Best New Science Fiction Series of 2025: Top 8 Picks
Embark on a journey to discover the best new science fiction series that will leave you thrilled and amazed!
We never know what we’ll discover when we open the pages of a book from the best new science fiction series. Maybe we’ll find far-off galaxies, strange civilizations, or even a simple, but thrilling, space adventure. When picking books for this list, we look for gripping plots, unforgettable characters, and the kind of themes that make us think long after we’ve put the book down. Whether it’s a tale of galactic politics or a unique spin on first contact, these series offer a fantastic mix of imagination and excitement. Grab a comfy chair and prepare for a thrilling read through the cosmos!
On this list:
8 The Expanse by James S.A. Corey
This series has spaceships, politics, and alien mysteries all packed into an epic adventure. It’s basically a soap opera…in space. It completely enthralled us.
7 Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Ever felt like being a part of the caste system on Mars? Neither did we, but Darrow’s story sure makes it tempting and gripping.
6 The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Reading this is like playing chess with aliens. The plot twists and scientific concepts make our brains feel like jelly, but a good jelly.
5 Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Spiders. Intelligent ones. In space. Need we say more? It gives arachnophobia a novel new twist. Plus, the storytelling is as sticky as a web.
4 The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Ever wonder what it’d be like working on a spaceship with a mismatched crew? Chambers offers heartwarming yet thrilling tales of friendship and adventure.
3 An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
Aliens meet social media influencers. Green’s debut is both a sci-fi tale and a social commentary. It’s like Instagram with robots.
2 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Lesbian necromancers in space. Also, why don’t we see this tagline more often? It’s a gothic sci-fi mashup with witty humor and eerie vibes.
1 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
We picked this as the best not just because of its gripping plot and lovable protagonist, but because it brings back memories of ‘The Martian’. Weir’s knack for humor, science, and tension is unmatched here. The stakes are high—saving humanity kind of high—and it keeps readers on the edge while somehow making them laugh. His characters are wonderfully flawed, yet relatable. Our reading group had frequent chuckles and thoughtful debates pondering the real science behind it. It’s as if Weir snuck a science class into an adventure, but made it awesome. It’s the kind of book you finish at 3 AM and immediately wish you hadn’t, just so you could experience it again for the first time.
