pasts, and a dangerous attraction that blurs the line between love and obsession.
The Afterdark by E. Latimer
A searing sapphic YA debut perfect for fans of Station Eleven and The Last of Us, where two girls find love and fight for survival in an abandoned bookstore as another apocalyptic storm and buried secrets threaten to destroy everything.
The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold
A thrilling superpowered adventure about a queer teen with indestructible abilities, juggling high school, secret assassin training, and a babysitting gig gone wrong, while uncovering deadly secrets about her past and navigating a dangerous crush.
The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker
In a whimsical Tokyo pawnshop where regrets can be traded, a woman teams up with a charming physicist to recover a stolen treasure, embarking on a magical journey through mystical realms and confronting life-altering secrets.
Water Moon: A Novel by Samantha Sotto Yambao
After a series of personal and professional setbacks, a disabled writer pens a bold sci-fi tale of androids and AI that catapults her into fame and blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality in this captivating story of reinvention and resilien...
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
Set in 1862 Victorian England, this gripping historical thriller follows Sally, an African princess turned royal goddaughter, as she plots revenge against the monarchy that stole her freedom, navigating twisted court politics, forbidden alliances, an...
The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley
In this heartwarming sapphic small-town rom-com, sparks fly between a flirty city girl stranded in Peach Blossom, Georgia, and a grounded mechanic with a love for her hometown as they navigate six weeks of undeniable chemistry and the question of whe...
The Relationship Mechanic by Karmen Lee
In this sapphic rom-com, a stressed coffee shop manager and her insufferable customer-turned-roommate navigate an unexpected living arrangement, uncover surprising chemistry, and brew a slow-burn romance neither of them saw coming.
French Pressed Love by MC Hutson
In this thought-provoking YA contemporary with a magical twist, seventeen-year-old Jenna Chen swaps lives with her perfect cousin, only to discover that living up to impossible expectations might cost her everything, including her own identity.
I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang
February Releases
In this gripping speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with the ability to sense what people need races against time to uncover the truth behind her friend's disappearance while navigating family struggles and the danger her gift might bring.
Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours
The epic conclusion to the Divine Traitors duology follows two sisters on opposite sides of a brutal war as they grapple with betrayal, loyalty, and the devastating sacrifices needed to save their world.
This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole
In this stunning contemporary fantasy debut told in verse and inspired by Caribbean folklore, two teens grapple with inherited magic and the secrets binding their families. Marisol, the daughter of a soucouyant, struggles to reconcile her fiery herit...
(S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi
The second book in the Faebound trilogy follows elven sisters Yeeran and Lettle as they navigate a treacherous fae world, where forbidden love and rising tensions between the fae and elven kingdoms force them to choose between their hearts and their ...
Cursebound by Saara El-Arifi
In this sapphic Snow White retelling, Snow awakens after twenty years to find her kingdom ravaged by a deadly Blight, forcing her on a perilous journey to restore life-giving magic, confront a ruthless Queen, and face an impossible choice between sav...
The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah
March Releases
In this standalone dystopian romance, a debt-ridden survivor and a deadly corporate assassin clash in a brutal, livestreamed hunt across a decaying wasteland, where survival means sacrifice and love might risk everything.
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
In this chilling near-future novel, Sara is detained in a surveillance facility after an algorithm predicts she will harm her husband, forcing her to navigate shifting rules, mounting tension, and the fight to reclaim her freedom in a world where eve...
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
In this wry and heartfelt story, a rebellious bi teen is sent to church camp to repent, but instead she embarks on a mission to commit all seven deadly sins, spark a revolution, and navigate unexpected feelings for the pastor's daughter.
Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
In the thrilling conclusion to The Legendborn Cycle, Bree Matthews, severed from the Legendborn and bound to the Shadow King, must confront her past and harness her powers as war looms, secrets unravel, and the fate of the Round Table hangs in the ba...
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Set in the American West in 1912, this chilling historical horror follows a Lutheran pastor transcribing the confessions of a Blackfeet man whose haunting tale of vengeance and vampirism unfolds against the backdrop of a brutal massacre and a quest f...
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Set amidst the vibrant charm of a local art market, this heartfelt romance follows Addison, the go-to figure for everyone’s problems, and Colin, a ceramic artist struggling with a creative block. As they navigate personal challenges and forge a conne...
The Dandelion and The Thistle by Pip Dolyn
April Releases
In this witty and heartfelt sapphic romance, a flirtatious heartbreaker offers a shy late bloomer lessons in love, only for their undeniable chemistry to spark something deeper as they navigate newfound confidence, unexpected feelings, and the risk o...
