2021 is going to be another brilliant year of superb book releases that I cannot wait for! I’ve compiled a list of my top releases for the year ahead. I’ve put their current listed release dates, but I know these things can change and I’m also aware one of these books is already published by the time you’re reading this blog post.
January
Lore, Alexandra Bracken – 5th January
• Greek god fantasy
• A revenge story
• A tale of love and destiny, I am here for it!
The Mask Falling, Samantha Shannon – 26th January
• The fourth in an epic world
• Clairvoyants with varying abilities
• Traces of romance throughout the series
A Vow so Bold and Deadly, Brigid Kemmerer – 26th January
• Third in a brilliant series
• Fairytale (Beauty and the Beast) retelling
• A romance, fantasy medley
• LGBT characters
February
Across the green grass fields – 12th February
• Series about the children who come back after visiting fantasy worlds
• So many brilliant storylines to visit
• This book follows a world of magical equestrian creatures
A court of silver flames – 16 February
• Nesta’s story at last
• Returning to some of our favourite fae
• Most likely some romance and maybe some sex!
April
Witches steeped in gold, Ciannon Smart- 20 April
• Jamaican inspired fantasy debut
• A story of freedom and vengeance
• Features a dangerous magic system
May
Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid – 27th May
• Family drama with life changing reprocusions
• Littered with secrets
• Features a party which you know is going to be a fun time because Taylor Jenkins Reid
June
My Contrary Mary – 16th June by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
• A comedy retelling of history
• The story of Mary Queen of Scots
• You just know this book is going to be weird
September
Empire of the vampire – 27th Sep
• “Blood blowjobs” as quoted by Jay Kristoff
• Vampires that aren’t the Cullens
• Vicious vampires who do not care who they kill
Once upon a broken heart – 30th September
• Set in the Caraval world
• Jacks
• The magic is just enchanting
October
Kingdom of the cursed – 26th Oct
• More of Wrath
• Seven Princes of Hell, what’s not to love?!
• A fearless main character
Midnight in Everwood – 28th Oct
• A magical Nutcracker retelling
• Beautifully obscure magic for fans of Caraval and The Night Circus
• A perfect winter setting
November
Our Violent Ends – 16th Nov
• The sequel to a brilliant Romeo and Juliet retelling
• LGBT characters that I adore
• Set in 1920’s Shanghai
So many amazing books coming out this year, I’m just praying I don’t end up in a reading slump before I can read them all. 😭
can’t wait for crescent city 2 to come out november 2nd!!
I am so excited about Witches Steeped in Gold. That’s definitely in my TBR!