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Risingshadow: November 2025 Edition

Monthly roundup of new and forthcoming speculative fiction books

🔥 New Releases

The Lost Cube

The Lost Cube by Phil Tucker

(The Immortal Great Souls #4)

Scorio's indomitable will is all that's keeping him going. For victory has been purchased at too high a cost. Haunted by the ghosts of friends and lovers fallen, he must rekindle the will to fight, unmask the monsters and manipulators who have deceived the Great Souls for centuries, and finally bring the answers to light. Answers, he knows, which lie hidden in the depths of the legendary Lost Cube. [read more]

Fantasy

Magical Midlife Rescue

Magical Midlife Rescue by K.F. Breene

(Leveling Up #11)

When the crew goes rogue, the stakes get deadly. With Sebastian and Nessa out on their own, Jessie and the gang must join Austin to rally the shifters to their cause. The first stop: a collection of open-minded alphas Kingsley knows well. All Jessie has to do is keep her people in line, and everything should go smoothly. When has the Ivy House crew ever stayed in line? Meanwhile, the mages face their own rising threat. Momar isn't like the Mages Guild--he's sharper, more ruthless, and far too ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceVampires

The Rose Field

The Rose Field by Philip Pullman

(The Book of Dust #3)

The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust! This landmark trilogy, set in the world readers first glimpsed in The Golden Compass, continues the story of Lyra: “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine). “It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.” —The New York Times Picking up right where The Secret Commonwealth left off, this story finds Lyra alone in a city haunted by daemons, ... [read more]

FantasyYoung Adult

Imperial Entanglements

Imperial Entanglements by Gary Spechko

(The Hero of the Valley #5)

Duncan is called back to the Arnite Empire to administer his newly-created barony, but vampires making a home for themselves in York and Nursk opposition to the establishing of his barony cause problems. [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Blazing Inferno

Blazing Inferno by Katie May

(Mated by Fire #3)

What choice do you have when the flames consume you? Kidnapped by the witches, I’m forced to attend a school designed to train me in all things “magic”. My aunt offers me a deal in exchange for my compliance. During the week, I’ll learn how to be a proper witch. On the weekend, I’m free to return to my family and friends. Sounds great, right? Wrong. So, so wrong. Meanwhile, in the outside world, Christian has been consumed by his wolf, my mates are struggling to adjust after the ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceReverse Harem

Ring the Bells

Ring the Bells by C. K. McDonnell

(Stranger Times #5)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . For most people, that means a time of celebration, relaxation and inebriation, but not for the staff of The Stranger Times. While a book club meeting ending in a triple murder isn’t unprecedented, it is at least noteworthy. It quickly emerges that this is no ordinary book-club-triple-murder either, as it features a librarian possessed by a chaotic entity who has broken through from another dimension and is hellbent on vengeance. He’s made ... [read more]

MysteryUrban FantasyParanormal FantasyHumor

No Life Forsaken

No Life Forsaken by Steven Erikson

(The Tales of Witness #2)

A goddess awakens to a new world, only to find that some things never change. Amidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life. There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in G’danisban for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head. Seeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at ... [read more]

FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy

House of Chaos and Gilded Dream

House of Chaos and Gilded Dream by Meg Xuemei X

(Shades of Ruin and Magic #6)

Killian They took her. The one thread holding my chaos together. My mate. Now the dragon is unleashed. Let the realm panic. Let them call me a villain. Their fear is a fuel I will use to burn their world down. The oracle says she must sacrifice herself and our bond to save them all. F*ck. No. Prophecy is a sham. Fate is a chain I will break. If armies stand in my way, they become ash. If gods challenge me, they will fall. My throne and this entire realm will be kindling for the pyre I will build ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceVampires

No Man’s Space

No Man’s Space by Kerim Tapkan

(P.X #1)

What if Earth was never meant to stay silent? From the cobbled streets of 1815 Vienna to the windswept plains of modern New Zealand, a forgotten bloodline prepares to awaken. The universe has waited long enough. A reluctant hero. A buried legacy. A planet on the brink. Kai Carson—naval architect, father—is no chosen one. But when a hidden transmission arrives from beyond the stars, he finds himself entangled in a cosmic reckoning centuries in the making. Unknowingly descended from an ... [read more]

Science FictionSpace Opera

Realm of Wind and Vines

Realm of Wind and Vines by Marion Blackwood

(Flame and Thorns #4)

