• Pretty Little Liars
• One of Us Is Lying
• Original fairytales meet Riverdale
• dark academia vibes

“Studying at Grimrose was a guarantee of your future. When you studied at Grimrose, nothing could ever go wrong. Except that on the eve of the first day of school, one of the Académie’s most exceptional students had drowned in the school lake. Alone.”

The premise for The Grimrose Girls is downright titillating. Best friends and classmates Ella, Yuki, and Rory return to their elite boarding school missing the fourth member of their squad, Ariane, who died on school property under mysterious circumstances. While the police—and most of the student body—believes it was a suicide, her friends aren’t so sure. Determined to get to the bottom of Ariane’s death, the trio—some willingly and others not—start hunting for clues. When the new girl, Nani, unwittingly becomes part in that investigation and people at the Academy start dropping like flies, the girls will have to close ranks to stop the killings.

Dark academia vibes? A mysterious murder? All the queer and mental illness rep? Yes, please!

The cast of characters for this story drew me in from the get-go. What I really admired about the four girls was the range of emotions we got to see. There’s definitely some unresolved tension between the girls and especially Yuki and Rory seem like fireworks that are just waiting for the right spark to light up the sky—or burn everything to the ground. Meanwhile Ella seems so well-adjusted, but we learn that this façade comes at a high price and often isolates her from making true connections so others won’t find out about her complicated living situation. There’s also mental health rep for OCD and anxiety in here that felt accurate and authentic. Beyond that, we have a delightfully queer cast of characters and while some of them are repressing their feelings, others are secure in their sexual identity. Though I wish more focus had been put on these aspects, I’m hopeful that later books in this series will elaborate on that.

Every girl added something different and unique to The Grimrose Girls. That being said, it’s always a hit or miss when it comes to portraying so many POVs and somehow, this landed in the middle of that spectrum. The four girls definitely have their own view on things and their opinions, personal struggles (with mental illness, with their sexuality, with fitting in and with their overbearing families) and personal lives were showcased so vividly in their respective POVs that I could really get a grip on who they are and what makes them tick. But while I enjoyed the diversity and the different “voices,” the constant changing of the perspectives also slowed down the pacing immensely. There were some chapters that felt almost inconsequential (especially if you guess the culprit early on) while other times, chapters would basically start with a recap of the former chapter, just to include the emotions of said POV. Which obviously makes sense because you do want to have the insight but at times it felt like I’d read the same chapter twice and that took away some of my enjoyment. The same unfortunately goes for the reveal of the culprit – every girl comes to the conclusion on their own, but it felt redundant the way it was repeated in every POV, which made the reveal fall a bit flat.

Where The Grimrose Girls truly shined is when it came to the setting and the interweaving of fairy tale elements. Pohl creates the perfect creepy, mysterious setting and all the little tidbits we get about Grimrose, its curriculum and student body as well as the places like the library and the landscape, paints a vivid picture in your mind. Beyond that, the way that Pohl incorporates these fantastical elements will excite fans of urban fantasy. To find a way to include such well-known fairy tales seamlessly into a contemporary setting without losing the “credibility” of it all really speaks to Pohl’s talent as a writer. Evidently, some connections are more obvious than others—i.e. Ella, for example, is clearly Cinderella—but others are more difficult to figure out and it’s a fun time trying to come to the right conclusions before the girls do. While I take some issue with Yuki’s fantastical counterpart because it feeds a bit into the stereotype of ace-aromantic people being cold, abrash or downright robotic, I did love that we got this magical touch (I won’t say more because of spoilers) added to the plot and I’m excited to see where that will be taken in the sequel.

All in all, The Grimrose Girls is a contemporary take on classic fairytales with a haunting setting, and a ruthless mystery at its core—perfect for lovers of dark academia vibes, fairytales with a twist, or mini-Sherlocks in the making!

The Grimrose Girls is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of November 2nd 2021.

Will you be picking up The Grimrose Girls? Tell us in the comments below!

Synopsis | Goodreads

Four troubled friends, One murdered girl… and a dark fate that may leave them all doomed.

After the mysterious death of their best friend, Ella, Yuki, and Rory are the talk of their elite school, Grimrose Académie. The police ruled it a suicide, but the trio are determined to find out what really happened.

When Nani Eszes arrives as their newest roommate, it sets into motion a series of events they couldn’t have imagined. As the girls retrace their friend’s last steps, they uncover dark secrets about themselves and their destinies, discovering they’re all cursed to repeat the brutal and gruesome endings to their stories until they can break the cycle.

