The best books of 2025

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My favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Reaper

❤️ loved this book because...

The twist at the end was stunning. I've since seen many saying it was predictable, and I may be a fool, but I didn't see it coming in the slightest.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Originality 🥈 Emotions
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Will Wight ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Reaper as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Sacred Valley has been saved…at least, what’s left of it.

With his home finally secure, Lindon delves deep into the ancient labyrinth, seeking long-lost Soulsmithing knowledge and the secret to destroying the Dreadgods. Monarchs plot against him and against each other, unaware of the threats gathering in realms beyond.

Far above Lindon and the Monarchs and the Dreadgods, another war is waged. Suriel and the Abidan clash against the Mad King and his forces in a battle for the fate of many worlds.

And if it is lost, Cradle will be destroyed.


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My 2nd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of Bastion

❤️ loved this book because...

It definitely feels good to read a story about someone prevailing, and the beginning was amazing with him escaping.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Originality 🥈 Immersion
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Phil Tucker ,

Why should I read it?

6 authors picked Bastion as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


My 3rd favorite read in 2025

Book cover of He Who Fights with Monsters

❤️ loved this book because...

The ending of the third book was constant suspense, couldn't put it down

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Story/Plot
  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it
  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Shirtaloon , Travis Deverell ,

Why should I read it?

56 authors picked He Who Fights with Monsters as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Jason wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil.He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that’s just on the first day. He’s going to need courage, he’s going to need wit, and he’s going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he’s going to need pants.After cementing itself as one of the best-rated serial novels on Royal Road with an astonishing…


Book cover of Reaper
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Book cover of He Who Fights with Monsters

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