There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I’ll help you narrow down the week’s new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week, I have 12 great books to share with you, including a surprising number of succession battles and inheritance tales. Read on!
Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake
When legendary tech mogul Thayer Wren dies, his three gifted but deeply flawed children – Meredith, a fraudulent biotech CEO; Arthur, a struggling congressman; and Eilidh, a former ballerina turned corporate marketer – compete for his fortune and legacy. Each sees the inheritance as their last chance at redemption, validation or survival. But in a battle of ambition, secrets and family dysfunction, only one Wren can win.
From Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, comes a wild and entertaining story of sibling rivalry. Gifted & Talented combines elements of Succession and The Umbrella Academy in a truly unexpected way.
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Bad Nature by Ariel Courage
When Hester is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she abandons her life in New York to drive to California and kill her estranged father. Along the way, she picks up John, an environmental activist heading to different superfund sites across the US. Their slow journey takes them through luxury hotels, eerie compounds and unexpected revelations. As they travel, Hester must confront whether vengeance is truly her final destination.
Part road-trip novel, part revenge tale and part indictment of the ongoing ecological crisis, Bad Nature is subversive and bleakly funny. Ariel Courage’s debut is original and interesting, featuring an unhinged heroine on a quest for revenge.
The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton
When Nora Holtzfall’s powerful mother is murdered, she’s thrust into the Veritaz, a brutal magical competition to determine the family heir. Meanwhile, her illegitimate cousin Lotte suddenly appears in the family’s deadly world, where most would rather see her dead than in power. As secrets unravel and dangerous alliances form, both girls must navigate betrayal, forbidden love and the fight for their own survival.
Alwyn Hamilton’s new book release features the magical competition of a lifetime. The Notorious Virtues has four different points of view, in-depth world building and a fun, unique magic system.
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The Sirens by Emilia Hart
In 2019, Lucy wakes to find herself strangling her ex-lover, then flees to her sister’s coastal town – only to find Jess missing and eerie rumors of vanishing men haunting the area. Meanwhile, in 1800, Irish sisters Mary and Eliza, sentenced to an Australian convict ship, experience strange transformations on their journey. As Lucy’s unsettling dreams intensify, the past and present begin to intertwine in ways she never expected.
The Sirens is a haunting tale of sisterhood, mystery and the untamed power of the sea. Emilia Hart weaves together past and present in a stunning tale of female resistance.
The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh
When eccentric sandwich mogul Duc Tran retires, he forces his five estranged children into a high-stakes challenge: revitalize struggling shops in Little Saigon neighborhoods across the U.S. within a year, or lose their inheritance. As the daughters grapple with gentrification, culture clashes and personal struggles, their bachelor brother must decide whether to marry for love or wealth. Along the way, family secrets unravel, revealing the true purpose behind their father’s scheme.
The Family Recipe is a story about finding your roots and rediscovering your place in a divided nation with seemingly little in common. Carolyn Huynh’s new book release is smart, fast-paced and funny, and it will definitely leave you craving bánh mì.
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Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Samantha meets Xavier Rush, a gorgeous but infuriating veterinarian, and their fiery clash turns into an unforgettable date. With her family in crisis, however, she pushes him away, believing love is impossible right now. But some connections refuse to fade, and Xavier might just be the one to prove that love is worth fighting for.
Abby Jimenez knows how to tug at your heartstrings without it ever feeling cheap. Say You’ll Remember Me represents everything she does best, handling difficult topics with her signature tender, genuine approach.
Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner
As the fire god Hseth’s army threatens to engulf Middren, allies and adversaries must unite against a common foe. Elo and his former friend Arren, Inara seeks aid while coming to terms with her powers and Kissen faces a choice between personal loyalties and a larger cause. In a world on the brink, each must decide what they’re willing to fight for.
It’s finally time for the epic finale of Hannah Kaner’s Fallen Gods trilogy! Even though I don’t want the series to end, I’m thrilled to get to read Faithbreaker.
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Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler
In a world divided between an authoritarian Federation and AI-governed Western Europe, a plot to overthrow the seemingly immortal President collides with a rogue artificial intelligence threatening global stability. As both systems teeter on collapse, scientist Lilia goes on the run, entangling a cast of revolutionaries, politicians and spies in a fight for the future. With surveillance tightening and betrayals mounting, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Ray Nayler’s new book release sends readers into an electrifying near-future world of geopolitical espionage. Where the Axe Is Buried is sure to leave you reeling.
The Other Lata by Kirthana Ramisetti
When Lata Murthy starts receiving emails meant for a wealthier, more glamorous woman with the same name, she impulsively steps into her life. At first it’s a fairytale, with all of Lata’s dreams coming true, but she quickly realizes she’s in over her head. As she thrives in elite New York circles and falls for a rising fashion designer, the real Lata resurfaces with a bizarre and escalating blackmail scheme. Now, Lata must find a way to escape before her dream life turns into a nightmare.
Pitched as Gossip Girl with Bollywood vibes, The Other Lata is a fun and twisty ride. Kirthana Ramisetti’s third novel is both an entertaining, character-driven mystery and a deep critique of the absurdly wealthy.
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Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
In Dear Writer, Maggie Smith distills creativity into ten essential elements, including wonder, vulnerability and tenacity, through insightful essays and practical writing prompts. Drawing from her teaching experience and bestselling For Dear Life newsletter, she offers guidance for artists of all levels to deepen their creative practice. This inspiring book is both a toolkit and a companion for writers across all genres.
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera’s life has settled into a comfortable rhythm after a murder at her teahouse, but she’s once again longing for a little more excitement. When she stumbles upon a young woman searching for her missing friend, Vera’s curiosity is piqued. The missing person, Xander Lin, turns out to be a mysterious social media influencer whose death raises more questions than answers. With her newfound purpose, Vera dives into solving Xander’s murder, determined to help Officer Selena Gray – her future daughter-in-law – unravel the enigma behind his death and solve the case once and for all.
Vera Wong is back in Jesse Q. Sutanto’s follow-up to Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) is just as funny and charming, and easily works as a standalone read.
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Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou
After losing her own baby, Agnes is called to nurse the local lord’s mysterious son. As the boy grows, however, strange and ominous events unfold around him. Plagues, withering trees and death seem to follow in his wake. As he grows into a man, his wives and children perish in cycles of tragedy. Agnes is drawn into a haunting mystery, confronted by the ghosts of the women he’s loved. In a twisted, inescapable truth, they reveal that leaving him means death, but dying means staying forever, trapped in the legacy of his ruin.
Natalia Theodoridou’s debut is a haunting, stunning retelling of Bluebeard. Sour Cherry twists the familiar narrative into a modern tale of toxic masculinity, confronting the complicated reasons we stay captive to the monsters we love.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What April 1 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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