This contemporary take on classic fairytales reimagines heroines as friends attending the same school. While investigating the murder of their best friend, they uncover connections to their ancient fairytale curses and attempt to forge their own fate before it’s too late.

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Out of Character by Annabeth Albert
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Red, White & Royal Blue meets Fangirl in this heartwarming romcom where two former friends strike an unlikely bargain that could lead to more than either expected.

Flash Fire by TJ Klune
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In the second installment in this hilarious contemporary fantasy trilogy, Nick has landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams but with new heroes arriving in Nova City it’s up to Nick and his friends to determine who is a friend or a foe.

Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
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From the author of You Should See Me in a Crown comes another stunning novel about being brave enough to be true to yourself, and learning to find joy even when times are unimaginably dark. Packed with irresistible romance, Rise to the Sun is a cinematic story about grief, love and the remarkable power of music to heal and connect us all.

What We Devour by Linsey Miller
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Beauty and the Beast meets Wicked Saints in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of Mask of Shadows duology and Belle Révolte.

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, illustrated by Val Wise
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Annie, a smart anti-social lesbian involuntarily joins the cheerleader squad to make friends and reconnects with her former friend BeeBee, a trans girl who must keep her parents happy to keep their support of her transition. Sparks fly when the two rekindle their friendship and realize just how much they’ve been missing each other.

Fresh by Margot Wood
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Some students enter their freshman college year knowing exactly what they want to do with their lives. Elliot McHugh is not one of those people. Fresh is all about Elliot’s hilarious yet flawed experiences during freshman year.

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
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A YA supernatural thriller about two girls who fall in love when they team up to stop an evil presence terrorizing a smalltown – a story about the things that lurk in the dark, the parts of you that can’t remain hidden and about finding home in places – and people – you didn’t expect.

Anything but Fine by Tobias Madden
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Anything but Fine is about a teenage ballet dancer who breaks his foot and begins to question everything he once took for granted, including his relationship with the dreamy, perfect-in-every-way, and seemingly straight captain of the rowing team.

The Hollow Heart by Marie Rutkoski
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Intrigue, romance and magic abound in this heart-stopping conclusion to Marie Rutkoski’s Forgotten Gods duology.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
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n this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red, White & Royal Blue and One to Watch—an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show goes off-script when sparks fly with his producer.

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
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David Levithan meets Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All in this haunting standalone historical fantasy that follows a young, queer Jewish immigrant who is possessed by the evil spirit of his murdered best friend and is catapulted into a deadly hunt for a serial killer terrorizing Chicago during the World’s Fair of 1893.

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
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 A Man Called Ove meets The Good Place in this delightful new queer love story from TJ Klune, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this absorbing tale of grief and hope is told Klune’s signature warmth, humor and extraordinary empathy.

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
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The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi. 

The Insiders by Mark Oshiro
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Award-winning YA author Mark Oshiro makes their middle grade debut in this queer coming-of-age story about three kids who don’t belong, a room that shouldn’t exist, and the year that will change everything.

City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn
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In this YA sci-fi, an heiress flees her controlling father to prevent her test-subject sister’s mind from being reprogrammed—but must ally with a smuggler to outwit a monstrous AI, gravity-shifting gladiatorial pits, and bloodthirsty criminal matriarchs to save her sister and their city.

Tink and Wendy by Kelly Ann Jacobson
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What happens when Tinker Bell is in love with both Peter Pan and Wendy? In this sparkling re-imagining of Peter Pan, Peter and Wendy’s granddaughter Hope Darling finds the reclusive Tinker Bell squatting at the Darling mansion in order to care for the graves of her two lost friends after a love triangle gone awry. 

Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes
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A sharp, funny YA debut that’s Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back in time to save a closeted classmate’s life.

Briar Girls by Rebecca Kim Wells
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Cursed to kill all those she touches, Lena endures an isolated life on the run from her fellow humans. But when an enigmatic stranger offers to help her break the curse in exchange for her aid in waking a princess hidden in an enchanted forest, Lena embarks on a quest to win her freedom, no matter the cost.

Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl
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The Descendants meets Pretty Little Liars. Four troubled friends, One murdered girl… and a dark fate that may leave them all doomed.

The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath
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A genre-defying debut, this queer historical YA centers a wild and reckless trio who fly in the face of small town tradition—full of compassion, love, and determination to live the lives of their choosing.

