Top new sci-fi books out this week: 15 Jan - 21 Jan 2023
Last updated:
January 21, 2023
This week featuring new releases by John Marrs, Brittany Cavallaro, Daniel Schinhofen, Adrienne Maree Brown, Lee Savino, Tabitha Black, Honey Phillips, Doug Johnstone, Michael Mammay, Katie May, Ann Denton, Dani Wyatt and many more.
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The Marriage Act by John Marrs
What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey?Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society’s ills — the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single...dystopia · sci-fi · mystery · fiction · audiobook · suspense · futuristic · psychological · contemporary · lgbtq -
Manifest by Brittany Cavallaro
New York Times bestselling author Brittany Cavallaro delivers the thrilling conclusion to her YA duology set in an alternate history American monarchy in which a girl fighting for her own freedom sets out to change the government from within . . . or burn it all down.For the first time in her life, Claire Emerson isn’t under a man’s control...romance · fantasy · young-adult · historical-fiction · sci-fi · fiction · historical · alternate-history · steampunk · industrial-era -
Antecedents' Legacy by Daniel Schinhofen
Zander Greaves grew up in Compton, California— violence, pain, and strife were his life for his first eighteen years. His personality was forged by his childhood, and he was determined to find a way to make his past work for him.As soon as he could, Zander decided to find work as a military contractor. The company he’d badgered for a job eventually hired him, earning him the nickname “Badger...harem · sci-fi · steamy · litrpg · action-adventure · space-opera · soldiers · fiction · first-contact · military -
Maroons by Adrienne Maree Brown
The search for hope and community in death and desolation.The pandemic of Syndrome H-8 continues to ravage the city of Detroit and everyone in Dune's life. In Maroons, she must learn what community and connection mean in the lonely wake of a fatal virus... -
Warrior Kings by Lee Savino, Tabitha Black
These warrior kings will stop at nothing to claim their human mates...The first three Planet of Kings books now in one convenient collection!The Warrior Kings collection includes:Book 1: Emma & The Pirate KingBook 2: Kim & the Golden KingBook 3: Haley & the Hunter KingBook One – Emma:Abducted by aliens. Put up for auction...aliens · anthologies · omegaverse · steamy · royalty · fated-mates · alpha-mc · sci-fi · romance · fiction -
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The Cyborg with No Name by Honey Phillips
Can a wounded cyborg help an isolated scientist remember her own humanity?Dr. Rose Abbott is the cybernetic engineer who created the robot horses used in the efforts to terraform Mars. Disgusted by the way her creations are treated by the GenCon Corporation, she chooses to leave her work behind and live in isolation...romance · sci-fi · cyborgs · alpha-mc · military · steamy · female-mc · historical · futuristic · paranormal -
The Space Between Us by Doug Johnstone
When several people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, they’re convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · scotland · urban · sci-fi · fiction · contemporary · mystery · crime -
The Weight of Command by Michael Mammay
Lieutenant Kiera Markov is a scout platoon leader for a peacekeeping force on the remote planet of Tanara, where little has happened for decades, and the only mission is to keep the lithium flowing up the space elevator to feed the galaxy’s incessant demand. But when an unprecedented attack kills the entirety of the brigade’s leadership, the untested lieutenant suddenly finds herself in command... -
Devoured by Monsters by Katie May, Ann Denton
Monsters rule the world. And now, they rule me.After an attempt on my life, I find myself saved by an unlikely ally. Injured, confused, and faced with emotions I don’t know how to deal with, I hunker down in a monster’s safe house.But I refuse to stay hidden.With threats coming at us from all angles, I must learn to put my trust in the very monsters I swore to hate.The Grotesque. The Creeper...romance · reverse-harem · monsters · paranormal · fantasy · demons · dystopia · dark · enemies-to-lovers · supernatural -
All in a Days Orc by Dani Wyatt
Being kidnapped by orcs was not how the day was supposed to start.It was just a regular morning for Ivy Molina. Fighting with her brother at breakfast about how to save the family business after the most recent attack. Then, it all went south.Now, she’s sitting in the bottom of a pit looking up at the biggest orc she’s ever seen...romance · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · alpha-mc · sci-fi · kidnapping · forced-proximity · family -
