Arena, Brittney. A Dance of Lies. Del Rey. Jun. 2025. ISBN 9780593973196. 448p. $29. ROMANTASY

In Arena’s big debut, which was won at auction in multiple countries, a court dancer is framed for murder and sent to the dungeons but could earn her freedom if she spies for the king.

Halle, Karina. Realm of Thieves. (Thieves of Dragemor, bk. 1). Ace. Jun. 2025. ISBN 9780593819821. pbk. 432p. $19. ROMANTASY

Bestselling Halle (The Royals Upstairs) launches a new series, featuring rival thieves Brynla and Andor as they vie for dominance in the illegal dragon egg trade.

Linde, K.A. The Robin on the Oak Throne. (Oak & Holly Cycle, bk. 2). Entangled: Red Tower. Jun. 2025. ISBN 9781649378521. 400p. $32.99. ROMANTASY

Linde follows her bestselling monster romantasy The Wren in the Holly Library with the second book in the “Oak & Holly Cycle.” With a 75K-copy first printing and a deluxe limited edition.