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 Spring 2020 anticipated books (which includes the months of March, April and May). I originally planned to have this post come out at the end of February but the last month has just been chaotic with the coronavirus and work and everything. I hope you enjoy anyways!
MARCH
MARCH
1. Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco ~ March 3, 2020
Wicked as You Wish is about a Filipina warrior family who must protect the prince who has been assumed long dead by the racist authoritarian government in order to restore the frozen kingdom. It sounds really unique and cool and people are already reading it and enjoying it so I am excited.
2. The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski ~ March 3, 2020
Marie Rutkoski wrote The Winner's Curse trilogy which I really enjoyed so this book was an automatic add to my TBR. This is also set in the world of The Winner's Curse which makes me so excited! This is about Nirrim who lives in a place where crime and poverty are abound and there are severe penalties for stepping out of line. She has a very low status which means a lot of her life is regulated and she is prohibited from doing things such as wearing colors or eating certain foods. Then, when a mysterious stranger named Sid shows up and tempts her into wanting some magic from the people in control.
3. The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett ~ March 3, 2020
The Winter Duke is said to be Sleeping Beauty meets Anastasia and has a ton of political intrigue and mystery and all of that is right up my ally.
4. House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas ~ March 3, 2020
I am very behind on Sarah J. Maas' books but this has gotten such good reviews and I am very excited to see what I think. This is an Adult Fantasy book and it just sounds really interesting.
5. The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu ~ March 3, 2020
This is a sort of historical fiction/fantasy book about Mozart's sister. Mozart's sister: Nannerl was a musical genius in her own right but was forbidden from composing by their father and her brother soon outshines her. However, a mysterious stranger arrives with an irresistible offer and she has to decide whether to take it. I am very excited to get my hands on this book!
6. The Raven and the Dove by Kaitlyn Davis ~ March 9, 2020
This is a retelling of Tristan and Isolde which I'm not too familiar with but The Raven and the Dove promises an action-packed adventure with fierce heroines and a forbidden romance which sounds so good!
7. Crush the King by Jennifer Estep ~ March 17, 2020
This is the third book in The Crown of Shards series and I have listened to the audiobook for the first book and most of the second book by now. I am excited to see where the rest of the series goes!
8. Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi ~ March 31, 2020
Imagine Me is the last book in the Shatter Me series and though I am not caught up with the series yet, I still am excited for this one!
APRIL
1. The Empire of Dreams by Rae Carson ~ April 7, 2020
This book is set in the world of Rae Carson's series: The Girl of Fire and Thorns which I read a long time ago. I should refresh my memory on the first series before I start this companion series. I had no idea that Rae Carson was planning to write more books set in this world but now that I know, I couldn't be more excited.
2. Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan ~ April 7, 2020
Ruthless Gods is the sequel to Wicked Saints which I loved and wrote a full review about. I am very excited to see Nadya's story continue especially after the cliffhanger that the first book ended on.
3. The Glass Magician by Caroline Stevermer ~ April 7, 2020
The Glass Magician is a historical fiction/fantasy set in New York City during the Gilded Age and involves animalistic magic and a girl who doesn't have any.
4. In Her Shadow by Kristin Miller ~ April 21, 2020
This is a modern day retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca and that is basically all I know about it.
5. Queen of Coin and Whispers by Helen Corcoran ~ April 23, 2020
This is about Lia, a newly crowned queen and Xania, her spymaster who takes the job to uncover her fathers murderer. I am very excited for this new fantasy book and I've heard that it also has positive family relationships which is something that is rare to see in books.
6. Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova ~ April 28, 2020
Zoraida Cordova is a very popular author in the book blogger world but I have never read any books by her. I am excited for this one though as it is set in a 15th century Spanish-inspired world and it is said to be perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.
MAY
1. Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman ~ May 5, 2020
This is the second book in The Aurora Cycle series, the first book is called Aurora Rising. I didn't expect myself to love the first book so much, but since I did, I am excited to get this one!
2. The Betrothed by Keira Cass ~ May 5, 2020-
The last books that I read by Keira Cass were The Selection series which I really enjoyed and this book sounds like it is in the same genre as those, however this one is a lot more fantasy based.
3. Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett ~ May 5, 2020
Jenn Bennett writes some of my favorite contemporary books and I am curious about this new one. This is set in a small town in Rhode Island and is about seventeen year old Josie who is returning to town after leaving dramatically five years ago. She has plans to go move in with her father on the west coast in order to start her career as a photographer but what she doesn't plan for, is to fall for Lucy (her former best-friend and now the town's bad boy). It sounds a little bit cliche but still intriguing.
4. The Mermaid, The Witch and The Sea by Maggie Tokunda-Hall ~ May 5, 2020
Pirate books are some of my favorite books! This is about a orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial daughter who meet on the high seas. It's set in a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic.
5. Dangerous Remedy by Kat Dunn ~ May 5, 2020
This was pitched as Stranger Things in the French Revolution, with queer characters, swashbuckling action, strange science and magic! This sounds so good and I believe it is this author's debut YA novel.
6. Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen ~ May 5, 2020
This is the sequel to Dark Shores which I loved so much and it is about a side character from the first book. Also, the cover is gorgeous so that's a plus!
7. Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust ~ May 12, 2020
This is a Fantasy novel about a girl who is cursed to be poisonous to the touch and learns what power might lie in such a curse. This is based on Persian mythology and takes some inspiration from Sleeping Beauty.
8. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins ~ May 19, 2020
This is a new book set in the world of The Hunger Games and I am so excited to get back into that world. This is set during the 10th annual Hunger Games and I hope we get more information about how the Hunger Games started and things like that!
Are any of these books on your anticipated lists for Spring 2020?
