February 2025 Book Releases: Must-Read Sci-Fi & Fantasy Picks

February 1, 2025

In The Land Beyond the Waste, Rydara, the mixed-race daughter of a tribal king, discovers a dark secret. A neighboring queen uses dark magic to murder her people. However, her father refuses to believe her and banishes her, fearing conflict. Determined, Rydara and her brother Aander cross a deadly desert, hoping to find a mythical land of elves and dragons.

If they reach this magical realm, Rydara hopes to find power strong enough to stop the queen’s reign of terror. However, convincing the elves to help a flawed human tribe won’t be easy. Rydara must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice—and whether her people deserve saving at all.

February 1, 2025

In Voice Like a Hyacinth, five ambitious art students—Jo, Caroline, Finch, Amrita, and Saz—share an intense creative bond. Desperate to stay inspired, they turn to the occult for power. However, when they curse their unsettling professor, the consequences spiral out of control. Strange forces haunt Jo, while their artwork grows darker and more disturbing.

As their friendships fracture, obsession consumes them. However, the group refuses to stop, pushing their ritual magic even further. If they can’t undo the damage, they risk losing not just their art—but their sanity and souls.

February 2, 2025

In Blade of the Wanderer, Esterra Stake roams the strange, broken world of Verpace, haunted by a magical curse. As a child, dark magic consumed her arm, twisting her body and mind. Now, she survives as a mercenary, fighting both monstrous beasts and the deadly magic within herself. However, with every spell cast, the curse spreads further.

Danger surrounds her at every turn—deranged cultists, twisted creatures, and the nightly threat of the lethal lichtvallen. However, whispers of a greater threat stir in the shadows. If Esterra can’t control her power, she risks losing herself completely.

February 4, 2025

In These Vengeful Wishes, aspiring artist Ceci moves to Santa Aguas after her stepfather’s arrest. The town hides dark secrets, including the legend of La Cegua, a vengeful spirit who punishes deceitful men. Living in a cursed manor, Ceci discovers eerie connections between her mother’s past and the ghostly figure haunting the town’s myths.

When Ceci stumbles upon a mysterious wishing well deep in the woods, her life takes a dangerous turn. However, each wish granted comes with deadly consequences. If Ceci can’t stop La Cegua’s influence, the spirit’s vengeance could destroy her family—and herself.

February 4, 2025

In The Beasts We Bury, Mancella Cliff, heir to the throne, possesses the rare power to summon animals—but only after killing them. Trained by her ruthless father, she longs for peace but remains trapped in a cycle of violence. However, when a charming thief named Silver arrives with plans for a life-changing heist, everything shifts.

Silver, desperate for revenge against the crown, must manipulate Mancella to gain access to the castle. However, as trust builds between them, both face impossible choices. If Mancella can’t break free from her father’s control, the realm may crumble—along with her heart.

February 4, 2025

In The Black Orb, Jeong-su’s life shatters when a massive black orb consumes his neighbor on a quiet evening in Seoul. The mysterious sphere multiplies rapidly, consuming everything it touches. However, bullets and tanks prove useless against the relentless threat, sparking mass panic and global chaos.

As the orbs spread, Jeong-su flees the city, desperate to find his elderly parents. However, the disaster evolves in terrifying ways, forcing him to question reality itself. If he can’t uncover the truth behind the orbs, humanity may face complete annihilation.

February 4, 2025

In Grave Empire, the Empire of the Wolf thrives on wealth and power, leaving ancient magic behind. However, when a mysterious plague spreads in the north and war crumbles the south, dark forces awaken. Two heretic monks deliver a chilling prophecy, claiming the spirits of the afterlife have gone silent—foretelling the end of days.

Renata Rainer, a low-ranking ambassador, must uncover the truth behind this supernatural crisis. If she fails, the entire empire risks falling to ruin. However, with forbidden magic outlawed and enemies closing in, finding answers could cost Renata her life—or her soul.

February 4, 2025

In The Rose Bargain, every citizen in England receives one magical deal from the fae queen—often trading precious memories for beauty or talent. However, when Ivy Benton enters her debut season, a dangerous twist emerges. The queen announces a brutal competition for the heart of her fae son, Prince Bram, a prize that could save Ivy’s family from ruin.

