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February 2025 is absolutely PACKED with magical new releases, and I couldn’t be more excited.
Seriously, my wallet is already giving me side-eye, but how can you say no to books filled with enchanted lands, epic battles, and swoony characters? Spoiler alert: you can’t.
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing better than escaping to a whole new world—preferably one with dragons, magical prophecies, and just a little chaos.
Whether you’re a die-hard fantasy fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, these February 2025 releases are going to steal your heart.
Let’s take a look at the books that will keep us all up way past bedtime!
1. The Beasts We Bury by D.L. Taylor (February 4th)
Mancella Cliff, heir to the throne, can summon animals by killing them, a power her father uses for control.
Silver, a thief, is recruited for a heist to rob the castle and seeks revenge on her father.
As Silver manipulates Mance to trust him, deception and violence escalate. Mance must stop her father’s bloodshed without becoming a monster.
But when Silver sees the damage his actions cause, he’s torn between his ambition and his growing feelings for Mance.
2. The Underwood Tapes by Amanda DeWitt (February 4th)
After her mother’s death, Grace spends the summer transcribing old cassette tapes in her hometown.
She uncovers recordings by Jake Underwood from 1992 and learns he can hear her responses despite being separated by decades.
As Grace digs into a long-buried mystery about a hurricane and a tragic death, she uncovers secrets about Jake and the town, which leads to a profound exploration of grief and the past’s hold on the present.
3. A Burning in the Bones by Scott Reintgen (February 4th)
In the final book of the Waxways series, Ren and Theo try to dismantle Kathor’s corrupt system but face resistance from powerful houses.
A mysterious illness spreads, and Ren must uncover the source while battling political intrigue.
As the city’s magic is threatened, Ren’s leadership and new alliances will be tested.
In a race against time, Ren must protect the future they’ve built or watch it burn to the ground.
4. Capitana by Cassandra James (February 4th)
Ximena Reale, training to become a Cazador, seeks to redeem her family’s reputation.
When the notorious pirate Gasparilla kidnaps the queen, Ximena offers to bring her back in exchange for a Cazador cloak.
However, Dante deLeon, her classmate and rival, complicates her mission.
As they embark on a perilous quest across the seas, their budding attraction threatens to overshadow their loyalty to their mission.
5. Illusions of Fire by Nisha Sharma (February 4th)
Laila Bansal, trained in combat by immortal Rakshasi demons, discovers her magical powers when Ahvi, a demi-god, arrives in her town.
Their bloodlines are tied to ancient myths and the epic battle between demi-gods and demons.
As dark forces converge on Laila’s town, she must navigate the complex magic of her heritage while protecting those she loves, in this urban fantasy filled with romance and mythological intrigue.
6. Why On Earth by Various YA Authors (February 4th)
In this anthology, a crew of teen aliens on a rescue mission unintentionally invades Earth.
With stories about extraterrestrials navigating human life, the collection explores themes of love, identity, and belonging.
Tales of disguised aliens stuck in theme parks, starship engineers, and cosmic reunions illustrate the universal desire to be loved and understood, all while exploring the humor and heartache of intergalactic relationships.
7. Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk (February 5th)
Elia Tallis has the ability to open paths using her father’s magic, but her father is dying, and Elia is forced to keep him alive through her powers.
When the god of death takes her brother, Elia accepts a dangerous quest from Prince Trys, who promises to save her family.
As their journey unfolds, romance blossoms, but Trys’s transformation into a monster challenges their future.
8. Wings of Starlight by Alison Saft (February 4th)
Clarion, a fairy queen from Pixie Hollow, must confront a monster from Winter Woods threatening the realm.
Alongside Milori, a guardian from Winter, she forms an unlikely alliance. Their bond grows into something more, but their romance is forbidden.
As they work together to save their lands, Clarion must face the deadly consequences of loving a Winter fairy in this magical, star-crossed romance.
9. A Better Nightmare by Megan Freeman (February 4th)
In a facility where students are forced to suppress their magical abilities, Emily Emerson, nearly sixteen, struggles to escape the Grimm Cross Syndrome.
When she meets Emir, a boy who believes their condition is a gift, Emily begins to awaken her powers.
