My daughter,

You were born just after the autumn solstice, in the weirdest year I have lived through to date (I sort of hope it’s the weirdest year I ever live through, but we’ll just have to see.) Already, I have become an entirely different person: before, my life revolved around writing books and being a good friend and trying to make the world a slightly better place. Now, my life revolves around you, your present and your future. When I’m not taking care of the immediate essentials, I’m thinking about everything to come: how to baby-proof the house, what to get you to stimulate your development, how to teach you to be a good and kind and strong human being and woman.

In 2019, when we thought the world was bad enough, a colleague of mine had a daughter. We bought him a card, of course, and sent it round the office for signing. Most of us wrote variations on “Congratulations! Can’t wait to meet her!” Except one colleague. That colleague, you know the one. The peer (or fellow student, or friend’s boyfriend, or teammate) who thinks being a dick and being edgy are the same thing, who thinks he can get away with anything because he always has.

“Congratulations!” my colleague wrote. “I can’t wait until she turns eighteen!”

And that was that. She was being sexualized and she wasn’t even six weeks old.

How do I protect you from people like that?

I can’t keep you from being put in a box. The truth is, we put women in boxes all the time. We have the good girls, the bad girls, the nerdy girls, the slutty girls—and  oftentimes, we decide who is what before we get to know them. Because of course, if we knew them, we’d understand that no one can be boxed that way. When I was little, I knew about these boxes, even if I couldn’t articulate it. I knew that there were some girls who were good and cool and some who were not, and I wanted to be like the good ones. I wanted to read about the good ones, too. So I filled my bookshelves with stories about girls who kick ass and take names. I filled my shelves with girls who wielded swords and magic and wisdom, and not a mascara brush. These were the books, I thought, that I would read to my daughter one day. Surely these books were feminist because they had girls who wouldn’t be pushed around, because they featured women who were Not Like Other Women. I thought books were feminist because of what some men sold me a lie about what good, feminist women should be like.

Up through my early twenties, genre literature – especially YA – was rife with this Not Like Other Girls trope. It turns out there’s a pre-approved version of an Independent Woman, and she’s the white woman who can be beautiful without caring about being beautiful, who is outside of the usual girly crowd because she’s too different, somehow un-feminine, and because the girly crowd is full of, well, those girls, and we all know how those girls are. The Independent Woman likes boy things, because liking girl things is bad. The Independent Woman is smart, and all the other women in the story are not. The Independent Woman has enough so-called masculine qualities that male readers can be comfortable liking her, and the Independent Woman is sexually desirable enough that male readers can feel comfortable lusting after her, too.  So many women in genre literature are shown to be special in relationship to other women; they are smarter, geekier, more athletic, prettier, nicer than any other girl on the page. In short, disturbingly, they allow us as readers to dislike women in general, while liking the protagonist of the story.

My daughter, I don’t want you to be this kind of strong, independent woman. You can be strong without punching down, independent without being alone. I will read you the books I wish I’d found as a teen: books about girls who are friends with each other, who all have unique abilities and personalities, and use them to support each other. You will learn that all girls are unique, and in this we are all the same. We will read real-life stories of incredible women who became even more incredible when they worked together. We will read contemporaries and fantasies and thrillers and romances full of women who care about each other, and we will read books that challenge sexism, not by having a single woman who’s as good as the boys, but by showing women as we truly are: a force that defies masculine ideas of which girls are special, and which girls are just girls.

All of us are just girls. And all of us are special.

I wish I’d grown up with a book like The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis, which is a harrowing story of how girls can become close through trials of fire. I wish I’d grown up with a book like Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, in which girls band together to take a stand against both individual and institutionalized sexism. I wish I’d grown up with a book like The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly, which challenges a male-centric view of history through a group of women supporting each other. But, my daughter, you will grow up with these books. And whatever we need that we can’t find, I’ll write. Together we will read stories where women aren’t defined by men, but by themselves and by each other.

Of course, all your life men (and women too) will try to put you in a box of your own. I only hope I can teach you to defy that, and to look past the boxes that have been constructed around other people.