Ivy joins the contest, hoping to win the prince and free her sister from a past bargain gone wrong. However, dark secrets lie beneath the glittering court. If Ivy can’t uncover the truth, she risks losing far more than her heart.

February 4, 2025

In The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine, Emlyn still searches for answers seven years after her sister Camille mysteriously vanished. She saw Camille literally unravel before her eyes, yet no one believes her. However, when Emlyn is pulled into a magical library filled with the storyworlds of every published book, everything changes.

Now trapped in Rivenlea, a world of rogue characters and crumbling tales, Emlyn discovers a deeper truth tied to her sister’s disappearance. If she can’t solve the mystery, both the magical realm and Earth could collapse. However, the line between reality and fiction is dangerously blurred.

February 4, 2025

In This Ends in Embers, Faron Vincent, once a celebrated hero, now stands as a traitor to her nation. Captured and soul-bonded to a merciless killer, she’s forced to help Iya expand his violent empire. However, as her bond deepens, she fears she’s becoming the monster her people believe she is.

Meanwhile, Elara Vincent, the new Empyrean, must stop Iya’s brutal invasion while saving her sister. However, with war looming and personal sacrifices mounting, the lines between hero and villain blur. If Elara fails, both her country and her family could fall in flames.

February 4, 2025

In The Bones Beneath My Skin, Nate Cartwright returns to his family’s remote cabin, hoping to escape his shattered life. However, he finds an unexpected guest—Alex, and a mysterious young girl named Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis has an impossible power, one that makes her a target.

As dangerous forces close in, Nate must decide whether to stay lost in his past or fight for Artemis’s future. However, protecting her won’t be easy. If he fails, both Artemis and the fragile bonds forming between them could be destroyed forever.

February 11, 2025

In The Crimson Road, Violet Zennor grows up training as a ruthless fighter under her father’s brutal guidance. However, when he dies, Violet believes she’s finally free. That is, until she learns he planned to send her into the Darklands, where the terrifying Leech Lords rule. Worse, her stillborn brother was sold there long ago.

When assassins attempt to kill her, Violet realizes she must face her father’s dark legacy. If she wants freedom, she must venture into the Darklands herself. However, the secrets waiting there could destroy her—or reveal a dangerous truth she can’t ignore.

February 11, 2025

In The Moonlight Healers, Louise Winston discovers her family’s secret power—the ability to heal with a touch under the moonlight. However, she uncovers this gift under tragic circumstances when she revives her best friend after a fatal accident. Now, with complicated feelings and her departure abroad looming, Louise searches for answers.

She retreats to her grandmother’s orchard, uncovering her great-grandmother’s past as a secret healer in war-torn France. However, Louise soon realizes the power comes with a dangerous cost. If she can’t control it, she risks losing the people she loves most—forever.

February 11,2025

In Reign of the Talon, Shin Lina, once a deadly assassin, is now trapped inside her own mind. She watches helplessly as the malevolent Prophecy she unleashed spreads war and chaos across the Three Kingdoms. However, the immortal Dokkaebi Emperor, Haneul Rui, refuses to give up, leading his armies against the deadly Imugi.

Tied by fate, Lina, Rui, and the Prophecy share a deadly bond—hurting one means harming them all. However, the gods’ wrath looms closer. If Lina can’t break the thread binding them, the entire realm could fall to ruin.

February 11,2025

In A Rebel Without Claws, bad boy werewolf Ronan Reed moves to Louisiana after another bar fight lands him in trouble. He plans to dominate the local werewolf cage fighting scene but finds himself distracted by the sweet, compassionate Celine Cruz. However, her goodness feels worlds away from his rough, dangerous lifestyle.

Celine, an Aura witch, dedicates her life to helping the broken but can’t resist Ronan’s rebellious charm. However, their romance turns risky as darker forces close in on Celine. If Ronan can’t protect her, their forbidden love may cost them both everything.

February 11, 2025

In The Forest King’s Daughter, Cassia, a warrior princess, fights alongside her father’s army with a powerful amber ring gifted by a demon boy years ago. However, the ring’s magic sparked a deadly war between the forest folk and demons, leaving Cassia no choice but to wield its light in battle.

