Top new action-adventure books in March 2025
Last updated:
January 26, 2025
March 2025 featuring new releases by Suzanne Collins, Rina Kent, Lani Lynn Vale, John Scalzi, Fern Michaels, Gregory Maguire, Catriona Silvey, Terry Brooks, A.M. Strickland, AdriAnne May, Holly James and many more.
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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell... -
![Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent]()
Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new standalone dark hockey romance set in a new glamorous secret world.More information coming soon.The release date is subject to change.This book can be read on its own, and has no connection to the rest of Rinaverse books...romance · dark · sports · contemporary · demons · psychics · action-adventure · ghosts · suspense · magic -
![Walking Red Flag by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Walking Red Flag by Lani Lynn Vale
Book three in the Semyonov Bratva series featuring... -
![When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi]()
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
From the New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain comes an entirely serious take on a distinctly unserious subject: what would really happen if suddenly the moon were replaced by a giant wheel of cheese.It's a whole new moooooon.One day soon, suddenly and without explanation, the moon as we know it is replaced with an orb of cheese with the exact same mass... -
![Fight or Flight by Fern Michaels]()
Fight or Flight by Fern Michaels
In this season's must-read for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Janet Evanovich, a woman imprisoned by her painful past faces a crisis that might just set her free to claim the life she deserves. From the comfort of her beautiful mountain-top retreat, Katherine Winston creates her bestselling young adult series, Girls with Unusual Powers...romance · breakup · domestic-drama · friendship · family · suspense · contemporary · fiction · action-adventure · female-mc -
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![Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire]()
Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire
What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West—setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is The Musical...fantasy · fiction · retellings · witches-wizards · classics · action-adventure · contemporary · paranormal · urban-fantasy · myths -
![Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey]()
Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey
One of the greatest love stories in history gets derailed when a struggling poet at Cambridge runs into a time-traveler who agrees to help him find his muse—a thoughtful and uplifting romantic comedy for fans of About Time and The Midnight Library...romance · sci-fi · fiction · time-travel · womens-fiction · contemporary · action-adventure · anthologies · friendship · urban-fantasy -
![Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks]()
Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks
New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks makes his triumphant return to the world of Shannara, delving deep into the origin story of the druid order and its enigmatic creator that will change the face of the Four Lands forever. One of the most iconic structures in the Four Lands is Paranor, the fortress home of the Druid Order...fantasy · high-fantasy · epic · sword-sorcery · fiction · military · action-adventure · romance · family · violent-conflict -
![Exquisite Ruin by A.M. Strickland, AdriAnne May]()
Exquisite Ruin by A.M. Strickland, AdriAnne May
In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom.In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them.Sadaré wakes in a labyrinth, remembering nothing except that she is a powerful sorceress...romance · fantasy · myths · witches-wizards · high-fantasy · demons · retellings · enemies-to-lovers · dark · dark-fantasy -
![The Big Fix by Holly James]()
The Big Fix by Holly James
Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot— fixer . .romance · suspense · mystery · cozy · satire · fiction · humor · crime · action-adventure · contemporary -
![The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison]()
The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison
In The Tomb of Dragons, Katherine Addison returns to the award-winning world of The Goblin Emperor, deftly wrapping up The Cemeteries of Amalo trilogy.Thara Celehar has lost his ability to speak with the dead. When that title of Witness for the Dead is gone, what defines him?While his title may be gone, his duties are not...fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · steampunk · industrial-era · cozy · mystery · high-fantasy · contemporary · epic -
![The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes]()
The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes
A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family in this next novel by New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes...magical-realism · fiction · fantasy · poc-author · hispanic · urban-fantasy · romance · humor · family · action-adventure -
![Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid]()
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
The Last of Us meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in this standalone dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice, and love that risks everything. By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society. Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop... -
![Emberclaw by L.R. Lam]()
Emberclaw by L.R. Lam
From the author of the USA TODAY bestselling novel DRAGONFALL.The final book in a new romance epic fantasy duology, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra...romance · fantasy · dragons · lgbtq · fiction · epic · sword-sorcery · mythical-creatures · action-adventure · paranormal -
