Hello friends!

How are you all doing today? I hope you are well! As you can tell by the title and cover of this post, today I want to share some of my anticipated releases for 2025 with you!

This year, I found a ton of books that will be published in 2025 that I’m interested in reading, so I want to share them all with you. Some of these books I found from book vloggers I follow, some of them I searched on Goodreads, and others were found only because I follow a few of my favorite authors! I think I’ve put up a good selection of books today—18 books, to be exact.

Spoiler alert, there will be PLENTY of beautiful covers in here, and I do not shut up about it. Consider yourself warned!

Ok, enough rambling! Here are the books I’m the most excited about:

What a great selection, don’t you think? Let’s take a closer look!

1. Warrior Princess Assassin (Untitled series #1) by Brigid Kemmerer

Release date: September 2nd, 2025

This title is very funny, but also very intriguing to me! I was immediately sold on it when I read the synopsis (you can read it below). It sounds super interesting to me! We don’t have a cover and we don’t know a lot about it yet, but I’m definitely keeping an eye on this new release.

Synopsis:

“The trilogy follows three characters – a princess with a secret, the handsome warrior king with fire magic she must marry for a political alliance, and the assassin who has been tasked with killing them both. The assassin, however, is the princess’ first love.”

2. The Woman in Suite 11 (The Woman in Cabin 10 #2) by Ruth Ware

Release date: July 8th, 2025

So this is supposedly the follow-up story to the iconic “The Women in Cabin 10” published in 2016. I’ll tell you a little secret: I haven’t read the first book, but it has been on my TBR for a very long time! So I think this is a great opportunity to read both books in 2025. The cover is stunning, by the way!

Synopsis:

“In this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware’s multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10, Lo Blacklock returns to attend the opening of a luxury hotel, only to find herself in a white-knuckled race across Europe.
When the invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel—owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann—arrives, it’s like the answer to a prayer. Three years after the birth of her youngest child, Lo Blacklock is ready to reestablish her journalism career, but post-pandemic travel journalism is a very different landscape from the one she left ten years ago.
The chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva is everything Lo’s ever dreamed of, and she hopes she can snag an interview with Marcus. Unfortunately, he proves to be even more difficult to pin down than his reputation suggests. When Lo gets a late-night call asking her to come to Marcus’s hotel room, she agrees despite her own misgivings. She’s greeted, however, by a woman claiming to be Marcus’s mistress, and in life-or-death jeopardy.
What follows is a thrilling cat-and-mouse pursuit across Europe, forcing Lo to ask herself just how much she’s willing to sacrifice to save this woman…and if she can even trust her?”

3. Caught Up (Into Darkness #2) by Navessa Allen

Release date: June 10th, 2025

As I’m writing this post, I’m currently reading the first book in the series, “Lights Out”. I’m enjoying it, so I’m curious about the second book coming up in 2025! This was a no-brainer for me, of course I had to add this to my 2025 anticipated releases list.

Synopsis:

“I wanted this woman, and I was a man who always got what he wanted.
Nico ‘Junior’ Trocci knows Lauren Marchetti is off limits. She is sweetness and laughter, whereas Junior exists in a world of violence and depravity. Men like him don’t get to have women like her. It’s why he pushed her away back in high school and has kept his distance ever since.
But when Junior looks Lauren up online, he discovers the shy, bookish girl he remembers is gone. In her place is a strikingly beautiful woman whose social media is filled with scantily clad pictures of herself and a connection to a nearby play club. Junior’s innocent curiosity quickly turns into a dark obsession. But watching Lauren from a distance isn’t enough; he needs to make her his.
He’s ruthless; a walking red flag. Good thing red is my favorite color.
Lauren is intrigued by the mystery man who keeps showing up at her club, who tempts her white-hot desires. But as their flirty online messages stir up a deeper form of connection, Lauren worries she’s developing real feelings for this brooding stranger. As their combined desire ratchets up to a breaking point, who will seduce who? And will they survive the fall?
Caught Up is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.”

