Top new sci-fi books in February 2025
Last updated:
February 28, 2025
February 2025 featuring new releases by Karen Thompson Walker, Margarita Montimore, Ruby Dixon, Neal Shusterman, Samantha Shannon, J.D. Robb, Angela Brown, Megan E. Freeman, Anders de la Motte, Pontus Sánchez Giménez, Lisa Edmonds and many more.
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The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker
In this mind-bending novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Miracles, a young mother and her unconventional psychiatrist encounter strange dimensions of the human mind and love as they try to understand the eerie things that are happening to Jane...sci-fi · fiction · mystery · contemporary · audiobook · literary-fiction · psychological · mental-illness · suspense · book -
![The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore]()
The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore
From the national bestselling author of Oona Out of Order, a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join The Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hiddenIvy Gordon is living a borrowed life on borrowed time...fiction · mystery · audiobook · suspense · contemporary · dark-academia · season-summer · womens-fiction · gothic · sci-fi -
![The Sea-Ogre's Eager Bride by Ruby Dixon]()
The Sea-Ogre's Eager Bride by Ruby Dixon
Valessa is in danger. Her town has been captured by Aventinian raiders, the women taken, and now she's on a ship destined for nowhere good. But when a terrifying, four-armed sea-ogre pirate boards the ships and demands compensation, Valessa's luck changes.The sea-ogre demands a bride. It's the perfect opportunity for her to escape.Valessa volunteers...romance · fantasy · monsters · forced-proximity · outlaws · paranormal · sci-fi · marriage-of-convenience · steamy · fiction -
![All Better Now by Neal Shusterman]()
All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a young adult thriller about a world where happiness becomes contagious and the teens caught in the conspiracy by the powers that be to bring back discontent.An unprecedented condition is on the rise...young-adult · dystopia · sci-fi · fiction · audiobook · mystery · action-adventure · epidemy · mental-illness · contemporary -
![The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon]()
The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon
Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory. As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals...romance · fantasy · dystopia · young-adult · urban-fantasy · sci-fi · fiction · paranormal · contemporary · horror -
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![Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb]()
Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb
The #1 New York Times bestselling author spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war…His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car...romance · mystery · fiction · audiobook · crime · futuristic · suspense · sci-fi · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![Some Other Time by Angela Brown]()
Some Other Time by Angela Brown
A hopeful, funny, and untraditional love story about second chances, the ripple effects of love, and the myriad ways in which the simplest lives have the power to change the world.The next step in Ellie Baker’s divorce. She and her husband, Jonah, are heading to Florida to break it to the family. No great drama to share. After twenty years of marriage, they’ve just fallen out of love. Simple...north-america · usa · florida · romance · fiction · time-travel · magical-realism · fantasy · womens-fiction · contemporary -
![Away by Megan E. Freeman]()
Away by Megan E. Freeman
A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp...middle-grade · dystopia · audiobook · survival · young-adult · sci-fi · action-adventure · fiction · friendship · mystery -
![The Glass Man: A Novel by Anders de la Motte, Pontus Sánchez Giménez]()
The Glass Man: A Novel by Anders de la Motte, Pontus Sánchez Giménez
The Leo Asker series, which will have you “hooked from the very first page” (Kyle Mills, #1 New York Timesbestselling author), continues with this second installment following wayward detective Leonore Asker on a chilling new murder case. Detective Leonore Asker has just settled in as head of the Department of Lost Souls, a unit for odd cases, when her father contacts her after years of silence... -
![Sheltered in the Storm by Lisa Edmonds]()
Sheltered in the Storm by Lisa Edmonds
The first novel in the Fortusian Mates series! Deep space fighter pilot Calla Wren survived a hellish childhood and fought to earn her wings in the Alliance Defense. After a battle with mercenaries leaves her ship badly damaged, Calla crashes on the storm-ravaged moon Iosa. Badly injured with no way to call for help, she and her ship fall into the hands of bloodthirsty raiders...romance · aliens · sci-fi · fantasy · fated-mates · steamy · forced-proximity · womens-fiction · fiction · action-adventure -
