Hi everyone! I can’t believe it’s already time for another upcoming releases post. Today I’m going to be sharing some of my most anticipated YA releases of the month with you. Please note that these dates are correct as of the time of writing and refer to UK hardcover publication only, as that’s what I’ll be reading.
Epically Earnest by Molly Horan
Release Date: 4th August
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like a really great coming of age story! I think it’s amazing that this one has an emphasis on being yourself, which is such an important message to be sending out to readers at this age. It’s really cool that this is inspired by Oscar Wilde’s play, The Importance Of Being Earnest, too – I haven’t read it but I imagine if you have you’d really enjoy this!
What’s Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla
Release Date: 4th August
Genre: Contemporary
Initial Thoughts: Books with flawed main characters are always so interesting, and I think this one will be no exception! Minerva sounds like such a strong character and I love that this follows her getting revenge on her predatory boss. I can’t wait to delve into this one, it’s really caught my attention!
These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall
Release Date: 9th August
Genre: Horror, fantasy
Initial Thoughts: Honestly, the blurb of this is giving me major The Inheritance Games vibes, which I’m so here for! I don’t read much horror but I love the sound of this, I’m already curious about what secrets Harrowstone Hall hides and scared for Helen! I think I might hold off on reading this until Autumn as it seems like the perfect spooky read.
The Charmed List by Julie Abe
Release Date: 16th August
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like a really sweet read! I can never say no to a cute contemporary and I know I won’t be able to resist this one either. I love that this has urban fantasy elements to it and the classic bucket list trope! I can’t wait to read about Ellie and Jack’s journey.
The Feeling Of Falling In Love by Mason Deaver
Release Date: 16th August
Genre: Romance, contemporary
Initial Thoughts: I love books with the fake dating trope and it sounds like that may be in this! It also sounds like there’s a lot of potential for some amazing character development, which is always a must for me. With that being said, I did notice the author posted a lot of trigger warnings for this on Goodreads, so please check those out before reading!
That’s Debatable by Jen Doll
Release Date: 23rd August
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Initial Thoughts: Honestly, the synopsis of this one reminds me a lot of Not Here To Be Liked – which I didn’t enjoy that much – so I’m hoping the execution will be good here! It’s really interesting that this one rests on the debate team, and I love that it’s about feminism too. What I love most of all, though, is that it sounds like the characters will actually grow in this, which is so important.
Those Summer Nights by Laura Silverman
Release Date: 23rd August
Genre: Contemporary, romance
Initial Thoughts: This sounds like the perfect summer read! I think it’s really great that this is about an athlete coming to terms with their dreams being crushed due to an injury, unfortunately it does happen and this could help readers going through something similar. I’m usually a little wary of love triangles but I actually love the sound of this one, and Hannah’s summer job sounds like so much fun!
Lightlark by Alex Aster
Release Date: 23rd August
Genre: Fantasy, romance
Initial Thoughts: Ok but the Centennial game sounds so fascinating and I already want to know who comes out on top! I will admit that the idea of different rulers competing has been done before but I love the take on this, with them competing to break the curses on their realms.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Release Date: 30th August
Genre: Fantasy, romance
Initial Thoughts: I’ve heard so many amazing things about this one already! I love the gothic elements of this and the atmosphere sounds super spooky. Signa’s alliance with Death sounds so eerie and I’m already intrigued. One thing’s for sure: I’ll definitely be picking this one up!
How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine
Release Date: 30th August
Genre: Mystery, horror
Initial Thoughts: I love a good mystery, so of course I had to include this! This one sounds really different to anything else I’ve read in the genre before which has really drew me in. Going back a year to save your sister from being murdered (in twenty four hours, no less) is such a cool concept and I can’t wait to dive into this!
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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How to survive your murder sounds really good – thanks for sharing 🙂
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It truly does, I’m so excited for it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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Hope you enjoy it x
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Really great list! We’re excited to read a few these.
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Thank you! I really hope you enjoy them, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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We can’t wait for Those Summer Nights and How to Survive Your Murder.
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Same, I really hope you enjoy them when they come out! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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What’s coming to me sounds so interesting and thanks for sharing the other ones on the list. I always love your posts.
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Yes it definitely does! Aw I’m so glad you enjoy my posts – that means a lot to me. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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I’ll have to look more into all of these but right now the ones that are catching my eyes are Lightlark by Alex Aster, How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine, and These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall. I love horror, murder/mysteries, and fantasy. 😀 I’ve already added them to my wish list. 🙂
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I hope you enjoy all of them if you end up reading them! I love all of those genres too, although mysteries would have to be my favourite. Thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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Thanks for sharing such a great list! I really like the sound of ‘What’s Coming to Me’ by Francesca Padilla as I like the sound of her getting revenge on her sleazy boss. Lightlark by Alex Aster also has me interested as it sounds like the hunger games, but if the people at the top fought each other. How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine though sounds right up my street! 😀
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I’m so glad you like the sound of all of these! I love the sound of her standing up to her boss in What’s Coming To Me too, it sounds really powerful – and I’ll admit the first thing I thought of when I saw Lightlark was The Hunger Games! I really hope you enjoy all of these, thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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These Fleeting Shadows and How To Survive Your Murder sound right up my street!
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I really hope you enjoy them! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These look like a great great releases with all great attractive covers. Thank you for sharing these releases.
Lauren
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They definitely do, there are some really amazing ones coming out! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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What a great list! I love the sound of These Fleeting Shadows. The mix between horror and fantasy should be really interesting. I’ve also had How to Survive Your Murder on my list for months. I can’t wait to get into these. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you! So do I, I think there’s a lot of potential for it to be really interesting. I really hope you enjoy them both, thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Wow! There’s some really interesting books releasing this month – how exciting. I especially love the sound of ‘how to survive your murder’ that’s right up my street. I’m excited to hear your thoughts on these books if you read them. Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely! Xo
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There definitely are, there’s so many great ones! So do I, it sounds like exactly my type of book. Thank you so much for reading and commenting xx
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It looks like there are going to be some good releases this month. I love the sound of Those Summer Nights.
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It definitely does! Me too, it sounds like the perfect summer read. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Lovely books to read, something for every taste..
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They definitely are – I’m glad you appreciate the variety! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Omg all of these look FANTASTIC!! I LOVE the cover of what’s coming to me, can’t wait to check it out!!
Adored this post!! ❤ ❤
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They truly do! I love the cover too, I can’t wait to read it – hopefully we both enjoy it! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for reading and commenting ❤ ❤
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These all look like wonderful reads. Those Summer Nights has me hearing the song of the same name from Grease (I’m aging myself). I hope that you enjoy them all Ceri!
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They truly do! Haha same, whenever I look at it I sing those high notes in my head. Thank you so much for reading and commenting Jodie!
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OoOh interesting picks! The one that stands out to me is Lightlark – I’ll be picking that one up for sure x
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Thank you! I really hope you enjoy Lightlark, thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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A lot of these sound really good! I’m a huge fan of spooky/horror/mysteries, so those would be my top picks. And The Importance of Being Earnest is great! The movie was pretty good too. It’s a fun story.
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They truly do! Same, I can never say no to horror/mysteries – particularly during autumn, which is coming up! I’ll have to check it out. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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