I’m so happy that I chose to do these Quarterly Release posts, because if you look back at my Anticipated Reads for 2019 post, there are like no books for late summer/fall/winter. But that is also why I chose to these posts. To catch all the books I might’ve missed, or that were announced later in the year. There are sequels included in this post – with their synopses! (Just a heads up)
With that being said, let’s jump into the books that are on my radar for July, August and September. And if I’ve missed any, or didn’t mention something that you loved, or that should be on my radar, let me know in the comments!
JULY:
Queen of Ruin – Tracy Banghart
Pub. Date: July 2, 2019
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I still haven’t gotten to the first book in this series, but someone I trust read the first one, and her review tells me that I will, so eventually I’ll get to this sequel. Regardless, this story sounds amazing.
Banished by Asa at the end of Grace and Fury, Nomi and Malachi find themselves powerless and headed towards their all-but-certain deaths. Now that Asa sits on the throne, he will stop at nothing to make sure Malachi never sets foot in the palace again. Their only hope is to find Nomi’s sister, Serina, on the prison island of Mount Ruin. But when Nomi and Malachi arrive, it is not the island of conquered, broken women that they expected. It is an island in the grip of revolution, and Serina–polite, submissive Serina–is its leader.
Betrayal, grief, and violence have changed both sisters, and the women of Mount Ruin have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They plan to sweep across the entire kingdom, issuing in a new age of freedom for all. But first they’ll have to get rid of Asa, and only Nomi knows how.
Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths as they aim to tear down the world they know, and build something better in its place.
The Storm Crow – Kalyn Josephson
Pub. Date: July 9, 2019
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I have and ARC of this book, but unfortunately won’t be getting to it before release, but I am planning on reading it this month. It sounds really interesting and I’m excited to give it a go.
In the tropical kingdom of Rhodaire, magical, elemental Crows are part of every aspect of life…until the Illucian empire invades, destroying everything.
That terrible night has thrown Princess Anthia into a deep depression. Her sister Caliza is busy running the kingdom after their mother’s death, but all Thia can do is think of all she has lost.
But when Caliza is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the crown prince of Illucia, Thia is finally spurred into action. And after stumbling upon a hidden Crow egg in the rubble of a rookery, she and her sister devise a dangerous plan to hatch the egg in secret and get back what was taken from them.
Failed Future – Elise Kova
Pub. Date: July 21, 2019
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I actually just finished this book and it was phenomenal. Elise was kind enough to send me an advanced copy of Failed Future and she does something I don’t think anyone will expect and it will blow your mind. You’re not ready.
When worlds collide, and things are rarely what they seem, there may be no one Vi can trust.
Having forsaken her crown for a chance to save her family, and the world, Vi Solaris washes up on the shores of Meru. She’s wounded and barely alive. But Vi’s fight for survival is only just beginning.
As a princess in a foreign land, everyone is after her.
The pirate queen Adela wants to sell her to the evil elfin’ra. The Twilight King wants to use her to settle an old score. And, perhaps most dangerous, is the scheming Lord of the Faithful who sees her as an opportunity to further consolidate his power.
The only path for Vi is forward. But she doesn’t yet know if she’s running toward salvation… or a brutal end to everything she loves.
AUGUST:
House of Salt and Sorrows – Erin A. Craig
Pub. Date: August 6, 2019
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I was gifted a copy of this book from Netgalley and I cannot wait to dive into it! It sounds amazing and I’ve heard nothing but great things about it. I plan on getting to this very soon!
In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed.
Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor, a manor by the sea, with her sisters, their father, and stepmother. Once they were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls’ lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last—the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge—and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods.
Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that the deaths were no accidents. Her sisters have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn’t sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who—or what—are they really dancing with?
When Annaleigh’s involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it’s a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family—before it claims her next.
The Last Hope – Krista & Becca Ritchie
Pub. Date: August 13, 2019
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I can’t believe I have an ARC of this book. I absolutely loved The Raging Ones and I cannot wait to see how this story comes to a close for these characters. If you haven’t already, make sure you check out the first book and you can check out my review for it here.
Sacrifice all you have to survive.
Imprisoned for weeks on an enemy starcraft, Franny, Court, and Mykal have sat with an unfathomable revelation. But as they fight to stay alive, escaping prison means trusting a young mysterious stranger. He knows everything about their lost histories, and when answers aren’t given freely, the bonded trio are forced to join a mission. One that will determine the fate of humanity.
Legend says, a baby―the first of her species―has the power to cloak and teleport planets. Tasked with retrieving the infant, Court fears the baby is just a myth, and if they fail, they’ll never find the truth about their origins.
As Court and Mykal grow closer, their linked bond becomes harder to hide, and dynamics change when Franny begins to fall for someone new. Vulnerable and with no choice, the hunt for the baby sends the trio on a dangerous path to Saltare-1: a water world where their enemies can’t die and survival comes at a high cost.
