Top new sci-fi books in April 2025
Last updated:
April 30, 2025
April 2025 featuring new releases by Sarah J. Maas, Matthew J. Sullivan, Ruby Dixon, Tahereh Mafi, Abbi Waxman, Lauren Stienstra, Zoey Draven, Molly Harper, M.C. Beaton, Saumya Dave and many more.
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![House of Flame and Shadow [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/680e8161c6a56260e109ce9d.jpg)
House of Flame and Shadow [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fae · urban-fantasy · magic · lgbtq · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · sci-fi -
![Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew J. Sullivan]()
Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew J. Sullivan
A lake with mysterious properties. A town haunted by urban legend. Two women whose lives intersect in terrifying ways. Welcome to Soap Lake, a town to rival Twin Peaks and Stephen King’s Castle Rock.When Abigail agreed to move to Soap Lake, Washington, for her husband’s research, she expected old-growth forests and craft beer, folksy neighbors and the world’s largest lava lamp...mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · horror · small-town · murder · fantasy · literary-fiction -
![When She Wishes by Ruby Dixon]()
When She Wishes by Ruby Dixon
Payton needs help on her farm. Heavily pregnant from a one-night-stand, she can't manage all the manual labor and is supposed to be on bedrest. An alien man from a cat-like warrior race arrives on her doorstep with an offer to work for room and board. Bodhrri will get to stay on the planet, and Payton will get an extra pair of hands to help out until her babies (yup, plural) are born...romance · sci-fi · aliens · audiobook · paranormal · fiction · age-gap · multi-pov · forced-proximity · small-town -
![Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi]()
Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
Lose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment.James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. All that matters is that he managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment... -
![One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman]()
One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman
“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily GiffinA cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve the murder that threatens to send her back to prison in this dazzling new mystery novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill...mystery · fiction · cozy · contemporary · suspense · audiobook · crime · animals · sci-fi · amateur-sleuth -
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![The Beauty of the End: A Novel by Lauren Stienstra]()
The Beauty of the End: A Novel by Lauren Stienstra
In this provocative work of speculative fiction, two sisters navigate the complex moral terrain of reproductive ethics, individual freedoms, and society’s duty to a future facing imminent extinction.Charlie Tannehill and her twin sister, Maggie, are just eight years old when an unfortunate scientific discovery upends their world—and the world order...fiction · dystopia · sci-fi · audiobook · literary-fiction · friendship · female-mc · magical-realism · family · book -
![Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven]()
Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven
An unrequited love. A broken heart. A stolen secret. I’ve loved Kaldur of House Kaalium since the first moment I laid eyes on him. He’s a sinfully charming, lore-smoking playboy with a smile that makes me see stars. As the High Lord of Vyaan, his vast power and wealth extends throughout the entirety of our nation—and he’s as untouchable as he is devastatingly handsome...romance · fantasy · aliens · sci-fi · vampires · paranormal · fated-mates · age-gap · royalty · multi-pov -
![A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper]()
A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper
A fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a marriage proposal planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two).Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingency plans and pros-and-cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving... -
![The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave]()
The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave
The Other Black Girl meets The Push in this taut psychological drama about a CEO on maternity leave who goes missing after she becomes addicted to an experimental, guilt-erasing pill, exploring themes of motherhood, privilege, race, and how the world treats women who dare to “have it all...fiction · feminism · contemporary · sci-fi · audiobook · mystery · parenthood · family · political-intrigue · female-mc -
![Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio]()
Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio
From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio comes an escapist timeslip novel following a young woman stuck in a “time loop” of one-day relationships with romantic partners from her past.“An ingenious and heartfelt love story...romance · time-travel · contemporary · fantasy · sci-fi · multiverse · magic · womens-fiction · fiction · breakup -
![The House of Lost Whispers by Jenni Keer]()
The House of Lost Whispers by Jenni Keer
On 15th April 1912, RMS Titanic sank and 1500 people lost their lives. But what if it had stayed afloat? When the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic leaves thirteen-year-old Olivia Davenport orphaned, she’s sent to live with her guardians, the Fairchilds, in their huge Jacobean mansion – Merriford Manor...romance · historical-fiction · fantasy · fiction · audiobook · historical · time-travel · multiverse · sci-fi · season-spring -
![The Float Test by Lynn Steger Strong]()
The Float Test by Lynn Steger Strong
