We don’t know about you, but we’re always looking for more books to add to our TBR. These October book releases have it all! Looking for a romantasy that’ll sweep you off your feet? What about a thrilling fantasy book? Or maybe a contemporary romance that’ll make your heart melt! Then you have to check out this list!
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The Dagger And The Flame By Catherine Doyle
Our first October book release is for all of our romantasy readers! The Dagger and the Flame takes place in the kingdom of Fantome, which is run by two enemy groups, the thieving Cloaks and the assassin Daggers. After her mother is murdered, Sera joins the Cloaks with hopes of revenge. But things are about to turn from bad to worse when her special ability catches the eye of Ransom, the heir of the Daggers. With rumours of monsters and the constant fighting amongst the gangs, the two can’t help but feel drawn to each other. We can’t wait to see how this plays out!
Release Date: October 1
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Content Warnings: violence, death of a parent, murder, domestic abuse
The Stone Witch Of Florence By Anna Rasche
Set during the Black Plague in Italy in 1348, Ginevra, a witch with the ability to heal others with the power of gemstones, is returning from exile. She hopes that finally, the leaders of Florence will accept her magic, but instead, she’s tasked with tracking down a thief using her jewel collection. If she manages to find the person stealing the church’s relics, she will be recognized as a true physician. But along the way, Ginevra will discover that there is more to the story, and the conspiracy runs deeper than she once thought.
Release Date: October 8
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Content Warnings: animal death, child death
The Bletchley Riddle By Ruta Sepetys And Steve Sheinkin
Fans of bestselling author Ruta Sepetys will be excited about our next October book release! The Bletchley Riddle is a historical novel set in 1940. We follow puzzle-loving siblings Jakob and Lizzie, who find themselves working hard to uncover the secrets of World War II. While Jakob works at Bletchley Park to crack the Enigma cipher, Lizzie tries to uncover what happened to their mother, who mysteriously disappeared. With threatening messages and inspectors at every turn, the Novis siblings must race to uncover clues in time.
Release Date: October 8
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Content Warnings: abandonment, war
Legend Of The White Snake By Sher Lee
If you loved Fake Dates and Mooncakes as much as we did, then you have to check out Sher Lee’s YA fantasy debut, Legend of the White Snake! In a retelling of a traditional Chinese folktale, we follow Prince Xian, who is on a mission to find a spirit pearl to save his mother’s life. Following an oracle’s prediction, he travels to the city of Changle to capture a white snake which holds the pearl. We also follow Zhen, a white snake who ate a spirit pearl, which gave him the ability to change into a human form. When the two boys meet, they can’t help but feel connected. But when Zhen discovers that he is the white snake Xian is hunting, will the truth break this newfound love?
Release Date: October 15
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Content Warnings: torture, physical abuse, animal death, mention of grief and sexual harassment
Love & Lattes By Beth Reekles
Can we take a moment to appreciate this adorable cover? Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth, is back with another YA romance! Taking place over a summer internship, we follow Annalise Sherwood, who is a dedicated worker and is committed to professionalism. But when she lets down her guard for a night, she realizes that the boy she kissed was the CEO’s son, Lloyd. To make matters worse, she can’t stand Lloyd’s charm and entitlement, plus he seems determined to annoy Anna at every turn. Except when a late night of working brings them a bit closer, Anna starts to reconsider everything she’s ever thought about Lloyd.
Release Date: October 22
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