I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists. Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much. This week I'm listing the 5 series (plus 4 - I had a hard time narrowing it down) I enjoyed the most in 2025. There are lots of other series that I enjoyed but these were the ones that seem to have stuck with me the most.
1. Her Majesty the Queen Investigates by S.J. Bennett - I haven't read the earlier books in the series but I've really enjoyed the two most recent books and I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
2. Rockton by Kelley Armstrong - I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed the first two books in this series and now I need to get reading because this author has a ton of books I need to read!
3. Sebastian St. Cyr by C.S. Harris - I love historical mysteries and this one keeps getting better. I'm looking forward to going back and reading the early books.
4. Hardcastle Mysteries by Graham Ison - I picked this one off my overdue review shelf. I typically enjoy historical mysteries but was surprised how much I enjoyed this one. The characters were really interesting and the mystery was very solid.
5. Pen and Ink Mysteries by Krista Davis - I've really enjoyed this series and I like that the main character uses her sketching as a way to help her process her thoughts on the mysteries she gets involved in. There are only 2 books left in the series but I'm looking forward to reading them.
6. The Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien - This is such a fun series. I love the mysteries and the family dynamics.
7. Fethering Mysteries by Simon Brett - I enjoyed this mystery with a more classic feel and it has stuck with me more than I expected. I'm looking forward to revisiting the characters.
8. Hidden Legacies by Ilona Andrews - This is decidedly not my genre but I enjoyed the story development so much that I'm looking forward to continue the series. I do wish the covers were a bit less shirtless.
9. Kate Hamilton Mysteries by Connie Berry - I love this English mystery series involving an American antiques dealer and her detective husband.
What series did you enjoy in 2025?
Totally agree with you on the Kelley Armstrong series. I have not sampled any of the other ones. Nice list to pick from though.
ReplyDeleteLots of good titles here and I can say, I love a series. I like following the same detective as they move through different cases.
ReplyDeleteLove Kelley Armstrong, Ilona Andrews, CS Harris!!
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These look so good. I love Vivien Chien's series.
ReplyDeleteI am just doing a reread of Burn for Me, and I see only 6 main books and maybe a novella i'll read. It's not my first love - urban fantasy but I occasionally do read it. Intrigued by the Coloring Book Mysteries and whether if you had it in print you could colour the cover.
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