As they form a secret society, Emily must confront the blurred lines between dreams and nightmares, realizing the cost of unlocking her true potential.
10. This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole (February 4th)
In this thrilling sequel to So Let Them Burn, Faron Vincent, once a saint of San Irie, has betrayed her country and is forced to help a ruthless leader, Iya, build his empire.
Meanwhile, Elara Vincent, the new Empyrean, must undo her sister’s actions and prevent war.
As both sisters fight their own battles, they reach breaking points, testing loyalties and making impossible choices in the final conflict.
11. Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett (February 11th)
Emily Wilde, a renowned faerie scholar, is thrust into Faerie when she and her fiancé, Wendell, take the throne of his lost kingdom.
Their new life quickly becomes a nightmare filled with deadly intrigues and a curse placed by Wendell’s stepmother.
Emily must use her knowledge of stories and Wendell’s magic to unravel the curse, while trying to survive Faerie’s dangerous politics before they lose everything.
12. Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell (February 11th)
Ofelia dreams of joining Le Château Enchanté, a magical court free from the shadow monsters plaguing her home. Lope, a knight, wants to escape with Ofelia.
When the Shadows threaten too close, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the monsters and the Château Enchanté.
Amidst dark secrets, capricious gods, and immortal kings, their love blooms, defying the dangerous odds they face.
13. (S)kin by Ibi Zoboi (February 11th)
Marisol, the daughter of a soucouyant, must shed her skin to transform into a fireball witch.
Living in Brooklyn, she struggles to balance her magical legacy with a desire for freedom.
Meanwhile, Genevieve, dealing with a skin condition and a troubled family, uncovers a shocking family secret connecting her to Marisol.
Their intertwined fates lead them to confront ancient magic and the explosive power hidden within their skin.
14. Rebel Witch by Kristin Ciccarelli (February 18th)
Rune Winters, on the run after being betrayed by her love, Gideon Sharpe, must ally with Cressida Roseblood, a dangerous witch planning to reinstate a reign of witches.
Gideon, determined to protect the Republic, must kill all witches, including Rune.
When they are forced to work together, old feelings resurface. Rune and Gideon must decide between love and duty in this high-stakes conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology.
15. Lucha of the Forgotten Spring by Tehlor Kay Mejia (February 18th)
Lucha Moya returns to Robado after defeating the rogue god of olvida.
Amidst worsening conditions in her village, Lucha finds hope in the villagers, even as she struggles with her feelings for Paz.
The stakes rise as environmental destruction and a love triangle threaten her mission.
Lucha must step into her power to save her home, but it comes with heart-wrenching choices she never expected.
16. The Otherwere Post by Emily J. Taylor (February 25th)
Maeve Abenthy is living under a false name after losing her world and father seven years ago.
When she receives a mysterious letter claiming her father was innocent, she joins the Otherwhere Post to uncover the truth.
Training in the dangerous art of scriptomancy, Maeve delves into her father’s past, risking her life as she uncovers secrets, facing threats and an enigmatic mentor who doesn’t trust her.
17. The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah (February 25th)
In this sapphic Snow White retelling, Snow must save her kingdom from the Blight, but to do so, she may need to kill the Evil Queen’s daughter.
After Snow awakens from a cursed slumber, the kingdom has transformed into a rotting nightmare.
To heal it, Snow must become the Seasonkeeper, but dark forces and her growing attraction to the Queen’s daughter stand in her way.
18. A Touch of Blood by Sajni Patel (February 25th)
In this companion to A Drop of Venom, Greek mythology meets Indian folklore.
Eshani, who sacrificed her life to save her people, must now fulfill her bargain with the shades who come to claim her.
Trapped in the Nightmare Realm, Eshani and Hiran must navigate dangerous monsters and uncover prophecies to survive.
Together, they challenge the forces threatening to consume their world and their destinies.
I’m already counting down the days to get my hands on a few of these, and I just know they’ll sweep me off my feet.
So, which one of these fantastical journeys are you most excited to embark on?
Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear which worlds you can’t wait to explore.
Until then, happy reading and may your February be filled with magic and wonder!
