Top new sci-fi books in March 2025
Last updated:
March 31, 2025
March 2025 featuring new releases by Charlotte McConaghy, Bob the Drag Queen, John Scalzi, Catriona Silvey, Laila Lalami, Anna Hackett, Alix E. Harrow, Charlene Hartnady, Max Brooks, Marcie R. Rendon and many more.
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Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers...fiction · mystery · literary-fiction · outdoors · contemporary · suspense · family · sci-fi · female-mc · book -
![Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert: A Novel by Bob the Drag Queen]()
Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert: A Novel by Bob the Drag Queen
“It’s a knockout.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) From RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, Traitors contestant, and host of HBO’s We’re Here comes an inventive, wondrous novel about American hero Harriet Tubman that remixes history into a fresh, dynamic novel about love, freedom, salvation, and hip-hop...fiction · audiobook · historical-fiction · lgbtq · fantasy · magical-realism · historical · literary-fiction · poc-mc · humor -
![When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi]()
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
From the New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain comes an entirely serious take on a distinctly unserious subject: what would really happen if suddenly the moon were replaced by a giant wheel of cheese.It's a whole new moooooon.One day soon, suddenly and without explanation, the moon as we know it is replaced with an orb of cheese with the exact same mass... -
![Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey]()
Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey
One of the greatest love stories in history gets derailed when a struggling poet at Cambridge runs into a time-traveler who agrees to help him find his muse—a thoughtful and uplifting romantic comedy for fans of About Time and The Midnight Library...romance · sci-fi · fiction · time-travel · womens-fiction · contemporary · action-adventure · anthologies · friendship · urban-fantasy -
![The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami]()
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
From Laila Lalami—the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist and a “maestra of literary fiction” (NPR)—comes a riveting and utterly original novel about one woman’s fight for freedom, set in a near future where even dreams are under surveillance...sci-fi · fiction · dystopia · literary-fiction · mystery · horror · poc-author · politics · book · adult -
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![The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow]()
The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow
New York Times bestselling author Alix E. Harrow weaves a dystopian fairy tale that follows the town storyteller as she struggles to protect a local demon from the knight hired to kill it.In this gritty, haunting tale about doing whatever it takes for love, a small-town storyteller resolves to keep the local monster—and her own secrets—safe from a legendary knight...romance · fantasy · horror · fiction · lgbtq · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · wlw · fairy-tale · sci-fi -
![Red King by Charlene Hartnady]()
Red King by Charlene Hartnady
The dragons on Mistveil Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely…Change is coming to our island, and I’m not completely convinced it’s for the better. At least, not where I am concerned.Twenty human Tributes will arrive soon. All female, all young, all healthy...romance · paranormal · fantasy · dragons · female-mc · aliens · shapeshifters · contemporary · witches-wizards · angels -
![Broken Fields by Marcie R. Rendon]()
Broken Fields by Marcie R. Rendon
Cash Blackbear, a young Ojibwe woman, is back on the case after two men are found dead on a rural farm in Minnesota in the next installment of the acclaimed Native crime series.1970s Minnesota... -
![Knotting With A Stranger by Harley Knight]()
Knotting With A Stranger by Harley Knight
AMAZON TOP 100 BESTSELLERIt started with a message to the wrong number… now I’m craving a stranger.Running the bakery with my sister is my life—early mornings, endless dough, and just enough sugar to keep me sane. I don’t have time for distractions.But when I accidentally text a stranger, everything changes...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · fantasy · forced-proximity · paranormal · supernatural · steamy · small-town · insta-love -
![Dead Man's List by Karen Rose]()
Dead Man's List by Karen Rose
Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick's latest case exposes San Diego’s seedy underbelly in this nerve-shattering tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.On a long-anticipated second date with police psychologist Dr. Sam Reeves—right as things are getting steamy—Kit stumbles across the mutilated body of a local San Diego politician...romance · suspense · mystery · serial-killers · fiction · womens-fiction · crime · murder · sci-fi · law-enforcement -
![Death Valley by Karina Halle]()
Death Valley by Karina Halle
Take Yellowstone and add in the White Walkers from Game of Thrones and you have Death Valley. Morally grey cowboys, menacing wilderness, and deadly zombies await in this dark western horror romance from NYT bestselling author Karina Halle.Three years ago Aubrey Wells’ sister disappeared in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Since then, Aubrey’s life has crumbled around her...romance · horror · dark · forced-proximity · paranormal · western · zombies · suspense · fantasy · contemporary -
![Advent by Seth Ring]()
Advent by Seth Ring
From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of The Titan series and Battle Mage Farmer--Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family...sci-fi · audiobook · military · fiction · litrpg · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · super-powered · progression-fantasy · space -
![The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar]()
