Ruei's Reading Corner

The following books are upcoming releases for October. 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 Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang was released October 1, 2024. Synopsis: Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister’s murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see ...

The following books are upcoming releases in September 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. Happy reading everyone! 1. When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao was released September 3, 2024. Synopsis: After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if...

The following books listed are upcoming releases for August. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye.  They are displayed randomly in no particular order, happy reading everyone! 1. Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies by Abigail Hing Wen is releasing August 13, 2024. Synopsis: Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist, unravel a conspiracy, and navigate the most complicated babysitting assignment ever in this YA novel by national bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen. After a magical kiss at Prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree to cool it off, a plan that goes awry when their parents jointly head off to Hawaii and leave Tan and Winter to babysit Tan's sister Sana together. If that isn't complicated enough, Tan's ex-girlfriend from Shanghai arrives on his doorstep with money stolen from her billionaire father and thugs on her heels. Tan soon finds himself on t...

The following books are upcoming releases for July that I'm super excited for. 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, happy reading! 1.  Asking for a Friend by Kara H.L. Chen is releasing July 23, 2024. Synopsis: Juliana Zhao is absolutely certain of a few things: 1. She is the world’s foremost expert on love. 2. She is going to win the nationally renowned Asian Americans in Business Competition. When Juliana is unceremoniously dropped by her partner and she’s forced to pair with her nonconformist and annoying frenemy, Garrett Tsai, everything seems less clear. Their joint dating advice column must be good enough to win and secure bragging rights within her small Taiwanese American community, where her family’s reputation has been in the pits since her older sister was disowned a few years prior. Juliana always thought prestige mattered above all else. But as she argues...

The following books listed are upcoming releases for June. There are many new books being released each month, but these are the top ones that caught my eye.  They are displayed randomly in no particular order. Happy reading everyone! 1. Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon is releasing June 4, 2024. Synopsis: When longtime rivals Rowan Roth and Neil McNair confessed their feelings on the last day of senior year, they knew they’d only have a couple months together before they left for college. Now summer is over, and they’re determined to make their relationship work as they begin school in different states. In Boston, Rowan is eager to be among other aspiring novelists, learning from a creative writing professor she adores. She’s just not sure why she suddenly can’t seem to find her voice. In New York, Neil embraces the chaos of the city, clicking with a new friend group more easily than he anticipated. But when his past refuses to leave him alone, he doesn’t know how t...