3 to Watch: Rising Books You Should Know 📚🧐 - Issue #6

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Thanks for joining us for the sixth edition of our newsletter!

This week, we’re highlighting three standout YA reads making waves: a sizzling romantasy where demons and exorcists collide, a sharp and hilarious apocalyptic adventure filled with monsters and magic, and a sweeping high-seas fantasy about love, fate, and mermaids.

This week’s selection:

Captain of Fates
The fourth book in Katherine Webber’s Twin Crowns universe, Captain of Fates follows ocean-loving Captain Marino Pegasi, who prefers the company of waves over people. But when his sister Celeste falls critically ill, Marino sets sail on a perilous journey to save her. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious mermaid who challenges everything he thought he knew about love and fate. With its mix of seafaring adventure, slow-burn romance, and unexpected magic, this enchanting spin-off offers a fresh dive into the beloved world of Twin Crowns.

Cruel is the Light
In Cruel is the Light, Sophie Clark’s explosive romantasy debut, exorcist Selene Alleva and soldier Jules Lacroix find themselves on opposite sides of a brutal war between humans and demons. When their missions collide, an uneasy alliance sparks a forbidden attraction that threatens their loyalty, beliefs, and survival. As they uncover a dark secret at the heart of the Vatican, both must choose between love and duty. Packed with dark magic, high-stakes battles, and searing chemistry, this addictive enemies-to-lovers tale is perfect for fans of Serpent and Dove and Fourth Wing.

Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear
In Robin Wasley’s genre-blending debut Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear, Sid Spencer considers herself painfully ordinary. But when a magical rupture unleashes monsters into her hometown, she is pulled into a world of chaos, secrets, and unexpected heroism. With her brother missing and danger everywhere, Sid teams up with an unlikely crew including a brooding musician, a sharp-tongued classmate, and a fiercely protective cat to save what is left of their town. Smart, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining, this apocalyptic fantasy explores identity, found family, and what it really means to step into your own power.

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