Anticipated Reads for May
Below are the books I have been most looking forward to that are published this month. Are any of the titles on your upcoming reads list?
True Born by L.E. Sterling
Published May 3rd by Entangled: Teen
After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.
The Lasters wait hopelessly for their genes to self-destruct. The Splicers pay for expensive treatments that might prolong their life. The plague-resistant True Borns are as mysterious as they are feared…
The Society by Jodie Andrefski
Published May 3rd by Entangled: Teen
Welcome to Trinity Academy’s best-kept secret.
The Society.
You’ve been handpicked by the elite of the elite to become a member. But first you’ll have to prove your worth by making it through Hell Week.
Do you have what it takes?
It’s time to find out.
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas
Published May 3rd by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
With more than a million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive and action-packed series to new heights
The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight
Published May 3rd by HarperCollins
From the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia comes a fast-paced teen series where one girl learns that in a world of intrigue, betrayal, and deeply buried secrets, it is vital to trust your instincts.
Ruined by Amy Tintera
Published May 3rd by HarperTeen
Amy Tintera’s new YA fantasy trilogy blends the romance of Kiera Cass’s Selection series and the epic stakes of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen in a story of revenge, adventure, and unexpected love.
Unrivaled (Beautiful Idols) by Alyson Noel
Published May 10th by Katherine Tegen Books
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël comes the first book in the Beautiful Idols series. With mystery, suspense, and an insiders-only look at Los Angeles that echoes Gossip Girl’s racy and real New York, fans of Pretty Little Liars and readers who crave pulse-pounding romance will love Unrivaled.
Places No One Knows by Brenna Yovanoff
Published May 17th by Delacorte Press
In Brenna Yovanoff's new novel that Maggie Stiefvater, author of The Raven King, calls “a dream wrapped in razor wire or razor wire wrapped in dream,” a love story unfolds in the dark halls of contemporary high school.
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Published May 17th by Harlequin Teen
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a riveting new story about friendship, survival and finding your voice
The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye
Published May 17th by Balzer + Bray
Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Red Queen, The Crown’s Game is a thrilling and atmospheric historical fantasy set in Imperial Russia about two teenagers who must compete for the right to become the Imperial Enchanter—or die in the process—from debut author Evelyn Skye.
Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee
Published May 24th by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
From the author of the critically acclaimed Under a Painted Sky, an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy. Perfect for fans of Code Name Verity.
Please Don't Tell by Laura Tims
Published May 24th by HarperTeen
Debut author Laura Tims writes an intense and utterly gripping contemporary YA tale perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars. Joy has done everything to protect her twin sister...including murder.
