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 is light but strong, with five books full of romance, adventure and drama. Read on.
Heart-Shaped Lies by Elizabeth Agyemang
After a class trip gone wrong, Kiara, Priscilla and Nevaeh discover they’ve all been dating Tommy Harding, a famous teen prank star. When Tommy turns up dead the next morning, the girls find themselves tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and suspicion. As the internet buzzes about their involvement, they must navigate their newfound connection while trying to clear their names.
Blending John Tucker Must Die’s sharp humor with the intrigue of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Heart-Shaped Lies is a YA mystery thriller that slowly reveals itself. Elizabeth Agyemang captures the raw emotions of teens while keeping readers guessing.
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Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Mariel, the grumpy new captain of the Merry Men, kidnaps cheerful healer Clem as payback for aiding the Sheriff of Nottingham. When Mariel’s father is captured, however, the two unlikely allies embark on a dangerous rescue mission, navigating a war-torn wood and questioning the Merry Men’s legacy. As tensions rise and sparks fly, they must fight for their lives — and maybe their hearts — against the odds.
Lex Croucher’s second queer historical YA romance is the perfect followup to Gwen & Art Are Not In Love. Not for the Faint of Heart is a fun adventure full of found family, hijinks and romance.
A Trinket for the Taking by Victoria Laurie
Dovey Van Dalen’s plans for a perfect day are derailed when she’s tasked with retrieving a stolen artifact causing deadly chaos in the mortal world. As she investigates a string of mysterious deaths, they all lead back to the powerful Ariti family. Dovey must navigate a tricky partnership with FBI agent Grant Bartholomew, hiding her magical abilities from the sharp-eyed investigator. Together, they edge closer to a perilous truth that could spell doom for both their worlds.
A Trinket for the Taking is full of excellent world-building and a writing style that will draw you right in. Victoria Laurie’s new book release is an urban fantasy mystery full of magic and romance.
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Darkly by Marisha Pessl
Arcadia “Dia” Gannon is puzzled but thrilled when she’s selected for an exclusive internship at Darkly. Ever since its founder’s death, the legendary game company has been shrouded in mystery. Alongside six other teens, she unravels cryptic clues and hidden symbols within the eerie remains of Darkly’s empire. As secrets surface and the lines between game and reality blur, Dia realizes this summer may be Darkly’s most dangerous game yet.
With elements of Knives Out and Tim Burton, Darkly is an intricate, gripping story. Marisha Pessl even integrates elements of the game within the narrative, creating a multi-layered reading experience.
Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine
As Troy endures a decade-long siege, four women — Andromache, Helen, Rhea and Cassandra — emerge as the city’s last hope, embodying strength as a warrior, a healer, a spy and a seer. United by fate and friendship, they uncover a sinister enemy not outside the gates but within the city’s power-hungry elite. Together, they must unmask the traitor before his betrayal dooms Troy forever.
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Daughters of Bronze breathes new life into the mythology and history of Troy. While it’s not a direct sequel, A.D. Rhine’s second novel picks up where Horses of Fire left off for a theatrical and engrossing story.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What November 26 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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