Hi everyone! I can’t believe it’s already time for another upcoming YA releases post; it feels like I was only just writing the one for March! This month looks like a really exciting one for new releases; this time of year always brings lots of contemporaries, which I love! Before I get into the post, I’d just like to note that these release dates are correct for UK hardcover publication. Now let’s get into it!
Love From Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill
Release Date: 5th April
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like such a good read! After reading Today Tonight Tomorrow I couldn’t wait to read more of the rivals to lovers trope, and this sounds like an excellent addition! The viral video combined with the baking element has put this right at the top of my tbr, that’s for sure!
One For All by Lillie Lainoff
Release Date: 12th April
Genre: Historical, fantasy
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like it has such a strong protagonist, and I’m so here for it! I love that this is a modern retelling of The Three Musketeers and that it features a girl with a chronic illness – that’s the type of representation I’m here for! The assassination plot sounds fab too, so I can’t wait for this.
This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
Release Date: 12th April
Genre: Mystery, contemporary, thriller
Initial Thoughts: Ok but the premise for this is super intriguing… A family constantly on the run, a daughter tired of this life and one DNA test that changes everything… Sign me up! I feel like I already know the Winslow family just from the blurb, and that’s always a sign of a good book!
Blaine for the Win by Robbie Couch
Release Date: 12th April
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Initial Thoughts: I genuinely love the concept of this so much – it has so much potential! Blaine sounds like such a loveable character and I find it absolutely brilliant that after being dumped for “not being serious enough” he decides to run for class president. This promises for some good character development and laughs, that’s for sure!
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan
Release Date: 12th April
Genre: Romance, retellings, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: A Chinese mythology Romeo and Juliet retelling is the story I didn’t know I needed so I’m super pumped for this one! The feuding families is definitely an aspect I’m interested to see in this one, as of course that was central to Romeo and Juliet!
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick
Release Date: 14th April
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like such a cute read! I love that it features two girls teaming up together to get the girl of their dreams but end up falling for each other in the process – storylines like that are always so much fun to read! It’s great that this is set during the freshman year of college too.
Daughter by Kate McLaughlin
Release Date: 19th April
Genre: Thriller, mystery
Initial Thoughts: This is such an interesting concept! I love the idea of Scarlet not knowing who her father is until he’s dying, and that he’s a famous serial killer who will only reveal details about the victims to his daughter… I think it will make for a really different read, and I can’t wait to get into it!
With and Without You by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Release Date: 26th April
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like such a lovely read! I don’t think I’ve ever actually read any books about long distance relationships before, so this will be interesting. I think it’s a really nice inclusion that it’s a second chance romance too – those are always so much fun!
Message Not Found by Dante Medema
Release Date: 28th April
Genre: Contemporary, mystery
Initial Thoughts: Ok but the whole concept of Bailey creating a chat bot based on her best friend who has just passed away is such a unique one! I don’t think I’ve read anything like it before and I’m super intrigued to see the road Medema goes down with this.
Survive The Dome by Kosoko Jackson
Release Date: 29th April
Genre: Science fiction
Initial Thoughts: I honestly can’t remember the last time I read a sci-fi novel, but this one has me hooked! The Dome sounds like such a terrifying concept and I can’t wait to see the protagonists stand up against it. It’s lovely to see that this includes the BLM movement too!
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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Love From Scratch is amazing!!
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I’m so glad to hear that, it’s made me that much more excited for it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These all sound like great reads I’d like to read – particularly Love From Scratch! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great April!
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I’m so glad to hear that! I really hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for reading and commenting, have an amazing April!
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Very much like the sound of Arrow to the Moon and also Daughter. Two very different genres but both extremely intriguing – thank you, Ceri!
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So do I – they both sound absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Oh, how interesting! Where I am, One for All has already come out! I guess it’s publishing later in other places! I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things and it’s on my TBR. I love seeing spoonies get a protagonist role. And I’ve been looking forward to She Gets the Girl and An Arrow to the Moon!
