Hello, beautiful people!
Today, I’m back with another of my Grabby Hands posts, where I talk about all of my most anticipated book releases. I am doing those every three months, so today I’m here to present to you my Fall 2018 edition, aka October to December* releases. Of course, it doesn’t include every single new release for those months or anything, those are, of course, the books I need to get my hands on like… RIGHT NOW.
*it feels weird to write that, but as winter only starts on December 21st in the Northern hemisphere and not at the beginning of the month like my brain might think… it’s how it’s supposed to be.
Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer #2) by Laini Taylor
Published: October 2nd 2018 by Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Genres: young adult, fantasy
A few years ago, I fell in love with Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, with her astonishing worlds and her beautiful writing. So of course, when Strange the Dreamer came out last year, I devoured it and it became one of my favourite books of the year. This duology follows Lazlo Strange, a librarian who has been dreaming of the mysterious and mythical city of Weep for his entire life and gets a chance to join an expedition that could answer all of his questions. It is such an excellent high fantasy so much – and I’ve become quite picky with those -, I cannot wait to see what will be in store for these characters and how their story will wrap up.
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy (Montague Silblings #2) by Mackenzi Lee
Published: October 2nd 2018 by Katherine Tegen Books
Genres: young adult, historical fiction
Mackenzi Lee is one of my favourite writers out there and I admire her so much, because I share her love for history and studied it as well, and she’s one of my biggest writing inspirations. I really loved The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue (even though not as much as This Monstrous Thing that you should read if you still haven’t!!) when I read it last year, especially Felicity, Monty’s sister, because she was so much fun. This historical novel, which is set in the first half of the 18th century, will follow Felicity, who wants to avoid a marriage proposal and enroll in medical school, she seems to get an opportunity, but also takes part in a perilous journey.
The Corset by Laura Purcell
Published: October 4th 2018 by Raven Books
Genres: historical fiction, mystery
I recently read The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell and it left me craving for more of her words. The Corset, a Victorian thriller follows Dorothea, a young lady whose charity work leads to a prison, where she will have the chance to explore her fascination with phrenology and test her hypothesis that the shape of a person’s skull can cast a light on their darkest crimes. But when she meets teenage seamstress Ruth, she is faced with another theory: that it is possible to kill with a needle and thread. For Ruth attributes her crimes to a supernatural power inherent in her stitches. Dorothea’s belief in rationality and the power of redemption, as she wonders whether Ruth is mad or a murderer, a victim or a villain.
What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Published: October 9th 2018 by HarperTeen
Genres: young adult, contemporary, romance
I am beyond excited about this one, because two amazing YA contemporary authors, namely Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, are teaming up! I’ve loved every single one of Becky’s novels in the past and I really want to read Adam’s (I read More Happy Than Not, but didn’t like it, I hope this one will encourage me to try again → don’t be mad at me for this). It follows Arthur, a Broadway fan who is only in New York for the summer, and Ben, who recently broke up with his boyfriend. The two of them meet at the post office, then get reunited… But what if they can’t nail the first date? Or second? Or third? But what if it works out between them? I am beyond excited about this one! ALSO. The title is reminiscent of a Dear Evan Hansen song, so how do I not read this, I’m asking you?
Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
Published: October 9th 2018 by Poppy
Genres: young adult, contemporary
Speaking of Broadway fans… A novel inspired by the amazing musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming out! If you don’t know this musical… Well first, please go listen to it, because what have you been doing all this time? Just kidding, but please listen to it. Then, second, it’s about Evan Hansen, a high school senior who is drawn into a family’s grief over the loss of their son and is believed to be his best friend, because of a letter that was never supposed to be seen. This is an amazing story about grief, mental health, authenticity and the struggle to belong anywhere. I have NO IDEA how it’ll be like, but considering how much I adore this musical, I have high hopes!
Archenemies (Renegades #2) by Marissa Meyer
Published: November 6th 2018 by Feiwel & Friends
Genres: young adult, fantasy
I adored Renegades so much, so I’m definitely anticipating its sequel! This trilogy is set in a world where some people have extraordinary abilities, which led society to go astray. Out of the ruins of that society emerged the Renegades, a syndicate of prodigies which established peace and order… But the villains they overthrew are still underground. It follows Nova, who hates the Renegades and wants revenge. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice and in her. Renegades was the best YA book I had read in quite a while, so I’m definitely hoping the sequel will live up to it!
Pulp by Robin Talley
Published: November 13th 2018 by Harlequin Teen
Genres: young adult, historical fiction
After reading Lies We Tell Ourselves this summer, I needed more YA historical fiction with a f/f romance. I was beyond excited when I heard about Pulp, which is about Janet, who lives in 1955 Washington, D.C. and keeps the love she shares with her best friend a success. As she discovers novels telling the story of women falling in love with each other, she decides to write and publish her own story, even though she might risk her entire life. Sixty-two years later, Abby can’t stop thinking about her senior subject, which is about classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. She feels especially connected to an author who write under a pseudonym and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity. I feel like this one might become a favourite and certainly hope so, I cannot wait for November!
The Dark Days Deceit (Lady Helen #3) by Alison Goodman
Published: November 20th 2018 by Viking Books for Young Readers
Genres: young adult, historical fiction, fantasy
The number of sequels I’ve included is astonishing, considering how few of them I have read this year, but maybe it might motivate me? I hope so. I cannot wait to get my hands on The Dark Days Deceit, which is the final book in the Lady Helen trilogy. This trilogy is about Lady Helen, who is swept away in demon-hunting adventures in the first book and it is set during the Regency era (!!). In a way, it reminds me a little of The Infernal Devices and I adore this type of stories (*cough* Something Strange and Deadly *cough*). I’m so curious to see how Helen’s story will come to a close and it’s such a perfect Fall read!
Queen of Air and Darkness (The Dark Artifices #3) by Cassandra Clare
Published: December 4th 2018 by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Genres: young adult, fantasy
Last, but certainly not least… The last book in The Dark Artifices is finally coming. I don’t really need to present this one to you now, don’t I? I’m so happy it’s the very last book I’m excited about this year, because it means so much more, in a way. I have missed these characters so much and considering how it ended and how Cassie left us waiting for that long? I NEED IT ON RELEASE DAY. I hope I’ll be able to drop everything to just read it like for the previous two and if someone spoils me… Oh just don’t even try. (Yeah, I haven’t bothered with a summary, but you know… SHADOWHUNTERS).
What are your most anticipated releases from October to December?
Are you excited for any of those?
Lots of love,
Lucie