From Lynn Steger Strong, critically acclaimed author of Flight, a sophisticated and layered novel about sisters, betrayal, love, and climate change, for readers of The Dutch House and The Most Fun We Ever Had.The Kenner siblings are at odds. Jenn is a harried mom struggling under the weight of family obligations... -
![The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed]()
The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed
A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients' weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.Nura Khan is a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta and business has never been better. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track record...north-america · usa · georgia · urban · romance · mystery · fiction · contemporary · cozy · suspense -
![House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau]()
House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau
The first novel in an eerie, darkly creative, and romantic new gothic fantasy duology from Maxym M. Martineau, for readers of Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig.Edira Brillwyn is a threadmender. She holds a rare, lifesaving power that can cure disease and heal injuries in the blink of an eye. But magic always comes with a cost, and saving anyone sacrifices a sliver of her own life...romance · fantasy · gothic · fiction · fae · sci-fi · magic · new-adult · season-winter · season-autumn -
![Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino]()
Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino
Twelve delightfully strange, haunting stories from the acclaimed, oracular author of Beautyland. Death-shaped entities—with all of their humor and strangeness— haunt the twelve stories in Exit Zero...fiction · horror · literary-fiction · fantasy · anthologies · audiobook · sci-fi · magical-realism · lgbtq · 21st-century -
![Sleeper Beach by Nick Harkaway]()
Sleeper Beach by Nick Harkaway
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Karla's Choice, comes a thrilling new detective novel.On the shore of a rundown holiday town, a young woman washes up dead. Martha Erskine, the matriarch of a local dynasty, suspects a member of her own family might be involved in the murder, and calls in Cal to investigate... -
![A Fashionably French Murder by Colleen Cambridge]()
A Fashionably French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
American expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city’s most famous fashion houses. If there’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it’s haute couture...mystery · historical-fiction · cozy · historical · fiction · suspense · audiobook · murder · crime · amateur-sleuth -
![If Two Are Dead by Rick Mofina]()
If Two Are Dead by Rick Mofina
Three girls go into the woods, but only one comes out… Driving alone at night in a wild rainstorm, Luke Conway strikes something—or someone. He and his wife, Carrie, recently moved back to Clear River to help take care of her ailing father, and after a tragedy at his previous job, this move is their last chance at a new life... -
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![Scone Cold Dead by Maddie Day]()
Scone Cold Dead by Maddie Day
After a body is found in a local farmer’s field, country store and café owner Robbie Jordan suspects that a newcomer in South Lick, Indiana, may not be a stranger to everyone in town . . . Robbie is just weeks away from giving birth...mystery · cozy · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · murder · amateur-sleuth · animals · culinary · sci-fi -
![The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler]()
The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler
A clever, transporting murder mystery, The Gatsby Gambit explores a world of class, money, glamour, and foul play—and reimagines some of America’s most beloved literary characters Greta Gatsby has at last graduated from her stifling finishing school, is on the brink of turning twenty-one, and hopes to finally have her own legendary summer with her brother and guardian, Jay, at his West Egg...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · retellings · cozy · audiobook · classics · womens-fiction · crime -
![Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore]()
Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore
Rear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity . . . and could be its next victim.After surviving a car accident that claimed the life of her best friend, Teresa is now terrified to leave the safety of her bedroom...horror · young-adult · mystery · paranormal · lgbtq · contemporary · audiobook · fiction · suspense · sci-fi -
![The Orc's Bonded Bride by Honey Phillips]()
The Orc's Bonded Bride by Honey Phillips
Coming soon - Egon's...romance · fantasy · sci-fi · paranormal · fiction · book · adult · romantic-love · second-chances · multi-pov -
![Alien Charming by Honey Phillips]()
Alien Charming by Honey Phillips
A powerful alpha. An invisible female. One magical night.Elli has always been invisible. Overworked, underestimated, and overshadowed by her manipulative aunt, her only refuge is the quiet sanctuary of her garden—until she realizes that someone is watching her from the woods...romance · paranormal · colonization · sci-fi · shapeshifters · fiction · book · adult · romantic-love · multi-pov -
![Cold Eternity by S.A. Barnes]()
Cold Eternity by S.A. Barnes
Cold Eternity, the newest space horror novel from the author of Dead Silence and Ghost Station, blends the dystopian dread of Severance with the catastrophic approach to AI from M3gan. Halley is on the run from an interplanetary political scandal that has put a huge target on her back... -
![Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis]()
Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis
