This year has been one for the books, for better or for worse. We have seen the release of several incredible novels by new and returning authors. As things start to wind down, and you begin to plan for all your end-of-year festivities, get cozy with these upcoming November releases. Be it literary fiction, or young adult novels, these releases prove both promising and inspirational.
Fallen City by Adrienne Young
Luca Matius’s only purpose is to carry on the family name and maintain its standing in the Forum once his cruel and powerful uncle dies. Maris Casperia was raised amid the Citadel’s inner workings and knows her future will force her into a lifetime of service to a corrupt city. But her years serving as a novice to the last Priestess have led her to envision a better future for the city. When she and Luca cross paths, nothing will ever be the same again. A fantastical contemplation on corruption, fate, and divinity promises to take you on an adventure this November.
Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithewaite
When Ebun gives birth to her daughter, Enniyi, there is no denying the striking resemblance between her and her dead cousin. The family begins to believe that Enniyi is the reincarnation of Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps and meet an equally tragic end. There is also the issue of the curse vowing that no man shall come into their home and find peace, leaving the Falodun women all living under the same roof. When Enniyi falls in love with a boy she saves from drowning, there is no denying the curse nor her believed destiny. Can Enniyi break the cycle and liberate herself from the fate of Monife and their family trauma?
Like Family by Erin O. White
Radclyffe, New York, is an idyllic upstate town. Ruth and her wife Wyn are living the dream with their children on a small farm, which doubles as a gathering place for their circle of friends. But there’s a secret at the center of their cookie-cutter life, a secret not even Ruth’s best friend Caroline knows. After an unexpected death in their community, these tight-knit friends must come together and face the tensions simmering under the surface.
Days at the Trunka Café by Satoshi Yagisawa
Tucked away on a narrow side street in Tokoyo is the Trunka Café, a place that provides sundry souls with nourishment far more lasting than any cup of coffee. Its regulars include Chinatsu Yukimura, a young woman leaving a napkin folded in the shape of a ballerina; a middle-aged man returning to the neighborhood in search of the life he gave up; and the cafe’s owner’s daughter, Shizuku, grieving her sister as she falls in love for the first time.
Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson
In this debut novel of romantic suspense, two dead princesses must find true love’s kiss to be brought back to life. Amala has spent her whole life trying to be the perfect princess, but when she is murdered before her wedding, her story is cut short before it’s even had the chance to begin. Kha’dasia is not an ordinary princess but a ruthless warrior bent on fulfilling her late brother’s dying wish, only to die before reaching her destination. When both girls wake up in a cursed forest, the gods offer them a second chance at life. The right kiss will save them, but the wrong kiss will kill them.
Coldwire by Chloe Gong
To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives in a virtual reality known as “upcountry,” while those who can’t afford subscriptions live in “downcountry.” But the upcountry isn’t perfect, and a cold war rages between two powerful nations: Medaluo and Atahua. No one suffers more than the Medan orphans in Atahua, who need military enrollment. Eirale and Lia, two students at the Nile Military Academy, exist on two separate planes of reality and are beginning to suspect that they are two pieces in a much larger conspiracy.
We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart
The invitation arrives out of the blue. Matilda discovers a father she’s never met and his plea for her to spend the summer with him at his seaside home, Hidden Beach. There she meets Meer, her long-lost brother; Brock, a former child star; and Tatum, who wants her to leave. Matilda is forced to delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover its sinister secrets. Everyone is lying.
The Merge by Grace Walker
How far would you go never to have to say goodbye? Set on an Earth where resources are scarce, humans have learned to share consciousness. Laurie is a sixty-five-year-old lady living with Alzheimer’s and the mother of Amelia, who is willing to undergo a controversial procedure to save her mother. They join a group of other merge participants and begin to wonder if everything is really as it seems.
The Forest of Missing Girls by Nichelle Giraldes
Lia Gregg always hoped to outgrow the fear of the woods surrounding her childhood home. But after a breakup sends her back to live with her family, the woods are just as sinister as ever. When a teenage girl disappears in their backyard, her fears become terrifyingly real. The danger is closer than she could have ever imagined, and her sister might be next in a long line of missing girls.
The Botanist’s Assistant by Peggy Townsend
A murder in a science lab rocks the life of a woman in this fast-paced mystery. Margaret Finch is an invaluable research assistant to a talented and charismatic botanist. When a death shakes the small university where she works, Margaret knows someone is targeting her, despite it being labeled as “natural causes.” She soon finds herself in the role of detective, hellbent on finding the killer before they find her.
November is a month that promises autumn leaves and many new and interesting releases. These are just a few upcoming novels to look forward to as you prepare your resolutions. Be sure to check them out and add them to your TBR. Happy reading!
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