Ruei's Reading Corner

The following books listed are upcoming releases for November. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the ones that caught my eye.  They are not ranked but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. The Cuffing Game by Lyla Lee is releasing November 18, 2025. Synopsis: It is a truth universally acknowledged that when there is a hot person, there is also someone with a crush on them. Mia Yoon has a plan for everything. Get a full ride to her dream film school in Los Angeles, behind her mom’s back, and escape her middle-of-nowhere hometown—check. Produce her own dating show starring other people and their crushes—check. But everything goes off the rails when she has to enlist the help of her own secret crush, Noah Cho, a boy she’d rather hate. Despite being a campus celebrity voted “most eligible student bachelor,” Noah can’t remember the last time he was in a relationship. And he’s perfectly content with that, thank you ver...

Title:  The Blonde Identity Author:  Ally Carter Publisher:  Avon Release Date:  August 8, 2023 Pages:  304 It's the middle of the night in the middle of Paris and a woman just woke up with no memory. She only knows three things for certain: 1. She has a splitting headache. 2. The hottest guy she has (probably) ever seen is standing over her, telling her to run. And oh yeah... 3. People keep trying to kill her. She doesn't know who. Or why. But when she sees footage of herself fighting off a dozen men there's only one explanation: obviously. . . she's a spy! Except, according to Mr. Hot Guy, she's not. She's a spy's identical twin sister. Too bad the only person who knows she's not the woman they're looking for is this very grouchy, very sexy, very secret agent who (reluctantly) agrees to help her disappear. That's easier said than done when a criminal organization wants you dead and every intelligence service in the world wants you caught. Lucki...

The following books are upcoming releases for this month. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. The Defender by Ana Huang is releasing October 28, 2025. Synopsis: As the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, Vincent DuBois should be on top of the world. But when his fame brings danger to his doorstep, he finds himself in his worst nightmare scenario—secretly sharing a flat with his coach’s daughter, knowing full well she’s far too big a temptation for him to resist. When his new living arrangements escalate into a bet that throws them even closer together, he realizes he’s in deeper trouble than he thought. He’s always played to win—but for her, he might just risk it all. *** As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn Armstrong is used to dealing with hotshot athletes. However, no player gets u...

Title:  King of Sloth Author:  Ana Huang Publisher:  Piatkus Books Release Date:  April 30, 2024 Pages: 466 He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them…until he met her. Charming, easygoing, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him…unless the woman in question is his publicist. Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future―and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants. *** Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients. However, none infuriate―or tempt―her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude. She may be forced t...

So sorry this is late! School started and it has been so busy. Anyways, these are the following upcoming releases for this month! There are always new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. It's not a lot but it's something. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Fake Skating by Lynn Painter is releasing September 30, 2025. Synopsis: From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theaters, Dani and Alec were inseparable as kids. Until Dani moved away. Years later, Dani is back in Minnesota, and exited to reconnect with the nerdy and comforting Alec. But teenage Alec is NOTHING like the boy she remembers. He's the hockey STAR in a town where hockey players are worshipped as gods – and he loves it.  When one thing leads to another and Dani and Alec find themselves thrown together and playing the role of boyfriend and girlfriend, “complicated” becomes an understatement. In this Minnesota town, hockey may rule, ...

Title:  Family of Liars Author:  E. Lockhart Publisher:  Delacorte Press Release Date:  May 3, 2022 Pages:  256 A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes. Welcome back to the Sinclair family. They were always liars.  Buy it on  Barnes & Noble  or  Amazon   

The following books are upcoming releases for August! There are always new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. They are not ranked by number but displayed in random order. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. The Battle of the Bookshops by Poppy Alexander is releasing August 19, 2025. Synopsis: The cute, seaside town of Portneath has been the home of Capelthorne’s Books for nearly a hundred years… The shop, in the heart of a high street that stretches crookedly down the hill from the castle to the sea, may be a tad run-down these days, but to Jules Capelthorne, the wonky, dusty world of literary treasures is full of precious childhood memories. When her great-aunt Florence gets too frail to run it alone, Jules ditches her junior publishing job in London and comes home to make the bookshop’s hundredth birthday a celebration to remember. Jules quickly discovers things are worse than she ever imagined: The bookshop is close to ...