![A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames]()
A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames
In the beloved tradition of Howl’s Moving Castle, a whimsical and unforgettable story of fantastic adventure, common sense, and the power of love to overcome the greatest of obstacles . . .Before Foss Butcher was Snagged, she thought no more of the magic-users than did anyone else in her tiny village...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · magic · young-adult · fiction · urban-fantasy · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · paranormal -
![Iron & Embers: An epic fantasy romance by Helen Scheuerer]()
Iron & Embers: An epic fantasy romance by Helen Scheuerer
Synonsis, cover and final release date to...fantasy · slow-burn · royalty · magic · dark · dark-fantasy · action-adventure · paranormal · epic · sword-sorcery -
![To Steal from Thieves by M.K. Lobb]()
To Steal from Thieves by M.K. Lobb
In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace—but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone they love—for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Judy I. Lin.Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition...romance · fantasy · young-adult · historical-fiction · historical · audiobook · heist · action-adventure · fiction · mystery -
![Gambler's Fallacy: dark MMMM mafia romance by Adara Wolf, R. Phoenix]()
Gambler's Fallacy: dark MMMM mafia romance by Adara Wolf, R. Phoenix
SevenMy family knows where I am, and the only thing keeping me safe is the protection of the Spade Family. Unfortunately, that protection is now contingent on Caleb keeping his grandfather happy. Havoc and Vortex have their own problems to deal with, and me......I can feel the walls closing in on me... -
![If I Dig You by Colby Wilkens]()
If I Dig You by Colby Wilkens
An f/f adventure romance where the only thing trickier than finding gold is understanding what's in your best friend's heart. Archaeologists Isadora Ross and Louise Morgenstern have been best friends for sixteen years...romance · wlw · lgbtq · contemporary · action-adventure · fiction · realistic · lesbian-mc · friends-to-lovers · indigenous-mc -
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![The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard]()
The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard
A goddess is cursed to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life, in this inventive, moving reimagining of Gaelic mythology.Cailleach, goddess of winter, was not born to be a blight on humanity, but she became it...fantasy · myths · fiction · retellings · low-fantasy · historical · romantic-love · coming-of-age · action-adventure · paranormal -
satire · humor · myths · fiction · action-adventure · fantasy · sword-sorcery · crime · super-powered · book
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![The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson]()
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by E.M. Anderson
In this mesmerizing, wonderfully moving queer cozy fantasy, an immortal ghost hunter must confront his tragic past in order to embrace his found family.Find an angry spirit. Send it on its way before it causes trouble. Leave before anyone learns his name.After over two hundred years, Peter Shaughnessy is ready to die and end this cycle... -
![The Trouble with Anna by Rachel Griffiths]()
The Trouble with Anna by Rachel Griffiths
“Sizzling and stylish. I’ve never blushed or laughed so hard!” —Kass Morgan, author of The 100 series A tart young woman and an arrogant lord collide in this flirty, sexy, and remarkably modern historical romance, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Anna didn’t intend to ride in a high-stakes horse race or start up a betting ring... -
![The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara]()
The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Drawing on inspiration from the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India, debut author Maithree Wijesekara plunges readers into the first amazing book of the Obsidian Throne trilogy, a new fantasy series of hunted witches, romantic angst, and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of The Hurricane Wars and The Jasmine Throne.A prince born into violence, seeking peace...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · lgbtq · fiction · high-fantasy · poc-mc · poc-author · myths · sword-sorcery -
![The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau]()
The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau
The Witcher meets Squid Game in this Malaysian Chinese-inspired epic fantasy novel where a debt-ridden slumdog joins an illegal monster-fighting arena for some fast coin, but quickly learns the most dangerous beasts are outside the ring, by debut author Roanne LauLythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape...fantasy · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · monsters · sword-sorcery · dark · horror · paranormal · action-adventure -
![Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra Kennington]()
Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra Kennington
A heart-pounding romantasy following a rebellious princess who must compete to the death against her siblings for the crown to ensure justice, while fighting her feelings for her country's most powerful enemy by debut author Alexandra Kennington.Revna is no stranger to struggle...romance · fantasy · magic · fiction · royalty · womens-fiction · lgbtq · dystopia · new-adult · coming-of-age -
![Feather and Famine: The Withering Saga - Book 1 by Mariah L. Rosewood]()
Feather and Famine: The Withering Saga - Book 1 by Mariah L. Rosewood
Only she can sense the tree’s magic. Unfortunately, the tree’s not hers. It's his. In the famine-stricken kingdom of Ittora, Ayse discovers a magical birch that might hold the power to save everyone. If only Aiden, the tree’s grumpy, annoyingly hot guardian would get over himself and let her investigate it...
