21 Books Coming Out in 2021 | Most Anticipated New Releases

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January
A Curse of Roses: uk.bookshop.or...
Root Magic: amzn.to/3ajCObM
Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance: amzn.to/3gTKnqN
Remote Control: amzn.to/2Kd3EaR
Fireheart Tiger: amzn.to/386JBCY
February
Into the Heartless Wood: amzn.to/2LxYTce
The Project: amzn.to/34huSnv
March
The Conductors: uk.bookshop.or...
Burning Girls and Other Storie: amzn.to/3mwUIul
Firekeeper's Daughter: uk.bookshop.or...
She's Too Pretty to Burn: amzn.to/2IU9H3D
April
Pride and Premeditation: uk.bookshop.or...
The Iron Raven: uk.bookshop.or...
Sistersong: uk.bookshop.or...
May
The Secret Talker: uk.bookshop.or...
June
Fire With Fire: amzn.to/3r1JkKh
A Dark and Secret Place
September
Certain Dark Things: amzn.to/38a4wF7
From the Neck Up: uk.bookshop.or...
Ariadne: uk.bookshop.or...
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[@MoonlightBookReader]

Being portuguese, I found it interesting that the book about the portuguese princess (called Isabel) is called "A Curse of Roses", because in our history it is known as "Milagre das Rosas" (translated to The Miracle of Roses), in which she would transform bread into roses to trick the king's men.

[@JeansThoughts]

I think that might be the legend it is based on :)

[@MoonlightBookReader]

@@JeansThoughts Oh yes, it definitely seems to be, with some slight alterations. It was a beautiful story and we actually learned it in school here, both for the myth/legend part as well as the real historical part of her role in our History. It's interesting to know that a little bit of our legend and culture is being shared with the rest of the world. :)

[@Liz86000]

Can't wait for "Ariadne" & "Into the Heartless Wood" ! "Pride and Premeditation" seems fun as well.

[@ChrisDailyReading]

That introduction was gold!

[@sophiecarbone4977]

The cover for the heartless wood looks so cool!!

[@Larissa_KD]

Ohhh Into the Heartless Wood sounds (and looks 😍) so good!

[@Emmie4497]

I really love the sound of The Conductors! Will have to keep an eye out for it next year

[@KatrinaEames]

There are honestly so many great books coming out next year - partially because so many had publication dates pushed back. I'm considering making a video for anticipated releases every month! There is just so much to look forward to!

[@nessie_shehobbit]

Remote Control sounds great!! I'm so excited for a Curse of Roses since it's inspired by one of my absolute favorite portuguese legends/ tales 💛

[@EpicReads]

Our TBR is out of control after watching this! So many added 😂♥

[@elnrjn]

Ooh Ariadne sounds great but September 2021 seems so far away! I'm really looking forward to A Decolonial Feminism by Francoise Vergès and The Green Barbecue by Rukmini Iyer. Love that green jumper btw, it really suits you!

[@Genitianadinarica]

P. Djeli Clark is releasing a full length novel of his Cairo series and it's the only one I'm actively dying for, now that Alecto the Ninth has been delayed until 2022. It's coming out in May and it's Fatima centred again and I can't wait for it.

[@marianalopezgonzalez4892]

Ohhh, this year I started and DNF'd a very popular YA book by a recently renowned Mexican YA author, precisely about vampires in México City. I was so excited because the premise REALLY intrigued me! Unfortunately I didn't like the writing style :( I'm SOOO glad Silvia Moreno García will be doing her take on that theme! I'll be anticipating Certain Dark Things

[@TheBookishMom]

There are so many great books coming out! I know I am excited especially for remote Control.

[@pendragonianlaw]

I'm particularly looking forward to "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston, "Reputation" by Lex Croucher, and "A Marvellous Light" by Freya Marske. I'm so excited for 2021!! Great video!!

[@JeansThoughts]

Oh my goodness how did I forget to include Lex’s book!!

[@LiteraryKnitterary]

We definitely have quite a bit of overlap on our lists, haha! A few of my other most anticipated books are The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo and Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo :)

[@kimmieryren10]

I think I already said this in a previous comment but still.. Every time I watch one of your videos, I just immediately want to read all the books mentioned ^^

[@acrimsondaisy5513]

huh is certain dark things being republished in the UK or something? because i think it originally came out in 2016 and i read it last year. though i do remember it going out of print - anyway, i did really enjoy it! my own most anticipated release of 2021 is a lesson in vengeance by victoria lee, which is a dark academia with a f/f romance and i really enjoyed that authors debut!

[@JeansThoughts]

Ah yeah it must be the same situation for both her books in that case!

[@maryjohnson6296]

I'm so bad at keeping track of what's coming out in advance but the poetry collection Legacy and The Conductors sound interesting. And I also plan to check out Aliette De Bodard.

