We’ve officially made it through the first month of 2025, and what a whirlwind it has been! The arrival of February has given me a renewed sense of optimism and excitement, especially with the new book releases the month has in store. Here are some titles that have piqued my interest:
Just JJ’s top pick:
Title: The Rose Bargain
Author: Sasha Peyton Smith
Genre: Fantasy
(4 Feb 2025)
In an alternate history, every citizen of England is offered one bargain from their immortal fae queen. For high society girls like Ivy Benton, these bargains often revolve around qualities that attract suitors—a rare musical talent, a flawless smile… As Ivy makes her debut into society, a golden opportunity to save her family from impending ruin arises through a competition for the heart of the Queen’s son, Prince Bram. However, she soon discovers the rotting depths of fae bargains and a dark plot that threatens to destroy everything she knows.
Honourable mentions:
- Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours (Mystery, 4 Feb)
- Enemy of My Dreams by Jenny Williamson (Romance, 4 Feb)
- Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft (Fantasy, 4 Feb)
- Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (Romance, 4 Feb)
- A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall (Thriller, 4 Feb)
- The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest (Romance, 4 Feb)
- Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett (Fantasy, 11 Feb)
- First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (Romance, 11 Feb)
- You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego (Thriller, 11 Feb)
- On Loverose Lane by Samantha Young (Romance, 20 Feb)
- Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister (Thriller, 25 Feb)
- The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylo (Fantasy, 25 Feb)
- The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon (Fantasy, 25 Feb)
- Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger (Thriller, 25 Feb)
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you are excited about any of the books mentioned above or any other books coming out this month.