When the battle-hardened demon Zeru kidnaps Cassia, seeking to reclaim the ring and fix his past mistake, tensions rise. However, as old wounds heal, their childhood friendship rekindles into forbidden love. If they can’t stop the rising threat, their entire world may crumble in war.

February 11, 2025

In Where Shadows Bloom, Ofelia dreams of entering Le Château Enchanté, a magical court protected from the deadly shadows haunting her homeland. However, her loyal knight and secret love, Lope, only wishes to escape their cursed world with Ofelia by her side.

When the shadows grow stronger, the two embark on a dangerous quest leading them into the heart of the enchanted court. However, within its dazzling walls lie chilling secrets, capricious gods, and an immortal king. If Ofelia and Lope can’t uncover the truth, both their home—and their love—may be consumed by darkness.

February 11, 2025

In Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales, faerie scholar Emily Wilde steps into her most dangerous role yet—queen of a faerie realm. Alongside her fiancé, Wendell Bambleby, she must navigate the magical court’s deadly intrigues. However, Wendell’s stepmother has cursed the land, threatening to unravel their new kingdom.

Emily feels out of place in both the mortal world and Faerie, but she knows stories hold power. If she can’t uncover the truth behind the curse, their reign—and their love—may be lost forever. However, time is running out as darkness closes in.

February 11, 2025

In The Desert Talon, Janan, once a soldier, now languishes in a prison on the southern island of Mazemoor. However, when a distant relative secures his release, he dreams of a peaceful life raising dragons on his sister’s land. Yet, that peace shatters when a ruthless dragon baron covets his rare bond with a battle dragon.

As tensions rise, Janan must confront the violence he hoped to leave behind. However, the brewing conflict between two fractured peoples threatens to ignite war once again. If Janan can’t find common ground, both his home and hope for peace could be lost.

February 11, 2025

In But Not Too Bold, Dália becomes the new keeper of keys in the eerie Capricious House after her mentor dies under mysterious circumstances. However, her new mistress, Anatema—an enormous humanoid spider with a taste for laudanum and human brides—makes survival a deadly challenge. Dália must guard the enchanted drawers holding Anatema’s memories while unraveling the truth behind her predecessor’s death.

As Dália settles into her strange new role, danger grows closer. However, Anatema’s hunger for beautiful women has a deadly reputation. If Dália can’t uncover the truth soon, she may become the next bride to be devoured.

February 18, 2025

In Upon a Starlit Tide, Lucinde Leon dreams of freedom beyond the high walls of Saint-Malo, craving adventure on the open sea. However, her life shifts when she rescues Morgan de Chatelaine, the charming son of a powerful ship-owner. Drawn to his adventurous spirit, Luce begins to imagine a life beyond her quiet home.

Yet, as war looms and the local fae mysteriously vanish, dark secrets rise from the depths of the sea. If Luce can’t uncover the truth of her growing power, both her heart and her city could be swept away forever.

February 18, 2025

In Rebel Witch, Rune Winters is on the run after her former love, Gideon Sharpe, exposed her identity and delivered her to her enemies. Now, hunted by all, she reluctantly allies with the ruthless witch Cressida Roseblood. However, Cressida’s plan to overthrow the Republic and restore a Reign of Witches puts Rune in even greater danger.

Meanwhile, Gideon vows to destroy every witch, believing Rune has betrayed him once again. However, when Rune offers him a deal, they must work together despite their painful history. If they can’t overcome their past, both love and their world may burn.

February 18, 2025

In Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf, Ambessa Medarda has conquered armies, slain mythical beasts, and faced death itself in pursuit of power. However, to rule the vast Noxian empire, she must first secure control of her own clan. Her cousin, Ta’Fik, knowing the bloodshed in her past, refuses to let her rise unchallenged.

Meanwhile, Ambessa’s daughter, Mel, hopes to prove she has the strength to lead, despite lacking her mother’s ruthless edge. However, betrayal brews from all sides, forcing Ambessa into a deadly game of loyalty and ambition. If she fails, both her family and empire could fall.

