Top new sci-fi books out this week: 2 Nov - 8 Nov 2025
Last updated:
November 8, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Marissa Meyer, Chloe Gong, Donna Freitas, P. Djèlí Clark, Ursa Dax, H. Leighton Dickson, Hattie Jacks, Tatiana Machado, Holly Monroe, Jenna Satterthwaite and many more.
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The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think...romance · fantasy · young-adult · retellings · mystery · fiction · sci-fi · adaptations · myths · sword-sorcery -
Coldwire by Chloe Gong
NYT bestselling author Chloe Gong's COLDWIRE, the first of a dystopian trilogy set in the near future where life has moved to virtual reality, following an ousted corporate soldier racing to clear her name of treason alongside the enemy who is truly guilty... -
Her One Regret by Donna Freitas
From the author of the book club favorite The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano comes a riveting feminist thriller that tackles an unspeakable taboo: regretting motherhood.When successful Rhode Island real estate agent Lucy Mendoza vanishes, leaving her baby behind in a grocery store parking lot, the news quickly makes national headlines...mystery · fiction · suspense · parenthood · realistic · 21st-century · female-mc · sci-fi · book · adult -
Cronus by P. Djèlí Clark
A young Black woman challenges the indignity of a segregated dystopian future and exposes a time-bending secret in this dark, defiant short story from P. Djèlí Clark, award-winning author of Ring Shout.The year is 2030. Annabeth works a stable job at CRONUS, a time travel company that caters to wealthy clients...sci-fi · audiobook · fiction · time-travel · alternate-history · dystopia · poc-mc · anthologies · black-mc · action-adventure -
Alien Scars by Ursa Dax
When I see her face, for the first time in my life, I want something only for myself...NasrinI spend my time in Gahn Thaleo's mountain with a combination of irritation and suspicion. I don't trust this manipulative, scarred mountain Gahn. He never shows any emotion on that stony face of his. His sight stars are an impenetrable veil that give me nothing.Even if they are always on me...romance · aliens · slow-burn · forced-proximity · sci-fi · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · multi-pov · insta-love -
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Ship of Spells by H. Leighton Dickson
A war-scarred mage. A sentient ship. A secret that could drown empires. When Ensign Bluemage Honor Renn is rescued from the wreckage of her first naval post, she expects death or disgrace. Instead, she wakes aboard the Touchstone, a mythic vessel whispered of in dockside ballads and royal war rooms alike. With a crew of misfits. A mysterious, elven captain... -
The Knowing: A Fantasy Monster Romance by Hattie Jacks
Of all the bakeries, in all the realm, the monstrous mothman assassin has to walk into mine... Giving up my life in order to enter the Yeavering instead of my sister wasn't the best decision I've ever made. Ending up running a bakery with a witch wasn't on the cards either, but here I am, covered in flour and sweat, loving every second.Except for the fact I'm sure I'm being watched...urban-fantasy · monsters · sci-fi · paranormal · fiction · romance · demons · shapeshifters · book · adult -
All Because of Me by Tatiana Machado
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO SAVE THE MAN YOU LOVE?Nineteen-year-old Sarah Williams was never supposed to fall for her brother’s best friend—and she was never supposed to be running for her life, either... -
Knot All is Whole: A Lunarcrest City Omegaverse by Holly Monroe
Athena Valentine always wanted an Omega.Atlas Cassidy just wanted to save them.But what we ask for isn’t always what we receive.When Atlas and Athena wake up caged across from each other in an abandoned warehouse after being captured and locked away, the two Betas make a survive and escape.Together.The experiments take their toll, and their opportunities for escape are slim... -
The New Year's Party by Jenna Satterthwaite
New Year’s Eve hits different in your thirties. Especially when the party ends in murder. It used to be an annual thing—the raucous New Year’s party full of games and hors d'oeuvres. But for Olivia and her friends, the chaos of their thirties has really challenged the definition of annual. It’s been a few years since the close friends were last…close. But this year is gonna be different...mystery · fiction · psychological · murder · contemporary · suspense · sci-fi · family · breakup · domestic-drama -
Unwrapping Chase by Mars Quinn
A Christmas Daddy and his spouse, what more could I want?ChaseAfter my last Daddy hurt me and left me in crushing debt, I’m forced to work at my brother’s Christmas wonderland. I’ve decided I’m done with romance. But an alien couple arrives, and I’m instantly drawn to them... -
Breakaway by Morgan Robinson
Reese's plan to stay safe after being Fake date her hot alien bodyguard.For ten years, I've lived two separate lives. One life as Reese, a normal human woman who lives in a one-bedroom apartment, uses online dating apps, and is unremarkable. The other life is as Empress, the masked pop star known for her provocative singing, dancing, and attitude... -
Rescued By An Alien Rogue by Rae Laniley
I may have recently discovered there’s an entire universe out there, but right now, nothing exists but Tavryn.BanjoThere’s nothing like winning a singing competition and making your life-long dream come true… and then finding out you’ve been drafted for the Human Relocation Program.My family needs that prize money. All I have to do is make it back to Earth and record an album in one year... -
A Time Traveler's History of Tomorrow by Kendall Kulper
A time-bending love story between a prickly young woman and a carefree stranger, who are tasked with saving the universe—after accidentally destroying it in the first place.Genevieve Newhouse and Ash Hargreaves weren’t supposed to meet like this. Unless it was always meant to be . . . Gen is a fastidious science prodigy with a chip on her shoulder, and she can turn herself invisible...romance · time-travel · young-adult · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · sci-fi · survival · super-powered · multi-pov