25 Books I Want to Read in 2025
Hello reader friends! Welcome to another blog post! I'm sorry this one's a bit late. I started classes last week, so I had to focus more on that. I'm going to try and remain consistent though, uploading posts every two Fridays, so stay tuned for more content!
This week, I want to share with you 25 books I want to read in 2025! For each book, I'm going to give you my understanding of what the book is about (I could be wrong, as I haven't read it) and why I want to read the book. They won't be in any specific order. This list will just give you an idea of 25 books I want to read this year. I hope you enjoy!
1) The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
What I believe it's about: I think this book is about a 17- or 18-year-old girl whose mom is murdered. After this tragedy, the m.c. wants to enact revenge, and along the way she finds herself in an enemies-to-lovers situation with the person who's sent to kill her.
Why I want to read this: I want to read this because I liked the cover. Simple as that. I got an email from Barnes and Noble a few months ago about new releases at the time, and this book's cover was the first thing I saw. It's absolutely beautiful, and I just knew I needed to buy it. I even bought the Barnes and Noble YA Book Club pick of the month, so my copy has artwork on the end papers and foiling on the black case laminate.
2) Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland
What I believe it's about: This book is the sequel to Five Broken Blades, so I assume it follows the same cast of characters and continues where that book leaves off. I won't spoil that ending here.Why I want to read this: I want to read this book because it's the sequel to the book that literally shattered my existence.
What I believe it's about: This book is the sequel to Five Broken Blades, so I assume it follows the same cast of characters and continues where that book leaves off. I won't spoil that ending here.
Why I want to read this: I want to read this book because it's the sequel to the book that literally shattered my existence.
3) Book Lovers by Emily Henry
What I believe it's about: This book is about a woman named Nora who is depicted as the "woman from the city" in Romcoms. Usually, the man from the city ventures to a small town and meets/falls in love with her, leaving behind his old girlfriend and life in the city. Nora is that woman those men left behind. I think it's about her falling in love with some kind "rival" editor, even though she's a literary agent.Why I want to read this: I want to read this book because I liked Beach Read and Funny Story, and I want to read about the woman that's usually left behind finding happiness with her own romance.
What I believe it's about: This book is about a woman named Nora who is depicted as the "woman from the city" in Romcoms. Usually, the man from the city ventures to a small town and meets/falls in love with her, leaving behind his old girlfriend and life in the city. Nora is that woman those men left behind. I think it's about her falling in love with some kind "rival" editor, even though she's a literary agent.
Why I want to read this: I want to read this book because I liked Beach Read and Funny Story, and I want to read about the woman that's usually left behind finding happiness with her own romance.
4) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
What I believe it's about: I believe this book is about two best friends who met years prior to the book starting, and they've been taking vacations with themselves for years until they stopped being friends all of a sudden. In the present day, Poppy, I think her name is, convinces Alex, I think, to go on one last vacation with him, and they fall in love along the way.Why I want to read this: Same reason as Book Lovers. Also, I think this one has the highest chance of being my favourite EH book because I like the friends-to-lovers trope. I hope this one is great.
What I believe it's about: I believe this book is about two best friends who met years prior to the book starting, and they've been taking vacations with themselves for years until they stopped being friends all of a sudden. In the present day, Poppy, I think her name is, convinces Alex, I think, to go on one last vacation with him, and they fall in love along the way.
Why I want to read this: Same reason as Book Lovers. Also, I think this one has the highest chance of being my favourite EH book because I like the friends-to-lovers trope. I hope this one is great.
5) Happy Place by Emily Henry
What I believe it's about: I think this is about two people who were engaged, but they broke it off and never told their friends. So, when they go to their friend's beach house like every year, the two of them decide to fake date and lie to their friends about still being together. Along the way, they end up falling back in love with each other.Why I want to read this: I'm beating a dead horse by telling you the reason a third time. I will say though that I'm not usually a second chance person, but I think this'll be a lot of fun.
What I believe it's about: I think this is about two people who were engaged, but they broke it off and never told their friends. So, when they go to their friend's beach house like every year, the two of them decide to fake date and lie to their friends about still being together. Along the way, they end up falling back in love with each other.
Why I want to read this: I'm beating a dead horse by telling you the reason a third time. I will say though that I'm not usually a second chance person, but I think this'll be a lot of fun.
6) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
7) Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
What I believe it's about: Similar to Beach Read, I'm pretty sure this book is about two writers. And it's also a second chance romance, where the two characters fell in love years ago and they reconnect in the present day, falling in love again.Why I want to read this: This book, as far as I've heard, deals with heavier and mature themes. The book I'm writing now features darker themes as well, so I'm curious to see how Tia Williams writes her character's trauma and recovery. Also, I read her other book A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, and I enjoyed it, so I want to know how this one is.
What I believe it's about: Similar to Beach Read, I'm pretty sure this book is about two writers. And it's also a second chance romance, where the two characters fell in love years ago and they reconnect in the present day, falling in love again.
Why I want to read this: This book, as far as I've heard, deals with heavier and mature themes. The book I'm writing now features darker themes as well, so I'm curious to see how Tia Williams writes her character's trauma and recovery. Also, I read her other book A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, and I enjoyed it, so I want to know how this one is.
8) Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
What I believe it's about: I think this is another second chance romance about these two people who were married but ended up getting a divorce. They're still co-parenting and have a pretty good relationship, but they still have feelings for each other, leading to their romance.Why I want to read this: Same as with Seven Days in June, I've heard this book covers heavier themes, and I want to see how the author writes them and maybe get inspired for my own writing.
