Ruei's Reading Corner

The following books listed are upcoming releases for the month of April! There are many new books being released each month, but these are the ones that caught my eye.  They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Happy reading, everyone! 1. I'll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk is releasing April 30, 2024.  Synopsis: Natalie and Imogen are inseparable, and wildly different—Imogen is infuriatingly humble and incredibly intelligent, while Natalie is brave, jumping into danger and new adventures. Still, one thing ties them together: their love of the supernatural. Every summer, they vacation with their parents at the famously haunted Harlow Hotel. Imogen is a true believer, while Natalie sees ghost stories as nothing but pure fun. Then, Imogen suddenly passes away from an undiagnosed heart condition that no one saw coming, and Natalie is left to take on the summer before senior year alone. Without Imogen, Natalie throws herself into her senior project. Her passion is still

The following books listed are upcoming releases for this month! There are many new books being released, but these are the 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.  The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black is releasing March 5, 2024. Synopsis: Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude ready to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, should Oak attempt to regain the trust of the girl he's always loved, or remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign-even if it means ending Wren, too... With war looming and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. He will have some terrible choices to make. Publisher Website:   https:

The following books listed are upcoming releases for February! There are many new books being released each month, but these are the 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. ASAP by Axie Oh is releasing February 6, 2024. Synopsis: Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entertainment company and her father’s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend. Nathaniel is off limits—she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn’t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can’t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being reall

Happy New Year's everyone! The following books listed 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.  They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka is releasing January 23, 2024. Synopsis: Riley Wynn went from a promising singer-songwriter to a superstar overnight, thanks to her breakup song concept album and its unforgettable lead single. When Riley’s ex-husband claims the hit song is about him, she does something she hasn’t in ten years and calls Max Harcourt, her college boyfriend and the real inspiration for the song of the summer. Max hasn’t spoken to Riley since their relationship ended. He’s content with managing the retirement home his family owns, but it’s not the life he dreamed of filled with music. When Riley asks him to go public as her songwriting muse,

The following books are upcoming releases for December (there's not that much). There are always new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye (not that many this month actually). They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Every Time You Go Away by Abigail Johnson is releasing December 5, 2023. Synopsis: Eight years ago,Ethan and Rebecca met, two trouble-making kids sharing secrets and first kisses in a treehouse, until Ethan’s mom returned to take him away. Each and every visit, his only goodbye was a flower on Rebecca’s windowsill. Three years ago , Ethan left for the last time to take care of his mother, who’s had a substance use disorder his whole life. Two years ago, Rebecca was in a car accident that killed her father. She’s been learning to navigate life as a wheelchair user ever since. Now, they discover if their hardships have torn them apart…or will bring them closer tha

These books are upcoming releases coming sometime in November. There are tons of new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that I'm excited for. The books are not ranked by number so they are displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. Wish of the Wicked by Danielle Paige is releasing November 14, 2023. Synopsis: For centuries, the enchanted members of the Entente have worked in tandem with the Three Fates—the Present, the Past, and the Future—to maintain destiny across the Thirteen Queendoms. But when Queen Magrit learns of her untimely demise from Hecate, Fate of the Future, Magrit burns Hecate at the stake and decrees death to all Entente in order to live forever. But some survive, including sixteen-year-old Farrow, who hatches a dangerous plan to seek revenge. Along the way, she finds herself falling for the one person who could ruin everything. With life and love hanging in the balance, she must decide who to trust and what’

The following books are upcoming releases in October that I'm looking forward to. 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. The Space between Here & Now by Sarah Suk is releasing October 31, 2023. Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she'll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee's fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life. When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom--a moment Aimee has never remembered before--she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn't match up with the story of how her mom left--at least, not the versio

I'm back, this time with books that are upcoming releases for September. 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. A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey is releasing September 26, 2023. Synopsis: Winchester has always been home for Flora, but when her mother dies, Flora feels untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic 'hurricane' in her household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone – especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace. But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn't cast away her self-doubt. When it comes to university, she has no idea which passions s

The following books are upcoming releases for August. 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 Blonde Identity by Ally Carter is releasing August 8, 2023.  Synopsis: 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, ver

The following books listed are upcoming releases for July, the upcoming month. 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. Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon is releasing July 1, 2023. Synopsis: Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in "ghostwriter" until she attends a signing for a book she wrote—and the author doesn’t even recognize her. The evening turns more promising when she meets a charming man at the bar and immediately connects with him. But when all their sexual tension culminates in a spectacularly awkward hookup, she decides this is one night better off forgotten. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Her next project is ghostwriting a memoir for Finn Walsh, a C-list actor best known for playing a lovable nerd on a cult classic werewolf show who now makes a living appearing at fa

The following books listed are upcoming releases for June 2023. 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. The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar is releasing June 6, 2023. Synopsis: “Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!” Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she’s been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen’s dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents’ beloved donut shop. Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there’s the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between the

  The following books are upcoming releases for May! 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. You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker is releasing May 30, 2023. Synopsis: Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything—like how to fully heal after her dad’s passing or how many more Saturdays her mom can spend cleaning houses. But the one thing Sasha is certain of? She will graduate this year as Skyline High’s class valedictorian. At least, she was sure before the principal calls Sasha and her cute, effortlessly gifted ex–best friend, Ezra Davis-Goldberg, into his office to deliver earth-shattering they’re tied for valedictorian and the scholarship attached… This outcome can’t be left to chance. So, Sasha and Ezra agree on a best-of-three, winner-take-all academic bet. As they go head-to-head, they are forced not only to reexami

