Hello readers! It’s Saturday and that means it’s time to discuss some new books coming out in the last full week of July. I have 13 books to go over for this week, all of which release on the 25th. I hope you find a new book to read from this list!
This may be the last time I do one of these New Release Saturday posts. I know you guys are enjoying them, but I think I want to change them to a monthly post. A lot of time and effort goes into these posts and it’s getting a bit overwhleming for me. Let me know if you would prefer me to keep it a weekly post, though!
I will do one starting next week where I talk about 50 or 60 books coming out in the next month instead of 15-25 books coming out each week.
YA Mystery
One Of Us is Back is the 3rd book on the One of Us is Lying series. In order to prevent any spoilers, the following synopsis will be for book one.
In a high school setting, five students with very different personalities find themselves in detention. One of them, Simon, the outcast and creator of a gossip app, is found dead during detention. As investigators dig deeper, they discover that Simon had planned to expose secrets about his four classmates. Now, these four become suspects, and the question arises: Are they truly guilty or just pawns in a larger game? Everyone has secrets, and this mystery explores how far people are willing to go to protect them.
YA Mystery/Thriller
The Legacy Club in New York City is an exclusive membership that grants access to wealth, power, and security. Four high school seniors, including a scholarship student, are nominated for membership. However, they all harbor secrets that could ruin their reputations. Unexpected revelations and a tragic death unfold at the Legacy Ball.
Adult Mystery/Thriller
Amber Glass is known as Prom Mom due to her allegedly murdering her newborn on prom night. When she returns to her hometown of Baltimore, she reunites with Joe Simpson, her prom date who abandoned her, now married to someone else. Despite their efforts to stay away from each other, they are drawn together, leading to unexpected consequences.
YA Dystopian
Lightbringer is the 6th book in the Red Rising Saga. To prevent spoilers, the synopsis below will be of book 1, Red Rising.
In a color-coded society of the future, Darrow, a member of the lowest caste known as Reds, believes he is working to make Mars habitable. However, he discovers that humanity already thrives on the planet’s surface and that Reds are enslaved by the Golds. Driven by a desire for justice and fueled by lost love, Darrow infiltrates the Institute, where the elite Gold caste tests their power. He is determined to bring down his enemies, even if it means becoming one of them.
Adult Fantasy Romance
A Game of Gods is the 3rd book in the Hades Saga. The Hades Saga is the Hades X Persephone series, but in Hades’ POV. In order to prevent spoilers, below will be the synopsis of book one, A Game of Fate.
Hades, the God of the Underworld, finds himself drawn to Persephone, the Goddess of Spring. However, Persephone aims to reveal Hades’ true nature through her journalistic pursuits. As they navigate their forbidden love, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that put their relationship to the test. Hades must go to great lengths to prove his love for Persephone and defy the forces that seek to keep them apart.
Adult Gothic Horror
In a secluded English manor, Francine Thwaite is joined by friendly ghosts, including Bree, a mischievous companion from her childhood. However, when Francine’s sister, Madeleine, returns with a troubling story from their family’s past, Francine must confront the truth and face the possibility of losing everything she holds dear.
Adult Fantasy Romance
In this captivating tale, a young woman named Reina embarks on a treacherous journey after receiving an invitation from her unknown grandmother. She encounters dangerous creatures but is saved by her grandmother, a powerful sorceress. Reina becomes dependent on her grandmother’s magic, even as she hears whispers from an ancient god. Meanwhile, another character, Eva, struggles with her mixed heritage and the temptation of her innate magical abilities. Eva walks a dangerous path that leads to unexpected transformations.
Adult Historical Fantasy
In this historical fiction novel set in tenth century Norway, two girls, Oddny and Gunnhild, form an unlikely bond as children. They make a blood oath to always help each other, but their paths diverge when tragedy strikes. Oddny’s farm is destroyed, and her sister Signy is kidnapped by Viking raiders. Determined to save her sister, Oddny finds herself drawn to one of the raiders. Meanwhile, Gunnhild, who became a witch, discovers her destiny may be intertwined with the future ruler of Norway. The novel explores the enduring bonds of friendship, the power of magic, and the challenges the girls face as they navigate their intertwined fates.
YA Horror Fantasy
House of Roots and Ruin is the sequel to House of Salt and Sorrows. Did anyone know this was getting a sequel? I sure didn’t. To prevent spoilers, the synopsis below is of book 1.
Annaleigh, living a sheltered life at Highmoor Manor, is haunted by the tragic deaths of her sisters. Suspecting foul play, she uncovers a dark secret and becomes entangled in mysterious dances and encounters with a stranger. As the darkness looms over her family, Annaleigh must unravel the truth before she becomes the next victim.
YA Mystery/Thriller
In Their Viscious Game, a determined Adina strives to regain her Ivy League acceptance by participating in a deadly competition at an elite academy. As she uncovers dark secrets and faces ruthless competitors, she realizes that the stakes are higher than she anticipated. To survive, she must defy the odds and challenge the rules of the game.
Adult Cozy Mystery
Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a retiree in Florida, falls victim to a phone scam and loses her life savings. Determined to seek justice, she embarks on a brave journey to Romania to retrieve her money and regain her dignity.
Adult Historical Fantasy Romance
In a small French town in the 1960s, Marie-Jeanne, an orphan with a unique ability to see the marks of love on people, becomes a matchmaker, bringing soulmates together. She helps her foster father set up a mobile library and continues her quest for love, though she hasn’t found her own soulmate yet. Will Marie-Jeanne recognize love when it finally comes her way?
Adult Gothic Horror
In this gripping tale set in Rome during 1965, aspiring actress Silvia Whitford arrives at Cinecittà Studios only to find out that her big break has been canceled. With no other options for money, Silvia seeks out her mysterious Italian aunt, Gabriella Conti, who lives in a crumbling castle by a volcanic lake. As Silvia becomes involved in a new horror movie being filmed at the castle, strange events start to unfold. When Gabriella disappears, Silvia’s suspicions grow, leading her to uncover dark secrets from the past and a looming danger in the present.
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