Happy Monday friends! Today I thought I would share with you my most anticipated releases of the year. There’s some pretty great ones! So far the majority of them are fantasy and middle grade, and maybe a few fiction sprinkled in. Hope you enjoy! ❤
**I will be including a clickable link to Goodreads on each photo for a book description**
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
Releases: January 11, 2022
“From the author of the classic A Little Life, a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia.“
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Releases January 18, 2022
Rise of the Mages by Scott Drakeford
Releases: February 8, 2022
“Scott Drakeford’s epic fantasy debut, Rise of the Mages combines gripping, personal vengeance with compelling characters for an action packed first book in a trilogy.“
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan
Releases: February 22, 2022
“The Justice of Kings, the first in a new epic fantasy trilogy, follows the tale of Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor’s Justice – a detective, judge and executioner all in one. As he unravels a web of secrets and lies, Vonvalt discovers a plot that might destroy his order once and for all – and bring down the entire Empire.”
Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar J. Perry
Releases: February 1, 2022
Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham
Releases: February 15, 2022
“From New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse , comes a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year, where every story matters, and the fate of the city is woven from them all.“
The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
Releases: March 8, 2022
“A new instant-classic fantasy from Newbery medalist Kelly Barnhill about the power of generosity and love—and how a community suffers when they disappear.“
New From Here by Kelly Yang
Releases: March 1, 2022
“An Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.“
Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence by Sonja Thomas
Releases March 22, 2022
“From the Desk of Zoe Washington meets Ways to Make Sunshine in this heartfelt middle grade novel about a determined young girl who must rely on her ingenuity and scientific know-how to save her beloved cat.“
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Releases March 1, 2022
“Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source.“
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne
Releases: April 12, 2022
“The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne’s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance.“
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega
Releases: April, 5 2022
“A magical adventure for fans of Amari and the Night Brothersand Nevermoor, about three witchlings who must work together to do the impossible if they have any hope of earning their full powers.“
It’s the End of the World and I’m in my Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds
Releases: April 5, 2022
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
Releases: May 17, 2022
“Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp.
Neither here nor there, but long ago…“
In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan
Releases: June 21, 2022
“From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage, comes In the Shadow of Lightning, a brand-new epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it’s running out.“
The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings
Releases: June 21, 2022
“In a fantastical version of New Orleans where music is magic, a battle for the city’s soul brews between two young mages, a vengeful wraith, and one powerful song in this vibrant and imaginative debut.“
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tolá Okogwu
Releases June 14, 2022
“Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and empowering middle-grade series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers.“
Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan
Releases: July 5, 2022
“Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn.”
That should be almost all of them for now! I may come back later this year to show you all any extras picking back up in August for the fall/winter months. I hope you all enjoy this!
Are there any books you’re really looking forward to this year? ❤
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