5 Best Most Anticipated Books of 2025 Reviewed
Check out our picks for the most anticipated books of 2025. We promise laughs, honest reviews, and some surprising favorites!
We know the hunt for the most anticipated books of 2025 is almost as stressful as finding a matching sock in the dryer. Our goal? To narrow it down to the books that gave us goosebumps, started arguments at book club, and kept us up past bedtime. For our list, we focused on twisty plots, memorable characters, and if the story lingered in our brains longer than that weird jingle from cereal ads. Get ready for our top five picks—no spoilers, but your to-read pile is about to double.
On this list:
5 The Vanishing Map by Elena Cardona
We picked ‘The Vanishing Map’ because it’s a twisty fantasy with ancient secrets, missing heirs, and a city that changes every night. It’s perfect for fans of mysterious settings and magical puzzles—basically everything we loved about The Moonstone Prophecy, minus the actual moonstones. Get ready to lose your place and your mind (in a good way).
4 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
We picked ‘The Midnight Library’ because, like ‘A City Called Tomorrow,’ it explores second chances and the idea of changing your life through mysterious, otherworldly choices. It’s heartfelt, a bit magical, and it makes you think about all the roads not taken. Plus, everyone and their grandma seems to love it—us included (even if Steve had to pause mid-read for a snack break).
3 The Garden of Lost Whispers by Harriet Muncaster
We picked this enchanting read because it gives off the same mysterious garden vibes as ‘The Unseen Garden’, but with more talking trees and fewer ghosts. Perfect if you’re into secrets, old keys, and a healthy fear of weeds that move when you blink.
2 The Glassmaker’s Daughter by Vera Greentea
We picked ‘The Glassmaker’s Daughter’ because it’s got that same mix of magic, mystery, and a plucky heroine making terrible decisions. If you love secret societies and a bit of danger, this one will keep you turning pages and possibly ignoring your family. Plus, it’s not on your vetoed list, so that’s a win. We checked Amazon like you said.
1 The Foxglove Crown by Abigail Owen
We picked this because it’s packed with royal intrigue, hidden agendas, and a dash of magic—just the kind of epic drama fans of ‘Wolves of The Court’ howl for. Plus, it’s available on Amazon, and the cover looks so fancy we nearly bought two by accident.
