February 2021 Ya Releases I’m Excited About!

Happy Monday everyone! We are now heading into the second month of 2021 and I am super excited for a couple of YA releases coming out this month. Here are a few I can’t to read and enjoy in no particular order:

1.

Title: Music of the Night
Author: Angela J. Ford
Release Date: February 15, 2021
Genre: Gothic Romance
Why I’m excited: I am a sucker for stories inspired by Phantom of the Opera so I couldn’t help but add this to my TBR.

2.

Title: The Gilded Ones
Author: Namina Forna
Release Date: February 9, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Why I’m excited: Possible cursed genetics, A girl fighting to stay alive and change the narrative while dismantling a dysfunctional society. It sounds so good!

3.

Title: A Pho Love Story
Author: Loan Le
Release Date: February 9, 2021
Genre: Young adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: A budding romance, children of competing restaurants falling for each other, and feuding families were the themes that piqued my interest.

4.

Title: Muse
Author: Brittany Cavallaro
Release Date: February 2 2021
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fantasy
Why I’m excited: Alternative history backdrop, war driven society, some magical elements, and a fight to survive. All in all, I am willing to give historical fiction a try again and read Muse.

5.

Title: Love is a Revolution
Author: Renee Watson
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: Plus size rep, self discovery journey, navigating a new relationship and feelings, Flipping societal norms [fat is beautiful]

6.

Title: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
Author: Crystal Maldonado
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: Pus size rep, Latinx rep [Mc is Puerto Rican!], Body acceptance journey. Something about this story feels relatable to me and I want to read it!

7.

Title: The Afterlife of the Party
Author: Marlene Perez
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: Party gone wrong, Vampires!, Vampire navigating high school. Overall, it has vampires and I will read it.

8.

Title: Muted
Author: Tami Charles
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: Story written in verse, music centered story, finding and keeping your voice in a space that wants to silence it.

9.

Title: the Project
Author: Courtney Summers
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Thriller
Why I’m excited: I really enjoyed reading Sadie and want to give this one a try. Plus, I’ve never really read stories centering cults so I’m intrigued.

10.

Title: Like Home
Author: Louisa Onome
Release Date: February 23, 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Why I’m excited: I read it would be great for fans of On My Block and Elizabeth’s Acevedo’s work. I am a fan of both and also was intrigued with what the main character will have to go through after an incident changes her world around.

There are many more books that I am excited for, including some conclusions to a series and some sequels. But, I wanted to share some I’m super excited to read.

What are some of your February 2021 anticipated releases?

Fall Time, Cozy Time Book Tag!

The Tag was originally created by Sam’s Nonsense

I was tagged by the lovely Stacy over at A Court of Coffee and Books make sure you check out her amazing blog and show her some love!

Crunching Leaves: The world is full of color! Choose a book with red/orange/yellow on the cover.

I chose Fire and Heist by Sarah Beth Durst because I absolutely love this cover. It is on my TBR and I am hoping to read it before 2020 is over!

Cozy Sweater: It’s finally cool enough for warm, cozy clothing! What book gives you the warm fuzzies?

I know, I know – Temporary Wife Temptation and Secret Crush Seduction are probably not what most folks think of when it comes to warm fuzzy reads. But I chose this series because I could totally see myself sitting on my porch, hot coffee to the side and a cardigan wrapped around me while I read the steaminess of these two romances.

Fall Storm: The wind is howling and the rain is pounding. Choose a book that you like to read on a stormy day.

I chose The Dysasters by P.C. and Kristin Cast mainly because the teens in the books have the ability to control elements and essentially control storms that use the elements. I loved it and i can’t wait for book two!

Cool Crisp Air: Makes you breathe freely. Who’s the coolest character you’d want to trade places with?

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I have to choose Jude Duarte from The Folk of the Air Trilogy. Through that caring heart, she is pretty badass, powerful and knows how to work with knives.

Hot Apple Cider: Warm autumnal drink. What underhyped book do you want to see become the next biggest, hottest thing?

I chose Five Midnights by Ann Davila Cardinal because it is a book that I have been dying to read but have not seen anyone else talk about. It is a YA horror set in Puerto Rico and touches on Puerto Rican Folklore.

Coat, Scarves, & Mittens: The weather has turned cold & it’s time to cover up! What’s a book cover you don’t like?

I chose the original cover of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. As much as I love the series, I could not understand the choice for their original cover. I am so glad the covers were changed because they are gorgeous now. Even though it’s not my favorite cover, you bet I own a copy of it.

Pumpkin Spice: Time for some Starbucks! What’s your favorite fall comfort food?

What can I say, I’m a sucker for pumpkin pie.

Warm, cozy bonfire: Spread the cozy warmth! Who do you tag?

I am going to tag all bloggers and book content creators. This was super fun and I invite you to join in on the fall fun!

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