Nexus of Chaos by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan P. Brazee
When humanity joins the cause, the war with the Naxli begins to tilt in the favor of the allied races.The Naxli have other ideas, though, and they launch a full-out blitz against the upstart humans. If they succeed, humanity’s very existence is at stake...action-adventure · adult · aliens · book · colonization · fiction · galactic-empire · genetic-engineering · invasion · military -
Garro: Knight of Grey by James Swallow
A Siege of Terra NovellaNathaniel Garro, the loyalist who betrayed his father Mortarion to warn the Emperor of the horrors of Isstvan, is brought face to face with the hideously changed Primarch.READ IT BECAUSEIt’s the conclusion of a story that began long ago in Flight of the Eisenstein. A loyalist son confronts his traitorous father...action-adventure · adult · aliens · audiobook · book · colonization · exploration · fiction · first-contact · galactic-empire -
Please Report Your Bug Here by Josh Riedel
Introducing Josh Riedel's adrenaline-packed debut novel about a dating app employee who discovers a glitch that transports him to other worlds.Once you sign an NDA it's good for life. Meaning legally, I shouldn't tell you this story. But I have to.A college grad with the six-figure debt to prove it, Ethan Block views San Francisco as the place to be... -
The Library Suicides by Fflur Dafydd
You can get in. But you can't get out. Welcome to the library...Twins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother. Everyone knows who drove Elena, the renowned novelist, to suicide - her long-term literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get revenge...fiction · mystery · crime · dystopia · sci-fi · whodunit · locked-room · literary-fiction · psychological · terrorism -
A World of Dinosaurs by Daniel Arenson
A dinosaur adventure for fans of Jurassic Park! From the USA Today bestselling author of Earthrise.Dinosaurs. Majestic giants. They’ve captured our imagination for generations. On planet Mintari, they live again.Mintari is far from Earth. Wild. Pristine. A world where triceratops herd across grasslands, pterosaurs soar over golden mountains, and T-rexes prowl the misty forests...action-adventure · adult · book · colonization · fiction · galactic-empire · genetic-engineering · space · space-opera · suspense -
Tango Down by Rick Partlow
The end is near...Cameron Alvarez and the crew of the Orion are hot on the trail of the Seekers, following the Predecessor faction on their quest to find the source of the Skrela infestation. But the crew is close to the breaking point, and their commander, Colonel Hachette, is long past it. The death of Sgt.-Major Campbell has left him devastated and unable to lead...adult · aliens · book · colonization · exploration · fiction · first-contact · galactic-empire · invasion · military -
romance · steamy · royalty · fated-mates · captivity · alpha-mc · aliens · paranormal · sci-fi · dark
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All Good Magic Comes to an End by Brenda Trim, Tia Didmon
In the shadows of Ravenholde, the things you can't see will kill you.With the infection ravaging our mystical town and no antidote in sight, tensions between the Shadow Council members are at an all-time high... -
Abandoned Things by Chani Lynn Feener
Frankie is a fifth-year college student with a secret. He's the writer and creator of the popular web novel Gold and Silver. At least, he thought he was the creator of it.That belief is tested when one night Rook, the book's fan-favorite anti-hero, shows up outside Frankie's apartment, alive and very much real...romance · fantasy · mlm · magic · sci-fi · lgbtq · demons · enemies-to-lovers · university · anti-hero -
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The Dark Elf's Secret Baby by Celeste King
I will not let this dark elf noble hurt my child!Kerym was my dark elf overseer. I gave into his charms.But when I found out I was pregnant, I knew I had to leave and go far away.He needed to grow up without fear.And Kerym? He didn’t love me.Dark elves are monsters who view humans as animals.Who knew what he’d do when he found out I was pregnant...romance · fantasy · fae · paranormal · fiction · new-adult · contemporary · sci-fi · aliens · poc-mc -
How To Cook and Eat the Rich by Sunyi Dean
A man is offered the opportunity to partake in an exclusive, subscription-based eating club for those who wish to dine on human flesh. But he may have bitten off a little more than he can chew...horror · dystopia · fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · humor · gothic · life-death · post-apocalyptic · book -