February 18, 2025

“A Darker Shade of Magic” by V.E. Schwab? Oh, it’s a gem! It’s about Kell, a rare magician who hops between parallel Londons. Think Red, Grey, White, and a no-go Black. Kell’s got this tricky habit of smuggling artifacts. And trust me, it gets messy. Especially when he bumps into Delilah Bard, she’s a bold thief with big dreams.

Now, if you loved “Mistborn,” listen up. Schwab’s magic? It’s as intricate as Allomancy in Mistborn. Kell and Lila? They’re navigating power games, much like Vin and Elend did. So, if Mistborn’s mix of magic and mayhem hooked you, this book is right up your alley. Seriously, it feels like catching up with old friends in a brand-new world!

February 18, 2025

In Cursebound, elven sisters Yeeran and Lettle face impossible choices as war between the fae threatens to consume their world. Torn between love and duty, Yeeran struggles to protect her sister while resisting the dangerous allure of the fae realm. However, betrayal lurks in every shadow, making trust a deadly risk.

Meanwhile, Lettle’s growing connection to the fae blurs her judgment, forcing Yeeran to question where her loyalties lie. If they can’t break free from the fae’s grip, both their bond and their homeland could shatter. However, true freedom may demand an even greater sacrifice.

February 18, 2025

In A Dragon of Black Glass, Nyx and her allies race against time as the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looms closer. To stop it, they must search the sun-scorched lands for an ancient weapon hidden beneath a desert of black glass. However, dark forces stalk their every move, and the weapon is protected by monstrous life and ancient armies.

Meanwhile, Prince Kanthe faces a painful betrayal, forced to turn against his own people to prevent global destruction. However, as conflicts ignite across the world, Nyx’s growing powers threaten to consume her. If she can’t control them, all of Urth may fall.

February 18, 2025

In The Antlered King, Hellevir’s power to raise the dead once bound her to protect Princess Sullivain from dangerous enemies seeking the throne. However, that magic came at a deadly price, as her abilities were granted by Death itself. Now, Sullivain grows obsessed with consolidating power, risking her humanity in pursuit of victory.

Cast out as civil war brews, Hellevir faces an impossible choice—protect her heart or risk everything to save the woman she loves. However, Death’s final riddle demands sacrifice. If Hellevir can’t solve it, both her kingdom and Sullivain’s soul may be lost forever.

February 18, 2025

In Unhallowed Halls, Page Whittaker hopes for a fresh start when she transfers to Agathion College, a secluded boarding school in the Scottish moorlands. After a tragic incident at her old school, the promise of dusty libraries, deep friendships, and academic challenge seems like the perfect escape. However, the school hides centuries-old secrets beneath its elegant exterior.

As Page grows closer to her new friends, she senses they’re keeping dangerous secrets. However, when she uncovers whispers of an ancient society tied to demonic magic, she realizes Agathion’s past is darker than she imagined. If she can’t uncover the truth, history might repeat itself—at a deadly cost.

February 25, 2025

In The Dark Mirror, Paige Mahoney awakens outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in over a decade, her memory fractured. Half a year is missing, and she has no idea how she reached the free world. However, as she searches for answers, a dangerous truth surfaces—one that could shift the entire war between humans and immortals.

Her quest leads her to Venice, where the sinister Operation Ventriloquist threatens global stability. However, the only one who can help her recover her lost memories is Arcturus Mesarthim. If Paige fails, both the revolution and Italy itself may fall into ruin.

February 25, 2025

In Greenteeth, Jenny Greenteeth, a sharp-toothed, lake-dwelling monster, has never cared for humans—until a witch named Temperance is cast into her waters. However, something compels Jenny to save her, despite their differences. Temperance, wrongly accused by her village, suspects the town’s new pastor hides a sinister secret.

When dark forces threaten both Jenny’s lake and Temperance’s family, the unlikely pair must join forces on a magical quest. However, as danger spreads, they realize the fate of Britain itself could be at stake. If they fail, everything they love may be lost forever.

February 25, 2025

In The Wildest Things, Snow White awakens from her enchanted slumber to find her once-lush kingdom ravaged by a deadly Blight. The land rots, animals mutate, and danger lurks at every turn. However, to restore Roanfrost, Snow must become the Seasonkeeper, harnessing ancient life-giving magic.

