I did a pretty good job with my September TBR, with just two books that I didn’t get to. I have some travel this month, so plane rides always mean a nice chunk of time to do some reading. Because I’ll be pretty busy, my October 2025 TBR is more a list of hopefuls. I’m not really going to prioritize anything this month and instead go with the flow and my mood. So, here are my October 2025 TBR picks in no particular order.
Hopeful Reads
THE ASSASSIN’S BLADE by Sarah J. Maas: This is up next for me in my Throne of Glass series reading journey. I’m more than halfway through at this point.
THE FAIRY BARGAINS OF PROSPECT HILL by Rowenna Miller: This is a physical ARC I’ve had for two years now. I plan on starting this next, though I opted for the finished e-book version on Libby. I’ve seen mixed feelings about it, but hopefully I enjoy it. “In the early 1900s, two sisters must navigate the magic and the dangers of the Fae in this enchanting and cozy historical fantasy about sisterhood and self-discovery.“
THE THORNS REMAIN by J.J.A. Harwood: In an effort to make more progress on my physical TBR, I’m throwing this one in. The synopsis and the dancers on the cover drew me in. I’m a bit sad to see the middling star score on Goodreads, but nothing I can do about it except form my own opinion! “a tour-de-force of faerie bargains, perfect for fans of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY. A dance with the fae will change everything.” It seems I have a penchant for early 20th century fae stories this month!
SIX WILD CROWNS by Holly Race: As I mentioned in my August 2025 TBR, this is an ARC from June. It’s on my TBR this month because it’s a standalone and I have a digital copy of it. The latter reason makes it a good option for the plane. It’s “a breathtaking epic fantasy of dragons, courtly intrigue, sapphic yearning, and the wives of Henry VIII as you’ve never seen them before.“
HOW HIGH WE GO IN THE DARK by Sequoia Namagatsu: I have a weird soft spot for eco-horror fiction (particularly plagues/pandemics) and I’d forgotten I had this on my Kindle! This might be high on my list this month. “”For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague—a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice.“
THE VEGETARIAN by Han Kang: This is different from my usual reads. I threw this in here because I’m already ~40% through the audiobook. I’m not sure if it’s horror or some sort of psychological thriller. But it’s about this woman who has a dream and decides to be a vegetarian. Meanwhile her family is trying to force her to eat meat. I’m at a point now where she seems to be having some psychological issues. But it’s unclear because the reader doesn’t hear from her POV very often.
Are any of these books on your October 2025 TBR? Or, have you read any of them?
I have mixed feelings about How High We Go in the Dark, which I read a few years ago, but I really enjoyed Six Wild Crowns earlier this year (other than I thought it was a standalone so was very disappointed with the ending until I read up its going to be a series!)
I didn’t know Six Wild Crowns is going to be a series! Darn. Well, at least you know a better ending is coming!
I like your “go with the flow” approach😁 I am trying to mood read this month, although I will be mood reading a bunch of ARCs. Does that count?
Haha thanks! I think your approach counts, especially since you have so many to choose from!
If you decide to pick up Six Wild Crowns or The Thorns Remain and want to buddy read them, let me know. It’ll give me the perfect excuse to finally get to them!
Ok, will do!!
You have some great titles, I hope you enjoy whichever you choose
Thank you!
This looks like a lovely TBR, I can’t wait to see what you get to from it. I really want to read the Fairy Bargains one soon myself but need to get a copy of it. I havent tried The Thorns Remain but I read another book by the author and enjoyed it. With a cover like that and promises of the fae I’m not sure how i havent tried that one too 🤔
I hope you have a wonderful month and love that you’re carrying on with Throne Of Glass. I hope the novella collection goes well for you.
I’ve had a physical ARC of the Fairy Bargains book for two years! 🫣 I figured it was time to read it. I just finished it yesterday. I liked it, but it is slow, so just a heads up on that!
Better late than never I guess 😅 I’m glad you liked it over all but sorry to hear that you found it a bit slow too. Hopefully if I go into it with the right expectations in mind itll work for me 🤞