Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be sharing some of my most anticipated YA releases for this month. It looks like this month’s going to be a great one for releases – hopefully the rest of 2022 is just as good!
The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman
Release Date: 4th January
Genre: Fantasy
Initial Thoughts: I am so here for the sibling rivalry in this book! The idea of all four of them having to work together to get the key yet each of them having a different agenda and use for it is truly genius, and it’s set in an Indian inspired world, too! I can’t wait to get into this and find out who comes out victorious!
It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh
Release Date: 4th January
Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Initial Thoughts: The blurb pitched this as perfect for fans of The Cheerleaders and Sadie and, as soon as I read that, I knew I had to pick this one up! I already feel so bad for Charlotte and Maddi and I’m desperate to know what truly happened to their mother – I think we all know how much I love a good mystery!
Serendipity (edited by Marissa Meyer)
Release Date: 4th January
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like such a cute and feel good collection! I love the idea of turning different tropes on their heads and I can definitely see myself turning to this if I ever need a little pick me up.
You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith
Release Date: 6th January
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like such an awesome read! I love the idea of the two protagonists being trapped in an arcade together during a snowstorm, but what I love even more is that it’s giving me major enemies-to-lovers vibes. Need I say more?
If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Carl Dietrich
Release Date: 6th January
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This is another one that sounds absolutely adorable! I’m such a massive fan of Sophie Gonzales that I knew I had to add this to my tbr as soon as I saw it. I love the idea of a book about a boy band and the pressures that come with it and I’m just genuinely super excited for this – I can’t wait to review it!
The Red Palace by June Hur
Release Date: 25th January
Genre: Mystery, historical, thriller
Initial Thoughts: Ok but the concept of this is genuinely so original?! The idea of the protagonist working as a nurse when lots of them are murdered in a single night already has me spooked and I’m sure the setting will make it even better! I definitely can’t wait to pick this one up.
The Liars Beneath by Heather Powell
Release Date: 27th January
Genre: Mystery, thriller
Initial Thoughts: This sounds super tense and dramatic! I love the idea of the protagonist teaming up with someone she doesn’t like to find out the truth about her best friend’s death – I’m already hooked! I can’t wait to find out what really happened and this is definitely one of my most anticipated reads of the month.
Which book are you most excited for? Are there on your radar I haven’t included? Let me know in the comments!
I hope you enjoyed this post!
Ceri
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These look like some interesting and intriguing reads!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
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They definitely do! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Great picks Ceri, hope you enjoy them x
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I hope so too! Thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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It’s always so much fun to have something to look forward to being released! Thanks for sharing your list here
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It definitely is, especially when they’re preordered! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Oh Im so excited about these. I really want to read more books this year so its something to look forward to
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Me too! Good luck with reading more, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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It is always good to see the upcoming releases so thank you for sharing this! Some will go onto the wish list x
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I really hope you enjoy them! Thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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Ooh, lots of great looking books coming in January! I like the sound of Serendipity x
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There definitely are, it’s such a great start to the year! Ooh I really hope you enjoy it if you end up reading, thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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You’ve always got such a great selection of books! Thank you for introducing them. I’m adding It Will End Like This, The Red Palace, and The Liars Beneath to my growing list haha. I can’t wait to read your reviews! Thank you for sharing, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Ah thank you, I always try and make sure there’s something for everyone! I really hope you enjoy them all! Thank you so much for reading and commenting, have a lovely week!
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You’ve got a few beauties on here. I’m intrigued by the boy band one, although it’s not something I would normally go for. However, I’m loving the sound of The Red Palace by June Hur and The Liars Beneath by Heather Powell. They both sound very good 🙂
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There definitely are! Ooh I’m so glad to hear that, it’s probably the one I’m most looking forward to as well. I really hope you enjoy them all, thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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The Ivory Key is on my TBR and I am so excited to read it! I’ll admit I’m not a thriller fan, I get scared way too easy but I wish I was because the ones you’ve suggested sound amazing
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Ooh I really hope you enjoy it when you get to it! That’s completely understandable haha, they’re not for everyone. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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These sound like some great books being released. I am a bit of a sucker for a cover and I do like the look of you can go your own way, I would pick that up in a book store and have a look. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
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There definitely are! Me too, I feel like covers are definitely what draws me in to start with and this one is great! I really hope you enjoy it if you end up reading, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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That’s an impressive list! Will bookmark your post for later and read a few this year. Thanks for sharing!
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I really hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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I will definitely read the Ivory Key! These are great recommendations xx Penny / whatdidshetype.blogspot.com
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Ooh I really hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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Very eagerly looking forward to It Will End Like This, The Liars Beneath, If this gets out!!
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Same, they all look absolutely amazing – I’m especially looking forward to If This Gets Out! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These all appear interesting! But I am most interested in The Liars Beneath. Love a good thriller! Thank you for sharing!!
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I hadn’t heard of any of these books, so thank you for sharing them! I love short stories so Serendipity would be my choice.
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I’m so glad I could bring them to your attention! I really hope you enjoy it, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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The liars beneath looks like a really good read, I love books like this. I think there is something for everyone with the books you have listed in this post.
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It really does, I really hope you enjoy it if you end up checking it out! I definitely tried to be as inclusive as possible, thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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Ooo I’m loving the sound of these books, especially the ‘it will end like this’ – I’m very into thrillers at the moment. Thank you so much for sharing these with us! Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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I’m so glad to hear that! Ooh I love a good thriller too, I really hope you enjoy it if you end up reading. Thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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I love how you included different genres. I’ll be happy to read some of these once I get out my reading comfort zone.
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Ah thank you, I definitely tried to make sure there was something for everyone! I hope you enjoy them once you get to that place. Thank you so much for reading and commenting, good luck with getting out of your comfort zone!
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Thanks for the preview of new releases. I may try the short story collection since my attention span is shorter right now. ha!
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You’re more than welcome! Ooh I really hope you enjoy it haha, collections are great. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Some of these books sound great, especially the first one! Also love the look of The Liars Beneath, Thrillers are my fave genre!
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Ooh they definitely do! Thrillers are my favourite too, they’re perfect for keeping you hooked. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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These sound like some great reads. I’m focusing on reading the many books on my TBR list before I allow myself to add anymore.
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They definitely do! That’s completely understandable haha, I think that’s something I really need to work on too. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Great selection! The Ivory Key and The Red Palace are on my TBR this year too!
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Thank you! I really hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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This month is a winner when it comes to new releases! There are so many I’m excited for – including a few that you mentioned in this post 🙂
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It definitely is! I really hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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I like this list because its a little out of my usual buys. I think the serendipity one looks really good!
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Ooh I’m so glad you could find something out of your comfort zone! I really hope you enjoy it, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I love posts like this, as I always find something new to add to my list! I enjoy thriller type books so will be keeping an eye out for Liars Beneath!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
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Ooh I’m so glad to hear that! I really hope you enjoy it, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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