Title:  Turning Author:  Joy L. Smith Publisher:  Denene Millner Books Release Date:  March 1, 2022 Pages:  352 Genie used to fouetté across the stage. Now the only thing she’s turning are the wheels to her wheelchair. Genie was the star pupil at her exclusive New York dance school, with a bright future and endless possibilities before her. Now that the future she’s spent years building toward has been snatched away, she can’t stand to be reminded of it—even if it means isolating herself from her best friends and her mother. The only wish this Genie has is to be left alone. But then she meets Kyle, who also has a “used to be.” Kyle used to tumble and flip on a gymnastics mat, but a traumatic brain injury has sent him to the same physical therapist that Genie sees. With Kyle’s support, along with her best friend’s insistence that Genie’s time at the barre isn’t over yet, Genie starts to see a new path—one where she doesn’t have to be alone and she finally has the...

These are June's upcoming releases that caught my eye. I haven't had too much time to read but I found these to add to my TBR. They are not ranked but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is releasing July 29, 2025. Synopsis: Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts—and lives. The players now must race to win the game, solve myriad mysteries, and survive the twists and turns of Glorious Rivals.  Publisher Website:   https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jennifer-lynn-barnes/glorious-rivals/9781668648834/   

Title:  King of Greed Author:  Ana Huang Publisher:  Piatkus Books Release Date:  October 24, 2023 Pages:  352 Powerful, brilliant, and ambitious, Dominic Davenport clawed his way up from nothing to become the King of Wall Street. He has everything—a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. But no matter how much he accumulates, he’s never satisfied. In his endless quest for more, he drives away the only person who saw him as enough. It isn’t until she’s gone that he realizes there may be more to life than riches and glory…but by then, it may be too late. *** Kind, intelligent, and thoughtful, Alessandra Davenport has played the role of trophy wife for years. She stood by her husband while he built an empire, but now that they’ve reached the top, she realizes he’s no longer the man she fell for. When it becomes clear that she’ll always come second to his work, she finally takes charge of her life and puts herself first—...

The following books are upcoming releases for June. To kick off summer, here are many new books being released this month, not ranked in any order. I can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1.  Never Thought I'd End Up Here by Ann Liang was released June 3, 2025. Synopsis: Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in LA - it's all she's ever known. But after accidentally wishing her cousin ill health and a very depressing marriage at her wedding, her parents stage an intervention. She's forgotten most of her Mandarin, has zero regard for etiquette, and can't hold a conversation with her own grandparents for longer than a minute. Their solution? Send her on an intensive two-week travel program across China's most beautiful cities. To them, it's the perfect opportunity for Leah to get back to her roots. To Leah, it's simply a much-needed escape. But before Leah can even begin to enjoy the luxurious hotels, stunning scenery, and mouth-watering cuisine...

The following books listed are upcoming releases for May. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye.  The books are not ranked but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Love in Focus by Lyla Lee is releasing May 6, 2025. Synopsis: When her seven-year long relationship suddenly falls apart, relationship advice columnist Gemma Cho is convinced that real love doesn’t exist. As a bisexual woman who’s had zero luck with both men and women, she’s ready to give up on her own romantic prospects when she gets paired up with Celeste Min, a world-renowned photographer, on a highly visual, potentially career-saving piece on modern love. Celeste is extremely talented, sexy, and gay, and would be the perfect collaborator and rebound for Gemma if it weren’t for one major fact: she’s Gemma’s ex, the one that broke her heart in college and moved to a whole another country before Gemma could even make sense...

Title:  Verity Author:  Colleen Hoover Publisher:  Hoover Ink, Inc. Release Date:  December 7, 2018 Pages:  324 Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of what really happened the day her daughter died. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to in...

This time with books that are upcoming releases for April 2025. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Meet Me at Blue Hour by Sarah Suk was released April 1, 2025. Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Yena Bae is spending the summer in Busan, South Korea, working at her mom’s memory-erasing clinic. She feels lost and disconnected from people, something she’s felt ever since her best friend, Lucas, moved away four years ago without a word, leaving her in limbo. Eighteen-year-old Lucas Pak is also in Busan for the summer, visiting his grandpa, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. But he isn’t just here for a regular visit—he’s determined to get his beloved grandpa into the new study running at the clinic, a trial program seeking to restore lost memories. When Yena runs into Lucas again, she’s shocked to see him a...

