Lovers of retellings have all read their fair share of variations on glass slippers and poisoned apples, but what about classic literature? Tudor history? Mythology? If you’re looking for a great YA retelling with no mention of deadly spindles or beanstalks, give one of these non-fairytale retellings a try.

Heartless by Marissa Meyer
A retelling of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland

This standalone novel by the author of The Lunar Chronicles tells the origin story of the Queen of Hearts. With dozens of clever allusions to characters in the original tale, Meyer’s dark and heartbreaking adaptation will have you rooting for Catherine. This daughter of Wonderland nobility will win your heart with her lemon tarts and dreams of opening a bakery, leaving you both sad and strangely satisfied once she inevitably becomes the maniacal Queen of Hearts.

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
A retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare, minus the iambic pentameter and minimalist female characters, plus Shanghai in the 1920s with our two leads the heirs to two rival gangs with a complicated past. We’ve all seen Romeo and Juliet retold with gangs before, but this Juliet will kick all the other Juliets’ butts. Literally. With lots of violence, drama, and an unexplainably contagious madness, Chloe Gong’s Shakespeare retelling is gritty and wonderfully original.

The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
A retelling of Tudor history, specifically Henry VIII

Henry VIII is the captain of the football team, and he’s always got the current “it” girl on his arm, but not all his relationships end well. Just ask his ex, Anna Boleyn. Told from the point of view of the sarcastic high school version of Anne of Cleves, this Tudor retelling is filled with little nuggets of history twisted into high school drama and humour. The Dead Queens Club is part retelling and part thriller with an unforgettable cast, particularly the six “wives”/girlfriends of this king of campus. Capin’s debut retelling is not to be missed.

A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan
A retelling of Greek myth, “King Midas”

What if everything King Midas turned to gold didn’t just change back, but stayed cursed, including his daughter? What if his cursed gold objects were stolen, and Midas’s daughter has to use her strange gold-inspired powers to retrieve them with a team of pirates in an exciting seafaring adventure? Annie Sullivan’s Midas retelling, A Touch of Gold is packed with high adventure and sweet romance. This retelling is followed up by the sequel, A Curse of Gold, and will satisfy any craving for a Disney movie in YA fantasy form.

The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
A retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper

This contemporary fandom-centric retelling is the second in a series, sandwiched between two fairy tale retellings of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. However, as each book in Ashley Poston’s Once Upon a Con series follows new characters, you can enjoy The Princess and the Fangirl without reading the first book in the series (though Geekerella may just be the book to get you interested in Cinderella again). Told in dual points of view between Jess (the princess) and Imogen (the fangirl), this rom-com retelling will have you falling in love with its two leads and eagerly planning your next cosplay.

Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne
A retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre in space. Need I say more? If The 100 had a baby with Charlotte Bronte’s classic Gothic novel, it would be Brightly Burning. Stella Ainsley is our space-aged Jane, hired as a governess on a private spaceship. This sci-fi retelling brings the romance as well as the dangers of surviving outer space in a thrilling ride through Donne’s gorgeous post-apocalyptic space world. If you love Brightly Burning, be sure to also check out Donne’s companion novel, The Stars We Steal, described as Persuasion meets The Bachelor!

Do you have any other recommendations? Tell us in the comments below!

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be picking up any of these releases!

Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron
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The lush world building of Children of Blood and Bone meets the sweeping scale of Strange the Dreamer in this captivating epic YA fantasy debut.

Cold Storage by David Koepp
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For readers of Andy Weir and Noah Hawley comes an astonishing debut by the screenwriter of Jurassic Park: a wild and terrifying adventure about three strangers who must work together to contain a highly contagious, deadly organism.

The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker
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A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new fantasy from David Gemmell Award-nominated RJ Barker.

The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz
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A mind-bending and thought-provoking speculative thriller about a group of time-traveling geologists who are trying to prevent a dark future from coming to pass.

The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht
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Debut author Jennifer Giesbrecht paints a darkly compelling fantasy of revenge in The Monster of Elendhaven, a dark fantasy about murder, a monster, and the magician who loves both.

The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy
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In the Forgotten Empires magic is forbidden, dreams are destiny, and love is the greatest power of all…

The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt
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The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt is a stunning contemporary fantasy debut about another London, a magical world hidden behind the bustling modern city we know.