And Mommy’s going to teach you something extra special. All those gross old men who want to sexualize you for being a woman? All those men who ‘can’t wait’ until you turn eighteen? Mommy’s going to teach you to kick them in the balls so hard that they’re singing soprano for the rest of their lives.

Love,
Claire

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Harley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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The Greatest Showman meets This Is Us by way of Sarah Dessen in this heart-wrenching, hopeful contemporary novel about a multiracial teen who risks it all to follow her dreams by joining the circus, from the critically acclaimed author of Starfish.

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she’ll go to make history remember her—perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood.

Look by Zan Romanoff
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It’s a story about what you present vs. who you really are, about real intimacy and manufactured intimacy and the blurring of that line. It’s a deceptively glamorous, feminist, emotionally complex, utterly compelling, queer coming-of-age novel about falling in love and taking ownership of your own self–your whole self–in the age of social media.

Havenfall by Sara Holland
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A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets Clueless in this boy-meets-boy spin on Grease.

The Raven and the Dove by Kaitlyn Davis
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Four fates collide in this avian-inspired, epic fantasy retelling of Tristan and Isolde perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
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Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, Marie Rutkoski’s The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us―and the lies we tell ourselves.

The Truth About Keeping Secrets by Savannah Brown
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Sydney’s dad is the only psychiatrist for miles around their small Ohio town. He is also unexpectedly dead. Is Sydney crazy, or is it kind of weird that her dad-a guy whose entire job revolved around other peoples’ secrets-crashed alone, with no explanation? THE TRUTH ABOUT KEEPING SECRETS is a page-turning, voice led, high school thriller.

Greythorne by Crystal Smith
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Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she loves—this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf won’t disappoint.

We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul
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People think Taylor is living the dream, and assume she’ll stay in town and have kids with the homecoming king…but Taylor is actually desperate to leave home. Also? She’s completely in love with her best friend, Susan. Lindsay Sproul’s debut is full of compelling introspection and painfully honest commentary on what it’s like to be harnessed to a destiny you never wanted.

Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco
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An unforgettable alternative history fairytale series from the author of The Bone Witch trilogy about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett
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An enchanted tale of intrigue where a duke’s daughter is the only survivor of a magical curse. Part Sleeping Beauty, part Anastasia, with a thrilling political mystery, The Winter Duke is a spellbinding story about choosing what’s right in the face of danger.

What YA book releases are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments below!

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Today’s list shines a spotlight on 20 YA books coming out in 2020 which focus on a romantic relationship between two female characters. We have everything from evil queens and prom queens, revolutionaries and rebels to modern-day witches and falling in love via fandom aliases. There are rom-coms, coming-of-age stories, lush romantic fantasy and dark magic plus so much more!

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski (March 3^rd 2020)
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Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, beloved author Marie Rutkoski returns with an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us—and the lies we tell ourselves.

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett (March 3^rd 2020)
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An enchanted tale of intrigue where a duke’s daughter is the only survivor of a magical curse. Part Sleeping Beauty, part Anastasia, with a thrilling political mystery, The Winter Duke is a spellbinding story about choosing what’s right in the face of danger.

Witches of Ash and Ruin by E. Latimer (March 3^rd 2020)
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Modern witchcraft blends with ancient Celtic mythology in an epic clash of witches and gods. With razor-sharp prose and achingly real characters, E. Latimer crafts a sweeping, mesmerizing story of dark magic and brutal mythology set against a backdrop of contemporary Ireland that’s impossible to put down. 

The Truth About Keeping Secrets by Savannah Brown (March 7^th 2020)
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Sydney’s dad is the only psychiatrist for miles around their small Ohio town. He is also unexpectedly dead. Is Sydney crazy, or is it kind of weird that her dad-a guy whose entire job revolved around other peoples’ secrets-crashed alone, with no explanation? THE TRUTH ABOUT KEEPING SECRETS is a page-turning, voice led, high school thriller.

We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul (March 24^th 2020)
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People think Taylor is living the dream, and assume she’ll stay in town and have kids with the homecoming king…but Taylor is actually desperate to leave home. Also? She’s completely in love with her best friend, Susan. Lindsay Sproul’s debut is full of compelling introspection and painfully honest commentary on what it’s like to be harnessed to a destiny you never wanted.

