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4 Most Anticipated Book Releases of June 2025

Discover new romance book releases coming in June 2025, including highly anticipated titles from Taylor Jenkins Reid, Rina Vasquez, Ashley Poston, and Jane Washington. Perfect picks for your summer reading list!

Compared to May, June 2025 has fewer new book releases that I’m excited about. But that's okay. It means more time to catch up on my ever-growing TBR (To Be Read) list. Plus, with summer just beginning, I’ll be spending time outdoors a lot more often.

If you’re looking for your next great read, here are the four June 2025 book releases I’m most looking forward to - from historical fiction and fantasy to magical realism and romance.

June 2025 New Book Releases I’m Excited For

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Saints and Sinners by Rina Vasquez
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
Elancer by Jane Washington

1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance

Release Date: June 3, 2025

One of my most anticipated summer reads of 2025, Atmosphere brings Taylor Jenkins Reid back with her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and immersive historical settings.

Set during the height of the 1980s space shuttle program, the novel follows Joan Goodwin, an astrophysics professor who joins NASA’s astronaut training program. Surrounded by driven, diverse characters - including a Top Gun pilot and a mysterious aeronautical engineer - Joan is forced to confront her ambitions, her identity, and a love that could change everything.

With a pivotal moment in December 1984 shaking the core of her mission, Atmosphere explores themes of ambition, connection, and the gravity of love. Expect this one to be a book club favorite and a trending title in June.

Why I’m Excited:

Taylor Jenkins Reid never misses, and I’m already bracing myself for the emotional rollercoaster.

2. Saints & Sinners by Rina Vasquez

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Release Date: June 10, 2025

If you’re into fantasy books with strong female leads and enemies-to-lovers romance, Saints & Sinners should be on your June 2025 reading list.

Grace, the only human at Celestia Academy, a school for the angelically gifted, is completely out of place. Raised by an angel but without any powers of her own, she’s thrust into a world where power is everything. When she crosses paths with Hunter, a powerful Ascendant who sees her as a liability, sparks fly.

But secrets bubble beneath Celestia’s polished surface, and Grace may be the key to uncovering them all.

Why I’m Excited:

I’m here for the celestial beings drama and enemies-to-lovers romance.

3. Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism

Release Date: June 17, 2025

From the author of The Dead Romantics comes a heartfelt new story that blends romance with music and a touch of the magical.

Joni Lark has always dreamed of writing the kind of songs that last forever. But when her family’s music venue is set to close, she loses both inspiration and hope. That is, until a haunting melody and a mysterious voice lead her to a man with whom she shares an inexplicable connection.

Together, they must finish the song or lose their chance at something truly extraordinary.

Why I’m Excited:

Ashley Poston is one of my comfort-read authors, and I love that this sounds whimsical, musical, and emotionally resonant.

4. Elancer by Jane Washington

Genre: Fantasy, Reverse Harem

Release Date: June 24 2025

Not much has been revealed yet about Elancer, but if you’re a fan of Jane Washington’s Curse of the Gods series or other reverse harem fantasy novels, this is definitely one to keep on your radar.

Why I’m Excited:

Even without a blurb, I’m intrigued. Jane Washington is known for her clever world-building, witty characters, and addictive plots. I’ll be keeping an eye out for updates!

Final Thoughts

While June 2025 may have a smaller list of releases, it’s shaping up to be high in quality. From astronaut love stories to angel academies and magical songwriting, there’s something for every kind of reader.