The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier
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A young woman is both a bard–and a warrior–in this thrilling historical fantasy from the author of the Sevenwaters novels.

A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie
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From New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie comes the first book in a new blockbuster fantasy trilogy where the age of the machine dawns, but the age of magic refuses to die.

There Will Come A Darkness by Katy Rose Pool
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Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows meets Kristin Cashore’s Graceling, with a dash of Winter is Coming, in this showstopping debut YA fantasy!

Stormrise by Jillian Boehme
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A combat warrior will risk everything to awaken the dragons and save her kingdom in Jillian Boehme’s epic YA Fantasy debut, Stormrise, inspired by Twelfth Night and perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce.

Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan
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From Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold, comes Tiger Queen, a sweeping YA fantasy adventure that tells the story of a fierce desert princess battling to save her kingdom. Fans of Rebel of the Sands and Meagan Spooner will devour this retelling of Frank Stockton’s famous short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger?”

Will you be picking up any of these September 2019 releases? Tell us in the comments below!

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In 2018, Annie Sullivan published her debut novel A Touch of Gold, and this year, she’s back with Tiger Queen. Her new novel is a retelling of Frank Stockton’s famous short story, The Lady, or the Tiger?

We had the pleasure of chatting to Annie Sullivan about all things Tiger Queen, including its inspiration and what she enjoyed writing the most, along with book recommendations, writing advice, and more!

Hi Annie! Tell us a little about yourself!

Hello! I’m a young adult author of fairytale retellings and fantasy. I love writing stories with strong female protagonists who aren’t afraid to go out and do the rescuing. When I’m not writing, you can find me reading, running, or traveling the world!

Your new novel, Tiger Queen, publishes on September 10^th. Can you tell us what it’s about?

Tiger Queen is about a warrior princess named Kateri who has to fight suitors in an arena to win her right to rule. But when her last opponent is announced as the one man she’s never been able to beat in a fight, she scrambles to keep her throne. In desperation, she turns to the desert and the one person she never thought she’d side with. And she discovers secrets the sands have long tried to hide—and that others might kill to keep hidden. She has to figure out a way to save her throne—and her kingdom—before she ends up in the arena facing tigers instead of her next opponent.

What was your inspiration for Tiger Queen?

Tiger Queen is actually a retelling of Frank Richard Stockton’s short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger.” It’s infamous for its cliffhanger ending, and that’s why I really wanted to retell the story and give it the ending it always should have had.

In the story, a princess falls in love with a peasant boy, which displeases the king. The king throws the boy in the arena to face justice—where behind one door waits a tiger to eat him and behind the other waits a beautiful lady he’ll get to marry should he pick that door. Well, the princess finds out that the beautiful lady is her rival, the one she’d never want to end up with her beloved. And she also discovers what is located behind each door. So in the arena, her beloved looks up to her for guidance. She points him toward a door, the door opens, and the story ends. The reader never discovers if she sent him to die or to live a happy life with the woman she hates.

After reading that story in middle school, I knew I just had to give it the ending it was meant to have all these years later. And readers might just be surprised with what they occurs.

Did you find any aspects of the novel more challenging to write such as a character or scene?

I love writing plot! I could write plot for days. My agent and editor always have to remind me to slow down and add in a meaningful character arc that fits the plot. I’ve gotten a lot better with it over the years, and I think readers will really like the way Kateri’s character grows and changes in this novel.

What is your process when it comes to building a fantasy world?

I always start with magic if magic is involved—who has it, how do you get it, what are the rules for its use. If your magic system is flawed, the entire book is flawed. From there, I tend to focus on characters, like does this world have trolls or fairies? Are their only humans? If so, what lands/landscapes do they come from.

It’s not always an exact science. Sometimes I’m writing an idea strikes that just fits into the world, so then I’ll go back and add it in earlier so it feels seamless.

Was there a something in particular that you really enjoyed creating and writing?

In Tiger Queen, I really enjoyed writing the character of Dimic. He’s my version of the comic relief sidekick, and he was just such a pleasure to write because nothing fazes him. Throw tigers at him, throw snakes at him, he’ll make it through.

