By: Kimberly Tanchay and Aleah Sia
2016 has for us just a perfect shower of new books to read, from popular authors to new authors from an abundance of genres. This new titles will have you begging your parents for more money to spend at your next visit to the bookstore From the fangirls and bookworms that we are, here's a list of some of the most anticipated books coming out this year.
1. Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
If you love books with time travelling aspects, rich settings, historical details and daring characters, then this is the perfect book for you. Through a daring adventure told by Etta Spencer, a violin prodigy from modern day New York, a Nicholas Carter, a pirate from the 18th century, comes a beloved tale that will definitely leave readers at the edge of their seats.
Themes: Time Travel, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date: January 5th 2016
2. Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
After the first book of the series, Red Queen, fans will be desperate to grab this new installment. This series takes place in a universe where civilisation is divided into two distinct groups: the red-blooded and silver-blooded. The Silvers are situated in the upper class wherein they are gifted with superpowers, while the Reds are treated as servants, at the very bottom of society. Follow Mare Barrow’s adventure as she experiences love, treachery and the embracement of her powers. After you have finished the book, decide: are you a part of team Maven or team Cal? By the way, we're for Team Maven!
Themes: Dystopian, Magic, High Fantasy, Romance, Royalty
Release Date: February 9th 2016
3. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
We don’t even know how to explain just how excited we are for the release of this book. Author Cassandra Clare is back with a whole new series that takes place five years after the Mortal Instruments series, in the eyes of Emma Carstairs and her best friend, Julian Blackthorn. If you liked The Mortal Instruments or The Infernal Devices, this book is definitely a must-read!
Themes: Fantasy, Supernatural, Romance
Release date: March 8th, 2016
4. The Crown by Kiera Cass
Finally, The Selection series has come to an end. This series has been praised by fans around the world because of the wonderful romance introduced by Kiera Cass. Be prepared to witness whom Princess Eadlyn will choose among the boys to rule alongside her; hopefully it will end with the happily-ever-after we’ve been waiting for. If you haven't yet, the series is definitely worth picking up - not only for its gripping storyline, but also for its gorgeous covers.
Themes: Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance, Royalty
Release date: May 3rd 2016
5. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Inspired by one of our beloved fairytales (Beauty and the Beast) twisted by some fantastic faerie lore, the story of Feyre continues in this sequel to a Court of Thorns and Roses - an epic book filled with the perfect blend of fantasy, action and lovable characters. With an amazing author like Sarah J. Maas (author of the Throne of Glass series), you won’t be able to stop yourself snatching the second book on the 5th of May.
Themes: Fairytale, Fantasy, Fae, Paranormal, Romance
Release date: May 5th, 2016
6. The Last Star by Rick Yancey
To cap off The 5th Wave series, Cassie Sullivan and Evan Walker confront their final fate in their last struggle to fight off the power of the Others to save their planet. Recent film adaptation aside, Rick Yancey definitely creates a sci-fi universe within his books undeniably worth reading.
Themes: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Apocalyptic, Romance
Release date: May 24th, 2016
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