January brings with it a season of new beginnings—a new year, new resolutions, and even new relationships. As we begin this exciting journey, let’s remember that enjoying the ride is just as important as reaching our destinations. So, this year, let’s make sure to truly immerse ourselves in each story and adventure we encounter. To kick off this new quest, here are some promising releases hitting the shelves this month:
Fantasy
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My 25 Most Anticipated Books for 2025

The books: • A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young • Lightfall by Ed Crocker • Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor…
Best Reads of 2024

Best Romance: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Best Fantasy: The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson Best Mystery: We Solve…
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OF BLOOD AND FIRE by Ryan Cahill

‘Of Blood and Fire’ lays a strong, action-packed foundation that has me excited for the rest of this series!
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THE TAINTED CUP by Robert Jackson Bennett

‘The Tainted Cup’ is a brilliantly crafted murder mystery with an entertaining detective-sidekick duo and a creative fantasy world.
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A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS by Ann Liang

‘A Song to Drown Rivers’ had the potential to be a compelling tale, but I was disappointed by the surface-level, angst-filled execution.
December 2024 Monthly Spotlight

Eleven months have flown by, and with just one more left to conquer, I can think of no better way to close out the year and crush those reading goals than by diving into some exciting new releases! Here are the ones coming out this month that caught my eye:
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BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood

‘Bride’ may not be a particularly strong romantasy, but it was an easy and surprisingly entertaining read.