I also really enjoyed writing Kateri discovering her softer side. She’s a character who was practically born with a sword in her hand. She’s very untrusting of others and can often be stubborn. Having her really open up to people was another fun aspect.

Finally, I love creating unique creatures. It’s one of my favourite parts of worldbuilding. And the desert setting of Tiger Queen allowed me to take familiar creatures and alter them so that they present something new to readers. Like a spider called a Grieving Spider, so named because if it bites you, everyone around you will be grieving since you’ll die.

What have you learned since publishing your debut novel, A Touch of Gold, last year?

I’ve learned it’s easy to get so busy you get overwhelmed. It’s important to take a step back, take a break, and remember what you’re doing this for. And for me, it’s to tell a great story.

However, I do feel like the time between book launches (which was over a year) flew by way faster than I expected—probably because I’m so busy trying to promote one book while writing what will soon (August 2020) be my third published novel. So it’s all about stopping to enjoy the moment and not getting lost in the work.

Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

Do not give up!!! It took me multiple books to get an agent. So keep writing and keep submitting. It takes time. There will be rejection. But you can make it through that. Just find the people who are going to support you no matter what. That could be family, friends, or fellow writers. Find those people and don’t let go!

What’s next for you?

A Curse of Gold is coming out in August 2020, and it’s the sequel to my debut novel, A Touch of Gold. I’m so excited for readers to continue Princess Kora’s story. And this time, there will be even more Greek mythology, fun twists, and heart-pounding adventure!

Lastly, do you have any book recommendations for us?

Oh yes! I haven’t gotten to read as much as I would’ve liked recently, so my recommendations are a little older. But some books I love are Kiss of Deception by Mary Pearson, Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, and Frostblood by Elly Blake

AUTHOR BIO
Annie Sullivan grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her master’s degree in Creative Writing from Butler University. She loves fairytales, everything Jane Austen, and traveling. Her wanderlust has taken her to every continent, where she’s walked on the Great Wall of China, found four-leaf clovers in Ireland, waddled with penguins in Antarctica, and cage dived with great white sharks in South Africa. You can follow her adventures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@annsulliva) or on her blog: anniesullivanauthor.com.

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Need some sci-fi? There’s Vox where women are only allowed 100 words a day, Alan Dean Foster’s Relic follows the last surviving man, and Stars Uncharted follows a ragtag band of explorers are looking to make the biggest score in the galaxy.

If fantasy is more your speed, Annie Sullivan’s debut novel A Touch of Gold focuses on King Midas’ daughter, The Tower of Living and Dying is the sequel to The Court of Broken Knives by Anna Smith Spark, or Rob J. Hayes City of Kings.

Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below which ones you are most excited for!

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
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Cassidy Blake’s parents are The Inspectres, a (somewhat inept) ghost-hunting team. But Cass herself can REALLY see ghosts. In fact, her best friend, Jacob, just happens to be one. When The Inspectres head to ultra-haunted Edinburgh, Scotland, for their new TV show, Cass—and Jacob—come along. Cass is surrounded by ghosts, not all of them friendly. Then she meets Lara, a girl who can also see the dead. But Lara tells Cassidy that as an In-betweener, their job is to send ghosts permanently beyond the Veil.

Heartbreaker by Claudia Dey
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Seventeen years after falling from a stolen car into a remote northern town, Billie Jean Fontaine is still an outsider. When Billie Jean vanishes one cold October night in her bare feet and track suit with only her truck keys, those closest to her begin a frantic search. Her daughter, Pony, a girl struggling against being a teen in the middle of nowhere; her killer dog to whom she cannot tell a lie; her husband, The Heavy, a man haunted by his past; and the charismatic Supernatural, a teenage boy longing only to be average. Each holding a different piece of the puzzle, they must come together to understand the darkest secrets of their beloved, and lay bare the mysteries of the human heart.

The Stars Now Unclaimed by Drew Williams
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Jane Kamali is an agent for the Justified. Her mission: to recruit children with miraculous gifts in the hope that they might prevent the Pulse from once again sending countless worlds back to the dark ages. Hot on her trail is the Pax–a collection of fascist zealots who believe they are the rightful rulers of the galaxy and who remain untouched by the Pulse. Now Jane, a handful of comrades from her past, and a telekinetic girl called Esa must fight their way through a galaxy full of dangerous conflicts, remnants of ancient technology, and other hidden dangers. And that’s just the beginning . . .

