Ah, the lazy days of summer. Iced coffee, flip-flops and fantastic books and audios! What could be better? Below you’ll find a list of a few of the releases I am planning to devour this summer….
Dark Age
by Pierce Brown
Red Rising Saga #5 Fantasy
Release date: July 9th
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As alliances shift, break, and re-form—and power is seized, lost, and reclaimed—every player is at risk in a game of conquest that could turn the Rising into a new Dark Age.
I am a Howler ?and this is my fandom. LOL I am anxious to see what twisted journey our ruler will take us on. I’ve got this baby preordered and cannot wait to step back into this world. ⛓?
The Turn of the Key
by Ruth Ware
Release Date: August 6th
Suspense Thriller
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When she stumbles across the ad, she’s looking for something else completely. But it seems like too good an opportunity to miss—a live-in nannying post, with a staggeringly generous salary. And when Rowan Caine arrives at Heatherbrae House, she is smitten—by the luxurious “smart” home fitted out with all modern conveniences, by the beautiful Scottish Highlands, and by this picture-perfect family.
I will be grabbing my earbuds for this one. Ware is a modern day Agatha Christie and I look forward to seeing what she has in store for us. I’ve not read the full synopsis. I like to go in blind! ?
The Undertaker’s Assistant
by Amanda Skenandore
Release Date: July 30th
Historical Fiction
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“The dead can’t hurt you. Only the living can.” Effie Jones, a former slave who escaped to the Union side as a child, knows the truth of her words.
A new to me author with a historical fiction set during the Reconstruction Era in New Orleans…come to me my precious! ⚰️
DEV1AT3
by Jay Kristoff
Lifelike #2 Fantasy
Release Date: June 25th
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Lemon Fresh has seen better days.
After the climactic battle in Babel, she finds herself separated from Ezekiel and Cricket in the wastelands. Lemon’s abilities to manipulate electricity mark her as a deviate, and deadly corporate operatives are hunting her to use as a weapon.
I will be grabbing my earbuds for this off-planet fantasy. I am anxious to return to Lemon and her friends. ?
Sapphire Flames
by Ilona Andrews
Hidden Legacy #4 PNR
Release Date: August 27th
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To help her friend, Catalina must test the limits of her extraordinary powers, but doing so may cost her both her House–and her heart.
I usually listen to all of Ilona Andrews works, but have been reading this series. Mostly to prove to myself they rocked as hard as I thought. Confirmed! ?
Moonstruck
by Dannika Dark
Crossbreeds #7 Urban Fantasy
Release Date: June 25th (Audio: TBA)
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United they stand, divided they fall.
I love this world and Dark keeps killing me with her endings. I grab my earbuds for all of her series and recommend you try them! ??
This is just the icing on that cake that is my summer reads and listens list. Other authors have releases like Sarah Maclean, Tessa Dare and Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews *fingers-crossed*
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Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
I really would like to read DEV1AT3 by Jay Kristoff! I didn’t get it yet but I will.. All of these are some really great picks! I just love summer reading and books. It seems like summer is the best time to read. Maybe because we are a little more relaxed cause of the weather or vacations. I don’t know. There is just something about it.
Mary
Kay @ It's a Book Life
I still need to read LifeLike by Kristoff! This is a great round up of books. I actually have yet to read the Red Rising series. I swear I am going to change that this summer. Happy Reading!
ShootingStarsMag
Oh gosh, too many to name. I’m hoping to read more backlist books that I own this summer! I still need to read Lifelike.
-Lauren
MarthaE
These look like great books to anticipate. I have to get caught up in the Red Rising series.
I’ll check out a couple of the others. Happy Listening!
Crystal @ Lost in Storyland
Sapphire Flames is on my TBR. I missed out on the fact that it’s #4 in a series though! I’ll have to check out the other books!
Olivia Roach
You’ve got your reading cut out for you! I hope you will be able to love all of these. That Pierce Brown book reminded me that I really need to get on with reading the Red Rising series. And I need to read Lifelike too DD:
rasya
So many books but no money T_T
Anne - Books of My Heart
Those are winners for sure!
