A new historical fiction work has been published in 2025, with some outlets considering it one of the best of the year. The specifics of the book, such as its title and author, are unclear, with different outlets mentioning different books and authors, including "Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride" and a novel set in Tsarist Russia by Australian author Natalie Scott. The book has been described as richly imagined, haunting, and powerful, and is being promoted by various media outlets and book clubs.