2015 looks like it’s going to be an
amazing year for books, and particularly in YA. There are just so many great
reads to look forward to!
1. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E.
Pearson: The Kiss of Deception was my favourite book of 2014, so it’s no
surprise that The Heart of Betrayal is at the very top of my 2015 wishlist.
Thrilling, evocative and stunningly well-written, this is a series you should
all be reading.
2. The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley
Fitzpatrick: the long-awaited follow-up to the phenomenal My Life Next Door,
this book should probably be renamed The Book Most Likely to Make Me Fangirl
Over An Entire Fictional Family. Sprawling, hilarious and heart-warming, I love
that Huntley Fitzpatrick is returning to the chaotic Garrett household. I’m so
glad Alice and Tim are getting a book of their own – and maybe we’ll even get a
glimpse of old favourites Samantha and Jase, too!
3. A Darker Shade of Magic by
V.E. Schwab: I’ve already read 130 pages of this book thanks to
early-look ARCs, and I’ve fallen absolutely head over heels for it. Complex and
captivating, it’s gritty urban-historical fantasy with great characters,
brilliant world-building and incredible writing.
4. The Wanderers by Kate Ormand: for
fans of Laura Lam and George R. R. Martin, The Wanderers — about a
sixteen-year-old traveling with a shapeshifter circus and a betrayal in camp
that threatens the lives of them all – sounds ridiculously cool. It’s
everything I never even knew I needed from UKYA!
5. The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon: originally
scheduled for release in October 2014, this sequel to The Bone Season will
finally be with us in January 2015 and I for one cannot wait! I really enjoyed
The Bone Season, and I can’t wait to return to Paige Mahoney’s world.
6. This Is Not a Love Story by Keren
David: one contemporary novel I’ll definitely be clearing my schedule for is
This Is Not a Love Story. Keren David is a fantastic storyteller and a great
ambassador for UKYA. Her books are utterly enthralling, and most of all, they
don’t hold back.
7. The Invisible Library by Genevieve
Cogman: I haven’t seen much hype for The Invisible Library, but the moment I
read the description “an adventure featuring stolen books, secret agents and
forbidden societies - think Doctor Who with librarian spies!” I knew I’d want
to read it.
8. Truthwitch by Susan Dennard: Set in a world
where three empires rule, defined by a type of magic known as witchery,
Truthwitch is a breath-taking, breakneck-speed story about love, adventure,
war, consequences, and above all, friendship — and I’ve wanted to read it since
the moment I first heard about it.
9. A Court of Thorns and Roses by
Sarah J. Maas: I’ve heard so much praise for this book, I couldn’t resist adding it to
the list. Sarah J. Maas is one of my favourite high fantasy authors and with
this new series, she’s bringing her incredible talent to a slightly older
audience, promising more danger, romance, magic and intrigue than ever before.
10. The Next Together by Lauren
James: there aren’t many debut authors on this list, but The Next
Together is an epic love story spanning not just years but centuries, so I just
had to include it. Walker Books have made an absolute coup in signing such a
skilled young author, and although it doesn’t release until September next
year, I’m certain this is one debut to watch.
11. Kalahari by Jessica Khoury: there’s always one
book on my most anticipated list that stands out as completely different from
the others, and this year, it’s Kalahari. Part science fiction, part survival
story, it’s set against a glorious African backdrop — and what’s more, Jessica
Khoury’s already released the first chapters online!
12. Kissing Ted Callahan (And Other
Guys) by Amy Spalding: every to-read list needs a cute,
light-hearted, fun contemporary to balance out all those epic fantasy sagas!
More than that, however, Kissing Ted Callahan strikes a balance between humour
and sophistication, which sets it apart from other books of its genre. I’ve
been asking for intelligent yet relatable romantic comedies in YA for a long
time, so I’m hoping this book will do the trick.
13. Hello, Goodbye and Everything in
Between by Jennifer E. Smith: I will read anything Jennifer E.
Smith writes, but this book literally had me at hello. It centres around two
characters named Aidan and Clare, set over a single night but exploring the
entirety of their relationship, and if it lives up to expectations, it could be
my favourite Jen E. Smith book since The Statistical Probability of Love at
First Sight.
14. Black Dove, White Raven by
Elizabeth Wein: another new release from the queen of YA historical fiction? Count me
in! Black Dove, White Raven has such an original premise — though I’m certain
I’ll need to stock up Kleenex while reading!
15. The Almost King by Lucy Saxon: Take Back the Skies
was one of the most memorable books I read in 2014, so when I heard it was the
first in a six-book series, I was over the moon. Each book focuses on a
different character in a vast alternate universe known as Tellus, and while
I’ll miss the characters from the first book, I’m excited to see where Aleks’
tale takes us.
*****
I haven't heard of too many books on this list, but it has helped me add some more 2015 releases to my TBR. I hope these are all really great :)
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