Vox by Christina Dalcher
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On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed more than 100 words daily, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial–this can’t happen here. Not in America. Not to her. Soon women can no longer hold jobs. Girls are no longer taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words a day, but now women only have one hundred to make themselves heard. For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice.

A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan
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King Midas once had the ability to turn all he touched into gold, but after it almost killed his daughter, Midas relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora’s skin shines golden, rumours follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbours secret powers that are getting harder to hide. It isn’t until a charming young duke arrives that Kora realises there may be someone out there who doesn’t fear her or her curse. But their courtship is disrupted when a thief steals precious items from the kingdom, leaving the treasury depleted and King Midas vulnerable. Thanks to her unique ability to sense gold, Kora is the only one who can track the thief down.

City of Kings by Rob J. Hayes
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War makes monsters and corpses of us all. For generations the blooded have ruled the Wilds, cultivating a lawless frontier and bleeding the good folk dry. The Black Thorn, once the most wanted outlaw the world has ever seen, is set on stopping them, and bringing an end to the great game that oppresses them all. Crucible is the only blooded fortress left, but not for nothing is it called the City of Kings. Its defenses are unbreakable, its walls unassailable, all built so one hundred can hold back a thousand. Worse yet, the Black Thorn is running out of time and there are darker things hiding underground, looking to turn the city into a tomb.

The Fated Sky by Mary Robinette Kowal
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Continuing the grand sweep of alternate history laid out in The Calculating Stars, we head to 1961 where mankind is well-established on the moon and looking forward to its next step: journeying to, and eventually colonising, Mars. Of course the noted Lady Astronaut Elma York would like to go, but could the International Aerospace Coalition ever stand the thought of putting a woman on such a potentially dangerous mission? Could Elma knowingly take the place of other astronauts who have been overlooked because of their race? And could she really leave behind her husband and the chance to start a family?

Relic by Alan Dean Foster
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Once Homo sapiens reigned supreme, spreading from star system to star system in an empire that encountered no alien life and thus knew no enemy . . . save itself. When a genetically engineered smart virus wipes out humanity, the last known survivor is Ruslan. He spends his days as something of a cross between a research subject and a zoo attraction. The Myssari, an intelligent alien race, are determined to resurrect the human race, using Ruslan’s genetic material, all he wants for himself and his species is oblivion. But then the Myssari make Ruslan an extraordinary offer: In exchange for his cooperation, they will do everything in their considerable power to find the lost home world of his species–an all-but-mythical place called Earth–and, perhaps, another living human.

The Tower of Living and Dying by Anna Smith Spark
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In the sequel to The Court of Broken Knives, Marith has been a sellsword, a prince, a murderer, a demon, and dead. But something keeps bringing him back to life, and now there is nothing stopping him from taking back the throne that is rightfully his. Thalia, the former high priestess, remains Marith’s only tenuous grasp to whatever goodness he has left. His left hand and his last source of light, Thalia still believes that the power that lies within him can be used for better ends. But as more forces gather beneath Marith’s banner, she can feel her influence slipping.

Stars Uncharted by S.K. Dunstall
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Three people who are not who they claim to be: Nika Rik Terri, body modder extraordinaire, has devoted her life to redesigning people’s bodies right down to the molecular level. Josune Arriola is crew on the famous explorer ship the Hassim, whose memory banks contain records of unexplored worlds worth a fortune. Hammond Roystan, the captain of the rival explorer ship, The Road, has many secrets. Some believe one of them is the key to finding the lost world. Josune’s captain sends her to infiltrate Roystan’s ship, promising to follow. But when the Hassim exits nullspace close to Roystan’s ship, it’s out of control, the crew are dead, and unknown Company operatives are trying to take over. Narrowly escaping and wounded, Roystan and Josune come to Nika for treatment–and with problems of her own, she flees with them after the next Company attack.

The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien
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In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar: he is called the Lord of Waters, of all seas, lakes, and rivers under the sky. But he works in secret in Middle-earth to support the Noldor, the kindred of the Elves among whom were numbered Húrin and Túrin Turambar. Following his presentation of Beren and Lúthien Christopher Tolkien has used the same ‘history in sequence’ mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin.

