Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is going to be a smash hit, and will definitely go down as one of my favorite releases of 2025.

There are few worldbuilders better than China Miéville, and The Scar is but another bullet point to prove that fact—and the book itself is pretty dang good too.

In the Galzarian Empire, even monsters have paperwork. Clerk Rella Trattle thinks she’s seen it all—until a case shatters centuries of law and throws her into chaos.

Want to dip your toes into Sci-Fi but don’t know where to start? This is a stellar choice to wade into the genre, with a slice of romance on the side.

Literary perfection, utilizing a flawless combination of lore, spiritualism, action, and the budding relationships of unexpected companions. A true masterpiece.

Dark fantasy series which combines Victorian gothic with urban fantasy in a beautiful tale featuring action, mystery and political intrigue in the supernatural community.

Felton Holdum was a warrior. Until he wasn’t. Lost of the one job he was good at, he is bereft of work and so starts working for the city guard. Care for more?

Trapped in a floating tower, strangers must make their way through shifting nightmares to survive. Each floor is a new terror. The only way out is to ASCEND.

This is a story that is different, being a clever mixture of futuristic sci-fi with a murder mystery that will keep a reader guessing as the pages fly by into the night.

Journeying across various terrains, this fantasy western follows characters with a tragic past, who learn the actions they take now will shape their futures.

Aerym can foresee someone’s death. One day, in the search for a way to earn money, he and his friends end up with more than they can chew. Care for more?

With found family, animal companions, high stakes and a shocking twist, this galactic space heist was so entertaining and a great read for the whole family.

Renia is the beginning of what will truly be a memorable dark fantasy series that will resonate with many readers, a very complex story with unique characters.

Fun fast-paced fantasy with a badass protagonist, a doomed rescue mission, a rather suspicious dog and just the right mix of magic, cunning and deception.

I found the beginning of a series with incredible depth that left me begging for more a new urban fantasy that really surprised me with twists and turns.

Morning Star is a bloody, vicious conclusion that has catapulated Red Rising into the revered pantheon of my favorite trilogies of all time.

I can see this world being so addicting that the readers will return again and again to experience the thrill of the mystery. It is worth the payoff.

It is a story that will hook a reader from the first few pages, leading into real places that become a vivid image as the events unfold in violent detail.

The Last Shield is a fun book. It’s effectively “Die Hard in a druidic castle,” so if you’re a fan of that formula, you’re gonna find a lot to enjoy here.

There is a lot to love in this wonderful sci-fi detective novel, I kept finding myself just wanting to read a little more each night to discover more.