Irresistible reads await you.
Get ready to fall head over heels for your next favourite read! June 2025 brings a lineup of unputdownable books that will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and gasp—stories that will change the way you think and stay with you long after the last page. Whether you’re looking to break out of a reading slump or escape into another world, we’ve handpicked the best releases of the month that you’ll want to add to your ‘to be read’ list. These unforgettable novels are perfect for every kind of book lover and might just become your new obsessions.
From devastating tales to cunning revenge plots and a unhinged dark romance, here are the best book releases in June 2025. And if you’re hungry for more, don’t miss our favourite page-turners from earlier this year—January through April—offering a rich mix of genres sure to keep you hooked no matter the day.
Scroll below to see the best book releases in June 2025.
Your ultimate guide to the best books releases in June 2025:
Death Row
Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden’s latest release will undoubtedly make your blood run cold with anxiety and fear. And, if you’re looking for a quick read to pass the time, this is the one for you. The thrilling novella follows Talia Kemper, who is on death row for murdering her husband. Even with no known motive and an alibi, all hope for an appeal is slowly going further and further away, until she sees a familiar man in the visiting area—turns out the man she’s been convicted of killing isn’t dead. So, now Talia must fight with all her might to prove her innocence. Death Row is a part of Alibis, a collection of stories about lies, truth and deception—so if this is your calling, it’s time to add it to your TBR list.
Release Date: 1 June
Heir of Storms
Lauryn Hamilton Murray
For those who loved the Red Queen and Shadow and Bone, Heir of Storms will bring nostalgic memories of dangerous magic, forbidden love and a cut-throat competition. The romantasy book follows Blaze and her twin brother, Flint, who is forced to compete for the throne in an empire where crowns are not inherited—they’re won. When she’s struck back into the limelight after drowning the world with her birth, she starts to explore her untapped powers and discovers that the throne may be within her grasp. But not when two handsome men—Crown Prince and a dangerous newcomer at court—try to distract her.
Release Date: 3 June
A Forgery of Fate
Elizabeth Lim
For those who loved Six Crimson Cranes, Elizabeth Lim is back with another breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast. When Truyan Saigas’ father is lost at sea, it’s up to her to support her family. But, even as a gifted art forger, it is not enough to stave off the gangsters demanding payment for her mother’s gambling debt. So, to save her family, Tru agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious dragon lord who is offering a fresh start for her family, but in exchange, she must join him in his desolate undersea palace and help him infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King’s inner circle.
Release Date: 3 June
Atmosphere
Taylor Jenkins Reid
From the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six comes Atmosphere, a gripping new novel set during the height of the 1980s Space Shuttle era. This fast-paced and emotionally charged story follows Joan Goodwin, one of the first women selected to train as a scientist-astronaut with NASA. Chosen from thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins an intense journey at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, forging powerful and unlikely bonds with a remarkable group of fellow trainees. As they prepare for their historic missions, Joan discovers both a newfound purpose and an unexpected love. But on a pivotal mission in December 1984—STS-LR9—everything changes in a heartbeat.
Release Date: 3 June
Bourbon & Proof
Victoria Wilder
In this small-town romance, Ace gets into a marriage of convenience with his best friend’s little sister for the sake of his family businesses and maintaining their standing as the world’s most sought-after Kentucky bourbon. But when Hadley Finch’s wild attitude and smart mouth get under his skin, he loses every last shred of his resolve. If you love yearning, angst and spice, then don’t skip this read.
Release Date: 6 June
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
V.E. Schwab
From the author of the sensational book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V.E. Schwab is back with another hauntingly beautiful tale. Set over 500 years, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a dark, sapphic vampire tale about immortality, revenge and hunger. This genre-defying novel follows the life of three vampires whose stories will tangle like roots—who are constantly told to be satiated even when they aren’t.
Release Date: 10 June
Caught Up
Navessa Allen
If you loved Lights Out by Navessa Allen, then you’ll love the second book in the series. Peppered with humour, darkness, romance and spice, Caught Up follows Nico ‘Junior’ Tucci as he tracks down his high school crush, who is no longer the shy, bookish girl that is off limits. Lauren Marchetti is now a strikingly beautiful woman whose social media is filled with scantily clad pictures of herself. Junior’s innocent curiosity quickly turns into a dark obsession. But, watching Lauren from a distance isn’t enough; he needs to make her his, and he’ll do anything to make it happen.
This is a dark romance where some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning before diving in.
Release Date: 10 June
A Dance of Lies
Brittney Arena
A debut fantasy for Brittney Arena, A Dance of Lies follows Vasalie Moran—a dancer in King Illian’s court, who was framed for murder. After two years of being imprisoned in the dungeons, her king offers her a deal: become his spy at the six-week royal gathering and he’ll grant her freedom. But when Illian’s orders become more dangerous, she seeks the help of the infamous King of the East, who happens to be Illian’s brother. Brimmed with hope, heartbreak, secrets and betrayal, this fantasy book is a must-read.
Release Date: 10 June
Ordinary Love
Marie Rutkoski
In this deeply emotional queer romance, Emily faces a heartbreaking choice: risk losing her husband and children for a chance to reignite the love she once shared with her first love. A captivating story of class, ambition, and bisexuality, the novel follows Emily as she unexpectedly reunites with Gen, her high school best friend, at a cocktail party. But Gen Hall is no longer the scrappy, barefoot girl Emily once knew; she’s now a celebrated Olympic athlete with major sponsorships and a high-profile dating history. Drawn together by a powerful attraction yet haunted by their past, Emily and Gen navigate a delicate dance of trust and forgiveness.
Release Date: 10 June
King of Ashes
S.A. Cosby
Author S. A. Cosby returns with King of Ashes, a Godfather-inspired Southern crime epic and dazzling family drama. The book follows Roman Carruthers, who is summoned home after his father’s car accident and finds his youngest brother, Dante, in debt and his sister, Neveah, exhausted from holding the family business together. But things take a turn for the worse when the crash that landed their father in a coma was no accident, and Dante’s recklessness has placed them all in real danger.
Release Date: 10 June
Sounds Like Love
Ashley Poston
In need of a little something to tug your heartstrings? Dotted with love, humour and music, Sounds Like Love follows a songwriter and a bitter musician who are forced to work together to find inspiration and make music. Their rules? Finish the song, break the connection and hope that they don’t risk their hearts in the process. But when their inexplicable connection starts shaking them to their core, nothing will help them.
Release Date: 17 June
Gloves Off
Stephanie Archer
Despite hockey season ending back in April, hockey romances are still ongoing, and we’re loving every bit of it. This month, Stephanie Archer is bringing us the fourth book in the Vancouver Storm series. Romance? Check. Spice? Check? Banter? Check. Gloves Off follows Georgia, who gets into a convenience marriage with Alexei—the grumpiest and handsome enforcer in the NHL, to get her inheritance and for him to get his citizenship. In public, they act as besotted newlyweds, but in private, they’re at each other’s throats. But as they spend more time together, the lines get blurry, and Georgia loves being called his wife.