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death. “Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath.” In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family... -
![Magikern by Sarah J. Naughton]()
Magikern by Sarah J. Naughton
The London Borough of Hackney is run by the crime syndicate Bai Ze. One night an expensive horse carriage arrives at their headquarters. Behind the carriage is the leader of the Bai Ze, Mr.Quin, hanging at the end of a bloody rope. The journey here has stripped him of his clothes and shredded most of his skin off him. He rasps one final word to his second in 'Mogwai'...audiobook · mystery · fiction · law-enforcement · crime · killer · secrets · sci-fi · retellings · book -
![Marked by the Wild Orc by Michele Mills]()
Marked by the Wild Orc by Michele Mills
I'm broke and need a job fast.The best tattoo artist in the Pacific Northwest is hiring a manager for his tattoo shop.So I don' t have any experience... A few lies on my resume can fix that.Anyway, how hard can it be?I get the job and quickly find out that running a tattoo shop is very hard.Especially dealing with my new wild, brooding boss.He's an orc.An orc with a fiery temper...romance · paranormal · monsters · fantasy · age-gap · fated-mates · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · friends-to-lovers -
![The Expert of Subtle Revisions by Kirsten Menger-Anderson]()
The Expert of Subtle Revisions by Kirsten Menger-Anderson
A thrilling historical mystery about a young woman searching for her father, a young man trying to solve an impossible problem, and the quest for the power to transcend time.In Half Moon Bay, California, 2016, a young woman waits for her father's sailboat to arrive at port. They have agreed to meet on this day and time. Yet he never shows.He has told her this event might come...north-america · usa · california · urban · austria · historical-fiction · fiction · time-travel · mystery · sci-fi -
![Snowed In With The Grumpy Shifter by Tessa Stone]()
Snowed In With The Grumpy Shifter by Tessa Stone
When a car crash leaves her stranded in his cabin during a snowstorm, Maya discovers her fated mate is a grumpy shifter who's determined to never let her go. KaiI've been a lone wolf since leaving my pack, avoiding both Alphas vying for my loyalty in Shadow Wolf Creek. Then I catch her scent—sweet strawberries that drive my wolf wild... -
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![Luminous by Silvia Park]()
Luminous by Silvia Park
A highly anticipated, sweeping debut set in a unified Korea that tells the story of three estranged siblings—two human, one robot—as they collide against the backdrop of a murder investigation to settle old scores and make sense of their shattered childhood, perfect for fans of Klara and the Sun and We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves... -
![Alien Huntsman: An Alien Shifter Romance by Honey Phillips]()
Alien Huntsman: An Alien Shifter Romance by Honey Phillips
A beauty marked for death. An alien shifter determined to protect her.Tessa pours her heart into her family’s bakery, despite the constant demands from her cruel stepmother, Lenora. But when Lenora’s jealousy turns deadly, Tessa finds herself at the mercy of Korrin, a terrifyingly attractive Vultor bounty hunter.Korrin neither likes nor trusts humans, but even he has his limits...romance · shapeshifters · sci-fi · paranormal · colonization · fiction · book · adult · aliens · futuristic -
![Can't Get No Satyrfaction: Mated to the Monster: Season 3 by Honey Phillips]()
Can't Get No Satyrfaction: Mated to the Monster: Season 3 by Honey Phillips
He’s got hooves, horns, and a bad attitude. She’s got a camera and a knack for trouble. What could go wrong?Sylvie has always been a hopeless optimist, but even she didn’t expect her latest adventure photographing the mysterious Elderwood Forest would end with her being rescued—albeit reluctantly—by a grumpy, sharp-tongued satyr...romance · magic · paranormal · sci-fi · shapeshifters · fiction · book · adult · mythical-creatures · grumpy-sunshine -
![They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran]()
They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran
A red algae bloom has taken over Mercy, Louisiana. Ever since a devastating hurricane, mutated wildlife lurks in the water that rises by the day. But Mercy has always been a place where monsters walk in plain sight. Especially at its heart: The Cove, where Noon’s life was upended long before the storm at a party her older boyfriend insisted on... -
![His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le]()
His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le
These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology -- with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired romantasy world.Kochin is a heartsooth -- a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death...romance · fantasy · young-adult · audiobook · fiction · magic · war · mystery · action-adventure · supernatural -
![The Chase by Jenika Snow]()
The Chase by Jenika Snow
My life had been a series of unfortunate events, each of them a test to see if I could survive the cruelty of men.All my life, I’d learned that men were nothing but tyrants, their wickedness etched into every demand they gave to those weaker than themselves, every lie they told us, and every betrayal...romance · monsters · fantasy · paranormal · steamy · dark · fated-mates · alpha-mc · kidnapping · insta-love -
![Into Elysium by A.M. Johnson]()
Into Elysium by A.M. Johnson
Eben had one job at Elysium—keep the barrier wall lit at all costs. As a Dusk Guard, he was safe from the war raging across the country, from the rebels, and the new world. He was safe from the laws that would see him dead if they knew his one secret. But after being called inside Elysium to watch over one of the rebel prisoners, every wall he’d created to protect himself comes crashing down...romance · dystopia · mlm · lgbtq · military · paranormal · fantasy · apocalyptic · multi-pov · prison -
![Wanted by the Alien Warden by Ursa Dax]()
Wanted by the Alien Warden by Ursa Dax