[@baddiemoyd]

I've been looking forward to this video for so long, you always have the best list of upcoming releases that I would have never heard of otherwise! I'm so excited for Afterlove by Tanya Byrne to come out in July, I read it earlier this year as an arc and LOVED it, I can't wait for an excuse to read it again😍

[@danielleoliver1734]

The iron raven is in an established series, there is a quartet and a trilogy before it. I assume since it is a new series you could start at this point though

[@sayura93]

The Iron Raven is a new trilogy that follows The Iron Fey series and The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten series. I'm not sure whether it would make sense without having at least some insight into the books since, especially in the first series, Puck is one of the main characters. However you are correct that in that whole world characters from Midsummer Night's Dream play a big part. Not sure whether you can call it a retelling though. Either way, it's one of my favourite series and I can't wait to get more of it. I can definitely recommend if you're up for some romantic fantasy.

[@bettymiller5164]

Lovely recommendations! I will be watching for these, especially the poetry collection.

[@issymannering6841]

Fire with fire sounds like a older version of how to train your dragon

[@EGrace-pw2hv]

I'm pretty sure that Certain Dark Things is actually backlist as well. I think this run is just a reprint.

[@LadyJaneBooks]

The Secret Talker sounds soo good!

[@josephinemaguire8513]

Thanks for some great recommendations. Some I want to get. Have you ever read The Queen of the tearling? I think you'd love it.

[@stephaniehauenstein9123]

Certain dark things is actually a rerelease too. That book has been out for a few years now under a different publisher.

[@dubbingsync]

Fire with Fire... or How to Train Your Dragon (to show your sister they're not that bad)

[@RoisinsReading]

I really want to read more short story collections next year, and Burning Girls is definitely on my list

[@evareads2817]

My most anticipated release is Chain of Iron, I think 😄

[@conniesbookshelf]

i think my most anticipated reads for 2021 are 'she who became the sun' by shelley parker-chan releasing on 22/7 (pitched as 'mulan meets the song of achilles') and 'the kingdoms' by natasha pulley on 27/5 (queer (alternative?-) historical time travelling mystery).

[@demeldapenkitty7937]

Most of those are going on my want list!

[@SparklesBooks]

Certain Dark Things sounds amazing!

[@Fe1AlR]

Looks like Pat Barker has a sequel to silence of the girls coming out in June, “The Women of Troy”... surprised this wasn’t mentioned, but I haven’t watched many peoples most anticipated yet - I’m sure it will pop up more next year Kind of more excited for Ariadne though 🙊

[@AnniesBookNook]

SO hyped for Ariadne!

[@AnniesBookNook]

And Fireheart Tiger, and Burning Girls! Absolutely love TOR

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

I’m hoping there’s going to be another book in the series from Ambrose Parry. The first two were great. Set in Edinburgh in 18th century. 🦋👋🤩☘️☕️😷🎄📚📖

[@ACuppaBookswithAriel]

If you like YA Contemporary Fantasy about Sirens, I recommend A Song Below Water by Bethany C Morrow.

[@JeansThoughts]

I REALLY want to read that one too!

[@ACuppaBookswithAriel]

@@JeansThoughts I thought it was excellent. Really different take on the lore and modernized. There are details that I think you'll like or appreciate as Greek mythology/classics academic.

[@helenjeindl524]

Ariadne and Sistersong definitely

[@kristenhoughton4891]

So excited for Pride and Premeditation!!

[@TheFirstCosaco]

We don't have native vampires in México, they came from Europe :D

[@dubbingsync]

Every culture has their own form of vampire though and a quick google of "Mexican vampire" gave me the Tlahuelpuchi, with belief if this creature having deep roots amongst the indigenous Nahua culture. Didn't want to come across as that Well actually guy but folklorish creatures are something I have an interest in and your "no native vampire's" comment had me questioning that.

[@TheFirstCosaco]

@@dubbingsync Would you look at that, I didn't know about this creature, thanks for the insight :D

[@amyreadingthings3518]

I’m really looking forward to “What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition” by Emma Dabiri, coming out on 4th March!

[@laureb7697]

wait i'm pretty sure certain dark creatures is already out, it was published in 2016 no ?

[@JeansThoughts]

Aha yeah I’ve now realised that is also a re-release!

[@Maxfeatherstries]

This is the first video I've watched on this channel, so don't really know your taste but I do know a f/f YA romance fantasy: The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea bu Maggie Tokuda-Hall. The cover is stunning! "Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the girl takes on the identity of Florian the man to earn the respect and protection of the crew. For Flora, former starving urchin, the brutal life of a pirate is about survival: don’t trust, don’t stick out, and don’t feel. But on this voyage, Flora is drawn to the Lady Evelyn Hasegawa, who is headed to an arranged marriage she dreads. Flora doesn’t expect to be taken under Evelyn’s wing, and Evelyn doesn’t expect to find such a deep bond with the pirate Florian. Neither expects to fall in love." I personally liked the first part of the book but the rest was a bit meh. Maybe you'll have more fun reading this. :3

[@dallasnateweyes3288]

First here is good luck nice video t

[@morganarosana]

I pre-ordered the alliette one, I have of their books in my TBR but this one intrigued me very much