Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2025
Jennie Ivins
Hello Factioneers! Welcome to our best of list for 2025! These are the best fantasy and science fiction books that came out in 2025 as picked by our readers, group…
Mistlight by J.A. Andrews – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
I found myself laughing, or on the edge of my seat more than once as I followed Kate and her friends through their triumphs and failures. The blend of humour,…
A Murder of Crows by Steve McHugh – Review
Steve McHugh delivers big, explosive action, sharp banter, and a cast you want to spend time with even when everything is falling apart around them. A Murder of Crows is…
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes – Review
It is dark, emotional, sometimes brutal, but also full of heart. It is the kind of story that reminds you that people are rarely just one thing, and that sometimes…
Demon by Rob J. Hayes – Review
Demon is not a comfortable read, nor is it meant to be. It is harsh, bloody, and morally thorny, but if you are already invested in this world, it is…
The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold – Review
... a moody, character-driven urban fantasy with a capable, sarcastic protagonist and a city full of strange, broken, and dangerous inhabitants. It’s a story that is clever, darkly funny at…
An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka – Review
The magic is inventive, the stakes are high, and power comes at a cost. With fast learning curves, a ruthless magical society, and a protagonist who must match wit with…
The Silencing of the North – Release Day Giveaway
To celebrate the release of The Silencing of the North by GR Matthews on January 29, we are doing a giveaway. But we are not doing it the boring way,…
The Envoys of War by Dave Lawson – Review
... an entertaining, energetic read. It’s packed with humor, messy characters, clever schemes, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages.
Threadlight Trilogy by Zack Argyle – Review
The Threadlight series may stumble a bit at the start, but it grows stronger with every book, delivering engaging characters, an intriguing world, and a satisfying conclusion.
Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – Review
It felt like I walked off the page right into the forest and village, and coming back to the real world was jarring.
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