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Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021

Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021

January 5, 2021 Posted by angelreads Top Ten Tuesday 6 Comments

This week I’m sharing my most anticipated releases for the first half of 2021. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. 

2020 was a year and while I may have lacked on reading books from last year. I hope that I can do better in 2021. So today I’m sharing my most anticipated releases for the first half of 2021. I tried to do a mix of romance and YA. While I am mostly reading romance now, I still read a good chunk of young adult. And there are some great ones coming out this year. But enough of this let’s go. Like always these are in no order. 

Lore by Alexandra Bracken: It should be no surprise that this has made it onto my list. As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I added it to my tbr. It Greek mythology with a twist. I mean it sounds fantastic and like something I won’t be able to put down. I’ve already been hearing great things about this one and I’m ready for some battles. 

Concrete Rose (The Hate U Give #0) by Angie Thomas: You all know that I adored The Hate U Give and when I heard that this was going to be published, I was even more excited. This sounds like it’s going to be such an interesting story and I’m intrigued to see where it is taken. Plus I love Angie’s writing. 

The Knockout by S.A. Patel: This is my type of YA book! I just love how this sounds and I can’t wait to read it. It’s a YA, diverse, sports romance, what could be better. I haven’t heard much about it yet but I am excited. 

Wild Rain (Women Who Dare #2) by Beverly Jenkins: This is the second book in the Women Who Dare series. I read Rebel last year and fell in love and this one sounds just as fantastic. It’s high on my most anticipated list that is for sure. I adore the characters that Jenkins writes and the stories that she explores and I can’t wait for more. 
 
A Lady’s Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I had to add it to my list. While I’m not a massive fan of Victorian historical romances this sounds fantastic. I love HR that really explore and create complex female characters that push boundaries. 
 
Chain of Iron (The Last Hours #2) by Cassandra Clare: I mean there should be no surprise that this has made my list. It’s one of my most anticipated books for the whole year. It’s Cassandra Clare so I know I will be reading this the day it comes out for sure! I’m just so excited. I can’t wait to see what happens next and where the story is taken. Because I seriously never know. 
 
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell: This was crept up on me. I didn’t know that I needed it until I looked into it a little more. Science Fiction isn’t something that I read a lot, but this sounds just fantastic and I can’t resist. Also, there have been some great reviews so far. 
 
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales: I adored Sophie’s debut last year and this one sounds just as fantastic. And I mean it’s #LoveOzYA so you know I want to read it even more. It just sounds like it’s going to be messy, interesting and addicting and I am ready. 
 
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston: Another one that no one should be surprised is on my list. I adored and I mean adored Red, White And Royal Blue. So you bet I’ll be getting this one as soon as possible. It just sounds so damn good and I’m not sure if I’m ready for it. But I will do it. 
 
The Bride Bet (Girl Meets Duke #4) by Tessa Dare: I’ve been reading this series the last few months and I have fallen in love with all the characters and the world and I can’t wait to read more. I’m holding off reading book 3, so I can jump into this one as soon as possible. But I can’t wait. 
 
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And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday and the first one for 2021. What books can’t you wait to read in the next few months? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s chat! 

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  • Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
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    January 5, 2021 at 11:21 PM

    A new Angie Thomas!

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  • Poinsettia
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    January 6, 2021 at 12:58 AM

    A Lady’s Formula for Love sounds good! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!

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  • Lydia
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    January 6, 2021 at 4:09 AM

    I’m so excited for Concrete Rose.

    My post.

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  • Jo
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    January 6, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    Lore was on my list this week too, I love Greek mythology!
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2021/01/05/top-ten-tuesday-297/

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  • Stefani
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    January 6, 2021 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks for the heads up on Concrete Rose coming out, so many exciting new titles. Happy reading, here’s my TTT of you want to check it out https://readwithstefani.com/most-anticipated-book-releases-of-2021/

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  • Christopher @ Plucked from the Stacks
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    January 6, 2021 at 7:15 AM

    I haven’t read many historical romances, but both Wild Rain and A Lady’s Formula for Love. Definitely think I’ll be checking both of these out this year.