Entangled to the Naga by Jade Waltz
The fact that I had crash-landed on a desert planet was the least of my concerns...When we were attacked, our dream cruise went down in flames.Rescued by a Naga prince, he swears to protect me for a price—I have to agree to become his mate.If I do, I will not only save myself but also those who have crashed here with me.If I don't, his clan will leave our fate to the stars...romance · aliens · sci-fi · marriage-of-convenience · steamy · futuristic · monsters · fantasy · paranormal · fiction -
Cold People by Tom Rob Smith
From the brilliant, bestselling author of Child 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about an Antarctic colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilization under the most extreme conditions imaginable.The world has fallen. Without warning, a mysterious and omnipotent force has claimed the planet for their own...adult · aliens · apocalyptic · book · dark · drama · dystopia · fiction · first-contact · genetic-engineering -
Anywhere by Brooklyn Cross
Dystopian/Cult/PNR/Poly MMF/Enemies to Lovers/Possessive/Virgin MFCIn a world that had fallen apart from war, factions rose from the ashes. Can the love and power of the triads keep the peace? Or will those that seek to destroy The Brothers of Shadow & Death succeed?Rook Being a part of a triad union and the next head of the Adair family was not what I wanted...romance · fantasy · mlm · dark · reverse-harem · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers · organized-crime · steamy · grumpy-sunshine -
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa Crane
In a United States not so unlike our own, the Department of Balance has adopted a radical new form of law enforcement: rather than incarceration, wrongdoers are given a second (and sometimes, third, fourth, and fifth) shadow as a reminder of their crime—and a warning to those they encounter... -
The Princess and the Bruiser by Jess K. Hardy, Mystic Owl
A clandestine marriage? Easy. Not falling for the princess before she jumps across the wormhole and leaves him forever? Impossible.Rax Varon, head of security on the interstellar pleasure cruise the Ignisar, loathes the Royals of his home planet, especially House Lysero, the palace lording over his home city...action-adventure · adult · aliens · book · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · first-contact · forced-proximity · humor · invasion -
Another Dimension of Us by Mike Albo
The Breakfast Club meets Brit Marling's The OA in this thrilling science fiction story about teens from the past and the future who travel across the astral plane save the ones they love.In 1986, Tommy Gaye is in love with his best friend, budding teen poet Renaldo Calabasas...romance · young-adult · sci-fi · lgbtq · time-travel · historical-fiction · fantasy · fiction · paranormal · mystery -
Shards of Hope by B.L. Jones
Hope can be a prism of scars from which light shines.Twenty years ago, an infamous scientist created Liquid Onyx, a world-changing chemical which led to the rise of superheroes and supervillains.Jack Roth is not a superhero. He’s an assassin, a killer, a lethal weapon forged and controlled by the evil organisation Obsidian Inc.Leo Snow isn’t a superhero either... -
Space Opera by Juxian Tang
Kai is a genetic - a beautiful, submissive slave considered a sub-human by most. When his master is killed by revengeful aliens, he finds himself in a very uncomfortable situation... -
My Bear Shifter Fantasy by Mandy Spice
A remote cabin in the woods is just the place I need to escape the monotony of city life and my roommates promiscuous sex life. Feeling jealous of her wild and carefree lifestyle I make a wish for something more than my dull life…I wish for an untamed man that can satisfy my needs and desires... -
Angel from the Rust by Jason Link
They say Earth was a place of wonders, where towers pierced the clouds, cities lit up the night, and flying machines streaked across the sky. It was magic. But the magic conjured the End War. Fire fell from the sky, and metal beasts leveled the cities.That was six hundred years ago. Now the ruins of the Ancient world are buried or overgrown... -
When We Were Mothers by Nicci Kadilak
A novel as shocking and vital as the flow of blood after a delivery. The world needs this book, and more like it. It's a torch in the dark while a better world struggles to be born.-Meg Elison, author of The Book of the Unnamed Midwife Lucinda was born to guide her mother’s secret society out of the shadows. But no one ever told her how much she would have to sacrifice...action-adventure · adult · book · dystopia · family · fiction · genetic-engineering · mystery · sci-fi -