Goodreads Readers Are Excited About These 5 New Books Hitting Shelves—From ‘ACOTAR 6’ to Historical Fiction
From romance to contemporary fiction, this list has something for everyone!
Key Takeaways
- Goodreads readers are excited about five new releases spanning fantasy and romance.
- Sarah J. Maas’ highly anticipated 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' leads the list.
- The list also includes new novels from Marie Lu, Ana Huang and Rebecca Birrell.
It’s a new week, which means new books are hitting shelves! This includes Sarah J. Maas’ highly anticipated A Court of Splintered Harmony, which readers have been waiting to dive into for years. But that’s not the only page-turning novel hitting shelves. According to Goodreads, readers are also gearing up to grab some historical fiction and romance books that are sure to stun. To learn more about the new releases Goodreads readers are most excited for this week, keep scrolling!
‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’ by Sarah J. Maas
To no one’s surprise, readers’ most anticipated new release this week is A Court of Splintered Harmony, which is the sixth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Before its release, most of the book’s plot remained a mystery, but readers did know that it would begin after the deadly Hybern war and that the beloved Night Court couple would be facing Koschei the Deathless, which might just prove to be their biggest battle yet.
What Goodreads users are saying: “My favourite kind of night. A new book that I’ve been waiting months for, a bottle of wine, read it cover to cover and let’s not worry about the fact that I need to be functional enough to go to work in a few short hours. No spoilers, I don’t think that’s fair in a review, if you want to know you’ll read it for yourself, but just know we were left on a cliffhanger.”
‘Venus, Vanishing’ by Rebecca Birrell
Set in 1928 Berlin, this delightful novel follows Hannah Sherman, a runaway who spends her days working as a tailor and her nights painting. One day, a wealthy woman commissions Hannah to paint a series of nude portraits. At first, Hannah is elated, but when she learns that all of the paintings are displayed under a man’s name, something shifts inside of her. Now, determined to get her revenge on people that have wronged her, Hannah begins to lie, cheat and steal, all in the name of art. A beautiful story that fans of queer historical fiction will absolutely love.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This book was so, so incredible. I wish I could have taken my time and really savored every page, but the plot had me gripped, and I needed to know what was going to happen to Hannah and her friends as soon as possible. It’s obvious that Rebecca Birrell is knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated to art in a way I haven’t yet encountered in the books I’ve read. The love for painting and everything it can mean pours out from Hannah and leaps off the page.”
‘Mortal Things’ by Marie Lu
From bestselling author Marie Lu comes a young adult romantasy tale that readers of all ages will love. The plot follows Rose Lin Fairchild, a nonbeliever chosen by Raven, the god of death, to become his Harbinger, meaning that she’s a human who does whatever a god wants. Desperate to free her best friend—whose life depends on her work with Raven—Rose reluctantly embraces the role. When a murder rocks the divine realm, she’s thrust into a new world as Raven’s heir, only to discover that being his heir means working with Étienne Beauchard, a charming Harbinger with a dangerous secret.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I genuinely LOVED this book! The world was so immersive, and I loved Marie Lu’s take on incorporating gods into the mortal world. I found it so interesting how all the pieces in this world moved together and influenced each other in ways I almost couldn’t keep track of. I also just ADORED our main character. Rose is amazing, and the whole time I just wanted to put her into a box and protect her from everything and everyone. I felt that way with every character, actually. I JUST LOVE THEM ALL, OKAY!”
‘The Keeper’ by Ana Huang
The third book in Ana Huang’s bestselling Gods of the Game series follows Noah Wilson, a famous goalkeeper trying to balance his career in pro English football with being a single father. When Carina Vu accepts a position as his daughter’s nanny, she sees it as nothing more than a way to save up enough money to achieve her dream of visiting Antarctica. But as she grows closer to Noah and his family, unexpected sparks begin to fly and lines begin to blur. A delightful spicy romance.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I absolutely LOVED Noah and Carina together. Their dynamic felt so natural, and I loved how their relationship developed without everything feeling overly dramatic or forced. There was just something about their story that felt refreshingly realistic, and I think that’s exactly why I enjoyed it so much. The banter, the tension, the little moments, the way they slowly found their way to each other… I was eating it ALL up.”
‘The Brightness’ by Chad Harbach
If you love stories centered around strong female friendships, don’t miss Chad Harbach’s newest novel. At 27, Pella’s life seems perfect: she’s engaged to a man named Mike, and she’s helping her friend Owen plan his wedding on Block Island. But when the wedding weekend goes wrong, Pella is forced to confront her old life. Elsewhere, Irma is a 21-year-old Midwestern Westish College student whose involvement with a politically charged prank threatens to destroy everything they have ever worked for. As the two women’s paths collide, they forge a friendship that could change everything.
What Goodreads users are saying: “At around 670 pages, this novel is a journey, but one that feels fulfilling and worthwhile. The Brightness is a deeply character-centric novel that fully immerses you in the cast. I was never entirely sure whether I liked or hated some of the characters (and my feelings often changed throughout), but I was consistently invested in them. At times, I felt like I knew them all personally.”
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