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich
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For fans of What If It’s Us: two boys in America’s biggest boy band fall for each other while on their first sold-out European tour, and are forced to keep their relationship a secret.

The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska
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The Wicked Deep meets House of Salt and Sorrows in this new standalone YA fantasy set in a snow-cloaked kingdom where witches are burned, and two enchantresses secretly compete for the heart of a prince, only to discover that they might be falling for each other.

Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in the New York Times bestselling rom-com What If It’s Us.

The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling
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Elise, a mortal girl who feels the death of anyone she touches, and Claire, the vampire assigned to recruit her for the Order, as they team up to stop a paranormal killer and realize they might be falling in love.

What queer books have you picked up in the second half of the year or are looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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When we think of Spotify, we tend to think about the latest albums from Halsey, Harry Styles, and other popular singers and bands, or we think about the hottest hits that are currently taking over the world. Little did most of us know, but there are also audiobooks on Spotify! Specifically, YA science fiction & fantasy novels!

Each audiobook is presented as a playlist and contains 100+ 3-4 minute tracks to make up the whole novel. They’re absolutely free and they are yours for the taking. So if you’re an avid fan of audiobooks, a beginner (just like me), or someone who wants to try audiobooks for the first time, this is your chance! Here are some of the YA SFF Audiobooks you can listen to on Spotify!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

16-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in the place of her sister to fight against 23 other tributes in an arena designed to kill them. Best thing is, the whole trilogy is available to listen to! (Clearly, this is the perfect chance to reread the trilogy before the release of its prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in May.)

Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

In this Chinese-inspired fantasy, a princess thrust into power tries to find her father’s killer, but not without facing a world filled with deception.

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

What if you knew that you would cause your true love to die? Blue does and she never thought it would be a problem. But that was before she got caught in the strange world of the Raven Boys. (Just like The Hunger Games, the whole series is available on Spotify!)

Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah

Set in a post-apocalyptic world where life continues underwater, Leyla McQueen tries to do everything she can to rescue her father. But with the threat of unfathomable waters, a corrupt government, and a secretive and hotheaded companion, the mission will be a lot harder.

Nameless by Rebecca McLaughlin

In this first instalment of this electrifying fantasy series, Zo must figure out a way to keep her sister safe when she followed Zo into a suicide mission thought to enable her to seek revenge for the death of her parents.

Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

Sal, a gender fluid thief, joins an audition to become a member of the Queen’s personal assassins to get revenge on the court. But as Sal succeeds in the competition, and wins the heart of a member of the court, they start to dream of a new life and a different future. Its sequel Ruin of Stars is also available on Spotify.)

Analiese Rising by Brenda Drake

When a stranger gives Analiese Jordan a list before he dies, it leads to her learning the truth about her godly ancestors and the deadly power she wields. Now, she finds herself in the middle of a war between gods who want to raise an army of the dead.

Smoke & Key by Kelsey Sutton

In this mysterious, dark world, people receive their names from whatever belongings they had when they fell out of their graves. Key is determined to discover the truth of her past, but she’s running out of time as someone starts burning others and they all stay dead.

The Last 8 by Laura Pohl

This high-stakes survival story revolves around eight teenagers who outlived an alien attack, only they seem to be more interested in hiding than fighting back. Its conclusion, The Last 7, is also available on Spotify!

Exo by Fonda Lee

Donovan Reyes, son of a Prime Liaison in an Earth ruled by aliens, gets abducted by a human revolutionary group determined to end alien control. But his dad never negotiates with the terrorists and he’s left alone with them. Even worse, if they kill Donovan, it could spark another intergalactic war Earth won’t survive…again.

That’s 10 YA science fiction & fantasy books in the palm of your hands! Try listening to them today (or for the rest of time while you’re stuck at home *wink*)!

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

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Okay, so if you haven’t read Laura Pohl’s own voices debut, The Last 8, I feel like you’ve either been living under a rock OR you live in my home country of Australia and haven’t seen the intense hype it received because, well, we kind of live in a publicity black hole. It’s a punchy and riveting read that this reviewer read in a single sitting because it’s unputdownable. When I got the opportunity to read this sequel early, I silently sobbed as I gently crooned at my Kindle and got hearty eyes.

