The best new sci-fi of June 2025 featuring Taylor Jenkins Reid’s alternate 1980s

June’s Must-Read Science Fiction Novels

Are you a fan of dystopian worlds and mind-bending technologies? If so, June has some thrilling science fiction novels that will captivate your imagination. From a deadly virus that triggers uncontrollable desires to a neural chip that disrupts the need for sleep, this month’s lineup offers a diverse range of futuristic tales. Let’s delve into the latest releases that are set to transport you to otherworldly realms.

The Thinning by Inga Simpson

In The Thinning, Inga Simpson paints a haunting picture of an environmental apocalypse that threatens the very fabric of existence. As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, protagonist Sophie, a devout Catholic, embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her family amidst the chaos.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Step back in time to the 1980s space shuttle program with Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere. Follow astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin as she navigates love and ambition while preparing for her inaugural space mission. However, a fateful event during mission STS-LR9 in December 1984 alters the course of her destiny.

Untitled Space Opera by Megan E. O’Keefe

Embark on a thrilling spacefaring adventure with Megan E. O’Keefe’s latest space opera. Join Faven Sythe, a “crystborn” navigator, as she enlists the help of the enigmatic pirate Bitter Amandine to unravel a galaxy-spanning conspiracy that threatens to upend the cosmic balance.

Neural Nightmares by E.K. Sathue

Delve into a realm of feminist body horror with E.K. Sathue’s chilling novel that blends elements of American Psycho and The Substance. Follow Sophia as she uncovers the dark secrets lurking within a luxury skincare company, and grapples with the seductive allure of eternal youth.

Sleepless Society by Unknown Author

Imagine a world where the very concept of sleep is eradicated by a nefarious neural chip. As chaos ensues and sanity hangs by a thread, a group of scientists races against time to reverse the catastrophic effects of this technological nightmare.

River of Dreams by Mystery Writer

Set against the backdrop of a populist movement to revive a mythical river, River of Dreams offers a speculative glimpse into a politically charged future. Travel from present-day India to a near-future society where ancient legends shape the course of history.

Spirit Vine Chronicles by Enigmatic Author

Uncover the mysteries of a technologically driven London in Spirit Vine Chronicles, where journalist Pels Badmus embarks on a quest to unravel a series of enigmatic disappearances. As she delves deeper into the city’s secrets, Pels discovers a destiny that could reshape reality as she knows it.