Crown of Coral and Pearl – Mara Rutherford
Pub. Date: August 27, 2019
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I picked this up while at ALA and it sounds really interesting. I’ve heard some mix reactions – none of them wholly bad, but I’m curious to sit down and read it. I probably won’t get to it before release unfortunately, but soon!
For generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. But though every girl longs to be chosen as the next princess, the cost of becoming royalty is higher than any of them could ever imagine…
Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that’s ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince—while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land.
Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor’s dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home—a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. And as she grows closer to Ceren’s brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen… and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave.
In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia and Zadie.
SEPTEMBER:
Serpent & Dove – Shelby Mahurin
Pub. Date: September 3, 2019
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Based off the synopsis alone, this sounds amazing. I can’t wait to read it and hopefully fall in love. It’s a thick book and I’ve heard some good things!
Bound as one to love, honor, or burn.
Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.
Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. His path was never meant to cross with Lou’s, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony.
The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou’s most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made.
And love makes fools of us all.
The Girl the Sea Gave Back – Adrienne Young
Pub. Date: September 3, 2019
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I have an eARC of this and once I finish my current read, I think I’m going to dive into this next. I can usually get through eBooks relatively quickly, so I’ll probably knock this one out, plus the other eARC I have.
For as long as she can remember, Tova has lived among the Svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and use her for her gift as a Truthtongue. Her own home and clan are long-faded memories, but the sacred symbols and staves inked over every inch of her skin mark her as one who can cast the rune stones and see into the future. She has found a fragile place among those who fear her, but when two clans to the east bury their age-old blood feud and join together as one, her world is dangerously close to collapse.
For the first time in generations, the leaders of the Svell are divided. Should they maintain peace or go to war with the allied clans to protect their newfound power? And when their chieftain looks to Tova to cast the stones, she sets into motion a series of events that will not only change the landscape of the mainland forever but will give her something she believed she could never have again—a home.
American Royals – Katharine McGee
Pub. Date: September 3, 2019
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I have a copy of this and I’m so excited! I’m definitely reading this soon and I cannot wait! I read The Thousandth Floor when it came out and loved it (didn’t know it was part of a trilogy) and so I’m excited to see what in store for me with this new book.
Two princesses vying for the ultimate crown.
Two girls vying for the prince’s heart.
This is the story of the American royals.
When America won the Revolutionary War, its people offered General George Washington a crown. Two and a half centuries later, the House of Washington still sits on the throne. Like most royal families, the Washingtons have an heir and a spare. A future monarch and a backup battery. Each child knows exactly what is expected of them. But these aren’t just any royals. They’re American. And their country was born of rebellion.
As Princess Beatrice gets closer to becoming America’s first queen regnant, the duty she has embraced her entire life suddenly feels stifling. Nobody cares about the spare except when she’s breaking the rules, so Princess Samantha doesn’t care much about anything, either . . . except the one boy who is distinctly off-limits to her. And then there’s Samantha’s twin, Prince Jefferson. If he’d been born a generation earlier, he would have stood first in line for the throne, but the new laws of succession make him third. Most of America adores their devastatingly handsome prince . . . but two very different girls are vying to capture his heart.
The duty. The intrigue. The Crown. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee imagines an alternate version of the modern world, one where the glittering age of monarchies has not yet faded–and where love is still powerful enough to change the course of history.
The Lady Rogue – Jenn Bennett
Pub. Date: September 10, 2019
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The synopsis sold me on this as did the cover and it just sounds completely amazing and I can’t wait to get my hands on it and read it!
Some legends never die…
Traveling with her treasure-hunting father has always been a dream for Theodora. She’s read every book in his library, has an impressive knowledge of the world’s most sought-after relics, and has all the ambition in the world. What she doesn’t have is her father’s permission. That honor goes to her father’s nineteen-year-old protégé—and once-upon-a-time love of Theodora’s life—Huck Gallagher, while Theodora is left to sit alone in her hotel in Istanbul.
Until Huck arrives from an expedition without her father and enlists Theodora’s help in rescuing him. Armed with her father’s travel journal, the reluctant duo learns that her father had been digging up information on a legendary and magical ring that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler—more widely known as Dracula—and that it just might be the key to finding him.
Journeying into Romania, Theodora and Huck embark on a captivating adventure through Gothic villages and dark castles in the misty Carpathian Mountains to recover the notorious ring. But they aren’t the only ones who are searching for it. A secretive and dangerous occult society with a powerful link to Vlad the Impaler himself is hunting for it, too. And they will go to any lengths—including murder—to possess it.
A Treason of Thorns – Laura E. Weymouth
Pub. Date: September 10, 2019
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When I heard about this book coming out, saw the cover, read the synopsis I knew I was going to read it. Then I went out and bought her other book The Light Between Worlds…and I still haven’t read it. LOL Regardless, I have a copy of this, and I can’t wait to read it!
Violet Sterling has spent the last seven years in exile, longing to return to Burleigh House. One of the six great houses of England, Burleigh’s magic always kept the countryside well. And as a child, this magic kept Violet happy, draping her in flowers while she slept, fashioning secret hiding places for her, and lighting fires on the coldest nights to keep her warm.