![The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed]()
The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed
Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera.“In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!”With one speech and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down...space-opera · sci-fi · fiction · far-away-galaxy · 21st-century · audiobook · space · anthologies · crime · galactic-empire -
![Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O'Connor]()
Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O'Connor
Everything’s coming up roses for garda Siobhán and the rest of O’Sullivan family in quaint Kilbane, County Cork, Ireland—until a murder investigation blooms out of a deadly gardening competition... -
![People of Means by Nancy Johnson]()
People of Means by Nancy Johnson
From the acclaimed author of The Kindest Lie, a propulsive novel about a mother and daughter each seeking justice and following their dreams during moments of social reckoning—1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago—perfect for readers of Brit Bennett and Tayari Jones.Two women. Two pivotal moments. One dream for justice and equality...fiction · historical-fiction · sci-fi · female-mc · family · black-mc · literary-fiction · coming-of-age · poc-mc · book -
![Beta Vulgaris by Margie Sarsfield]()
Beta Vulgaris by Margie Sarsfield
A young woman’s seasonal job takes a dark, surreal turn in this vivid and surprising debut.When Elise and her boyfriend, Tom, set off for Minnesota, all she knows about harvesting sugar beets (Beta vulgaris) is that her paycheck will cover a few months’ rent on their Brooklyn apartment...urban · new-york-state · horror · fiction · literary-fiction · young-adult · mental-illness · sci-fi · contemporary · spooky -
![Dead in the Frame: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery by Stephen Spotswood]()
Dead in the Frame: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery by Stephen Spotswood
The most dramatic installment yet in the Nero Award-winning Pentecost and Parker series, as Will scrambles to solve a shocking murder before Lillian takes the fall for the crime.NEW YORK CITY, 1947: Wealthy financier and ghoulish connoisseur of crime, Jessup Quincannon, is dead, and famed detective Lillian Pentecost is under arrest for his murder...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · lgbtq · audiobook · disability · crime · urban · lesbian-mc · fiction -
![I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower]()
I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower
When a blaze takes both a neighbor’s home and his life, Emily Dickinson and her maid Willa have a burning desire to crack the case in this new historical mystery from Agatha Award–winning author Amanda Flower.Amherst, 1857. The Dickinson family braves one of the worst winters in New England’s history. Trains are snowbound and boats are frozen in the harbor...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · cozy · suspense · audiobook · female-author · sci-fi · amateur-sleuth -
![Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky]()
Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky
An utterly gripping story of alien encounter and survival from Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time.They looked into the darkness and the darkness looked back . .sci-fi · horror · fiction · audiobook · aliens · space · space-opera · dystopia · first-contact · mystery -
![An Excellent Thing in a Woman by Allison Montclair]()
An Excellent Thing in a Woman by Allison Montclair
The owners of The Right Sort Marriage Bureau are back, and more determined than ever to bring love matches to the residents of Post-WWII London . . . so something as trivial as a murder investigation isn't going to stop them!London, 1947...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · audiobook · grief · amateur-sleuth · female-mc · alpha-mc · cozy -
![Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores]()
Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores
Two women fight to save their dystopian border town—and literature—in this gonzo near-future adventure.The year is 2038, and the formerly bustling town of Three Rivers, Texas, is a surreal wasteland...fiction · sci-fi · dystopia · contemporary · audiobook · literary-fiction · poc-author · politics · season-summer · post-apocalyptic -
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![Awkward Date With A Wicked Orc by Michele Mills]()
Awkward Date With A Wicked Orc by Michele Mills
My screwball younger sister sets me up on an epic blind date with a dirty talking orc. Wherein everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong and I suffer through a series of humiliations and yet, this guy…*fanning myself*I’m blushing. In the end I admit it might’ve been the best date of my life...paranormal · monsters · aliens · urban-fantasy · steamy · romance · sci-fi · humor · fantasy · fiction -
![Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology by Beth Revis, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Laura Pohl, Rebecca Kim Wells]()
Why on Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology by Beth Revis, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Laura Pohl, Rebecca Kim Wells
With stories from NYT bestselling and debut authors, Why on Earth uses an accidental alien invasion to explore love and identity.What starts as a simple rescue mission for a crew of teen aliens to recover one of their own soon becomes an interstellar encounter no one will forget.Captain Iona is organizing an impromptu retrieval for her brother, an undercover alien posing as a movie star...romance · sci-fi · young-adult · anthologies · lgbtq · fantasy · aliens · fiction · contemporary · poc-mc -
![Vows of Murder by Lynn Cahoon]()
Vows of Murder by Lynn Cahoon
Fans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s latest installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series. Jill’s wedding to police chief Greg King is just days away, at a historic Spanish mission with a courtyard full of olive trees... -
![I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming]()
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she’s attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she’s saved! On the not-so-bright side, it’s because they’re abducted by aliens... -
![I Married Amreth by Regine Abel]()
I Married Amreth by Regine Abel
He’s the dark angel of her dreams.When Ciara attends the Intergalactic Medicine Symposium, the last thing she expects is to run into Kayog, an infallible empathic matchmaker, who declares he knows who her soulmate is. Her excitement at the prospect of meeting Amreth, a magnificent and powerful Obosian Hell Lord, is crushed when a pirate attack results in her near-death and abduction...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · monsters · fated-mates · female-mc · alpha-mc · kidnapping · demons -
![The Prepared Prepper by William Stone]()
The Prepared Prepper by William Stone
When an EMP wipes out the power grid, Stephanie’s world shatters, and survival is no longer a choice. It’s a necessity. A skilled welder who built her life on hard work, she spent years running from her prepper upbringing, determined to give her twin daughters a normal life. But as chaos erupts and danger closes in, the skills she rejected may be the only thing keeping them alive... -
![Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein]()
Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein
A thrilling reimagining of the world of Dickens, as seen through the eyes of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London’s most gifted pickpocket, liar, and rogue.Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scratching out a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · literary-fiction · retellings · audiobook · crime · industrial-era · victorian · heist -
![Symbiote by Michael Nayak]()
Symbiote by Michael Nayak
Contagion meets The Walking Dead in this new sci-fi thriller where a biological threat ravages scientists and military personnel at the South Pole. As World War III rages on, the scientists in Antarctica are thankful for the isolation – until a group of Chinese scientists arrive at the American research base. In their truck is a dead body, the first murder in Antarctica... -
![Bidding on the Orc Outcast: A Cozy Monster Romance by Honey Phillips]()
Bidding on the Orc Outcast: A Cozy Monster Romance by Honey Phillips
What happens when you win the town’s grumpiest orc?Posy is brand new to Fairhaven Falls, but she’s determined to find her place in the charming small town—even if it means participating in an unusual bachelor auction. But she certainly doesn’t expect to end up bidding on the mysterious orc who everyone seems to avoid... -
![Wedding for My Werewolf: A Cozy Monster Romance by Honey Phillips]()
Wedding for My Werewolf: A Cozy Monster Romance by Honey Phillips
One runaway human. One frustrated werewolf sheriff. Pretending to be mates is supposed to be the easy part…Robin never imagined she’d be on the run, but after being framed for a crime she didn’t commit, her only option is to disappear...paranormal · monsters · romance · shapeshifters · holidays · humor · sci-fi · fiction · book · adult -
![Princess For All by Erin R. Flynn]()
Princess For All by Erin R. Flynn
My name is Inez Garner… Formerly Viola Velius. I guess?I mean, I believe it, but it doesn’t seem real without my memories. And why that name? That sounds like a bad Bond girl name. Like someone was trying for an innuendo but was too dumb and missed the mark?Then again, given how unhinged my mother was, maybe that really was her goal?Understandably, my head is a mess...romance · reverse-harem · vampires · shapeshifters · fantasy · paranormal · apocalyptic · polyamory · mental-illness · magic -
![Obsession by Tana Stone]()
