Science fiction has always been the genre of what if. It lets us test the limits of human imagination—across galaxies, timelines, and futures yet to be written. Whether you're drawn to cerebral space operas, unsettling dystopias, or mind-bending near-future scenarios, the stories collected here are a testament to the power of speculative fiction to illuminate, challenge, and transport. Some have just arrived, others have been quietly gathering acclaim, and a few are still shimmering on the edge of release.
The Terraformers
Annalee Newitz
Centuries in the future, a team of planetary designers uncover corporate secrets buried beneath the soil of a terraformed planet. With ecological rebellion, AI consciousness, and late-stage capitalism all in the mix, this is big-idea sci-fi with a deeply human pulse.
Goodreads: 4.2 | Amazon UK: 3.9
Nnedi Okorafor
A mind-bending exploration of storytelling and control, following a writer who discovers the lines between fiction and reality may be dangerously thin. This is a compact, cerebral novel that interrogates authorship, narrative power, and creative ethics.
Goodreads: 4.1 | Amazon UK: 4.5
The Martian Contingency
Mary Robinette Kowal
An elite crew on Mars uncovers a hidden alien threat—one that could rewrite the history of human colonisation. Fast-paced and laced with moral tension, it’s a brilliant follow-up for fans of The Calculating Stars.
Goodreads: 4.3 | Amazon UK: 4.6
When the Moon Hits Your Eye
John Scalzi
A near-future moon colony thriller with a noir twist and a sardonic edge—perfect for fans of fast-paced speculative fiction. Scalzi blends humour, paranoia, and political tension into a propulsive and surprisingly tender ride.
Goodreads: 4.2 | Amazon UK: 4.3
The Ephemera Collector
Stacy Nathaniel Jackson
A lyrical and haunting debut that explores memory, identity, and the archives of a fractured future. This genre-blurring narrative blends speculative mystery with emotional resonance, offering a fresh take on the near-future landscape.
Goodreads: 4.0 | Amazon UK: Unrated (Released on 1st April 2025)
Formats: Hardback
The Mercy of Gods
James S.A. Corey
The first in a new space opera trilogy from the authors of The Expanse. An enslaved alien race seeks freedom in a galaxy ruled by brutal human conquerors.
Goodreads: 4.5 | Amazon UK: 4.4
The Ministry of Time
Kaliane Bradley
A time-travel diplomat falls for a Victorian political exile in this genre-defying debut that weaves romance, bureaucracy, and existential intrigue. ~ Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2025
Goodreads: 4.2 | Amazon UK: 4.4
Coming Soon
Portalmania: Stories
Debbie Urbanski
A dazzling collection of speculative short stories exploring digital consciousness, ecological collapse, and strange dimensions.
Released on 1st May 2025
The Winds of Fate
S. M. Stirling
Alternate history meets far-future prophecy in this sweeping saga of rebellion, survival, and transformation.
Released on 2nd July 2025
Overgrowth
Mira Grant
From the author of "Feed" comes a chilling biotech thriller where nature takes its revenge on a careless humanity.
Released on 30th April 2025
Whether you’re seeking stories that stretch across galaxies or truths found in speculative microcosms, this season’s science fiction releases offer ample reason to look up—and lean in.
Until next time, happy reading.
— The Page Sage
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