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
The first installment in a Mesopotamian-inspired epic fantasy series by Afro-Surinamese author Faye Oliander, known for crafting sweeping adventures set in non-Western worlds, rich with romance and unforgettable storytelling.
A Legend in the Sky by Faye Oliander
In a magical West African world, a teen girl with feared powers embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her missing twin, confronting dangerous hostilities, otherworldly challenges, and the hidden secrets of the spirit realm along the way.
Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
In this sapphic enemies-to-lovers rom-com, overachiever Rochelle takes a job at a historic Black-owned movie theater to boost her college applications, only to find herself working under her academic nemesis Amira. As the two team up to solve a myste...
If We Were a Movie by Zakiya N. Jamal
Inspired by Haitian zombie lore, this darkly compelling novel follows Brielle, a Haitian-American teen who uses her hidden zombie abilities—and a secret ingredient in her cooking—to take revenge on the wealthy elites whose greed has devastated her fa...
The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maika Moulite, Maritza Moulite
In this chilling horror novel, Cora Zeng, a Chinatown crime scene cleaner, battles inner trauma, haunting ghosts, and a sinister pattern of murders targeting East Asian women, all while grappling with the brutal violence and racism unleashed during t...
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
May Releases
In this sweet and steamy sapphic romance, librarian Angela Gutierrez turns her viral coming-out moment into a scavenger hunt for her first kiss, with help from her longtime crush, bartender Krystal Ramirez. As sparks fly and their connection deepens,...
Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
June Releases
In this fiery sapphic romance, a driven high school football coach and a resilient art teacher clash over their shared ambitions in small-town Texas. As their sharp banter ignites undeniable chemistry, they must decide if risking their dreams is wort...
Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter
In a precolonial island nation where divine magic and secrets rule, three powerful women, a failing queen, her reckless heir, and a scheming rival matriarch, clash in a high-stakes battle of love, betrayal, and ambition that will determine the fate o...
Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil
Spanning centuries, continents, and cultures, this haunting tale weaves together the lives of three sapphic vampires bound by immortality, hunger, and a shared soil. As their stories intertwine, they reveal a journey of power, love, and the dark wild...
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab
In this high-stakes sapphic romance of spies, secrets, and second chances, legendary agent Yardley Whitmer and her ex-girlfriend KC Nolan are forced to team up after discovering they have been working for the same agency in secret. As they race throu...
If I Told You, I'd Have to Kiss You by Mae Marvel
Get ready for Daughter of the Dead, the first book in an upcoming epic romantic fantasy series filled with passion, magic, and unforgettable adventure. Official blurb and cover reveal coming soon!
Daughter of the Dead by K. Jamila
July Releases
In this chilling multigenerational horror saga, three women spanning decades and continents confront dark forces linked to witchcraft and obsession. Graduate student Minerva uncovers the haunting history of a Depression-era novelist and her great-gra...
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
August Releases
The first book in a thrilling new series, eighteen-year-old Mira Owens uncovers the truth behind her town's werewolf legends and her family's mysterious past. When a Blood Moon rises, she is thrust into an ancient war where secrets, supernatural lore...
Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis
In this sapphic small-town rom-com, a devoted single mom and a charming librarian discover unexpected love through lingering glances at book club meetings and sizzling first dates. As their connection grows, they must decide if this new chapter could...
The Secret Crush Book Club by Karmen Lee
In the gripping sequel to The Phoenix King, Elena Aadya Ravence must navigate deadly secrets, forge unexpected alliances, and confront a tyrant's insatiable ambition as she fights to reclaim her kingdom and rise as the burning queen in a war that wil...
The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma
In this dark academia fantasy, two rival graduate students must set aside their differences and journey to Hell to rescue their late professor's soul. Armed with spells, myths, and academic ambition, Alice and Peter navigate a treacherous underworld,...
Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
September Releases
Cleopatra reimagines the life of Egypt’s most legendary queen, beginning with the pivotal moment she learns of her father’s death and her ascension as Pharaoh. This epic retelling explores her journey of power, legacy, and the challenges of ruling a ...
Cleopatra By Saara El-Arifi
Espíritu returns to the world of Cemetery Boys in a thrilling continuation of magic, love, and danger. Now alive but forever changed, Julian navigates newfound powers, unsettling visions, and his relationship with Yadriel. When a mysterious nonbinary...
Cemetery Boys: Espíritu by Aiden Thomas
October Releases
In this contemporary YA urban fantasy, Laila Bansal, descendant of a mythological bloodline tied to Lord Krishna’s secrets, must embrace her powers when a new boy in town, Ahvi, reveals his demi-god heritage. As their shared origins from the Mahabhar...
Illusions of Fire by Nisha Sharma