Obsession by Tana Stone
A Blade and an Iron.An Instructor and a Cadet.Brawn and Brains.Fire and Ice.Forbidden.At the Drexian Academy, there are few rules. As a Blade instructor, Kann prefers pushing limits to following regulations. But he knows better than to fall for a cadet. That's why he is only friends with Britta, a human cadet and brilliant engineer...romance · sci-fi · forced-proximity · age-gap · humor · galactic-empire · female-mc · fiction · aliens · invasion -
![Destiny's Way by Jack Campbell]()
Destiny's Way by Jack Campbell
Lieutenant Selene Genji is hurled into the past to try and save a world that doesn’t want her in this action-packed adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell.Earth was destroyed on June 12, 2180. Lieutenant Selene Genji watched it happen. And only she can prevent it...sci-fi · time-travel · aliens · military · spirituality · social-commentary · philosophy · existentialism · space-travel · space-opera -
![Captured Earth Box Set: The Complete Series by A.G. Wilde]()
Captured Earth Box Set: The Complete Series by A.G. Wilde
From Book 1:ADIRAThe machines came, and they trampled us all.I have nothing left. No family. No friends. No home.They harvest us. They breed us. They feed from us…There is no hope…Not until one fateful moment when my eyes open and I see something streaking across the skies...romance · dystopia · aliens · invasion · sci-fi · fiction · post-apocalyptic · violent-conflict · futuristic · book -
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![Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk]()
Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk
Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location...romance · fantasy · young-adult · audiobook · magic · high-fantasy · fiction · royalty · epic · action-adventure -
![Ovation by Lexie Winston]()
Ovation by Lexie Winston
Grandma is awake and we now know the truth of everything, and whoa is it mind-blowing!We have intercepted a communication by the syndicate and know that a meeting is occurring on Earth. All players will be in the same place at the same time. We hope to round them all up and take care of that niggling problem once and for all... -
![Snowed In With A Beta by Elle Madearis]()
Snowed In With A Beta by Elle Madearis
If you think blind dates are bad, imagine your date is a werewolf. Ayira Jones doesn’t spend much time around anyone—human or werewolf—so when her date claims that they’re mates, she reacts like any person would. By panicking.Chozen isn’t looking for a mate. As firstborn to the Alpha, he’s busy training and protecting his pack as he prepares for the responsibility of a lifetime... -
![MASSACHUSETTS FALL by Boyd Craven Jr., Karen McDonald, Michael McDonald, LA Bayles]()
MASSACHUSETTS FALL by Boyd Craven Jr., Karen McDonald, Michael McDonald, LA Bayles
In the aftermath of a devastating EMP attack that cripples the United States, Matt Bradley is stranded 100 miles from home. Desperate to get home to his wife, Catherine, and their three young children, he is left with no choice but to walk.Back in Lexington, Massachusetts, Catherine is left to fend for herself and their children as their Boston suburb descends into chaos...apocalyptic · christian · spirituality · futuristic · contemporary · fiction · sci-fi · disaster · book · adult -
![Hunter's Valentine: A Post-Apocalyptic Alien Romance by Lynnea Lee]()
Hunter's Valentine: A Post-Apocalyptic Alien Romance by Lynnea Lee
Food and water? Check. Shelter? Check. Weapons and ammo? Check. Check.I thought I was ready when the apocalypse came, but I wasn’t prepared for dirty bunker politics. Realizing I’m no longer welcomed, I step foot into a hostile landscape, ready to face down the deadly space bugs in search of a new home...romance · aliens · dystopia · sci-fi · steamy · action-adventure · paranormal · apocalyptic · fated-mates · post-apocalyptic -
![Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow]()
Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow
New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow returns to the world of Red Team Blues to bring us the origin story of Martin Hench and the most powerful new tool for crime ever the personal computer.The year is 1986. The city is San Francisco...north-america · usa · california · fiction · sci-fi · mystery · audiobook · crime · technology · coming-of-age -
![Big Name Fan by Ruthie Knox, Annie Mare]()
Big Name Fan by Ruthie Knox, Annie Mare
Bexley Simon and Sam Farmer aren’t detectives, but they play them on TV. Well, played, past tense. The iconic cult hit that was Craven’s Daughter ended five years ago, and their friendship died along with it. Fans were disappointed that the pair’s legendary chemistry went unfulfilled—and other fans were crushed that the actual spark between actressesBex and Sam didn’t pay off, either...romance · mystery · lgbtq · wlw · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · friends-to-lovers · lesbian-mc · cozy