The following books listed are upcoming releases for April, a new month. 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. Queen Bee by Amalie Howard is releasing April 4, 2023. Synopsis: Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed—when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London’s elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she’s ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still he

The following books listed are upcoming releases for the month! There are many new books being released each month, but these are the ones that caught my eye.  They are not ranked by number but displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading everyone! 1. The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher is releasing March 14, 2023. Synopsis: Since her mother’s death, Madeline “Gwen” Hathaway has been determined that nothing in her life will change ever again. That’s why she keeps extensive lists in journals, has had only one friend since childhood, and looks forward to the monotony of working the ren faire circuit with her father. Until she arrives at her mother’s favourite end-of-tour stop to find the faire is under new management and completely changed. Meeting Arthur, the son of the new owners and an actual lute-playing bard, messes up Maddie’s plans even more. For some reason, he wants to be her friend - and ropes her into becoming Princess of the Faire.

The following books listed are upcoming releases for February! There are many new books being released each month, but these are the 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. Last Violent Call by Chloe Gong is releasing February 28, 2023. Synopsis: In A Foul Thing, Roma and Juliette have established themselves as the heads of an underground weapons ring in Zhouzhuang, making a living the way they do best while remaining anonymous in their peaceful, quiet life. But when they hear about several Russian girls showing up dead in nearby towns, they decide to investigate—and ultimately discover that this mystery is much closer to home than they ever imagined. In This Foul Murder, Benedikt and Marshall have been summoned by Roma to find the elusive scientist, Lourens, and bring him to Zhouzhuang. Time is of the essence aboard the week-long Trans-Siberian Express, but when someone is murdered on board,

The following books listed are upcoming releases for January, a new year, a new month. 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.  Begin Again by Emma Lord is releasing January 24, 2023. Synopsis: As usual, Andie Rose has a plan: Transfer from community college to the hyper competitive Blue Ridge State, major in psychology, and maintain her lifelong goal of becoming an iconic self-help figure despite the nerves that have recently thrown her for a loop. All it will take is ruthless organization, hard work, and her trademark unrelenting enthusiasm to pull it all together. But the moment Andie arrives, the rest of her plans go off the rails. Her rocky relationship with her boyfriend Connor only gets more complicated when she discovers he transferred out of Blue Ridge to her community college. Her roommate Shay needs a major, and d

The following books are upcoming releases for December. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye. They are displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading! 1. A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar is releasing December 13, 2022. Synopsis: A thief. An artist. A acrobat. An actress. While Josefa, Emilie, Hinnah, and Violet seemingly don’t have anything in common, they’re united in one goal: stealing the Rubaiyat, a jewel-encrusted book aboard the RMS Titanic that just might be the golden ticket to solving their problems. But careless mistakes, old grudges, and new romance threaten to jeopardize everything they’ve worked for and put them in incredible danger when tragedy strikes. While the odds of pulling off the heist are slim, the odds of survival are even slimmer . . . Publisher Website:   https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-million-to-one-adiba-jaigirdar?variant=40280590942242

The following books listed are upcoming releases for November 2022. 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. Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win by Susan Azim Boyer was released November 1, 2022. Synopsis: It’s 1979, and Jasmine Zumideh is ready to get the heck out of her stale, Southern California suburb and into her dream school, NYU, where she’ll major in journalism and cover New York City’s exploding music scene. There’s just one teeny problem: Due to a deadline snafu, she maaaaaaybe said she was Senior Class President-Elect on her application—before the election takes place. But honestly, she’s running against Gerald Thomas, a rigid rule-follower whose platform includes reinstating a dress code—there’s no way she can lose. And she better not, or she’ll never get into NYU. But then, a real-life international incident turns t

  These books are upcoming releases coming sometime in October. There are tons and tons of new books being released each 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 everyone! 1.  Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne was released October 4, 2022. Synopsis: After the death of her mom (screw cancer), seventeen-year-old Cecelia Ellis goes to live with her estranged grandmother, a celebrated author whose Victorian mansion is as creepy as the murder mysteries she writes. On the surface, life is utterly ordinary in the California coastal town . . . until the homecoming queen is murdered. And she’s not Seaview’s first pretty dead queen. With a copycat killer on the loose, Cecelia throws herself into the investigation, determined to crack the case like the heroines in her grandmother’s books. But the more Cecelia digs into the town’s secrets, the more she worries that her own mystery might not have a storybo

These books are upcoming releases coming sometime in September. There are tons and tons of new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that I'm excited for. The books are not ranked by number so they are displayed randomly. Can't wait for them to come out, happy reading!   1.  Well, That Was Unexpected by Jesse Q. Sutanto is releasing September 27, 2022. Synopsis: After Sharlot Citra's mother catches her in a compromising position, she finds herself whisked away from LA to her mother's native Indonesia. It'll be exactly what they both need. Or so her mother thinks. When George Clooney Tanuwijaya's father (who is obsessed with American celebrities) fears he no longer understands how to get through to his son, he decides to take matters into his own hands. To ensure that their children find the right kind of romantic partner, Sharlot's mother and George's father do what any good parent would do: they strike up a conversation online, pre