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch
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Lu is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work. Devereux is a pirate. After Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, he becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war. Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbours a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre.

Check out our other August book picks on our Goodreads list!

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There is absolutely no denying that 2018 has been a fantastic book year thus far. Whether you read Romance, YA, or Adult Fantasy, there are a ton of great new releases to satiate even the most insatiable bookworm. What has really made 2018 a great book year though is the number of debut authors coming out of the woodwork. The best thing about these debut authors? Their novels aren’t reading like the works of first time authors.

Read on to discover some of our favourites and tell us in the comments if you agree!

Alexandra Christo – To Kill A Kingdom
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Who doesn’t love a dark retelling of The Little Mermaid? To Kill A Kingdom was dark, fast-paced, and exceeded all expectations. With a heart stealing siren as one main character, and a siren killing prince as the other, it was bound to be an interesting adventure. Christo’s writing flowed smoothly and made the book a quick and enjoyable read.

Tomi Adeyemi – Children of Blood and Bone
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A tale of revenge, lost magic, and forbidden love, Children of Blood and Bone is an enchanting YA Fantasy that has left readers begging for more. At over five-hundred pages, it’s definitely an investment of time, but a worthwhile one. It also happens to have one of the most gorgeous covers of the year with a stunning book spine.

Helen Hoang – The Kiss Quotient
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The cover of this book may be a little bit deceiving, I certainly didn’t expect for The Kiss Quotient to be such a steamy read. When Stella decides that she needs relationship practice, she hires a male escort, Michael to teach her the ins and outs of dating. Stella and Michael’s chemistry jumped off the page and their romantic development felt so genuine. Hoang is releasing another book with an autistic main character next year and we can’t wait to read it.

Laura Sebastian – Ash Princess
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Years after her parents  were murdered, her kingdom is stolen from under her, and her people are enslaved. Now, Theo decides it’s time to fight back. There is nothing quite like a strong female lead, and Ash Princess certainly has one. Theo is tough as nails and sharp as a tack. The sequel comes out next year, and after the way this one ended, readers are clamouring for it.

KD Elizabeth – Miss InstaPrincess
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Those of you familiar with the Bookstagram community and the variety of Etsy shops featured on it, may know KD Elizabeth as the owner of the shop Bookified. She’s been enchanting bookworms with letters from their favourite book boyfriends, and decided to put her talent into writing a novel. Miss InstaPrincess is a laugh out loud hilarious romance with a clever premise and fantastic chemistry. This debut indie is the perfect light summer romance.

Jasmine Guillory – The Wedding Date
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Fake date: one of the most entertaining tropes in the romance industry. When done right, it can be a ton of fun to read about. Fortunately for readers, Guillory did a fantastic job with this beloved trope. When Drew needs a last-minute date to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding, he does the unthinkable and invites a total stranger. Alexa and Drew’s relationship seems doomed from the start, but their journey is full of laughs and yes, quite a few steamy moments as well.

Adrienne Young – Sky in the Deep
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Sky in the Deep has an incredible message, one that readers can really connect with, particularly in this day and age. It is a wonderfully deep novel about hate and the negative impacts it can have on a culture. With Vikings, betrayal and a strong family presence, it is a powerful read and a stunning debut for Young.

Emily X. R. Pan – The Astonishing Color of After
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When Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time, she learns more about herself than she expected to. With a gorgeous cover and an exceptional message, The Astonishing Color of After is a debut novel that readers can really connect with. It’s a story about love, family ties, and overcoming grief that is genuinely touching.

Annie Sullivan – A Touch of Gold
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A Touch of Gold is a gender-swapped King Midas retelling. Yes, that’s right a King Midas retelling. Need I really say more? Annie Sullivan really chose a fantastic story for her breakout debut, one that is well written and creative. The world she builds in this novel is immersive and rich, easily sucking readers in to the narrative.

Somaiya Daud – Mirage
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With its stunning cover and captivating synopsis, Mirage has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of 2018. The main character, Amani is kidnapped and taken to the palace to be her body double. The novel is filled with intrigue, court politics and the constant threat of death. Definitely one to add to your TBR!

Any other 2018 debut authors you would add? Tell us in the comments below!

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