2023 has been an incredible year for literature. But as the year comes to an end, we have a new year to look forward to. Get ready to clear some space on your shelves because 2024 is already a very promising year for fiction. Here are some of the most anticipated books of 2024:
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestsellers such as Shadow and Bone, Hell Bent, and Ninth House comes The Familiar.
Luzia Cotado is a scullion who uses bits of magic to improve her life. When her mistress discovers one of her servants can use magic, she demands Luzia use it to help the family’s social ranking in Madrid.
The noble family shows her off and Luzia quickly catches the attention of Antonio Pérez, whose armada was just defeated and now he lives in disgrace. He will stop at nothing to get the upper hand in the war and bring honor to his name once more.
Luzia delves into the underground world of magic, searching for a brighter future for herself. Soon enough, her notoriety begins to grow and she worries her Jewish blood will put a target on her back with the Inquisition. To give herself a greater chance of surviving, she befriends an immortal familiar named Guillén Santangel who has secrets of his own that might endanger them both.
House of Flames and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
The third book in the bestselling Crescent City series is scheduled for release in 2024. Sarah J. Maas has dominated the fantasy genre for the past few years, and with House of Flames and Shadow set to release in 2024, it doesn’t seem like she’ll be stopping anytime soon.
Stranded in a strange world, Bryce Quinlan will need her wits to find a way back to her home, Midgard, to be with her friends, family, and mate once more.
Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is trapped in a dungeon, unaware of anything happening with Bryce. Desperate to help her, he needs to find a way to free himself and get in touch.
Can these two lovers defy the odds and reunite? The fate of their world rests on their shoulders to do so.
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
From the author of the bestselling BookTok favorite We Hunt the Flame, comes the first book in a highly anticipated new duology A Tempest of Tea. This is said to be an action-packed, swoon-worthy read that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Arthie Casimir is a criminal who deals in secrets. She runs a tearoom that transforms into an illegal bloodhouse for vampires at night. When there is a mysterious threat to her business, she must align with an adversary to save it.
Arthie formulates a plan to infiltrate the vampire society with a group of misfits to protect what is hers. Unfortunately, not everyone on her heist crew is working with her.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
From the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes this enchanting new novel that will steal your heart.
Sera Swan was the most powerful witch in all of Britain until she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the dead. In doing so, she lost most of her magic and was exiled from the magical Guild. Now, she helps her aunt run an Inn while keeping the somewhat evil talking fox she befriended in line.
When she learns of the possibility of restoring her magical powers, she jumps at the opportunity. Even it means running into Luke Larson, a handsome historian she had a one-night stand with years before.
Can she get her powers back? Will she and Luke rekindle their romantic feelings? And what is going on with the evil, talking fox? Sera has a lot to figure out, but she will soon discover that there are many people in her life there to help her.
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood has written several books over the past few years that have stolen the hearts of readers all over the world. The Love Hypothesis and Love, Theoretically have gone on to be New York Times Best Sellers. Now, Hazelwood is bringing us another novel about people in STEM falling in love.
Rue has a comfortable life with good friends, financial freedom, and a great job working as a biotech engineer at a hot new startup in the field of food science. She fought hard for her life, and now it’s all at risk of crumbling down.
Eli is a business mogul who will stop at nothing to own Kline, the startup Rue works at. He has his reasons for forcing a deal through, and he always gets what he wants. And Eli wants Rue.
Rue is attracted to Eli, but she is torn between him and her loyalty to the job that has given her comfort. Their affair is secret and passionate. Both of them know that the day the deal for Kline is made or denied, their relationship ends for good.
Will their love prevail? Or will they call it quits for real if the deal is signed?
Perfect Little Monsters by Cindy R. X. He
For Ella Moore, popularity is a double-edged sword. While she is adored by some, she is the most hated girl in her high school. When she’s murdered, everyone is a suspect, and most people think she deserves it.
The last person to give Ella a drink that night was the new girl in town, Dawn Foster. She’s the prime suspect. Ella’s friends are more than willing to throw her under the bus to keep their names clean.
Dawn will stop at nothing to prove herself innocent and clear her name. She delves into Ella’s life and discovers secrets she and her friends tried to bury and plenty of enemies. She must discover the truth before she is pinned for the crime and the killer strikes again.
Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin
Orphaned as a child, Xue was taken in by her kind poet uncle. He arranged an internship for her at one of the most esteemed establishments in the realm, The House of Flowing Water. When her uncle is killed by bandits, all Xue is left with is a life of indentured servitude.
She spends her days playing beautiful music for nobles who praise her music while simultaneously looking down at her lowly status. One night, she is invited to perform for Duke Meng. He’s kinder than most nobles, unlike anything Xue has experienced. He makes an irresistible offer for her to serve as a musician at his residence for one year, then he will release her from servitude forever.
She quickly realizes there is more to his offer when she’s attacked by a monster soon after arriving. Duke Meng turns out to be the Duke of Dreams, a leader in the Celestial Realm and he needs Xue to recover memories from her past that can help stop the war.
Written by Judy I. Lin, a New York Times Bestselling author, this dreamy, gothic romance will keep you on the edge of your seat, and turning the pages until the very end.
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Written by the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades, Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a new thrilling crime story that will keep you guessing.
After being homeschooled all her life, Sade is starting her junior year of high school at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school. On her first night, Sade’s roommate, Elizabeth vanishes and she’s the number one suspect.
Sade must navigate her life at this new school while the rumors of her involvement in the disappearance run rampant. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like many people care about Elizabeth’s disappearance. So Sade and Elizabeth’s best friend, Baz set off to find out what happened.
When a student is killed, they must hurry to find out what’s really happening. Through their investigation, they uncover dark secrets and learn there is much more to Alfred Noble Academy than anyone ever expected.
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Cordelia’s mother has always been strange. They live in a house without any doors and her mother doesn’t allow her to have friends. The only companionship Cordelia gets is from her horse Falada. On top of that, her mother forced her to sit motionless for hours on end. Her mother is also a sorcerer.
When there is a mysterious death in their small town, Cordelia and her mother flee on horseback in the middle of the night. She leaves behind everything she ever knew to live in a remote country manor belonging to a wealthy man named The Squire and his sister, Hester. Cordelia’s mother plans to seduce the Squire and marry him, but Cordelia has a bad feeling about all of it.
Hester sees how Cordelia acts around her mother and how she’s weaving a web for her brother to fall into. She must help Cordelia escape her mother and save her brother from the bewitchment he is bound to fall for.
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
From the acclaimed author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle comes this new high-concept murder mystery.
After a fog swept through the planet and killed anyone that touched it. The island is a refuge for the 122 residents and 3 scientists who reside on it. It’s peaceful. They fish, farm, and enjoy the life they have. The scientists rule and the residents do as they’re told.
After one of the scientists is found brutally murdered and their death has triggered the fall of security systems around the island– the only thing protecting the island from the deadly fog– they have 92 hours to solve the murder or risk the fog spreading across the island, killing all that is left of humanity.
There’s just one caveat, the security system wiped all of the residents’ memories from the night of the murder.
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