Hello lovelies! How are you? I hope your new year’s resolution isn’t to stop buying books, cause if it is January’s going to test you. There are so many exciting new boks coming out this month, I couldn’t even fit all the ones I’m interested in one post. But here’s the highlights!
Slayer by Kiersten White – January 8th
It’s a Buffy spin-off, written by the queen of anti-heroines. Do I need to say more? Didn’t think so.
The Wicked King by Holly Black – January 8th
The Cruel Prince has the kind of ending that leaves you longing for more, so I think we’re all grateful the sequel’s finally being released this month. If you haven’t read the first book, but you like anti-heroines, cruel fairies, political scheming or wild plot-twists – you should get on this bandwagon.
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden – January 10th
If you somehow didn’t know this: The Bear and the Nightingale is my favorite book of all time. I’m honestly a little sad this is the last book I’ll get to read about Vasya. But I’m also incredibly excited to see how her adventure ends.
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee – January 15th
Dragon Pearl is a middle grade space opera about a girl who’s a fox spirit and dreams about leaving her dust-ridden planet. I don’t know if I’m more excited about the fox magic or the fact that it’s a middle grade space opera!
The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay – January 15th
I’ve looked for books set in Kashmir for years and only found a handful, so I was thrilled to discovered this one. It’s follows a young who’s search for the truth behind her mother’s death bring her to a Himalayan mountain village in a troubled region of Kashmir.
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal – January 15th
Unmarriagable is a Pride and Prejudiced retelling rom modern-day Pakistan, and if I’m not mistaken it’s all set over the course of a few days as the family attends a lavish wedding celebration. Doesn’t that sound magical?
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi – January 15th
I adore Paris, the found family trope and Roshani Chokshi’s writing, so I know I’ll love The Gilded Wolves. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this cast of characters – I almost feel like I already know them.
Circle of Shadows by Evelyn Skye – January 22nd
Circle of Shadows is a new YA fantasy novel from the author of The Crown’s Game, which I loved. It follows two magically gifted warriors who infiltrate a camp of mysterious soldiers. I think it sounds intriguing.
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo – January 29th
I know this is everyone’s most anticipated book of the year, because it’s about everyone’s favorite Grishaverse character, Nikolai, and I’m excited about that too. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t even more excited to be reunited with the waffle witch queen of my heart ❤️
The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan – January 29th
This is a YA contemporary about a 17 year old gay Muslim girl, who’s sent to Bangladesh after her parents catch her kissing her girlfriend. I’m always here for diverse contemporary, especially ones set outside the US.
so many great looking books coming out by desi authors this makes me so happy!! can’t wait go check them out
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Right? I’m so excited to read all of them! 😍
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Slayer and King of Scars is on my list I can’t wait for these. 🙂
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I’m so excited for them both! I hope you love them ❤️
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I have read The Gilded Wolves and loved it!
I am also really excited to read The Wicked King, Dragon Pearl, The Winter of the Witch and King of Scars.
I haven’t read anything by Evelyn Skye, but Circle of Shadows sounds interesting…
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I’m so happy to hear that, now I’m even more excited to pick it up! I hope you enjoy them all ❤️
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I’m excited for a few of these too. I hadn’t heard of Dragon Pearl, but heck yes middle grade space opera! I just wrote a post gushing hard about Unmarriageable; I loved it!
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I’m so happy you loved it! I’m gonna read your post and make myself even more hyped 😊
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I haven’t even had a chance yet to check out the January releases I might be interested in. Thanks for creating this post, it was very helpful ☺️
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I’m so glad you found it helpful, hope you found something you’ll enjoy reading! Thanks for stopping by 😊
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You had me at ‘Buffy’ plus I’m really intrigued about the Pakistani take on P&P – but I really am trying to save money this year! D;
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The book had me at “Buffy” too! I’m trying to cut back on book buying too, but it won’t be easy. Good luck! 😊
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I think this is gonna be a great year for books! 😁
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I think so too! 😊
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So excited for The Wicked King and The Gilded Wolves! I actually preordered them which is a rare thing for me to do but both are going to be so worth it.
Unmarriagable sounds like my jam because I’m a sucker for P+P retellings.
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So am I! I hope you love them both a lot 💕
P&P retellings are becoming one of my fave kinds of romance!
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I’m soo excited for The Wicked King!!
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So am I! I hope you love it!
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I’m just dying waiting for The Wicked King!! And I’m so glad you reminded me about King of Scars! Cannot wait
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I’m so excited to read them! I hope you love them! 😊
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I’ve long since accepted that I’ve fallen out-to-date with books, but I feel excited that I know King of Scars! I didn’t read The Grisha Trilogy, but I loved Nikolai’s appearance in Crooked Kingdom, so at least I have one new book coming out that I’m excited for! (I feel slightly more updated than I initially thought now)
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I feel like being out-to-date with new releases is something to aspire to! Books aren’t more interesting just because they’re new, but I get so excited about them I can’t help myself. I hope you love King of Scars!
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I’m comforted with that comment! Still, perhaps a balance between old books and new that capture the reader’s interests would be the best! I hope you enjoy reading these books!
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That’s a good point, balance is always the ideal. Thank you so much ❤️
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Yeah so you said this… “I hope your new year’s resolution isn’t to stop buying books, cause if it is January’s going to test you.” And now I feel called out 😛
January *is* going to test me because all of these look great! I have the ARC of The Gilded Wolves and need to get on that asap but I’m very excited about it!
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The publisher’s are testing as all this year! So many shiny new books! Oooh, I wish I had an ARC! (she says knowing very well she doesn’t have one cause she’s never requested an ARC in her life 😂) I look forward to hearing what you think of it! 💕
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I know! 2019 is the Year of the Book! I’m trying to get into it but am struggling a bit, I don’t think it’s the book though but me! Because it’s an ARC I know I need to read it and review and I’m going through a ‘phase’ where I don’t want to write reviews on anything 😛 I also think I’m more of a mood reader than I thought and I’m not 100% in the mood! It seems good so far though (like I said, I think it’s me!)
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I can’t wait to get my bookish hands on The Winter Of The Witch 🤤💛 so excited! Lots of great books on your list!
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Thank you! I’m super excited to get my hands on it too! I hope we both love it ❤️
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I’m so looking forward to wicked king, winter of the witch and king of scars 🙂
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Me too! I’m so excited to read them! 😊
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I’m most excited for the Wicked King.
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Only one day left to wait! I hope you love it ❤️
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Slayer, Winter of the Witch, and King of Scars have my wallet crying already
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Very relatable! I’m so excited for all of them!
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I’m super excited for The Wicked King! I am re-reading The Cruel Prince on audiobook right now ❤ I ordered the Wicked King OwlCrate box and it should get here today ❤
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I’m re-reading The Cruel Prince on audio right now too! I think I’m enjoying it even more the second time. How do you feel about it? That’s so exciting! You’ll probably get to it before I do then, so I look forward to hearing what you think of it ❤️
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I only started it this morning and my commute is only 30 minutes 🤦 so I pretty much just got through the prologue 😀 But I like the narrator!
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So do I! Also: most compelling prologue ever!
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there are SO MANY new releases coming out in jan WHERE WILL WE FIND THE TIME!! I just started the wicked king and oh my goshhh we are going to be in for a ride
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on these books when you get to them. awesome post
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I know right??? So many shiny new books to choose from!
Oooh, that sounds intriguing! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it! Thank you so much ❤️
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