Look by Zan Romanoff (March 31st 2020)
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It’s a story about what you present vs. who you really are, about real intimacy and manufactured intimacy and the blurring of that line. It’s a deceptively glamorous, feminist, emotionally complex, utterly compelling, queer coming-of-age novel about falling in love and taking ownership of your own self–your whole self–in the age of social media.

Queen of Coin and Whispers by Helen Corcoran  (April 6^th 2020)
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When teenage queen Lia inherits her corrupt uncle’s bankrupt kingdom, she brings a new spymaster into the fold … Xania, who takes the job to avenge her murdered father. In a world where the throne means both power and duty, they must decide what to sacrifice for their country – and for each other … 

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen (April 21^st 2020)
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From author Kelly Quindlen comes a poignant and deeply relatable story about friendship, self-acceptance, what it means to be a Real Teenager. Late to the Party is an ode to late bloomers and wallflowers everywhere.

Dangerous Remedy by Kat Dunn (May 7^th 2020)
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Camille, a revolutionary’s daughter, leads a band of outcasts – a runaway girl, a deserter, an aristocrat in hiding. But their latest rescue is not what she seems. As Camille learns the truth, she’s forced to choose between loyalty to those she loves and the future.

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar (May 12^th 2020)
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When Dimple Met Rishi meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this rom com about two teen girls with rival henna businesses. Amidst sabotage and school stress, their lives get more tangled—but Nishat can’t quite get rid of her crush on Flávia, and realizes there might be more to her than she realized.

Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust (May 12^th 2020)
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A captivating and utterly original fairy tale about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch, and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse…

The Scapegracers by Hannah Abigail Clarke (May 12^th 2020)
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An outcast teenage lesbian witch finds her coven hidden amongst the popular girls in her school, and performs some seriously badass magic in the process.

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch (May 26^th 2020)
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I Kissed Alice is a romantic comedy about enemies, lovers, and everything in between. Since only one of them can get the coveted Capstone scholarship, the competition between Rhodes and Iliana is fierce. And despite being worst enemies in real life, their anonymous online identities are starting to like each other…a lot. When the truth comes out, will they destroy each other’s future?

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska  (June 1^st 2020)
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Every year, Caldella’s Witch Queen lures a young boy back to her palace. Sixteen-year-old Lina Kirk is determined to rescue Tomas Lin, her secret crush. Caught breaking into the palace, the Queen offers Lina a deal: she will let Tomas go, if Lina agrees to take his place. Against their will, they find themselves falling for each other.

I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre (June 2^nd 2020)
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A YA contemporary rom com about arch-nemeses Emma, a die-hard romantic, and more-practical minded Sophia who find themselves competing against one another for a coveted first-prize trip to a film festival in Los Angeles . . . what happens if their rivalry turns into a romance?  

You Don’t Live Here by Robyn Schneider (June 2^nd 2020)
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Robyn Schneider delivers a witty and heartbreaking tale of first love, second beginnings, and last chances in this timely and authentic bisexual coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera.

You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson (June 2^nd 2020)
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Liz’s plans to attend the uber-elite Pennington College come crashing down until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. There’s nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, and the only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth (June 9^th 2020)
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Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. But after a chance encounter at an end-of-term house party, Saoirse is about to break her own rules. For a girl with one blue freckle, an irresistible sense of mischief, and a passion for rom-coms.

Love is for Losers by Wibke Brueggeman (July 14^th 2020)
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In this wry and hilarious queer romantic comedy, fifteen-year-old Phoebe realizes that falling in love is maybe not just for losers. This is a laugh-out-loud exploration of sexuality, family, female friendship, grief, and community. Think of this as Bridget Jones’ Diary, if it were written by Bridget’s daughter.

Ruinsong by Julia Ember (November 24^th 2020)
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In this dark and lush LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy, two young women from rival factions must work together to reunite their country as they wrestle with their feelings for each other. 

Are there any titles you are looking forward to? Or are there any others that you would recommend? Tell us in the comments below!

