The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2025

All hope seems lost for Helena, a prisoner of war grappling with a dreary world of death and dark magic — and an inexplicable case of amnesia. Epic and engrossing, Alchemised is the gritty and gothic read we’ve all been waiting for.

Acclaimed author R.F. Kuang journeys into the depths of the underworld in her latest fantasy swirling with dark academia vibes in this gripping tour de force. This is perfect for fans of Olivie Blake and Leigh Bardugo.

After accidentally stumbling into the mythical land of Yvelia, Saeris is grappling with another impossible journey — she’s the new Queen of the Blood Court. Return to the irresistible realm of the fae complete with heart-pounding action, banter that’ll make you blush and characters we can’t get enough of.

Set over 500 years, this tale of three sapphic vampires is a story about hunger, rage and the ways in which women are told to be satiated even when they aren’t.

In a fairytale that’ll leave you in a trance, Rachel Gillig (One Dark Window) weaves together romance, magic and folklore into one dazzling story. This is perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Ava Reid.

Hollywood glitz and glam take on a murderous sheen in Stephanie Garber’s gripping adult debut.

In a world this unforgiving, falling in love is strictly off limits — especially when it’s with your commanding officer. For fans of Fourth Wing’s vivid world-building and Jennifer L. Armentrout’s slow-burn romance comes a post-apocalyptic tale with an enemies-to-lovers twist.

A mind-blowing journey, this expanded version of the popular online novel is a sci-fi horror about humanity turning on itself after the introduction of “antimemes” that attack ideas and memories.

Vis’s evolution fuels this much-awaited second installment where epic world-building meets dark secrets and scheming politics… and everything is at stake.

Holly Black returns with a follow-up to her adult debut Book of Night. Charlie Hall is back in this compelling fantasy, rich with dark magic and deception.

The shocking ending to Iron Flame left us with a dizzying need for the third installment of Yarros’ phenomenal series. With love gained and lost, battles waged and won — Onyx Storm is another razor-sharp ride on dragon back.

Meet Bob. He used to be a person, but after an untimely death, his consciousness is uploaded to a machine that gets sent on a dangerous mission across the galaxy. This hilarious space adventure is perfect for fans of Mickey 17 and Project Hail Mary.

Fans of Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, this is the book for you! An unassuming Tokyo ramen shop contains a portal to another realm where customers can change their lives for the low price of one regret at a time. A breathtaking, magical story that feels like a dream.

The Saga of the Unfated continues with another fiery, captivating romantasy where Freya fights for her kingdom — and her heart.