January Releases
Please find below a list of some of January’s upcoming and exciting releases.
Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody
Release Date: 02/01/24 (US) 18/01/24 (UK)
Genre: Mystery/Drama
Pages: 384
10 years ago, Teddy’s older sister went missing. Her case was never solved. In the aftermath of her father’s death, Teddy discovers that he had been an active participant on a Reddit thread absolutely obsessed with her sister’s disappearance. Teddy can’t help but fall down the same rabbit hole.
This book sounds absolutely perfect for fans of true crime and a dark twisty tale.The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
Release Date: 04/01/24
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 352
British Malaysia, 1930s: Cecily, an aggrieved housewife, is seduced by a Japanese general, with tales of the rich and prosperous future he plans for “‘independent’ Malaysia” - free from British colonisation. As Cecily becomes embedded as a spy in the inside, she unwittingly alters the future of her country.
Her choices laid foundations that her family now must live with.
This debut sounds completely gripping and utterly stunning.Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Release Date: 04/01/24
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Pages: 432
Picking up two weeks after the events of Divine Rivals, Ruthless Vows concludes the Letters of Enchantment duology. Roman is behind enemy lines, with no memory of his past - no memory of Iris. In a bid to remember who he is, he begins to write again as a war correspondent for the enemy. A letter appears in his wardrobe. When he strikes up correspondence with this unknown sender, he can’t help but feel that there’s something familiar about them.
Fans of Divine Rivals will be absolutely chomping at the bit for this one. The conclusion of a series, make sure to read Divine Rivals first if you’re looking for a beautifully told fantasy tale of warring gods and hopelessly romantic war correspondents.Everyone But Myself by Julie Chavez
Release Date: 09/01/24
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 240
Julie is an elementary school librarian and the mother of two boys. She has absolutely no time for anxiety. In the aftermath of a shocking panic attack, Julie is left with questions of what caused her mental health crisis in the first place, and where it will lead next. An honest and ultimately hopeful account of love, loss, family, and accepting the help of loved ones in finding a path to a life well lived.
A memoir sure to strike a chord with mothers everywhere.The Fury by Alex Micchaelides
Release Date: 16/01/24
Genre: Thriller/Suspense
Pages: 320
An ex-movie star, and one of the most famous women on the face of the earth, invites a group of her closest and most trusted friends to her private island for Easter. The tale caused quite a stir in the press as you may remember - it had all the ingredients of a journalist’s dream story: celebrity, private islands, murder.
A locked room murder mystery which sounds perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Silent Patient.Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Release Date: 16/01/24
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 352
The sequel to the beloved Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, this second instalment has all the makings for an equally enchanting and enrapturing read. Emily Wilde is a scholar of faerie folklore who just wrote the world’s first encyclopaedia of faeries. Map of the Otherlands sees Emily dragged into further adventure by Wendall Bambleby as they search for the key to his freedom.
An exciting release for fans of Fawcett - be sure to take a look at Encyclopaedia of Faeries before reading this one if you’re new to the series. A lovely whimsical read of fae and folklore.The Knowing by Emma Hinds
Release Date: 18/01/24
Genre: Gothic Historical Fiction
Pages: 298
Inspired by real historical characters, The Knowing is an intoxicating read that follows a girl fighting for survival and harnessing her gifts in a dark criminal underworld. Whilst working as a living canvas for an abusive tattoo artist, Flora meets Minnie, who offers her refuge in an opulent townhouse. Flora earns her keep reading tarot cards whilst struggling with her gift: The Knowing, an ability to summon the dead. At her first public séance, Flora hears the spirit of a murdered boy prostitute and exposes his killer, setting off a train of events which put her life at risk.
An exciting read for lovers of gothic fiction and historical literature.Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Release Date: 23/01/24
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 400
A warrior in an elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her entire life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to forge a life as a diviner, seeking out prophecies for a brighter future. When a disastrous mistake leads Yeeran to exile, both sisters find themselves exposed to the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. Here they encounter the impossible - the fae haven’t been seen in millennium and yet Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their court. Torn between their loyalties to each other, their homeland, and their hearts, this story is a seductive ‘romantic fantasy of epic proportions’.
This sounds like the perfect read for romantasy fans, full of love and intrigue.Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru
Release Date: 23/01/24
Genre: YA Fantasy
Pages: 368
Into the Sunken City is a Treasure Island inspired dystopian YA fantasy with unique twists, a second chance romance, and a thrilling heist story with high rewards, and even greater risk. After Jin’s father died in a diving accident she has been struggling to make ends meet and support her younger sister. When a chance of a life time comes her way, with promises of hidden gold stashed in the underwater ruins of Las Vegas, Jin can’t turn down the opportunity. To survive Jin will have to do the one thing she swore she’d never do again: dive.
Perfect for those after a gripping heist novel with romance and adventure.The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham
Release Date: 30/01/24
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 528
1920s Chicago: After the unexpected death of her only brother, Nelly becomes the premier debutante overnight. But Nelly has aspirations beyond society influence and marriage. For the past year, she has worked undercover as an investigative journalist, sharing the achievements and tribulations of everyday Black people living in the shadow of Jim Crow. Her latest assignment thrusts her into the den of a dangerous vice lord: the so-called Mayor of Maxwell Street.
”A tale of intrigue, racial tension, and class warfare, set against the glamorous and gritty backdrop of early 20th century Chicago."