The explosive, satisfying conclusion to the Chaotic Orbits novella trilogy sees Ada and Rian breaking into a high-security facility to give Earth a fighting chance at survivalSexy, fast, fun and funny, this happily-ever-after ending is perfect for fans of the Murderbot novels and the Wayfairers seriesAfter a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there’s only one bed),... -
![Night Swimming by Aaron Starmer]()
Night Swimming by Aaron Starmer
From the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist.It was just one swim… How could they know it would never end?It's the summer of 1994 and Trevor can barely wrap his mind around the fact that he and his friends have graduated high school...romance · young-adult · magical-realism · fantasy · fiction · historical · season-summer · historical-fiction · sci-fi · lgbtq -
![Remote: The Six by Eric Rickstad]()
Remote: The Six by Eric Rickstad
A serial killer is rampaging across the country, tying families to chairs--arranged in puzzling tableaus--then murdering them, without leaving a trace of evidence. FBI Special Agent Lukas Stark has been hunting the Tableau Killer for eighteen months but is always two steps behind in a maze of dead ends...audiobook · mystery · fiction · serial-killers · suspense · crime · sci-fi · gothic · graphic-violence · torture -
![Taken by her Princes by Shona Knight]()
Taken by her Princes by Shona Knight
Waking up in a strange world should be the strangest thing to happen to Freya. But what’s even more surprising are the five princes who barge in claiming to be her husbands, who hate her, and they’ve come to collect on what they believe she owes them - an heir.FreyaMy life has never been easy. Growing up in foster care, I was constantly adopted and returned, thanks to my unique ability... -
![Sky Daddy by Kate Folk]()
Sky Daddy by Kate Folk
Subversive and unexpectedly heartwarming, Sky Daddy hijacks the classic love story, exploring desire, fate, and the longing to be accepted for who we truly are.Linda is doing her best to lead a life that would appear normal to the casual observer...north-america · usa · california · romance · fiction · contemporary · literary-fiction · audiobook · sci-fi · humor -
![The Glass: The Complete Series by Nathan Hystad]()
The Glass: The Complete Series by Nathan Hystad
THE THE COMPLETE SERIES is over 1200 pages of thrilling adventure, inspiring characters, and mysterious aliens. With over 5000 ratings, you won’t want to miss out. What’s really behind the Glass?A hush falls over Earth as invisible barriers appear at random. Cars crash into them; trees are sliced in half, but nothing prepares humanity for what comes next... -
![Roman: Destined Paranormals Book Seven by Taylor Rylan]()
Roman: Destined Paranormals Book Seven by Taylor Rylan
An overly protective alpha tiger. A sweet fae omega. Will Roman’s natural instincts to protect be too much for Beau? Roman Nelson’s life has been anything but relaxing. After spending a little over two decades raising his younger twin brothers and protecting them from the shifter that killed their parents, he finally found help from the newly formed paranormal council...romance · mlm · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · fantasy · omegaverse · mythical-creatures · dragons · fae -
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![Married to the Alien Mountain Man by Ursa Dax]()
Married to the Alien Mountain Man by Ursa Dax
Book five of the Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides Series. Oaken's story...romance · aliens · sci-fi · monsters · western · fiction · arranged-marriage · marriage-of-convenience · cozy · fantasy -
![The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor]()
The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor
'Joelle Taylor has a Midas touch with words' Diana Souhami The tattoo was a reclamation, a flag we mounted in the centre of our own landscape.A woman walks into a tattoo parlour. But this is no ordinary woman, and this is Hackney in 2233...fiction · sci-fi · lgbtq · literary-fiction · time-travel · feminism · contemporary · dystopia · 21st-century · female-author -
![A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan]()
A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan
Living in Greece at the turn of the twentieth century, widow Minnie Harper struggles to find her place in a swiftly changing world. But when a local woman is murdered, her resolve is put to the test in a race to shed light on the truth . . .Minnie Harper isn’t used to putting herself first...romance · mystery · historical-fiction · cozy · fiction · audiobook · historical · amateur-sleuth · season-summer · killer -
![A Monster's Light by Lynnea Lee]()
A Monster's Light by Lynnea Lee
Two years ago, my best friend vanished without a trace, and I’ve been looking for her ever since. The terrifying alien warrior before me holds the key to finding her, but I’ll have to give up everything I’ve ever known to help him break out of a high-security prison.And there’s a catch...romance · aliens · forced-proximity · sci-fi · steamy · small-town · fiction · dystopia · action-adventure · book -
![Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage]()
Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
The first novel in the all-new Golden Girls Cozy Mystery Series!When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting.Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host...mystery · cozy · fiction · humor · historical-fiction · contemporary · crime · sci-fi · satire · book -
![Meet Me at Blue Hour by Sarah Suk]()
Meet Me at Blue Hour by Sarah Suk
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Past Lives in this gripping, emotional story of two childhood friends navigating the fallout of one erasing their memory of the other, from acclaimed author Sarah Suk.Seventeen-year-old Yena Bae is spending the summer in Busan, South Korea, working at her mom’s memory-erasing clinic...asia · east-asia · south-korea · romance · young-adult · sci-fi · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · mystery