A rough and tumble alien warden, a curvy human woman who refuses to be cowed, and the temptation that turns both their worlds upside down...I've worked so hard to establish the human-Zabrian mail-order bride program. I think I've done a pretty good job, too. Until a bombshell gets The ranching outpost planet I've sent the human brides to is a penal colony...romance · aliens · sci-fi · forced-proximity · paranormal · monsters · slow-burn · western · fantasy · small-town -
![rekt by Alex Gonzalez]()
rekt by Alex Gonzalez
A disturbing examination of toxic masculinity and the darkest pits of the Internet, Alex Gonzalez’s rekt traces a young man’s algorithmic descent into depravity in a future that’s nearly here.> be me, 26> about to end it all> feels good, man Once, Sammy Dominguez thought he knew how the world worked...horror · fiction · sci-fi · crime · audiobook · psychological · dystopia · mystery · gothic · exploration -
![The Socialite's Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets by S.K. Golden]()
The Socialite's Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets by S.K. Golden
Hotel heiress Evelyn Murphy is on the hunt for a cunning killer and a mysterious thief in the third Pinnacle Hotel mystery, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Ashley Weaver.New York, 1958. When Evelyn’s mail is delivered during a luncheon in the Gold Room, she’s surprised to find she has received a diamond tiara, which catches the attention of a costume jewelry sales team lunching nearby...urban · new-york-state · mystery · historical-fiction · historical · cozy · audiobook · fiction · crime · romantic-love -
![Kryxis by Olivia Riley]()
Kryxis by Olivia Riley
He’s ruining her mission, disrupting her plans, and making it impossible to escape. Worst of all, she can’t shake the feeling that he’s not just toying with her—he’s courting her.Dani has spent her life following the rules. All she wants is to earn her blue suit, make it to the science sector, and prove she’s more than a collector sent to scavenge artifacts from dead worlds...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · stalking · monsters · dystopia · insta-love · action-adventure · slow-burn -
![Snowed In with an Exiled Alpha by Elle Madearis]()
Snowed In with an Exiled Alpha by Elle Madearis
After centuries without a mate, Enzo's luck is running dry. When his younger brother finds his mate first, the Orange Moon Pack turns against Enzo, resulting in his exile. Isolated and forced to begin anew, Enzo's hope is fading.For Seven, marriage means submitting to the will of a stranger... -
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![Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid]()
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
The Last of Us meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in this standalone dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice, and love that risks everything. By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society. Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop... -
![Wave Song: A Deep Waters Novella by Emma Hamm]()
Wave Song: A Deep Waters Novella by Emma Hamm
Alys Fairweather has always loved the sea.So when her father gets the opportunity to build a city beneath the waves, she is the first in the submarine with him. She never expected to discover an entire species of merfolk living there. And she certainly didn’t expect to find one of them so captivating...romance · fantasy · monsters · paranormal · dystopia · sci-fi · mermaids · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · friends-to-lovers -
![The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi]()
The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi
Rule One: Travel can only occur to a point within your lifetime.Rule Two: You can only travel for ninety seconds.Rule Three: You can only observe.The rules cannot be broken.In this riveting science fiction novel from acclaimed author Philip Fracassi, a scientist has unlocked the mysteries of time travel. This is not the story you think you know. And the rules are only the beginning...sci-fi · time-travel · horror · fiction · mystery · audiobook · suspense · multiverse · technothriller · hard-sci-fi -
![The Outcast Orc by Jordan Castillo Price]()
The Outcast Orc by Jordan Castillo Price
Being scooped up by slavers seemed like the worst thing that could happen to me. Then I was bought by a massive green orc.I used to be the most sought-after horse trainer in the noble houses. But reputation is a fragile thing. One indiscretion made public, and suddenly those same nobles who’d praised my skill couldn't shut their doors fast enough...romance · fantasy · mlm · lgbtq · historical · monsters · enemies-to-lovers · slavery · captivity · paranormal -
![Goldilocks by L. Sherleen]()
Goldilocks by L. Sherleen
Sam isn’t sure where he belongs.A fisherman’s son with hands more suited to painting than hauling traps, he’s spent his life caught between two worlds—between land and water, duty and passion. He keeps to the tides, drifting through life unseen, unnoticed...romance · fantasy · mlm · monsters · contemporary · magic · urban-fantasy · mermaids · angst · steamy -
![The Bride Contract: An Alien Romance by Melissa Emerald]()
The Bride Contract: An Alien Romance by Melissa Emerald
NiskaBeing sold to aliens on the seedy lower-levels of a space-station is about as terrifying as you would imagine. So when I get presented with the opportunity to save myself and my friends from the countless fate-worse-than-death scenarios that play out here at this end of the galaxy, I take it.Even if it means agreeing to being strapped to a breeding bench for a huge, horned alien prince...romance · aliens · sci-fi · fantasy · steamy · royalty · fiction · forced-proximity · arranged-marriage · marriage-of-convenience -
![Hooded: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Hattie Jacks]()
Hooded: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Hattie Jacks
Feral and violent, I've just accidentally abducted this growly alien gladiator!I'm probably the galaxy's worst bounty hunter, but I swear on my life, my tech told me the unconscious male I found was my mark. Now I have a very, very angry Gryn gladiator in my hold who shouldn't be there and I don't know what to do with him...