What I believe it's about: I think this is another second chance romance about these two people who were married but ended up getting a divorce. They're still co-parenting and have a pretty good relationship, but they still have feelings for each other, leading to their romance.
Why I want to read this: Same as with Seven Days in June, I've heard this book covers heavier themes, and I want to see how the author writes them and maybe get inspired for my own writing.
9) Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
What I believe it's about: Honestly, I'm not too sure about this one. I think it's set in a Roman Empire inspired world and is about a man who has to survive the different battles in the arena. And along the way, he falls in love with a woman. But besides that, I literally have no idea.Why I want to read this: Someone bought it for me for Christmas because they thought I'd like the sprayed edges.
What I believe it's about: Honestly, I'm not too sure about this one. I think it's set in a Roman Empire inspired world and is about a man who has to survive the different battles in the arena. And along the way, he falls in love with a woman. But besides that, I literally have no idea.
Why I want to read this: Someone bought it for me for Christmas because they thought I'd like the sprayed edges.
10) What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
11) If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
12) Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens
13) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
What I believe it's about: This book is about a magical circus that only comes around at night, and it's the venue for these two rival magicians that end up falling in love.Why I want to read this: This book is my favourite BookTuber's favourite book of all time. I've also heard this author's writing is very lyrical and beautiful, so I want to read it for myself and possibly be inspired.
What I believe it's about: This book is about a magical circus that only comes around at night, and it's the venue for these two rival magicians that end up falling in love.
Why I want to read this: This book is my favourite BookTuber's favourite book of all time. I've also heard this author's writing is very lyrical and beautiful, so I want to read it for myself and possibly be inspired.
14) Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
What I believe it's about: Our main character, Elisabeth, is raised in a library where the books are "alive" or something, and one day one of the books goes missing, and she has to get it back. I also think she falls in love along the way.Why I want to read this: I bought it, so I may as well read it.
What I believe it's about: Our main character, Elisabeth, is raised in a library where the books are "alive" or something, and one day one of the books goes missing, and she has to get it back. I also think she falls in love along the way.
Why I want to read this: I bought it, so I may as well read it.
15) Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
16) The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
What I believe it's about: I think this is a historical romance novel about two people who are telepaths. I think there's also a part of the story where we're seeing a past relationship between the guy m.c. and his first love.Why I want to read this: The cover is pretty, and my favourite BookTuber recommended it.
What I believe it's about: I think this is a historical romance novel about two people who are telepaths. I think there's also a part of the story where we're seeing a past relationship between the guy m.c. and his first love.
Why I want to read this: The cover is pretty, and my favourite BookTuber recommended it.
17) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
What I believe it's about: It's occurring to me that I actually don't know the plot of this book. All I know is that it's a Jane Austen novel, and her books were pretty influential in the romance genre.Why I want to read this: I've never read a Jane Austen novel, so I thought I'd start with, what seems to be, her most popular book.
What I believe it's about: It's occurring to me that I actually don't know the plot of this book. All I know is that it's a Jane Austen novel, and her books were pretty influential in the romance genre.
Why I want to read this: I've never read a Jane Austen novel, so I thought I'd start with, what seems to be, her most popular book.
18) A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Meyers
19) Six of Crows by Legh Bardugo
20) Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
What I believe it's about: This teenage girl falls in love with Death personified.Why I want to read this: I've never read a gothic romance, and when I saw this, I thought it looked pretty intriguing. Also, I reeeally want to buy the UK hardcover, but resellers on Pangobooks sell it for so much money. I'll probably read this on Kindle or Audible, then decide if I want to buy the UK cover.
What I believe it's about: This teenage girl falls in love with Death personified.
Why I want to read this: I've never read a gothic romance, and when I saw this, I thought it looked pretty intriguing. Also, I reeeally want to buy the UK hardcover, but resellers on Pangobooks sell it for so much money. I'll probably read this on Kindle or Audible, then decide if I want to buy the UK cover.
21) The Night is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
What I believe it's about: I know this is a continuation of The Stars Are Dying, which I read last year and was disappointed by. I suspect the plot will pick up where the last book ended.Why I want to read this: I read the last book, and even though I didn't love it, I didn't find it atrocious, so I'll keep reading to see where the story goes. And also, because this edition is stunning. I may not care for the first book, but that book is a fucking beauty to look at. And so is this one.
What I believe it's about: I know this is a continuation of The Stars Are Dying, which I read last year and was disappointed by. I suspect the plot will pick up where the last book ended.
Why I want to read this: I read the last book, and even though I didn't love it, I didn't find it atrocious, so I'll keep reading to see where the story goes. And also, because this edition is stunning. I may not care for the first book, but that book is a fucking beauty to look at. And so is this one.
22) Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
What I believe it's about: A swimmer and diver fall in love in college.Why I want to read this: I've never read an Ali Hazelwood book, so I decided I'll try her writing with her newest book. Am I potentially setting myself up for failure since this one is said to be steamier than her other books? Yes. Will I still try to read it? Also yes.
What I believe it's about: A swimmer and diver fall in love in college.
Why I want to read this: I've never read an Ali Hazelwood book, so I decided I'll try her writing with her newest book. Am I potentially setting myself up for failure since this one is said to be steamier than her other books? Yes. Will I still try to read it? Also yes.
23) Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
24) The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
25) The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much for reading my blog post! I love you so much, and I hope you stick around for future posts about the other books I've read and will read. What 25 books do you plan to read in 2025? What are your 2025 reading goals? Drop your answers in the comments! Bye!
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Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much for reading my blog post! I love you so much, and I hope you stick around for future posts about the other books I've read and will read. What 25 books do you plan to read in 2025? What are your 2025 reading goals? Drop your answers in the comments! Bye!
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