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We believe every new author deserve an opportunity to get recognised in this community. If you agree with us and want to give more support for new authors and appreciation for their hard works, in today’s post, we’re going to feature a selection of debut books with under 100 ratings on Goodreads that we believe deserve more recognition in April 2019!

The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero (April 2)
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The journey of the Falcón family who just moved from Peru to New York City in the 1990s. But being undocumented has significantly curtailed the family’s opportunities. While the husband dreams of returning to Peru, the wife determined to persevere in this new country. But how many sacrifices is she willing to make before admitting defeat and returning to Peru? And what lines is she willing to cross in order to protect her family?

Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson (April 2)
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Beyond the Point is a heartfelt look at how our closest friends can become our fiercest battle buddies. After all, the greatest battles we fight rarely require a uniform.

The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling (April 2)
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The Martian and Gravity meets Annihilation in this thrilling debut story where a caver on a foreign planet finds herself on a terrifying psychological and emotional journey for survival.

Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (April 2)
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A haunting debut story collection on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands, centered on Latinas of indigenous ancestry that shines a new light on the American West.

We Rule the Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett (April 2)
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Two girls use forbidden magic to fly and fight–for their country and for themselves–in this riveting debut that’s part Shadow and Bone, part Code Name Verity. We Rule the Night is a powerful story about sacrifice, complicated friendships, and survival despite impossible odds.

White Rose by Kip Wilson (April 2)
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A gorgeous and timely novel based on the incredible story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenged the Nazi regime during World War II as part of The White Rose, a non-violent resistance group.

We Are Blood and Thunder by Kesia Lupo (April 4)
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A powerful and terrifying storm cloud unites Lena, a young woman who runs for her life, convicted of being a mage and sentenced to death and Constance, an escapee of Duke Forest from years ago before her powers were discovered and now she’s determined to get back in. Together, they hold the key to destroying the spell.

Every Moment After by Joseph Moldover (April 9)
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Best friends Matt and Cole grapple with their changing relationships during the summer after high school in this impactful, evocative story about growing up and moving on from a traumatic past.

In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton (April 9)
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A powerful story of love, identity, and the price of fitting in or speaking out centers around Ruth Robb and her family transplant themselves in the summer of 1958 from New York City to Atlanta, after her father’s death. In her new hometown, Ruth quickly figures out she can be Jewish or she can be popular, but she can’t be both. Eager to fit in with the blond girls in the “pastel posse,” Ruth decides to hide her religion. Before she knows it, she is falling for the handsome and charming Davis and sipping Cokes with him and his friends at the all-white, all-Christian Club.

Soon the Light Will Be Perfect by Dave Patterson (April 9)
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Set over the course of one propulsive summer, Soon the Light Will be Perfect chronicles the journey of a young man on the cusp of adulthood, a town battered by poverty, and a family at a breaking point. In spare, fiercely honest prose, Dave Patterson captures what it feels like to be gloriously, violently alive at a moment of political, social, and familial instability.

The Dream Peddler by Martine Fournier Watson (April 9)
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A page-turning debut novel about a traveling salesman who arrives to sell dreams to a town rocked by a child’s disappearance–both a thoughtful mediation on grief and a magical exploration of our innermost desires.

The Risk of Us by Rachel Howard (April 9)
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A poignant, dazzling debut novel about a woman who longs to be a mother and the captivating yet troubled child she and her husband take in. It explores the inevitable tests children bring to a marriage, the uncertainties of family life, and the ways true empathy obliterates our defenses.

Earth to Charlie by Justin Olson (April 16)
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A high school outcast, Charlie, spends his life hoping to be abducted by aliens in this funny, quirky novel about finding your footing in a world that sometimes feels like Mars. But that’s before he meets the popular and easy-going Seth, who shows him what real friendship is all about. And now Charlie has to make a decision: should he stay or should he go?

Viper (Isles of Storm and Sorrow #1) by Bex Hogan (April 18)
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A story of Marianne, who has been training to be the Viper for her entire life – to serve and protect the King and the citizens of The Twelve Isles – but to become the Viper and protect the islands she loves she must find the strength to defeat her father.