Jen
I have Sapphire Flame on my list – I’ll read and then listen later. My son reads the Pierce Brown series and I didn’t know the next one was coming out – thanks! I’m also looking forward to Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym Martineau and Protect the Prince by Jennifer Estep. Plus some of my backlist TBR!
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
Great list! I’m really excited for DEV1AT3 and the new Ruth Ware book too.
Tyler H. Jolley
Great list, Kimba. I’m not surprised to see Ilona Andrews on the list!
tonyalee
I haven’t listened to any Ilona Andrews, but I thought going back and “re reading” Kate Daniels on audio!
Genesis @ Whispering Chapters
I’ve been wanting to read Red Rising by Pierce Brown! The hype is real for this series! And The Turn of the Key is one I’ve had my eye out for in Netgalley. I just don’t click Request lol. Idk why not, though. I hope you enjoy them!
Diana @ Book of Secrets
I thought The Turn of the Key was amazing. Hope you like it too!
Kimberly
Sweet. I am holding out for the audio.
Sophia Rose
Those are definitely worth the anticipation. Let’s see, I’ve got A Merciful Promise by Kendra Elliott, Someone to Honor by Mary Balogh, and Brave the Tempest by Karen Chance as well as the Ilona Andrews’ you mentioned. 🙂
Heidi
Oh no, I didn’t know there was another Crossbreed book coming out. I still have the audio of book six to listen to. The Jay Kristoff is on my list as well as Sapphire Flames and the Turn of the Key. Have you read Kristoff’s first series?
Kimberly
I’ve listened to this series and Aurora Rising. I read the Illuminae Files
Ethan
This is a solid mix of all your favorite genres. I’m particularly excited to read the new Ware novel. Also, how the heck is it summer already?! I’m not ready to face this Texas heat lol
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
The Ruth Ware is especially calling me. I loved her first 2, had mixed results with her 3rd and never could get into the 4th but this one sounds really good!
Carla
Looks like you are in for some “fantastic” reading and listening. Some of these look good to me, so I will watch for your reviews.
Mary Kirkland
A couple of those look interesting to me.
Flora
I love the Innkeeper Chronicles but haven’t read the others. You’ve got a nice collection of genres on your summer TBR list, Kimberly. x
Kimberly
I do too, but each one I hold out for the audio and avoid the installments.
Flora
I don’t read the installment on their website either, I prefer to read the book while listening to the narration when it’s all finished.
Melliane
Some series I need to try and I love the Andrews one!
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
I wasn’t even aware of Dark Age! My husband follows the series. I just hit up Overdrive to place a pre-hold and I’m #17. Ack! Glad I saw your post when I did or I’d be even further down the list. 🙂
kindlemom1
These all look really good and I definitely need to get back into Brown’s series. I just haven’t made time for them but I do have them all so far and I loved the first ones. Hope you love all of these Kim!
Angela @ Simply Angela
Oooh, these look like they’re going to be amazing! I’m itching to read Turn of the Key and The Undertaker’s Assistant.
Cynthia
Great list and I hope that you will enjoy!
Debbie Haupt
Ah looks like your plate is full for summer reading Kim
I’m just wondering if there is water in my house. We had to once again evacuate due to flooding. This has not been a fun spring for me so maybe summer will be better
Nick
Sapphire Flames was AMAZING, Kim! I can’t wait to hear all your thoughts about that one.. I hope all these books are great!
Kimberly
I have it on my Kindle and cannot wait!
Ailyn Koay
i can’t wait3
for Deviat3
better be better than lifelik3
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I’m reading the Hidden Legacy Series right now and can’t wait to get to Sapphire Flames! Moonstruck looks good too! I enjoy Urban Fantasy.
Jackie
It sounds like you will be set for the summer I also cannot wait for Dark Age. Turn of the Key caught my eye on Goodreads summer reading list as well.