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April was a very good reading month for me, especi April was a very good reading month for me, especially after last month. I had some really fantastic reads in April. I did do a lot of re-reading this month but I had such blast. I re-read Caught Up and Play Along and the first 4 books in the Ironside Academy series. 📚

I read some books that I’ve been waiting for including the new book from Kels and Denise Stone, as well as the new Tessa Hale. ✨

Overall it was such a good month, lots of binge reading series and starting on some new authors. I’m so excited to see what May brings. 🖤

What was your favourite book that you read in April? 

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IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️ If you didn’t know al IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️

If you didn’t know already I love F1, have ever since I was younger and decided that this year it would be fun to combined my love for F1 and reading together. 📚

After a week off we are back at it. We are in Miami this week’s and things are only just heating up. This week I’m reading Falling Off the Cliff  Kanitha P.

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Formula 1 legend in the making and rising star Thiago Valencia is chasing redemption as well as his second World Champion title. With a tarnished reputation and an undetermined future in F1 that hangs by a terribly loose thread, he can’t afford to lose his seat. Thiago is ready to do anything to redeem himself and erase his past mistakes. When a mysterious woman intrudes on his private party in Monte Carlo, he is certain the universe has brought his polar opposite into his life as salvation. He is sunshine, she is moonlight; he is a bright star and she is a moonbeam.

Destiny takes the wheel, steering Kamari into Thiago’s orbit, but her open disdain and closely guarded heart warn her to stay away. Enchanted by her charms, Thiago is intent on melting her freezing barriers and tearing down the walls shielding her heart.

When Kamari agrees to help him save his future by being his fake girlfriend, the unexpected happens, triggered by a game of lies, secrets and desire.

As they plunge towards the finish line, the race veers offtrack and neither of them are ready to fall off the cliff.
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How Race Week Reads Will Work 

On Monday of race week I’ll announce the book I’ll be reading for the week, then throughout the week I’ll be posting stories and my thoughts. And then on Sunday, race day my review and final thoughts will go up.

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A little late but I am finally getting to share Ra A little late but I am finally getting to share Race 5’s Race Week Reads review. This week I read, Downforce (Pit Lane #1) by Hannah Lily.

🏎️ Review 🏎️

I had so much fun reading this book. I knew I was in for a ride as soon as I started Downforce. It was entertaining, fun, and I just had a good time reading it. And while it does explore some heavy topics, I don’t think it took away from the fun nature of the book.

Right from the start, we can see the tension between F1 Presenter, Olivia Fraser and F1 Driver, Jonah Scott. And while silly at times, it was fun seeing them interact together. Both really didn’t like each other. They both had said things about and to one another that sometimes it caused chaos. And I was here for it.

I did find that at times, just silly things happened. I am not a massive rom-com reader, and there was a lot of falling into one another, and arguments stemmed from nothing. This is honestly just because I don’t like these types of scenes, but it didn’t really make me dislike the book at all.

I loved the whole road trip aspect of the book, it’s different from other F1 books I’ve read so far this year and just made for some interesting banter and lust. I do wish that the road trip was a little longer than it was because I did feel like the romance moved pretty quickly here, but again, it didn’t really affect how much I was enjoying the book.

The romance was this combination of being slow burn and full of angst right at the start, to the road trip happening and then bam. But I loved it, though. The banter between Olivia and Jonah was fantastic. I loved seeing them grow not only with one another but with themselves as well.

Overall, I had a great time reading Downforce and will be continuing the series for sure when the other books come out. The romance was angsty and just felt right. The found family aspect really worked well here, and the F1 aspects were pretty okay. Not the best I’ve seen, but not the worst either. If you are looking for a fun read that has a great romance and a little rom-comy, then pick this one up.
I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. There have been so many books that I have enjoyed but there are some that I have just loved. 🖤

I didn’t realise before I put this post together that all of these books are from authors I’ve read and loved before. There hasn’t been a Rebecca Yarros book that I haven’t rated under 4 Stars. Elsie Silver is just making me love everything that she writes. Wild and Wrangled may be my favourite in the series. 📖

Three rereads also made it to this list. Binding 13 still makes me gasp and smile all at the same time. And Caught Up and Play Along just hit every time. 📚

I’ve honestly had a great year so far and since making this post a few more books I’ve read I’ve ended up loving. It’s going to be hard to pick my favourites at the end of the year that is for sure. ✨

What books have you loved reading this year? Are any books that made my list on yours? Let me know! 

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