There are so many good books coming out in 2020 so I've decided to break my list down by season. In this list, I have my Winter 2020 anticipated books (which includes the months of January and February).
JANUARY
JANUARY
1. Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim ~ January 7, 2020
Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim is supposed to be a retelling of Count of Monte Christo which is basically a story about revenge. It's also a science fiction YA book which are always super fun.
2. One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus ~ January 7, 2020
This is the sequel/companion novel to One of Us is Lying which got me into the YA thriller/mystery genre. In this one, we get to see a whole new cast of characters while also (apparently) seeing characters from the first book.
3. The Night Country by Melissa Albert ~ January 7, 2020
The Hazel Wood was a little bit different to how I'd originally thought but I am excited for a sequel. There is so much more to be learned from this world and I am excited that we will finally get to experience it. Also, more from Finch is always a plus.
4. Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore ~ January 14, 2020
This is apparently a Red Shoes retelling which is so interesting and something that I personally have never seen. It's also a historical fiction book set in 1518.
5. Rogue Princess by B.R. Myers ~ January 21, 2020
This is supposed to be a gender-swapped Cinderella retelling and it is also science fiction which is super cool and gives me such Cinder by Marissa Meyer, vibes. Also, people are comparing her to Princess Leia and I am living for it.
6. Blood Countess by Lana Popvic ~ January 28, 2020
This is about the inspiration for Countess Dracula aka Elizabeth Bathory who was a female serial killer in Hungary in the 17th century. Blood Countess is supposed to be a very dark horror/historical fiction book.
7. Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda ~ January 28, 2020
Courtney Alameda wrote one of my favorite science fiction books: Pitch Dark and I am hoping that this one makes it on to one of my favorite book lists. This is a book about Japanese culture and mythology and a girl who's job is to battle demons.
FEBRUARY
1. All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace ~ February 4, 2020
This is a debut book about pirates and sea adventures. I don't know if you know how much I love pirate books and Pirates of the Caribbean, but this seems right up my ally and I am very excited.
2. Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland ~ February 4, 2020
This is the sequel to Dread Nation which was a book that I really enjoyed. I didn't think that it would get a sequel but now that it does, I'm very excited.
3. Night Spinner by Addie Thorley ~ February 11, 2020
Night Spinner is supposed to be a Hunchback of Notre Dame retelling and while I haven't watched/read that story, I am familiar with it. This is also a fantasy book set in the tundra which sounds so cool.
4. Storm from the East by Joanna Hathaway ~ February 11, 2020
Dark of the West (the first book in this series) was a complete surprise for me as I didn't really know anything about it when I picked it up. This is the sequel to that book and it already has raving reviews. It is a fantasy novel that was heavily inspired by the World War II era and I am very excited to see what happens to all the characters in the sequel.
5. Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon ~ February 18, 2020
This is a contemporary Beauty and the Beast retelling which is set in an elite boarding school (where a lot of the students are rich or royals). It sounds so cute and I am very excited to read it.
6. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller ~ February 25, 2020
Hate-to-love romances is one of my favorite tropes and this one definitely has that trope. The plot is about a girl who tries to woo the Shadow King in order to marry him and steal his power. I am very excited to read this one.
Are any of these books on your anticipated lists for 2020?
