Calling All Reading Girlies: My Top Fantasies & Psychological Thrillers & Page Turners

My top psychological thrillers, page turners, and fantasy reads

One of my favorite parts of 2025 was getting lost in stories that pulled me in, challenged my thinking, and gave my mind a place to rest. Reading became both an adventure and a kind of therapy for me, a way to process, imagine, and breathe in the middle of a full year.

If you’re looking for the best books I read in 2025, especially psychological thrillers, fast paced page turners, and an immersive fantasy series, this is my personal recap of the reads that stood out most.

➡️ Sharing all of my favorite reads ⬅️

My Favorite Reads of 2025

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

Dark, atmospheric, and layered. This psychological thriller stayed with me long after the last page. It explores obsession, grief, and identity in a way that feels haunting but beautifully written.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

A psychological thriller that lives rent free in my head. The silence, the tension, and the twist reminded me how powerful storytelling can be when what’s unsaid speaks the loudest.

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

Fast paced and impossible to put down. This was a true “just one more chapter” book that kept surprising me until the very end.

The Crash by Freida McFadden

This one had my heart racing. It explores how quickly life can change and how fragile our sense of safety can be, a reminder of how resilient we become when we have no other choice.

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Chilling, clever, and unsettling in the best way. It made me reflect on identity, storytelling, and how perception can blur the line between truth and illusion.

The Fourth Wing Series by Rebecca Yarros

A total departure from my usual thrillers, and I loved it. Dragons, power, vulnerability, and fierce courage wrapped in an addictive fantasy world. It reminded me how strong and tender a story can be at the same time.

The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden

Twisty, addictive, and wildly entertaining. These books kept me hooked and guessing, proving that sometimes reading is meant to be fun, thrilling, and hard to put down.

Why these were my standout books of the year

Looking back, it’s no surprise that psychological thrillers and immersive worlds defined my reading year. There’s something meaningful about uncovering hidden truths in fiction while walking through a season of healing, unmasking, and authoring my own story.

If you read any of these, tell me your favorite and what you recommend next. I’m always adding to my reading list.

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