The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
In 1945 Malaya, Cecily Alcantara faces the fallout of her secret past as a spy for the Japanese, a decision that brought devastation to her family and community. With her son missing, one daughter hidden from exploitation, and another seething with rage, Cecily is haunted by guilt. Desperate to protect her family, she must confront the consequences of her betrayal.
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
In 2017 at the University of Arkansas, senior RA Millie Cousins takes an unusual opportunity from visiting professor Agatha Paul, hoping to secure her future. Instead, she becomes entangled in chaos involving unruly students, vengeful pranks, and risky intrigue. Come and Get It explores desire, ambition, and reckless behavior with sharp tension.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Years after waking up covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood with no memory of the night, Lucy has built a new life in LA. But when a hit true crime podcast revisits the case, Lucy must return to her Texas hometown to confront the past—and uncover whether she’s a murderer. The truth may not matter, but it’s time to listen.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Justin’s curse makes every ex find their soulmate, and Emma shares the same problem. They hatch a plan to date and break up, hoping to cancel their curses. But a summer fling on a Minnesota island turns complicated with family drama, unexpected feelings, and the chance that Fate may have finally gotten it right.
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
In a near-future time travel experiment, a civil servant is assigned to assist Commander Graham Gore, an 1847 Arctic explorer plucked from history. Initially clashing over their vastly different worlds, their dynamic deepens into an unexpected romance. As the Ministry’s true motives emerge, she must decide if love can alter both history and the future.
Malas by Marcela Fuentes
In 1951, a curse is placed on Pilar Aguierre’s family in the border town of La Cienega, Texas. Decades later, her granddaughter Lulu navigates family secrets, a punk band, and her quinceañera while bonding with a mysterious stranger. This rich, multi-generational story celebrates Tejano culture, resilience, and the power of family.
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
After dying embarrassingly and meeting a dreamy stranger in the afterlife, Delphie is offered a second chance at life and love. She has 10 days to find him on Earth, navigating a city of millions while rediscovering the magic of life along the way.
The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In 1950s Hollywood, unknown Mexican actress Vera Larios lands the coveted role of Salome, sparking envy from struggling actress Nancy Hartley. Amid scandals and ambition, their lives intertwine with the tragic tale of Salome herself in this lush, drama-filled historical epic.
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
Jane hopes her life is turning around as she works on her novel while house-sitting in a luxurious Los Angeles home. But when her creative pursuits take a turn into Hollywood’s racial identity-driven content machine, she finds herself caught in a darkly comedic mess of ambition and appropriation.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of Ancient China’s Four Beauties, A Song to Drown Rivers is a tale of beauty, sacrifice, and espionage. Xishi is trained to use her allure as a weapon to infiltrate the enemy palace, avenge her sister’s murder, and save her people, all while navigating dangerous political intrigue and an undeniable attraction to the military advisor who set her on this path.
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
The Blue Hour is a suspenseful and unsettling novel set on the isolated island of Eris, home to Grace, a reclusive woman, and once to the famous artist Vanessa. When a shocking discovery in a London art gallery brings a visitor to the island, long-buried secrets threaten to resurface. This masterful tale recalls the eerie suspense of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith.
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