Emily Eternal by M.G. Wheaton (April 23)
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Meet Emily – she can solve advanced mathematical problems, unlock the mind’s deepest secrets and even fix your truck’s air con. And she’s an artificial consciousness who designed in a lab to help humans process trauma, which is particularly helpful when the sun begins to die 5 billion years before scientists agreed it was supposed to. But unfortunately, she can’t restart the Sun.

The Abolitionist’s Daughter by Diane C. McPhail (April 30)
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An emotional debut novel that explores a little-known aspect of Civil War history—Southern Abolitionists—and the timeless struggle to do right even amidst bitter conflict.

When I Was Summer by J.B. Howard (April 30)
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A story about unrequited love, rock ’n’ roll, and what you find when you go searching for yourself, centers around sixteen-year-old Nora Wakelin, who has always felt like an outsider in her own family. Being adapted, now Nora is in a mission to find her biological mother. So she sets out to track them each down, one by one, under the pretense of a statewide tour with her rock band, Blue Miles. Three cities, three gigs, three possible birth mothers—it should be easy. But is it?

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be reading any!

Upon A Burning Throne by Ashok K. Banker
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From international sensation Ashok K. Banker, pioneer of the fantasy genre in India, comes the first book in a ground-breaking, epic fantasy series inspired by the ancient Indian classic, The Mahabharata.

Emily Eternal by M.G. Wheaton
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Meet Emily – she can solve advanced mathematical problems, unlock the mind’s deepest secrets and even fix your truck’s air con, but unfortunately, she can’t restart the Sun. She’s an artificial consciousness, designed in a lab to help humans process trauma, which is particularly helpful when the sun begins to die 5 billion years before scientists agreed it was supposed to.

Seven Blades In Black by Sam Sykes
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Sam Sykes returns with a new fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Betrayed by those she trusts most and her magic ripped from her, all Sal the Cacophony has left is her name, her story, and the weapon she used to carve both. But she has a will stronger than magic, and knows exactly where to go.

Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi
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The gripping fifth installment in the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shatter Me series. Will Juliette’s broken heart make her vulnerable to the strengthening darkness within her?

The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
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A thrilling, atmospheric debut with the intensive drive of The Martian and Gravity and the creeping dread of Annihilation, in which a caver on a foreign planet finds herself on a terrifying psychological and emotional journey for survival.

Sixteen Ways To Defend A Walled City by K.J. Parker
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We Are Mayhem by Michael Moreci
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The second entry in the Star Wars-inspired series that Nerdist calls “the next big thing.” Though the ragtag group of misfits known as the Black Star Renegades won a decisive battle by destroying Ga Halle’s War Hammer, the war is far from over.

A Pack of Blood and Lies by Olivia Wildenstein
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Three months shy of her eighteenth birthday, Ness is forced to return to Colorado. Even though it’s been six years, and the wolves of her all-male pack don’t recognise her, she recognises them. Especially Liam Kolane–son of Heath, the crudest and cruellest Alpha to have ruled the Boulder Pack. Liam is as handsome as he is infuriating, as kind as he is punishing, and he makes Ness’s traitorous heart race, which isn’t good. When Heath dies, Liam vies to become the new Alpha and no one dares challenge him. Except Ness.

A Boy and His Dog At The End of the World by C.A. Fletcher
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When a beloved family dog is stolen, her owner sets out on a life-changing journey through the ruins of our world to bring her back in this fiercely compelling tale of survival, courage, and hope. Perfect for readers of Station Eleven and The Girl With All the Gifts.

We Rule The Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett
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Two girls use forbidden magic to fly and fight–for their country and for themselves–in this riveting debut that’s part Shadow and Bone, part Code Name Verity.

Finder by Suzanne Palmer
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From Hugo Award-winning debut author Suzanne Palmer comes an action-packed sci-fi caper starring Fergus Ferguson, interstellar repo man and professional finder

The Sword and the Dagger by Robert Cochran
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A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today.

Any other April fantasy or sci-fi books you’re excited to read? Tell us in the comments below!

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