New Book Releases To Watch For: October 2025

Highlights of a few fantasy and science fiction novel releases this October that we’re excited about.

All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
A scifi thriller from the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy award winning author set in a near future where a cyber hacker unravels a virtual reality mystery.

Cinder House by Freya Marske
Marske brings another compelling queer romance story in this polyamorous, gothic novella reimagining Cinderella.

Queen Demon by Martha Wells

Before her Murderbot science fiction series—popularized by the recent AppleTV show—Wells was actually a fantasy author and returns to her roots in this newest release. Queen Demon is the second book in her recent bestselling Witch King fantasy series

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