Title:  King of Pride Author:  Ana Huang Publisher:  Piatkus Books Release Date:  April 27, 2023 Pages:  358 Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos—and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified. With a crucial CEO vote looming and a media empire at stake, the billionaire heir can’t afford the distraction she brings. Isabella is everything he shouldn’t want, but with every look and every touch, he’s tempted to break all his rules…and claim her as his own. *** Bold, impulsive, and full of life, Isabella Valencia has never met a party she doesn’t like or a man she couldn’t charm...except for Kai Young. It shouldn’t matter. He’s not her type—the man translates classics into Latin for fun, and his membership at the exclusive club where she bartends means he’s strictly off limits. But she can’t deny that, beneath his cool exterior, is a man who could make her melt with ju...

The following books are upcoming releases for March that I'm excited for. There are tons of new books being released each month but these ones caught my eye. They are displayed randomly, not in a particular order. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Solving for the Unknown by Loan Le is releasing March 4, 2025. Synopsis: To his friends back home, Viet Ho is calm and collected and a lovable oddball who nurses an obsession with forensic science. He’s relieved to head off to UC Davis and escape from being in the middle of his bickering immigrant parents. Yet, on campus and with the school year unfolding at an overwhelming pace, Viet struggles to belong and to keep his depression hidden. Evie Mai is a junior biology major and the eldest daughter who has never trod far off the beaten path. She has everything: good grades, a solid group of friends, and a smart, ambitious boyfriend, who’s the son of a well-connected university board member. But their busy schedules, as ...

Title:  The Night We Lost Him Author:  Laura Dave Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Release Date:  September 17, 2024 Pages:  98 Nora Noone’s father, Liam, was many things to many people. To the public he was a self-made hotel magnate, whose luxury boutique hotels were among the most coveted destinations in the world. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant family man who managed to keep his finances—and his families—separate. But to Nora, her father was always a mystery—especially after his suspicious death at his cliffside home. Though the authorities rule Liam's death accidental, Nora and her estranged brother, Sam, believe otherwise. As they form an uneasy alliance to unpack the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father’s past and uncover a family secret that changes everything. Buy it on Barnes & Noble and Amazon   

The following books are upcoming releases for this upcoming month. There are many new books being released, but these are the top five that caught my eye. They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1.  The Meadowbrook Murders by Jessica Goodman is releasing February 4, 2025. Synopsis: Secrets don't die. It’s the first week of senior year at Middlebrook Academy. For Amy and her best friend Sarah, that means late-night parties at the boathouse, bike rides through their sleepy Connecticut town, and the crisp beginning of a New England fall. Then tragedy Sarah and her boyfriend are brutally murdered in their dorm room. Now the week Amy has been dreaming about for years has turned into a nightmare, especially when all eyes turn to her as the culprit. She was Sarah’s only roommate, the only other person there when she died—or so she told the police to cover for her own boyfriend’s suspicious whereabouts. And even though they ...

Title:  King of Wrath Author:  Ana Huang Publisher:  Piatkus Books Release Date:  October 18, 2022 Pages: 450 Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant. Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally. The billionaire CEO never planned to marry— until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows. Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn’t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There’s only one problem: now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go. *** Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered. Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family’s ticket into the highest echelons of high society. Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family. While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out o...

New Year!! These books are upcoming releases coming sometime in January 2025. There are many books releasing this month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. The books are not ranked by number so they are displayed randomly. Happy reading this new year! 1. I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang is releasing January 28, 2025.  Synopsis: After getting rejected by every single Ivy League she applied to and falling short of all her Asian immigrant parents’ expectations, seventeen-year-old Jenna Chen makes a wish to become her smarter, infinitely more successful Harvard-bound cousin, Jessica Chen—only for her wish to come true. Literally. Now trapped inside Jessica’s body, with access to Jessica’s most private journals and secrets, Jenna soon discovers that being the top student at the elite, highly competitive Havenwood Private Academy isn’t quite what she imagined. Worse, as everyone—including her own parents—start having trouble remembering who Jenna Chen is, or if she eve...

This is my final post to sum up my reading for 2024! It has been a year of many changes as I closed out one chapter and started another. Overall, I read a total of 16 books this year, half as much as last year. But of the books read, I have enjoyed quite a few of them. My goal for 2025 is to read purely for my own enjoyment as I begin to have more and more of that freedom (but less and less time). Below are some books I would recommend from my reading this year, not in any particular order. Cheers to this new year and all the books that come with it! 1. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. This summer I read one of my all-time favorites again and it was amazing. I had the time to relax a little and enjoy myself just me and my book. Jenny Han never fails to make me smile as I will always be a fan of Peter Kavinsky (To All the Boys is literally one of the best comfort movies there is).