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That is really interesting – I always find different release dates fascinating! So do I, it’s great. I hope you enjoy them all, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Your promos are so compelling, you draw me in and make me want to read everything!
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I’m so glad to hear that, haha, it means a lot! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Thanks for sharing these a certainly a couple of them caught my eye, Daughter and One for All these look like a great read!
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They certainly do! I really hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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You’re welcome, I look forward to your future recommendations
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Oh wow, I want to read them all haha! I love a mystery, as I always find myself so drawn in, and these ones sound great. I especially like the sound of The Golden State, and I’m so interested to check out the blurb. Survive the Dome sounds like a great read too, roll on the 29th haha xx
Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/
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So do I haha, they all sound amazing! Mysteries are definitely up there with my favourite genres too, the suspense is always brilliant. I hope you enjoy them both! Thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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Love From Scratch seems like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for sharing these books! 🙂
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I hope you enjoy it if you end up reading! Thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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These books look very nice and from your initial thoughts, they sound like some very interesting reads!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
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They certainly do! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I’m with you on daughter, sounds like a really interesting read – thanks for sharing
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It really does, I hope you enjoy it if you end up reading! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Love From Scratch is one of my favorite books of the year! I can’t recommend it enough
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Oh I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it, I’ll have to bump it up my tbr! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I always love your recommendations and the variety of genres you include! I love thrillers so I can’t wait to add This Golden State, Daughter, and Message Not Found to my list! Thanks for sharing and happy reading!
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I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy them! So do I, thrillers are one of my favourite genres and I’m super pumped for them all too. I hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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All these new releases sound really interesting. The books that caught my attention were Daughter and Survive the Dome, two very different genre plots, but both sound equally exciting. Thanks for sharing.
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They certainly do! Yes definitely, they’re both very different but they both look amazing amazing. I hope you enjoy them if you pick them up! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These all look so good! I need to get back into reading again, I just haven’t had time. Thank you for sharing ❤
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They certainly do! Thank you so much for reading and commenting – and good luck for getting back into reading ❤
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Omg I’m such a sucker for contemporary romance. A lot of these books seem similar to the ones I usually read, so I’ll be adding a few to my cart. She gets the girl caught my eye, and I think it might be my next read.
Sejal | thelazygal.com
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So am I, they’re always so much fun! I hope you enjoy them – and I think She Gets The Girl is the one I’m most excited ror too! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Thank you so much for this post! I love finding out about new upcoming releases but sometimes find it hard to find them all in one place (and ngl sometimes I’m a bit lazy haha!). I love the concept of An Arrow To The Moon and Message Not Found so I will be adding these to my TBR pile!! xx
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Yes it can certainly be difficult, haha – so I’m glad I could help! I really hope you enjoy them both, thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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Ooo there’s some absolutely amazing books up and coming! I especially like the sound of ‘love from scratch’ – I’ll be purchasing that asap! Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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There certainly are, it’s great to see! I really hope you enjoy it, thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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These all sound like great reads, especially Love From Scratch since I love baking and the enemies-to-lovers trope! Message Not Founds appears to be a total tearjerker and heartbreaking.
Thank you for sharing all of these books, so many new reads to add to my TBR pile.
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They really do! Ooh yes I love baking reads too – I actually reviewed Love A La Mode which is another one if you want to check it out! It truly does. I really hope you enjoy them both, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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The plot for One For All really caught my eye. An Arrow To The Moon as well. But you make them all sound so interesting!
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Same, it really stood out to me, and it feels like I’ve been waiting for them for ages! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I absolutely love the sound of One For All. Adding this list to my reading list. Thanks for sharing.
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I hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Love your recommendations, especially the contemporary ones. Will be looking out for them too!
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I’m so glad to hear that, I love a good contemporary too. I hope you enjoy them if you end up reading, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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