Looks like 2016 is kicking off with the release of some long-anticipated and truly awesome books! Here’s what we at AYAP have on our radar for the next few months.
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Jocelyn
There are so many amazing sounding books coming out this quarter, and lucky for me, two of the ones I can’t wait to read were released this past week. One is Thief of Lies by Brenda Drake. I’ve participated in several of Brenda’s helpful contests, and I think she just might be the nicest person on the internet, so I’d want to read it even if it didn’t sound fantastic. Which is totally does. I’ve also wanted to read Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn since I first heard about it months ago because of its intriguing description.
I can’t wait to dive into Truthwitch, by former 1st 5 pages mentor, Susan Dennard. I love all of Susan’s books, so I’m sure this one won’t disappoint. Magic, friendship, romance – and a pirate – what more could you want?I’m also eagerly anticipating Brenda Drake’s Thief of Lies. Romance, libraries, wizards? Yes, yes, and yes, please!
Also, I’m currently reading an ARC of the The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury. Not to spoil anything, but the romance and the lush story world are intriguing. I’m looking forward to being able to hold a hardcover copy when the book releases!
Shelly
First, I’m dying for The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Strutskie because pirates, sea monsters and some swoony kissing. It sounds so great, I can’t wait to read it! I’m also excited for If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo because it sounds amazing, and exactly what the world needs right now. I’m also very much looking forward to Run by Kody Keplinger because the plot sounds both fun and thrilling, and I love that the key focus is on a friendship!
Susan Dennard’s Truthwitch and Alex Bracken’s Passenger. It seems like I’ve been waiting for these books forever, and now they’re finally here I can’t wait to dive in. I’m expecting epic worldbuilding, sweeping tales and books that I just can’t put down. Later in the quarter, I’m also looking forward to Sarah Ahier’s Assassin’s Heart and C.J. Redwing’s The Shadow Queen.Assassin’s Heart by Sarah Ahiers – I love any book that involves assassins, and this book
has a mafia-type vibe to it, which is a unique twist so I’m really excited to get my hands on this one!









