July 2025 New Book Releases: Must-Reads to Heat Up Your Summer TBR

THANH VY VUONG

Hey there, Bookaholics!

July is here—and with it comes that familiar summer rhythm: long, golden days, the buzz of adventure in the air, and the irresistible urge to get lost in a good story (preferably with your toes in the sand or under the soft hum of a fan). For many of us, this month brings a little more breathing room, whether that’s from work, school, or the usual hustle—and what better way to spend it than diving into new literary escapes?

Of course, the heat can sometimes bring on a bit of a reading slump. But don’t worry—we’ve got just the thing to reignite your spark. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, road-tripping with an audiobook, or curled up in a shaded hammock, July has a new wave of stories ready to sweep you away.

🌟 Featured New Release: Arcana Academy by Elise Kova

This July, we’re especially excited to welcome Elise Kova’s newest magical adventure: Arcana Academy, the first installment in her brand-new fantasy series of the same name. Known for her emotionally rich storytelling and immersive magical worlds, Elise Kova is returning with fresh characters, secret-filled hallways, and a school setting bursting with elemental intrigue.

If you fell in love with her Air Awakens saga, this one promises all the drama, magic, and heart you crave—with a brand-new twist. Kova’s books always manage to hit that perfect sweet spot for romantasy readers who adore vibrant settings and slow-burn intensity.

☀️ Mid-Year Reading Tip: Mix It Up!

With the year halfway through, July is a great time to refresh your reading habits. If you’re feeling stuck, try mixing genres—pair a fast-paced thriller with a dreamy fantasy, or alternate between ebooks and physical copies to shake up your routine. Don’t forget to update that TBR stack and make space for new favorites.

Reading should feel like an escape, not a task—so embrace whatever pace feels right. One book or ten, it’s all about the joy of the journey.

As always, if Elise Kova’s magical storytelling has swept you off your feet once more, you might enjoy a peek at our Air Awakens-inspired collection—crafted for fans who want to live a little deeper in the world they love.

Wishing you a sunlit stack of stories and a summer full of imagination! ☀️📚

Happy reading, friends!

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Expected publication July 8, 2025

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild

Honor seems to have everything. She adores her daughter Chloe and her husband Tom (even if he does work one hundred hours a week). But her longing for another baby threatens to eclipse all of it―until a shocking event changes their lives forever.

Years later Tom makes a decision that ripples through their families' lives in ways he could not have foreseen. As the consequences of that fateful choice unfold, two women's paths become irrevocably intertwined. But when old love clashes with new, who will be left standing? And what happens when your secrets come back to haunt you?

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Expected publication July 3, 2025

Rose in Chains by Julie Soto

Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, Briony Rosewood knows that the world as she knows it is changed forever. The dark forces of Bomard have won and her people, the Eversuns, face imminent servitude, imprisonment or death. Her brother, fated to be heir twice over and unite the warring kingdoms, is dead.

Stripped of her Mind Magic and her freedom, Briony and the other survivors are quickly auctioned off to the highest bidders in an auction – and as the heir-apparent’s sister, she fetches the highest price.

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Expected publication July 8, 2025

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley

A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world.

Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, finds himself in dire need of an expert healer. As fate would have it, that very healer is Aurienne Fairhrim, a member of his enemy Order, the Haelen.
Aurienne is desperate for funding to heal the sick, so desperate that when Osric breaks into her office to offer her a bribe for her healing services, she must accept. Even if she loathes him.

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Expected publication July 15, 2025

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

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Expected publication July 22, 2025

Arcana Academy by Elise Kova

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.

Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards-a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.

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Happy Reading

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