Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Most Anticipated Debut Novels of 2023

Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is a "freebie" so I'm taking this opportunity to share the 2023 debut novels that I am most excited to read. Please check them out and let me know if any of these are on your radar!

Bad Cree by Jessica Johns The Hunter by Jennifer Herrera The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

Bad Cree by Jessica Johns - "In this gripping debut tinged with supernatural horror, a young Cree woman's dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her community and the land they call home."

The Hunter by Jennifer Herrera - "A riveting atmospheric suspense debut that explores the dark side of a small town and asks: How can we uncover the truth when we are lying to ourselves?"

The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz - "The Plot meets Please Join Us in this psychological suspense debut about a young author at an exclusive writer’s retreat that descends into a nightmare."


Weyward by Emilia Hart Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova Turtles of the Midnight Moon by Maria Jose Fitzgerald

Weyward by Emilia Hart - "Weyward is a stunning debut novel about gender and control – about the long echoes of male violence through the centuries. But more than that, it is a celebration of nature, female power and breaking free."

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova - "A “wholly unique” and “uncompromising” literary horror debut about a boy who transforms into a monster, a monster who tries to be a man, and the people who love him in every form he takes - Eric LaRocca

Turtles of the Midnight Moon by Maria Jose Fitzgerald - "A heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, María José Fitzgerald’s debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures."


American Mermaid by Julia Langbein Chlorine by Jade Song House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

American Mermaid by Julia Langbein - "A brilliantly funny and razor-tongued debut which follows a writer lured to Los Angeles to adapt her feminist mermaid novel into a big-budget action film, who believes her heroine has come to life to take revenge for Hollywood's violations"

Chlorine by Jade Song - "In the vein of The Pisces and The Vegetarian, Chlorine is a debut novel that blurs the line between a literary coming-of-age narrative and a dark unsettling horror tale, told from an adult perspective on the trials and tribulations of growing up in a society that puts pressure on young women and their bodies... a powerful, relevant novel of immigration, sapphic longing, and fierce, defiant becoming."

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears - "Sharp as a belted knife, this sly social commentary cuts straight to the bone, revealing the aftermath of the American plantation and what it means to be poor, Black, and a woman in the God fearing south."


The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown Chrysalis by Anna Metcalfe The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei

The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown - "Ness Brown's The Scourge Between Stars is a tense, claustrophobic sci-fi/horror blend set aboard a doomed generation ship harboring something terrible within its walls."

Chrysalis by Anna Metcalfe - "A spellbinding gem of a novel, this provocative debut follows a young woman whose bizarre metamorphosis poses vital questions about our modern, online existence."

The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei - "Yume Kitasei's The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci-fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty of the crew."



Top Ten Tuesday is a feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.

25 comments:

  1. You list of debut novels is greatly appreciated. I was working on this prompt yesterday and I really needed a good list like this one to get some ideas. The American Mermaid sounds fantastic and greatly needed in the world, I think.

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    1. You are very welcome, but shoot - I hadn't even looked at February's prompts yet! Now I'll have to do something different next week. lol I was just excited to share debuts! I think I'm most excited about American Mermaid.

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  2. The Writing Retreat sounds so interesting.

    My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-bookish-confessions/

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    1. I just ordered it! I'll definitely share my thoughts.

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  3. I love that you're so aware of debut novels. I'm horrible of finding those until they're already being hyped.

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  4. Weyward sounds really interesting, I've added it to my TBR. My 2023 releases list is sorely lacking in debuts, so I'm glad for the help of finding more.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/01/31/top-ten-tuesday-405/

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  5. American Mermaid is new to me and caught my eye. Hollywood stories can be great too

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  6. Turtles of the Midnight Moon and The Deep Sky both sound like books I would enjoy. I think I will avoid the ones with horror in!

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    1. My lists are usually horror heavy! But I'm excited for those, too. :)

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  7. The Writing Retreat is already on my list; it looks like a fun book. And after reading over your list I now also really want to check out The Hunter and The Scourge Between Stars. :D

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    1. I just ordered The Writing Retreat! I'm looking forward to it.

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  8. There are some great-sounding debuts on here. I hope you love them all!

    Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!

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  9. I have Bad Cree on my TBR!
    Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
    https://readbakecreate.com/ten-of-roses-favorite-books-of-all-time/

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  10. I love this topic! I've heard of most of these, and I'm especially excited for Chlorine and Weyward among others:-)

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  11. Weyward is on my list, and so is The Scourge Between Stars!

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  12. I hope you enjoy them! Chrysalis is on my TBR list too.

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  13. I cannot wait to read The Writing Retreat. It sounds right up my alley.

    Lauren @ www.shootingstarsmag.net

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