The return of characters that were utter perfection could have potentially gone two ways: either it would be an utter disservice to its predecessor or it would expand on characters which hold a special place in my heart. Dubious from the outset, the latter was true and while the returning cast still have something special about them, Pohl expertly expands upon Clovers universe with the additional of extra characters in order to keep the narrative fresh. The addition of a father figure allowed a new relationship to form with the protagonist alongside a revelation that will leave you questioning everything from The Last 8.

While Pohl’s debut was extremely fast paced, the narrative in The First 7 takes a little longer to really get into a rhythm that will keep the reader enthralled. For around the first 20%, there is a lot of exploration of new terrain and I will admit to feeling just a little underwhelmed. After a while, however, the story picks up the pace with twists and turns while an integral character silently waits to pounce at the best possible opportunity. And holy moly, it is an AMAZING reveal!

Now, I personally read a lot and have been guilty of forgetting storylines because they kind of all mash together into one uber fantasy, so I found it extremely helpful that the first few pages followed Clover doing a little reminiscing about her adventures in the previous instalment. It’s not ridiculously longwinded and gives a quick reminder, so if you had just read The Last 8, the recap of sorts wouldn’t be particularly distracting as it simply gives a lightning quick overview rather than dragging and causing the potential to simply skip pages.

Once again, this novel deals with some dark themes, providing content warnings for depression, suicidal ideations, and PTSD. While this content isn’t included as much as in The Last 8, it is still present and Pohl deals with it in an expert and careful manner.

Overall, I really liked this novel and while the pacing was initially slow, it definitely picked up but I feel there was something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. The narrative was interesting and had many twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing for the most part. Old characters are expanded upon and new ones introduced, but I feel maybe this is where it was lacking slightly as one particular character felt a little like they had been introduced simply to provide a new relationship rather than flowing naturally. And of course Sputnik makes a comeback which automatically gives The First 7 a high rating. If you loved novels like Lifelike by Jay Kristoff and Renegades by Marissa Meyer, this one is sure to be a hit for you.

The First 7 is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers as of March 3rd 2020.

Will you be picking up The First 7? Tell us in the comments below!

Synopsis | Goodreads

In the thrilling conclusion to the Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return home to find a colony of survivors who aren’t who they seem

Clover Martinez and the Last Teenagers on Earth are busy exploring the galaxy after leaving earth behind…even if they are homesick. So when their ship receives a distress signal from their former home, they hope against hope that it means that there are other survivors. But as soon as they arrive, they realize something’s deeply wrong: strange crystal formations are taking over Earth’s soil and threatening to destroy the planet.

Seeking the origin of the formations, the group discovers a colony of survivors hidden in the mountains. Relief gives way to panic as the teenagers realize these survivors aren’t who they seem…and Clover and her friends might not be able to escape.

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March 2019 sees a few retellings hitting the shelves with Maid Marian taking over from Robin Hood in Sherwood, while Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy pen a new King Arthur story with a teenage girl being the newest reincarnation of Arthur. What else is instore for you? Brave an alien attack in Laura Pohl’s The Last 8, join a secretive boarding school in Killing November, follow the journey of a young scientist with powers in K.K. Pérez’s The Tesla Legacy, or be enchanted by dark faeries in Sarah Porter’s Never-Contented Things

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

Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
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From debut author Justin A. Reynolds comes The Opposite of Always, a razor-sharp, hilarious and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose and the moments that make life worth reliving. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and John Green.

The Last 8 by Laura Pohl
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A high-stakes survival story about eight teenagers who outlive an alien attack—perfect for fans of The 5th Wave

Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter
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A new YA standalone novel about dark faeries with surefire appeal by Sarah Porter, the critically-acclaimed author of Vassa in the Night and When I Cast Your Shadow. 

Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young
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Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this start to a thrilling, subversive near future series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young about a girls-only private high school that is far more than it appears to be.

Sherwood by Meagan Spooner
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Fans of Danielle Paige, Marissa Meyer, and Alex Flinn will devour New York Times bestselling author Meagan Spooner’s next fierce fairy tale-inspired story, which Illuminae author Amie Kaufman calls “a kick-ass, gender-flipped feminist retelling.”

The Quiet You Carry by Nikki Barthelmess
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Victoria Parker knew her dad’s behaviour toward her was a little unusual, but she convinced herself everything was fine—until she found herself locked out of the house at 3:00 a.m., surrounded by flashing police lights. Now, dumped into a crowded, chaotic foster home, Victoria has to tiptoe around her domineering foster mother, get through senior year at a new school, and somehow salvage her college dreams . . . all while keeping her past hidden.

