If you’re looking to add some new reads to your TBR this year, we’ve got you covered!
BY GEORGIA SWEET
Are the January blues getting you down? If you’re desperate for an escape from this gloomy weather, try picking up one of these new sapphic releases. From heartwarming romances to fantasy tales, these six books will definitely add some colour to these grey days.
So, grab your favourite blanket, brew a cup of tea, and grab a book!
Tadek And The Princess by Alexandra Rowland
12 January
Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult
Those of you who have read A Taste Of Golden Iron by Alexandra Rowland will be very excited to see the release of the second book. The story follows Tadek Hasira serving as one of the royal family’s elite bodyguards and servants. This was after the Crown Princess Mihrisah lifted him from the poorest district in the capital city. Twenty years on, tragedy had struck the palace a few years into his training. No one knew of the wavering love and loyalty he held for the princess and he prepares to keep this secret for the rest of his life.
For those who don’t know, the book is set in a fantasy world with a three-gender system, and is described as a fantasy romance set in a large, lush and inclusive world.
Eyes On Her By Eden Darry
16 January
Genre: Thriller/Mystery
If you’re looking for a more realistic fiction book that will keep you on your toes, I think this book may be the one for you. Cally Pope escapes her emotionally abusive relationship and settles down to open a glamping site in Gloucestershire. She has sworn off all romantic entanglements. Unlike Laurie Flanagan who has lived there her whole life and longs for a relationship. She feels an instant connection with Cally. Violent attacks keep derailing the opening of the Glamping site and Laurie’s the only person who believes the attacks aren’t random. Cally has an unshaking feeling it’s her ex Jules, but she’s dead, isn’t she?
It’s giving crazy ex.
So Let Them Burn By Kamilah Cole
16 January
Genre: Young Adult/ Fantasy
Another one for you fantasy world lovers. This Jamaican-inspired story is led by Faron Vincent who can channel the power of gods. She is forced to attend an international peace summit, where her older sister Elara, forms an unprecedented bond with an enemy dragon. The only way for the bond to be broken is for Faron to kill her sister. She ends up down a dark pathway trying to find a solution and Elara discovers some shocking secrets at the heart of Langley.
I think we’re all wondering if she ends up killing her sister or not?!?!
An Education In Malice by S.T Gibson
15 February
Genre: Adult/Horror/Fantasy
For those of you who like a scare, strap in. Saint Perpetua’s College lies in the forgotten hills of Massachusetts and is no place for timid girls. Secrets are currency, ambition is lifeblood, and strange ceremonies welcome students into the fold. Laura Sheridan is thrust into an intense rivalry with the beautiful Camilla. As their rivalry blossoms, Laura must confront her own strange hunger. Tangled in a sinister game of politics, bloodthirsty professors with a dark obsession with Camilla. They must decide how much they will sacrifice for the ruthless pursuit of knowledge.
It’s described as a dark academia tale of blood, secrets and insatiable hunger.
I have a feeling you might end up sleeping with the light on after reading this!
At Her Service By Amy Spalding
20 February
Genre: Romance
This one is for our more light-hearted and rom-com readers. Max Van Doren’s wish list consists of having a great career and getting a girlfriend. She currently is an assistant for Hollywood’s fastest-rising talent agents and has a big crush on the perfect bartender named Sadie. But she has no self-confidence in moving up the ladder or pursuing the girl of her dreams. Her roommate Chelsey who’s an influencer offers to sponsor her for the new self-actualization app. Suddenly Max is scoring big everywhere, but when Chelsey reveals online Max’s part in the app, everything comes crashing down. She realises to have true influence she’ll have to find the courage to make her own way in life.
Fresh, feel-good and endlessly relatable a glorious love story set in the modern digital age.
Am I the only one wondering if this self-actualisation app is actually a thing? Sign me up…
The Summer Love Strategy by Ray Stoeve
7 May
Genre: Rom-com
And if you’re not already sick of all the love, here’s one last one to get you hooked! Hayley always has a crush, the problem is they never like her back. Talia wants to have romance too but she doesn’t really get crushed anymore. Over summer they put themselves in situations that always lead to romance in the movies. They go to the beach, the pride parade, the pool, a MUNA concert and a party. They just can’t catch a break. Someone mistakes Hayley as straight and she does an awful DIY haircut. Will they manage to score dates or was summer love not really that far away?
We’re patiently waiting for the best friends-to-lovers moment – it’s a canon event!
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