Yet, the path forward grows more dangerous when Snow discovers the only way to save her people is to kill the Evil Queen’s daughter. However, unexpected feelings complicate her mission. If Snow can’t resist her darker impulses, both her heart and her kingdom could be lost forever.

February 25, 2025

In A Circle of Uncommon Witches, Doreen MacKinnon is cursed to die of a broken heart—unless she can break the spell haunting her bloodline. Centuries ago, the vengeful witch Ambrose MacDonald cast the curse after the MacKinnon witches tore him from the woman he loved. However, Doreen is different—one of the most powerful witches in generations.

Desperate, Doreen frees Ambrose from his magical prison, hoping he can help end the curse. However, Ambrose has his own plans for revenge. If they can’t break the spell—and their growing feelings—both their hearts may be doomed forever.

February 25, 2025

In The Fourth Consort, Dalton Greaves believes he’s a hero, chosen to represent humanity in Unity, a pan-species confederation for galactic peace. However, his only contacts are a plundering giant snail named Boreau and Neera, a human sidekick who might’ve saved herself by recruiting Dalton as cannon fodder.

When a deadly clash between Unity and the Assembly leaves Dalton stranded on a dangerous planet, survival becomes complicated. If he can’t outwit the planet’s hostile natives, an alien shock trooper, and Neera herself, his mission—and life—may be cut short. However, betrayal could be just one step away.

February 25, 2025

In Destiny’s Way, Lieutenant Selene Genji is thrust forty years into the past, desperate to prevent Earth’s destruction. However, she has no clear plan and must rely on instinct to change history. As war looms, her hybrid human-alien DNA makes her a target, seen as a threat instead of a savior.

Despite the danger, Lieutenant Kayl Owen stands by her side, risking everything to support her mission. However, branded a traitor, his loyalty comes at a deadly cost. If Genji fails, Earth’s destruction will be inevitable—and time is quickly running out.

February 25, 2025

In The Otherwhere Post, Maeve Abenthy has spent years running from her past, living under a false identity after her father’s crimes destroyed her life. However, when a mysterious letter arrives claiming Your father was innocent, she risks everything to uncover the truth. To investigate, Maeve becomes an apprentice at the Otherwhere Post, mastering the dangerous magic of scriptomancy—letters enchanted to reach other worlds.

As Maeve delves deeper, her mentor grows suspicious of her secrets while threatening letters warn her to stop digging. However, with time running out, Maeve must decide—pursue the truth or risk losing her life.

February 25, 2025

In The Prince’s Heart, Prince Darien Garros longs for love beyond royal duty, but tradition demands a politically advantageous match. However, when he meets the charming Tag Leara, their undeniable connection sparks a hope Darien never thought possible. Yet tragedy strikes, forcing Darien into a leadership role he never wanted, where duty clashes with personal desire.

As power struggles threaten to consume the kingdom of Soeria, Darien faces an impossible choice—secure his kingdom’s legacy or risk everything for love. However, with every decision comes sacrifice. If he can’t balance both, his heart and his realm may crumble.

February 25, 2025

In Unlock the Dark, Elia Tallis uses her key conjuring magic to keep her dying father alive, but it comes with a deadly price. The god of death, angered by her defiance, claims her youngest brother as payment. Desperate to save him, Elia accepts a dangerous quest from Prince Trys—find a legendary scroll in exchange for marriage, securing her family’s future.

However, when Trys reads the scroll, he transforms into a monstrous creature of pure darkness. Now, Elia must harness her magic like never before. If she fails, both the prince she’s falling for and her brother may be lost forever.

February 27, 2025

In Shroud, a commercial space mission uncovers a mysterious moon cloaked in darkness, radiating strange signals despite its deadly conditions. However, when a catastrophic accident strands astronauts Juna Ceelander and Mai Ste Etienne on its surface, survival becomes a desperate fight against time. Cut off from their crew and struggling with limited resources, they must navigate the harsh, zero-oxygen terrain.

As they journey across the strange world, they encounter a dominant alien species—one that begins to understand them just as they start to grasp its mysteries. However, returning to their ship means confronting a crew driven by greed, risking not just their lives but the fate of an extraordinary discovery.