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
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Killing November by Adriana Mather
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Hang a Witch comes a thriller set at a secretive boarding school where students are trained to carry on family legacies that have built–and toppled–empires.

The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees
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Pan’s Labyrinth meets The Hazel Wood in this novel about a girl with terrifying visions and a wish-granting witch whose lives collide in the most unexpected of ways.

Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliott
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Author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death.

The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie
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Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched trilogy, returns with an intricately crafted and emotionally gripping story of one young woman’s journey to move beyond the grief and anger that control her and find the inner strength to chart her own course.

The Tesla Legacy by K.K. Pérez
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An action-packed, young adult coming-of-age adventure, K. K. Perez’s The Tesla Legacy follows a precocious young scientist named Lucy Phelps whose fateful encounter in the Tesla Suite of the New Yorker Hotel unlocks her dormant electrical powers.

Will you be reading any of these books? Tell us in the comments below!

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Happy March, everyone! This month, there will be quite a lot of debut book releases and if you’re looking forward to find your next favourite author (and book, obviously!), be sure to keep reading this post as we’ve selected a few of our personal most anticipated!

Contemporary

Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah (March 1)
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A magical story of a mysterious child who claims to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles and teaches two strangers how to love and trust again.

Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (March 5)
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Before I Fall meets The Butterfly Effect. A love story of Jack and Kate, where Jack has to prevent Kate’s death by time-travel into the past. Jack will learn that each of his action has a different outcome and there will always be consequences.

The Quiet You Carry by Nikki Barthelmess (March 5)
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A story of Victoria Parker who tried to leave her dark past, yet still freeze up at random moments with unwanted memories and nightmares that disrupt her sleep. All she wants is to move forward, but how do you focus on the future when the past won’t leave you alone?

When All Is Said by Anne Griffin (March 5)
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This is the story of Maurice Hannigan, who, over the course of a Saturday night in June, orders five different drinks at the Rainford House Hotel. With each he toasts a person vital to him: his doomed older brother, his troubled sister-in-law, his daughter of fifteen minutes, his son far off in America, and his late, lamented wife. And through these people, the ones who left him behind, he tells the story of his own life, with all its regrets and feuds, loves and triumphs.

Mystery

Call Me Evie by J.P. Pomare (March 5)
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A gripping story of a seventeen-year-old girl, Kate Bennet, that kept in an isolated cabin by a mysterious man named Bill. Bill calls her Evie and tells her he’s hiding her to protect her from something terrible one night back home in Melbourne—something so unspeakable that he had no choice but to take her away. The trouble is, Kate can’t remember the night in question.

House on Fire by Bonnie Kistler (March 12)
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A suspenseful story about a blended family in crisis after a drunk driving accident leaves the daughter of one parent dead—and the son of the other parent charged with manslaughter.

Save Me from Dangerous Men (Nikki Griffin #1) by S.A. Lelchuk (March 19)
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Nikki Griffin isn’t your typical private investigator. She’s a bookseller by the day and a justice warrior by the night. She helped women victims that get hurt by men that claimed to love them. But then something goes wrong, and suddenly Nikki is no longer just solving a case—she’s trying hard to stay alive.

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing (March 26)
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It’s a story of a couple who has been married for fifteen years. Every marriage has its own secrets. This one just happens to be getting away with murder.

SFF

The Fever King (Feverwake #1) by Victoria Lee (March 1)
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Sixteen-year-old Noam Álvaro is a son of undocumented immigrants. He spent his life fighting for the rights of refugees, and he’s also happened to be a technopath. This skill becomes useful, especially with his plan to use it against the government. But then he met the minister’s beautiful son and now he has to decide who he can trust and how far he’s willing to go in pursuit of the greater good.

The Last 8 (The Last 8 #1) by Laura Pohl (March 5)
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A high-stakes survival story about eight teenagers who outlive an alien attack—perfect for fans of The 5th Wave.

Bloodleaf (Bloodleaf #1) by Crystal Smith (March 12)
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An imaginative retelling of the Grimm Fairy tale “The Goose Girl” that takes a ghostly mystery and sets it inside an epic fantasy world.

If, Then by Kate Hope Day (March 12)
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In the quiet haven of Clearing, Oregon, four neighbours find their lives upended when they begin to see themselves in parallel realities. Each of them started to get relatively benign visions that grow increasingly disturbing—and, in some cases, frightening.

Are there any other debut authors or debut novels that you’re excited for or would recommend? Tell us in the comments below!

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