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A man returns to his strange hometown twenty years after his mother climbed a staircase in the wilderness and disappeared in this speculative mystery where We Used to Live Here meets The Midnight Library. Read An Excerpt: thenerddaily.com/the-door-in…

A gripping dystopian romance filled with forbidden power, ruthless challenges, and a heroine who refuses to burn quietly—perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. Read The First Chapter From ‘Storm Breaker’ by Nisha J. Tuli: thenerddaily.com/storm-break…

An aspiring actor caught in the Hollywood rollercoaster is torn between following her dreams and choosing between two of her own leading men—her childhood sweetheart, or the fellow actor who understands just what she’s fighting for. Read an excerpt: thenerddaily.com/this-change…

We chat with Elizabeth Agyemang about Divine Oaths, which follows a new student fueled by questions about her prestigious university and the haunting answers she uncovers as her heart pulls her in two different, dangerous directions. thenerddaily.com/elizabeth-a…

This Divine Revelry is a magnificent ending to Bea Fitzgerald’s YA retellings for now. It is bold and brave in its story, treats difficult topics with nuance and care and above all, the characterisation soars. Review: thenerddaily.com/review-this…

A tale of love and loss in ancient Persia with her take on the timeless tragedy of Tahmineh, a temptress, a witch, a victim, or, perhaps, a woman trying her hardest to protect her loved ones. Read An Excerpt: thenerddaily.com/witch-daugh…

We chat with Katie Jung about You’re the One That I Haunt, which follows a woman secretly in love with her best friend who must team up with his devastatingly handsome ghost cousin to break a deadly family curs.e thenerddaily.com/katie-jung-…

From award-winning author Cadwell Turnbull comes a brilliant collection of short stories, including old favorites and brand-new adventures. Read An Excerpt From ‘All the Hidden Places: Stories’ by Cadwell Turnbull: thenerddaily.com/all-the-hid…

We chat with author Ryan Douglass about Night of Madness, which sees teen influencers compete in a horror movie–themed overnight competition, only to realise the real test is staying alive in this chilling, blood-soaked horror novel. thenerddaily.com/ryan-dougla…

This high-octane, fast-paced epic fantasy of tarot magic and deadly competition launches an explosive new series perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Carissa Broadbent. Read An Excerpt From ‘The Tarot Trials’ by Katee Robert: thenerddaily.com/the-tarot-t…

In this warmhearted and witty debut, a mysterious gift spurs a widow to take a cross-country journey to find its sender—and along the way, she rediscovers herself. Read An Excerpt From ‘Evie Walters Takes the Wheel’ by Kathleen Fox: thenerddaily.com/evie-walter…

We chat with author Alli Dyer about Night Songs, which follows a young woman who must delve into her country star mother’s music to break a curse that has plagued the women in her family for generations—before her time runs out. thenerddaily.com/alli-dyer-n…

For fans of Love and Gelato and Anna and the French Kiss, My Roman Summer is the next summer, sun-drenched romance set in the city of love. Read An Excerpt From ‘My Roman Summer’ by Bruna De Luca: thenerddaily.com/my-roman-su…

We chat with author Zoje Stage about Something of a Calling, which is an unsettling look at a woman—and a world—on the brink of change. thenerddaily.com/zoje-stage-…

Check out these five YA horror novels that author Yuvashri Harish believes truly celebrates the multitudes of emotion at the heart of this genre: thenerddaily.com/yuvashri-ha…

A stunning young adult debut from gothic master Isabel Cañas, bestselling author of The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and The Possession of Alba Díaz. Read An Excerpt From ‘The House of Gardenias by Isabel Cañas: thenerddaily.com/the-house-o…

We chat with author Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune about Sorrow & Strangers, which is the second book in the nationally bestselling Avalon University dark academia series. thenerddaily.com/jeanette-ro…

Dreams may be more real than we think, as one intrepid dreamer discovers in this YA historical fantasy set in nineteenth century London—perfect for fans of Emily J. Taylor and V. E. Schwab. Out November 10th! thenerddaily.com/the-sign-of…

Two women, bound by blood and betrayal, must break silence across centuries—or be silenced forever, in the dazzling new novel by New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin. Read An Excerpt From ‘A Time of Witches’ by Madeline Martin: thenerddaily.com/a-time-of-w…

We chat with author Jacqueline Friedland about Breathing Under Water, which is a deeply moving exploration of motherhood, sacrifice, and the extraordinary connections that emerge when we’re brave enough to let others see our struggles. thenerddaily.com/jacqueline-…