If you’ve been following me for a while, you may remember that Emma and I cohosted a feature called Let’s Talk YA. We decided to revamp this during this world-wide pandemic to become a weekly series where we highlight books that are being published during this time that may not get the release they deserve. We will often feature a review or some other exciting bookish content.
We strongly encourage other people to join in the conversation and promote upcoming books they’re excited about!
To start off, our posts today are putting the spotlight on a few books we can’t wait to read or have already read and loved that came out recently.
Burn by Patrick Ness
Published by Walker Books on 7th May
Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to.
The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul, but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe.
Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself.
Dangerous Remedy by Kat Dunn
Ebook published by Zephyr Books on 7th May
Camille, a revolutionary’s daughter, leads a band of outcasts – a runaway girl, a deserter, an aristocrat in hiding. As the Battalion des Mortes they cheat death, saving those about to meet a bloody end at the blade of Madame La Guillotine. But their latest rescue is not what she seems. The girl’s no aristocrat, but her dark and disturbing powers means both the Royalists and the Revolutionaries want her. But who and what is she?
In these dangerous days, no one can be trusted, everyone is to be feared. As Camille learns the truth, she’s forced to choose between loyalty to those she loves and the future.
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
Published by Egmont UK on 30th April
Pip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective any more.
With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.
But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won’t do anything about it. And if they won’t look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town’s dark secrets along the way… and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it’s too late?
Let’s talk! Have you read any of these? What are some of your most anticipated upcoming releases in the next few months?
Also don’t forget to check out Emma’s Let’s Talk Books post.
A Short Book Lover 
I’m so excited to read burn! Patrick Ness is one of my favourite authors and I cannot wait! I’ve also heard a lot about Good Girl Bad blood so definitely need to check that out!
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I’m buddy reading it and it’s good so far! Ah GGBB is phenomenal and I hugely recommend it.
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