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 six titles to share with you, including some spooky new adventures and a reimagining of Mary Shelley’s childhood. Read on!
The Blackwoods by Brandy Colbert
After the death of their matriarch, Blossom Blackwood, her great-granddaughters Hollis and Ardith find themselves thrust into the public eye. When someone leaks private photos of Hollis, family secrets come to light, and pressures mount from every side.
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert’s new book release effortlessly slips between four generations of women. The Blackwoods is a story of ambition, fame, struggle and loss all in one Hollywood family, full of scandal and heartbreak you won’t want to miss.
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Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne Eekhout
Against the backdrop of a volcanic eruption in Indonesia and a “year without summer,” Mary Shelley and her companions challenge each other to write the best horror story during their stay at Lake Geneva. As Mary composes her own tale, she recalls a summer from her youth in Scotland, where her deep friendship with Isabella Baxter led to a startling encounter with a real monster in the woods. Drawing on this memory, Mary creates a groundbreaking and enduring work of literature.
Originally published in Dutch in 2021, Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein is a sapphic reimagining of the events leading to Frankenstein’s creation. Anne Eekhout brings the legendary writer to life in new and unexpected ways.
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
In a world dominated by the Night Emperor, Talasyn has found her place among the resistance, hiding her forbidden light magic. But when she crosses paths with Alaric, a powerful shadow magic wielder and heir to the throne, their powers collide, forming a unique force that could change the course of their war-torn world. As they are thrust into an uneasy alliance, their passion may save their world — or cause its destruction.
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The Hurricane Wars may just be the next Fourth Wing. With a richly drawn fantasy world and an enemies-to-lovers romance, Thea Guanzon’s debut is perfect for the romantasy fans out there.
The Dead Take the A Train by Richard Kadrey and Cassandra Khaw
Julie Crews, a drug-addicted New York City magician, will take any job to advance her magic career. Her desperation, however, attracts the attention of an eldritch god seeking revenge, triggering a perilous series of events that jeopardizes not only her friends but the entire world’s existence.
The first in an upcoming duology, The Dead Take the A Train, is a team-up between two powerhouse writers. Richard Kadrey and Cassandra Khaw combine cosmic horror and gritty fantasy into a fast-paced adventure.
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Beholder by Ryan La Sala
Athan Bakirtzis relies on his charm and a secretive job as an art handler to care for his ailing grandmother. He adheres to his Yiaya’s warning never to use his ability to manipulate mirrors, a power she sees as a curse. But during a high-society party in a New York penthouse, Athan breaks this rule, triggering a nightmarish chain of events.
As chaos erupts, Athan realizes that an evil force has been lurking behind his reflection. He becomes entangled in a supernatural conspiracy involving occult societies and eldritch horror as he tries to uncover the truth about this malevolent presence around him.
Ryan La Sala is back with another surrealist YA horror novel. Beholder will forever change the way you look at mirrors — and wallpaper.
Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King by Ashley Poston
Kate Bishop is still figuring out what it means to be a superhero. But when she stops a minor crime and rescues the unexpectedly cute and charming Milo, she takes it as a win. She soon realizes that they mixed up their bags, however, and his happens to contain a book of powerful secrets. It’s also a book New York City’s most notorious villain, Kingpin, would kill to get his hands on. Now Kate is on the run. She’ll need all her skills — and the help of a few super friends — to get herself out of this one.
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Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is a fun standalone adventure perfect for fans of the comics or the show. Check out Ashley Poston’s new book release if you love sassy banter and rapid-fire action scenes.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What October 3 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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