4. If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden

Release date: August 5th, 2025

Another stunning cover! I found this book randomly on Goodreads, and I was curious immediately because it’s a romance book about a rock star and his backup singer! If I’m being honest, I’m not really into music-themed books, but I’m intrigued about this one, I’m not sure why. I just hope it’s good!

Synopsis:

“It’s the duet of a lifetime when a rock star and his backup singer find a new kind of harmony off stage in this sensational contemporary romance.
Clementine Clark isn’t looking for love. Growing up with a single mom who weeps over a new guy each week tends to have that effect on a girl. But Clementine doesn’t mind being the rational one—she’s even buried her musical dreams so deeply within herself that she hardly notices the hole it’s left in her life.
That is until her best friend calls her with a life-changing opportunity: to join Irish megastar Halloran on his first US tour as a backing vocalist. Clementine wants to reject the offer, but the pay is enough to change her and her mom’s life. Overnight, Clementine goes from serving enchiladas at the Happy Tortilla to belting high notes before a cheering crowd.
But the whiplash of trading small-town Texas for sold-out stadiums is nothing compared to the rush of performing with the enigmatic Thomas Patrick Halloran. Poet, introvert, and lyrical genius, Halloran quickly gets under Clementine’s skin. The two couldn’t see the world more differently. And yet, over the course of the next eight weeks on tour, the romantic rockstar might just strike an unforgettable chord in Clementine. But will it be enough for an encore?”

5. We Met Like This by Kasie West

Release date: September 16th, 2025

Are you really surprised to see a Kasie West book here? As you can see, there is no cover and there is not a synopsis – but who cares? We both know I only need to see Kasie West’s name on it to read it! If this is not reader loyalty, I don’t know what is!

Synopsis:

No synopsis available yet.

6. With a Vengeance by Riley Sager

Release date: June 10th, 2025

If you have been following my blog for the last couple of months, you know I’ve been on a Riley Siger kick. I’ve been enjoying his books a lot, so when I saw this new release, I added it to my TBR. So it seems like this book is set on a luxury train – it’s giving me “Murder on the Orient Express” vibes! Very curious about this one, I hope it’s good!

Synopsis:

“One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.
In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution.
Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family’s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of fourteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who’ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served.
But Anna’s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won’t stop until everyone else is dead.
With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. In order to destroy her enemies, she must first save them—even though it means putting her own life at risk.”

7. Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Release date: January 14th, 2025

I immediately added this book to my TBR when I read another reviewer describing this story as a mix between a Ghibli story and the book “The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea” – so I thought, “say no more”. It’s impossible for this book to be more appealing! Luckily it comes out in January!

Synopsis:

“A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike and enchanting fantasy novel.
On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets.
Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acquisition stolen, and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike its other customers, for he offers help instead of seeking it.
Together, they must journey through a mystical world to find Hana’s father and the stolen choice—by way of rain puddles, rides on paper cranes, the bridge between midnight and morning, and a night market in the clouds.
But as they get closer to the truth, Hana must reveal a secret of her own—and risk making a choice that she will never be able to take back.”

8. Sunrise on the Reaping (Hunger Games #0.5) by Suzanne Collins

Release date: March 18th, 2025

I was so surprised to know another Hunger Games book was coming out! I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for this book. It seems like this prequel is about Haymich – and I’m so down to read it! This is probably one of the books I’m most excited about – or maybe THE book I’m the most excited about.

Synopsis:

“When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town.
As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight… and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.”

9. A Witch’s Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Release date: July 15th, 2025

Another beautiful cover! I admit I don’t a lot about this book, but that happens often so no surprise there. I’ve found this randomly on Goodreads, but it seems so magical that I had to add it to my TBR! I’m a little picky when it comes to witch stories, but I have high hopes for this one.

Synopsis:

“An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Sera Swan was once one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her magical Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and a bit grumpily) helps Aunt Jasmine run an inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guest’s shenanigans, tries to keep the talking fox in check, and longs for the magical future she lost.
When she learns about an old spell book that could hold the secret to restoring her power, she finds herself turning to Luke Larsen, a gorgeous and icy historian who might be the only person who can help her unlock the book’s mysteries. The fact that he also happens to be her one-night stand from years ago is totally irrelevant.
Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and trying not to fall in love is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.”

10. Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Release date: February 4th, 2025

A new contemporary romance by Ali Hazelwood? And it’s a standalone?! Sign me up! It seems like this is a new adult story that follows a competitive diver and a swimmer – I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like that before? I’m very curious to see what this is all about! As a side note, the cover could be a little better… in my humble opinion!

Synopsis:

“A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.
Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships—at least, that’s what she tells herself.
Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It’s how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes.
So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water…”

11. A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

Release date: January 7th, 2025

There were two things that sold me this book: Adrienne Young being the author, and the fact that it is a standalone! This seems to be a little different from what I know she usually writes, but I’m curious to see what the story is like and how she writes other genres.

Synopsis:

“A woman investigates her brother’s mysterious death while coming to terms with her own haunting past in this atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June Farrow.
The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James’s deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition—she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she’s alone—truly alone—for the first time in her life.
When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother’s affairs, she’s forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared and finally face Micah, the only person who knows about it. He’s also the only man she’s ever loved.
But James soon discovers that the strange connection she had with Johnny isn’t quite gone, and the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he’s not the only one. What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days before Johnny’s death, but in the end, she’ll have to decide which truths should come to light, and which should stay buried forever.”

12. The Floating World (The Floating World #1) by Axie Oh

Release date: May 13th, 2025

A new series by the amazing Axie Oh? Again, sign me up! The synopsis sounds amazing. And I have to say this cover is absolutely stunning! This year we will have great covers.

Synopsis:

“Lower your gaze. The light is not for you.
Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, a land of perpetual darkness. Possessing just his name and sword, he comes across the score of a lifetime – a chest of coins for hunting down the girl who wields silver light.
Ren is a spirited acrobat travelling with her family. But everything changes when they are attacked by a demon. Desperate, Ren releases a blast of silver light and kills the monster – but cannot save her beloved uncle from grievous injury.
Determined to save him from succumbing to the poisoned wound, Ren sets off for the mountains, where the creature came from – where Ren herself fled from ten years ago. Her path collides with Sunho’s, but he doesn’t realize who she is. As the two grow closer, it becomes clear their pasts – and destinies – are more entwined than they could possibly have imagined…
Inspired by Celestial Maidens from Korean myth and pitched as Final Fantasy meets Castle in the Sky, an amnesiac sword-for-hire and a theatre troupe performer with mysterious powers discover that their destinies will change the fate of multiple worlds.”

13. What Happens in Amesterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Release date: May 6th, 2025

Seriously, everybody is bringing their A-game on with these covers! How beautiful is this one?! I’ve also added this book to my list based on how much I enjoy this author’s books. And I also don’t think I’ve ever read a book set in Amsterdam? It seems like the main character is traveling to start a new job away from home, and she lands there. Seems like the setup is very nice and it will bring up the beauty of Amsterdam!

Synopsis:

“Dani Dorfman is looking for an escape. She’s not expecting a new job to take her all the way from Los Angeles to Amsterdam, but after recently getting dumped and fired, she’s determined to make this a fresh start.
But at the end of a disastrous first week, the big move is looking like an even bigger mistake. Especially when she crashes her bike into Wouter van Leeuwen, her family’s handsome Dutch exchange student from ten years ago. Her first love, until he inexplicably ghosted her…
Wouter is at a crossroads of his own – in order to inherit his gorgeous family home on a canal, he needs to get married. And when Dani’s job falls apart, she needs a visa.
Dani is certain Amsterdam is just temporary.
But could the charming quirks of her new city, and a second chance at love, become her reasons to stay?”

14. The Love Haters by Katherine Center

Release date: May 20th, 2025

I’ve been loving Katherine Center’s books since I started reading them in the last couple of years. I think she’s a great author and she always wows me with her writing and unique stories. I don’t know a lot about this good, but coming from her… I’m sure it will be a hit!

Synopsis:

“It’s a thin line between love and love-hating.
Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole’s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West.
The catch? Katie’s not exactly qualified. She can’t swim—but fakes it that she can.
Plus: Cole is Hutch’s brother. And they don’t get along. Next stop paradise!
But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good looking man she has ever seen… but also a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful Aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two.
Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.”

15. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Release date: April 22nd, 2025

Another addition is based on the author. It seems like Emily Henry likes to write about writers because once again, this is a romance between two. Wasn’t “Beach Read” about writers as well? Still, I think this will be a popular book in 2025, so I’m sure I’ll hop on the hype and read this as well!

Synopsis:

“Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry.
Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years–or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century.
When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.
One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.
Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication
Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glowering at her in a shaken-to-the core way that suggests he sees her as competition.
But the problem is, Margaret is only giving each of them pieces of her story. Pieces they can’t swap to put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they’re in the same room.
And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret’s spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad…depending on who’s telling it.”

16. Swept Away by Beth O’Leary

Release date: April 1st, 2025

I’m not even going to talk about this cover because I’m sure you’re tired of seeing me praise 2025’s covers – so I’ll just skip to the part where I tell you that I’ve added this book to the list not only because it sounds amazing, but it is written by the amazing Beth O’Leary. She’s one of the few authors I read adult romcoms from (along with Katherine Center, Emily Henry….), so I thought I would give this one a go! It seems like this is a “we’re trapped together” kind of romance, so I’m sure I’ll enjoy this!

Synopsis:

“Two strangers find themselves stranded at sea together in this epic new love story by bestselling author Beth O’Leary.
What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?
Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend’s daughter.
Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.
With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they’re facing another challenge. Because when you’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.”

17. Wish Upon a K-Star (Once Upon a K-Prom #2) by Kat Cho

Release date: March 1st, 2025

I LOVED “Once Upon a K-Prom” by Kat Cho, so you should’ve seen my face when I saw the author was writing another book in the same Universe! I had no idea this would become a series, but I’m very happy that more books are coming. This is certain to be a must-read in 2025 for me!

Synopsis:

“A spin-off to the New York Times best-selling Once Upon a K-Prom, a K-pop idol and an up-and-coming K-drama star must fake date in this fresh and funny romcom that Korean pop culture fans will absolutely swoon over!
Moon Minseok—or Moonster as this WDB fans know him—wasn’t born to lead. Even as part of the world’s most popular K-Pop group, he found comfort in his role as the jokester, the sidekick, the unserious one (with the cutest smile). But now WDB is drowning in dating scandals, and it’s time for Moonster to take charge of the group’s image.
Shin Hyeri has been dealing with some scandals of her own. An up-and-coming K-Drama actress, she’s been labeled a “nepo baby” (with a famous idol as a big brother) and now, a bully (which couldn’t be further from the truth). Desperate to show the world that she’s earned her spot, Hyeri is determined not to let her rising star crash and burn.
When these two childhood enemies get caught up in yet another scandal while co-hosting a K-Pop festival, there’s only one solution that will save both of their reputations: appear on one of Korea’s most popular variety shows, Our Celebrity Marriage (where celebrities pretend to get married and compete in ‘newlywed’ challenges).
The plan is simple—pretend to get along, win back the fans, then go their separate ways. But what happens when a fake marriage leads to real feelings? Will Moonster and Hyeri bow to the pressures of their famous realities, or will they decide their love is something worth fighting for?”

18. Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3) by Rebecca Yarros

Release date: January 21st, 2025

I haven’t started this series yet, not because I don’t want to, but because I’m waiting for all the books to come out to finally read it. This may be weird to some people, but I feel like this series will be difficult to put down, so I don’t want to wait between releases! I want to have all the books available to grab them one after the other – all of this to say that even though I’m excited for the release of the third book in the “Empyrean” series, I won’t be reading it anytime soon! Still, I thought I would put it here since it’s still an exciting release!

Synopsis:

“THE STORM IS COMING…
Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons.
No more time for uncertainty.
Because the battle has truly begun; and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.
Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre.
The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves – her dragons, her family, her home, and him.
Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything.
They need an army.
They need power.
They need magic.
And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth.
But a storm is coming… and not everyone can survive its wrath”

And there you have it friends, these are a few of my anticipated releases for 2025. Tell me about you, do you have any books you’re excited to read? Let me know so I can search them up!

Have a great day, see you in the next post!