Books I'm looking forward to in 2021

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It's that time of the year again...time to compile the list of 2021 book releases that I can't wait to read. So here it its (subject to more additions later, as always).

• We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen - Jan 26, 2021

(Adult, sci-fi, superhero) I'm always a sucker for superhero stories and amnesia stories, so two in one? Awesome.

• A Taste For Love by Jennifer Yen - Feb 2, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance) I'm always about those Jane Austen retellings.

• Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell - Feb 2, 2021

(Sci-fi) A space opera gay arranged marriage. The writing in the excerpt was just okay, though I guess I’m curious enough to keep reading.

• A Pho Love Story by Loan Le - Feb 9, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance) Sounds like a cute contemporary romance. I'm in!

• We Are the Fire by Sam Taylor - Feb 16, 2021

(YA, fantasy) Fantasy is very hit or miss with me, but this sounds like it has tropes I like?

• The Mirror Season by Anna-Marie McLemore - March 16, 2021

(YA, magical realism) I love retellings of The Snow Queen, and I'm very intrigued by the angle that this is a story about sexual assault survivors.

• The Last Watch by JS Dewes - April 20, 2021

(Adult, sci-fi) Character-driven sci-fi? Yes, please!

• Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - April 20, 2021

(YA, fantasy)

• Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass - May 11, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance) More Jane Austen retellings with POC, whoooo!

• Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa - May 11, 2021

(Adult, fantasy)

• Hard Sell by Hudson Lin - May 25, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance) Queer romance written by authors of color is still rare, so I'm excited by this.

• The Ivies by Alexa Donne - May 25, 2021

(YA, thriller) I'm...intrigued by the idea of academic thrillers.

• Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide - June 1, 2021

(YA, thriller) I guess 2021 is the year of academic thrillers!

• An Acquired Taste by Kelly Cain - June 8, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance) I love food-centered romances.

• Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey - June 22, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance) I'm really interested in reading romances set in Hollywood (which are actually pretty rare!).

• So We Meet Again by Suzanne Park - August 3, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance/women’s fiction) I’m a little wary because this author’s last romcom turned out to be neither a comedy nor a romance, but this ticks all of my boxes (video game streamer! YouTube cook!) so I’m giving it a shot.

• Like a Love Song by Gabriela Martins - August 3, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance) I'm on a bit of a fake dating kick right now.

• How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao - August 17, 2021

(YA, thriller) Another academic thriller.

• Reconnected by Catherine Tinker - Sept 1, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance) This book got delayed 1-2 years, so here's hoping I'll finally be able to read this YA Persuasion retelling.

• Among Thieves by MJ Kuhn - Sept 7, 2021

(Adult, fantasy) I love heist books.

• The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun - Sept 7, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance) *deep sigh* White authors writing about queer characters of color still infuriates me, so I'm going to hate-read this book. Sorry not sorry.

• Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao - Sept 22, 2021

(YA, sci-fi)

• Jade Fire Gold by June Tan - Oct 12, 2021

(YA, fantasy)

• The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker - Oct 12, 2021

(YA, fantasy) When I heard this had ownvoices biracial rep, I was intrigued.

• Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan - Oct 26, 2021

(MG, sci-fi) I mean, who can resist a new Rick Riordan book?

• Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau - Oct 26, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance) I’ve enjoyed some of Jackie Lau’s selfpubbed romances, so I’m curious about this one.

• The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu - Nov 7, 2021

(Adult, contemporary romance/women’s fiction)

• If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich - Dec 7, 2021

(YA, contemporary romance)