Desperate times call for desperate measures. To take down the Iceheart Dynasty, Selena and her friends must turn enemies into allies and setbacks into opportunities. But the world is filled with more secrets than Selena can imagine, and untangling the twisted web of interconnected loyalties and hidden agendas is far from easy. At the same time, tension within their group threatens to tear them apart. While Selena works desperately to undo the damage caused, she must also navigate changes to her ... [read more]

FantasyRomantasyDragonsFae

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✨ Coming Soon

The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair

The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair by Max Brallier

(The Last Kids on Earth #10)

The highly anticipated 10th book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over ten million copies in print! Jack and Quint are trapped in the Monster Dimension! Their mission: prevent Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from reaching Earth and annihilating civilization. To do this, they must secure an audience with a creature more mysterious than any other. It's a race against time—and a race through the monster dimension! But before they can get back home to June and Dirk, Jack will find himself in a confrontation that will change everything. . . . [read more]

Science FictionYoung AdultHorror

The Seven Rings

The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts

(The Lost Bride Trilogy #3)

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown… Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceMysteryParanormal Romance

Ritual of Ruin

Ritual of Ruin by Kel Kade

(King's Dark Tidings #7)

Rezkin lives—a secret known only to a chosen few. Now, Azeria is one of them. Joining forces, they avoid discovery while seeking the power to stand against Caydean's demons. A tale of ancient technology draws them to the land of a forgotten people. Can the secret treasure of the infamous Demon War help the rebels turn the tide? Wesson is determined to find a way to free Caydean's mages of their oaths. He steps onto a dark path in his bid to free the enslaved, but will the results justify the ... [read more]

FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy

Empire of the Dawn

Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff

(Empire of the Vampire #3)

From New York Times bestselling author of the Empire of the Vampire and Empire of the Damned, Jay Kristoff, comes the epic conclusion to the #1 internationally bestselling series. From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hand sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending the endless night―the Holy Grail, Dior. With no desire left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal ... [read more]

FantasyDark Fantasy

Lunatic's Landing

Lunatic's Landing by Kyle Kirrin

(The Ripple System #6)

The Worldbranch Throne has been claimed, but the Lunar Empress now looms over EBO. Her arrival heralds the start of a new era: a strange continent, powerful loot drops, and a catch-up event that drastically empowers those who have fallen behind the leveling curve. How will Ned fare against an event intended to level the playing field? (Poorly). How will Frank adapt to his new body? (Disturbingly). How many more animals will House acquire? (Yes). [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Darkstalker

Darkstalker by Tui T. Sutherland

(Wings of Fire Graphix)

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning...of the end. In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus―capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price. In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold―and almost all of them, she knows, lead to disaster and destruction. And under three full ... [read more]

FantasyComicsDragonsMiddle GradeGraphic Novels

Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 8

Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 8 by Gwon Gyeoeul

(Villains Are Destined to Die #8)

Painstaking efforts, near-death experiences, unrequitable feelings―everything Penelope has worked for comes crashing down in an instant upon the return of Ivonne, the “true” daughter of House Eckhart. The one to blame? Eckles, the very man Penelope was betting her survival and escape on. But when she goes to confront him for his betrayal, not only is she hit by a shocking revelation about her relationship with him, but about Ivonne too...And as the clock strikes midnight on the day of Penelope’s coming-of-age ceremony, and thus, the end of Hard Mode, she’s forced to face the music. [read more]

FantasyRomanceGraphic Novels

Shadows Upon Time

Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio

(The Sun Eater #7)

The seventh and final novel of the galaxy-spanning series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe at last lights the greatest fire humanity has ever seen Ambitious universe-building combines with intimate character portraits for storytelling on a truly epic scale—for fans of Orson Scott Card, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Patrick Rothfuss and Jack Campbell The trumpet sounds. The end has come at last. After his victory at Vorgossos, Hadrian Marlowe finds himself a ... [read more]

Science FictionSpace Opera

System Clash

System Clash by SunriseCV

(System Universe #8)

With Alanah having ascended, Derek now has a favor to fulfill. In preparation for things to come, Derek spent most of his time in Cydaria making it safe for all of his friends and companions. He saw Thomas off to the Academy, helped Brandi with materials for crafting, and more. Once he had Savanna to his liking, he chose to adventure with Alanah. They traveled to the other continent and explored different kingdoms before ending up in Linderis—Alanah’s birthplace. Alanah had no good ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Before the Finale

Before the Finale by Michael Sisa

(Legend of the Arch Magus #15)

Volume 15 of the Legend of the Arch Magus. An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a duke, exiled to a desolate town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations that lead his subjects to prosperity. In this world where magic is undeveloped, he shall once again pave a new path. [read more]

Fantasy

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