Our favorite part of each month is all of the new books that get released, and let’s just say that March did not disappoint! Are you in the mood for a feel-good romance? What about a thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat? Then you’ve come to the right place!
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The No-Girlfriend Rule By Christen Randall
Are you a fan of Julie Murphy and Casey McQuiston? Then we have your next read! The No-Girlfriend Rule follows Hollis who just wants to get by, and being a fat, broke girl with anxiety has given her enough to worry about this senior year. She’s also in a relationship with Chris, her boyfriend, and wants it to survive after their senior year. To prove she’s a girlfriend worth keeping, Hollis sets out to learn Secrets & Sorcery, Chris’s favorite tabletop roleplaying game, unfortunately, Chris doesn’t allow girlfriends to his games. Luckily, Hollis meets Gloria and her S&S all-girl game where an in-game crush might turn into something real. We are so excited to see what The No-Girlfriend Rule has in store!
Release Date: March 5
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Content Warnings: panic attacks, fatphobia, homophobia, sexism, bodyshaming
One Last Breath By Ginny Myers Sain
Our next book is for all of the true crime fans out there! One Last Breath details the story of Tru, who Is constantly thinking about a cold-case murder in her hometown. And when a strange girl named Rio comes to town determined to solve the case, Tru can’t help but dive in head first. As summer goes on, a spark ignites between Tru and Rio, but they soon become convinced that the killer is back in town. Will the two girls be able to stay safe while digging into this shadowy past?
Release Date: March 5
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Content Warnings: child death, murder
Women Of Good Fortune By Sophie Wan
Because she was always taught that money would lead to a good life, Lulu ends up accepting a surprise proposal from Shanghai’s most eligible bachelor, even when the voice inside her head says no. After all, the money would solve all of her parents’ financial troubles. But Lulu isn’t ready for marriage, and she definitely isn’t in love. The only people she can talk to about it are her best friends Rina and Jane, who also are in desperate need of money to achieve their goals. And Lulu’s wedding gifts are a golden opportunity, but to steal the money they’ll need a brilliant plan and a trustworthy crew. And as things get more complicated, the women will realize that everything comes at a price. Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan is perfect for readers who love a good heist and powerful female friend groups!
Release Date: March 5
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Content Warnings: sexism, classism, body shaming
The Day Tripper By James Goodhand
The Day Tripper is about Alex Dean, who in 1995 has it all, but after a brutal encounter with a ghost from his past leaves him almost drowning in the Thames, he’s transported to 2010. Waking up the next morning he finds himself in 2019 and next in 1999. Not knowing when he could end up next, he begins to piece together his life after that night by the river. Soon he’ll realize that even small actions have a big impact and that might be the only thing he needs to save the people he loves most.
Release Date: March 19
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Content Warnings: alcoholism, addiction, bullying, domestic abuse, sexual assault, cancer
These Bodies Between Us By Sarah Van Name
Love a coming-of-age story but looking for a haunting twist? Then look no further! These Bodies Between Us follows Callie and her friends Talia and Cleo who spend every summer together in the small beach town. But this year Cleo has invited a new girl named Polly who is already causing waves in their friend group. When Cleo suggests they learn how to make themselves invisible Callie thinks it’s ridiculous, but the others are desperate to find a way to disappear, from so many different things in their lives. And when it miraculously works, the girls realize it’s getting harder to return to themselves. This sounds like a great read for everyone who can’t wait for summer to come!
Release Date: March 12
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Cancelled By Farrah Penn
Our next release is Cancelled which is about a girl named Brynn who between her thriving “flirt coach” business, and her grades to get into her dream university, is having a great senior year. That is until a video from a party makes Brynn the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons. She knows she isn’t the girl in the video hooking up with her former best friend’s boyfriend but with her reputation of being a serial dater, everyone else does. Now Brynn and her friends are determined to find out who the person in the video really was, but is it worth everything she’s worked so hard for?
Release Date: March 19
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Content Warnings: misogyny, sexism, body shaming
Good Half Gone By Tarryn Fisher
Good Half Gone is sure to keep you up at night! After having narrowly escaped from being abducted with her twin sister Piper, Iris has searched for her twin to the point of obsession. But the case has long since gone cold, especially without the help of the police. When all of her clues point to one person, Iris does everything she can to get close to them. Using her criminal psychology degree to intern at an isolated psychiatric hospital, Iris realizes that things are a lot more sinister than they seem, and it’s not only the patients being observed.
Release Date: March 19
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Content Warnings: trafficking, kidnapping, adult/minor relationship, alcoholism, addiction
Where Sleeping Girls Lie By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
After being homeschooled, Sade is finally attending the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school for her third year at high school. Misfortune has always followed Sade but she never expected her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear the first night, or that anyone would accuse her of having something to do with it. The rumors catch the attention of a group of girls that call themselves the Unholy Trinity. Determined to find out the truth about what happened to Elizabeth, Sade and Paz, Elizabeth’s best friend, start to investigate. But then a student is found dead. The two will soon find out that there are secrets around every corner of the school, and they’re even darker than they thought.
Release Date: March 19
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Content Warnings: sexual assault, suicide, death of a parent, murder, sexism
Royal Scandal By Aimée Carter
Did you love Royal Blood? Then you’re in for a treat! Royal Scandal, the second book in the Royal Blood series by Aimée Carter is here! In it, we continue to follow Evan as the press makes continuous clickbait articles about her. It seems as though everyone wants her to return to America for good, including someone sending mysterious threats to reveal her real story in a tell-all biography. After more information is leaked about her, an assassination attempt leads Evan to believe that a person within the palace is responsible. They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but what about the royal family?
Release Date: March 26
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Content Warnings: attempted murder and assassination, death, death threats, violence, gore, bombings, mental illness, divorce
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