Everything shattered, though, when her father committed high treason trying to free Burleigh from the king’s oppressive control. He was killed, and Vi was forced into hiding.
When she’s given a chance to go back, she discovers Burleigh has run wild with grief. Vines and briars are crumbling the walls. Magic that once enriched the surrounding countryside has turned dark and deadly, twisting lush blooms into thorns, poisoning livestock and destroying crops. Burleigh’s very soul is crying out in pain.
Vi would do anything to help, and soon she finds herself walking the same deadly path as her father all those years before. Vi must decide how far she’s willing to go to save her house—before her house destroys everything she’s ever known.
The Hidden Code – P.J. Hoover
Pub. Date: September 10, 2019
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This wasn’t even on my radar until ALA, and I was sold when my friends said it was a mix between Lara Croft and The Da Vinci Code. So, of course I grabbed it!
Eleven years ago, Hannah Hawkins’ parents disappeared while traveling abroad. Presumed dead, Hannah and her uncle are shocked when a letter from her mom arrives right after Hannah’s sixteenth birthday. By piecing together cryptic hints from the note and other clues left behind, Hannah realizes her parents disappeared while trying to find the mysterious Code of Enoch. An artifact they believed could hold the key to curing disease—or creating it—Hannah’s parents had been determined to destroy the Code, no matter the cost. Now with the help of her uncle, her best friend, and another cute but not entirely trust-worthy guy, Hannah sets out to discover what happened to her parents and if the Code of Enoch is real.
Shatter City – Scott Westerfeld
Pub. Date: September 17, 2019
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I saw this at ALA and knew I had to grab it. Uglies was probably one of the very first YA books I read, back before YA was really the thing it is now, and I absolutely loved it. I read Imposters last year and really enjoyed it, so I’m really excited for this second installment.
When the world sees Frey, they think they see her twin sister Rafi. Frey was raised to be Rafi’s double, and now she’s taken on the role . . . without anyone else knowing.
Her goal? To destroy the forces that created her.
But with the world watching and a rebellion rising, Frey is forced into a detour. Suddenly she is stranded on her own in Paz, a city where many of the citizens attempt to regulate their emotions through an interface on their arms. Paz is an easy place to get lost . . . and also an easy place to lose yourself.
As the city comes under a catastrophic attack, Frey must leave the shadows and enter the chaos of warfare – because there is no other way for her to find her missing sister and have her revenge against her murderous father.
Bid My Soul Farewell – Beth Revis
Pub. Date: September 24, 2019
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I was able to read the first book in this duology early last year, and I enjoyed it. It wasn’t a favorite, but I definitely liked it enough to see how the story comes to a close. Hopefully I’ll get to read it before release!
Alchemy student turned necromancer Nedra Brysstain has made a life-changing decision to embrace the darkness–but can the boy who loves her bring her back to the light before she pays the ultimate price?
Lunar Island is trying to heal. The necromantic plague that ravaged the land has been eradicated, and Emperor Auguste, the young and charming leader of the Allyrian Empire, has a plan: rid the island of necromancy once and for all. Though Greggori “Grey” Astor wants what’s best for his people, he knows that allying himself with Auguste threatens the one person he loves most: necromancer Nedra Brysstain. Feeling like he already failed to save Nedra once, Grey becomes determined to help the Emperor rebuild Lunar Island while still keeping Nedra safe from harm.
Back at the quarantine hospital, Nedra’s army of revenants are growing increasingly inhuman by the day. Wracked with guilt for imprisoning their souls, Nedra vows to discover a way to free the dead while still keeping her sister by her side.
But, still reeling from the trauma of the plague, the people of Lunar Island are looking for someone to blame, and Grey can only protect Nedra for so long. And when Nedra and Grey are thrust into a battle with an even more terrifying adversary, Nedra will be pushed to the darkest depths of her necromantic powers. But can Grey let her go that far?
QOTD: What’s your most anticipated release coming out in the next three months?
The Crow Rider (The Storm Crow #2) – Kalyn Josephson –
Cinderella is Dead – Kalynn Bayron 
Not Another Love Song – Olivia Wildenstein 
Spring (Evermore Academy #2) – Audrey Grey 
Splinters of Scarlet – Emily Bain Murphy 
Shielded (Shielded #1) – KayLynn Flanders 
Dust (Heirs of Neverland #1) – Kara Swanson 
Ever Cursed – Corey Ann Haydu 
Seven Crowns – E.V. Everest
Ignite the Sun – Hanna Howard 
Cut Off – Adrianne Finlay 
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash #2) – Jennifer L. Armentrout 
Fable (Fable #1) – Adrienne Young 
Majesty (American Royals #2) – Katharine McGee
Iron Heart (Crier’s War #2) – Nina Varela 
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars – Christopher Paolini 
The Art of Saving the World – Corinne Duyvis 
Crush (Crave #2) – Tracy Wolff 
Writing The Universe 