There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I’ll help you narrow down the week’s new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week, I have 10 great books to share with you, including a twist on the slasher genre and a stunning sci-fi debut. Read on!
The Tomb of Dragons by Katherine Addison
Stripped of his title as Witness for the Dead, Thara Celehar must navigate a web of secrets, political unrest and personal danger if he still wants to bring justice to the voiceless. With allies by his side, including his mentee and a steadfast opera director, he faces a murder investigation and a tense uprising. As Celehar contends with his past and an uncertain future, his quest for justice may cost him everything.
With murder, court intrigue and the undead, Katherine Addison slips right back into the long-running world she created. The Tomb of Dragons may be the end of this saga, but hopefully there are more stories set in this world yet to come.
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A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander
Faced with losing his inheritance, the eccentric Lord Christopher Eden must find a wife before the end of the Season – a daunting task since he’s not attracted to women. Reluctantly moving to London, Christopher hires James Harding, a sharp and principled valet. As their friendship deepens, Christopher struggles with his looming deadline and his growing feelings for James, all of which could jeopardize his future and the secrets they’re both hiding.
Full of dry wit and a slow-burn romance, A Gentleman’s Gentleman might just redefine the historical romance genre. TJ Alexander’s new book release is a thoughtful exploration of trans identity and relationships.
The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes
Lilian Estrada, a rising ob-gyn with the rare power to manipulate memories, faces a crisis when a traumatic event at work leaves her magic and confidence in turmoil. Seeking refuge at her family’s ancestral home in Mexico, she unexpectedly reunites with Sam, her first love. As old feelings resurface, Lily must confront their shared past and find a way to regain control of her unstable powers.
J.C. Cervantes deftly blends magical realism with deep, emotional storytelling. The Anatomy of Magic combines elements of Emily Henry and Isabel Allende into a satisfying romance.
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Malinalli by Veronica Chapa
Malinalli is a reimagining of a real-life historical figure, one who is often forgotten. A kidnapped girl turned interpreter for Hernán Cortés, Malinali navigated both Spanish invasion and Aztec oppression. Gifted with magic and supported by priestesses, Mali fought to protect her people’s legacy amid devastation. Veronica Chapa’s debut offers a powerful narrative of resilience, sisterhood and the complexity of Malinalli’s role in Mexico’s history.
Luminous by Silvia Park
In a near-future, reunified Korea, 11-year-old Ruijie discovers a lifelike robot boy in a junkyard. He’s unlike anything she’s seen before, and they instantly bond over the limitations of their failing bodies. Ruijie’s discovery, however, unknowingly reignites a family’s buried past. Siblings Jun, a detective, and Morgan, a roboticist have been estranged since their brother Yoyo, a prototype humanoid robot their father created, disappeared. They’re reunited, however, by Ruijie’s find, forcing them to confront their shared past and face a future shaped by Yoyo’s return.
Luminous is an early contender for one of my favorite reads of 2025. Part crime thriller, part dystopian novel and part tale of childhood friendship, Silvia Park’s debut is truly special.
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Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Stag Dance is a collection of four visionary novellas exploring themes of identity, obsession, and self-discovery. The titular story follows a jealous lumberjack navigating repressed desires in a surreal logging camp tradition. Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones envisions a world where everyone must choose their gender after a trio of trans women reshapes society. The Chaser features a tangled romance at a Quaker boarding school, while The Masker follows a young crossdresser torn between toxic allure and hard-earned wisdom during a chaotic Las Vegas weekend. Through the collection as a whole, Torrey Peters pushes genre to its limits, exploring everything the possibilities of gender could be.
The Antidote by Karen Russell
On the cusp of Black Sunday, as a devastating dust storm strikes the already crumbling town of Uz, Nebraska. In this strange town, a prairie witch guards the town’s memories, while a Polish farmer faces the dark side of a hidden blessing. His grieving niece, a basketball star and witch’s apprentice, flees her pain, while a talking scarecrow and a New Deal photographer with a time-traveling camera risk exposing the town’s secrets – and its uncertain future.
The Antidote is a powerful exploration of historical amnesia, confronting the overlooked violence and erasures woven into America’s past. Blending folklore, memory, and speculative elements, Karen Russell reflects on climate catastrophe while offering a haunting yet hopeful vision of what might have been – and what still could be.
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Counterattacks at Thirty by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Sean Lin Halbert
Jihye has never stood out. She works an administrative job, quietly tolerating office politics and Korean bureaucracy. That is, until a rebellious intern, Gyuok Lee, inspires her and others to push back. What starts as harmless pranks escalates into a series of bold protests, fostering unexpected camaraderie. As their small acts of defiance grow, Jihye discovers the strength of friendship and the power of collective resistance.
Originally published in Korean in 2017, Counterattacks at Thirty reads like The Devil Wears Prada meets The Office. Won-pyung Sohn’s new-to-English book release is perfect for anyone who longs to rebel against the status quo.
What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch
Mina, one of the Keepers of Vaiwyn, guards her living city’s powerful, protective bells. When her bell rings thirteen times, however,, a long-dormant evil is unleashed, causing the city itself to turn hostile. Gargoyles and statues come to life, and a corrupt Saint’s spirit possesses the citizens, leading Mina to a race against time. As the city spirals into chaos, Mina must uncover the identity of the Saint’s host and make impossible decisions to save her home, no matter the cost.
Inspired by an ominous Prague legend, What Wakes the Bells is a lush Gothic fantasy debut. With her lavish world-building and original mythology, Elle Tesch is one to watch out for.
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How to Survive a Slasher by Justine Pucella Winans
CJ Smith lives in Slasherville, a town scarred by two brutal massacres. As the lone survivor of the second attack, CJ’s life is forever defined by the past – and by Moon Satter’s bestselling novels fictionalizing the tragedies. When a new manuscript from Satter surfaces predicting future murders, CJ attempts to stop the first one, only to become the new “final girl” after a classmate’s death. Now, CJ and their friends must navigate the rules of horror to survive, as the line between fiction and reality blurs in their fight for survival.
Justine Pucella Winans’s new book release is perfect for fans of the Scream movies and other self-aware horror. With a nonbinary protagonist and a witty group of teens, How to Survive a Slasher is a great addition to the genre.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What March 11 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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