Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2023

I almost never do Top Ten Tuesdays expect for this prompt now. I love learning about new releases, even when it does expand my TBR. I haven’t been keeping up with new releases recently, so I went searching and found a bunch of soon-to-be-published books that sound super interesting.

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl where there is a topic and you make a list that best fits it. Today’s topic is Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2023.

Friday I’m in Love by Camryn Garrett|YA Contemporary|Release Date: January 10, 2023
I love the concept behind this story! Mahalia can’t have her Sweet Sixteen, so she arranges a Coming Out Party instead. I think I’ll enjoy this book, and the cover definitely gives it extra points.

Swift the Storm, Fierce the Flame by Meg Long|YA Science Fiction Fantasy|Release Date: January 17, 2023
I read Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves recently and this is the sequel for it. It’s narrated by Remy, who was a side character in Wolves. I’m excited to read her story and explore the different planets in the Edge Worlds.

Heartstopper: Volume 5 by Alice Oseman|YA Contemporary Romance|Release Date: February 2, 2023
I don’t want Heartstopper to end but this is the last volume of the series. I can’t wait to see how all the characters’ relationships develop and where they end up.

Nightbirds (Nightbirds #1) by Kate J. Armstrong|YA Fantasy|Release Date: February 28, 2023
Besides the gorgeous cover, this book sounds amazing! Fantasy and historical fiction are two of my favorite genres, so putting them together is a fabulous idea.

Dear Medusa by Olivia A. Cole|YA Contemporary|Release Date: March 14, 2023
This book sounds like a powerful and hard-hitting read. I want to read more poetry and this seems like a great one to start with.

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell|YA Fantasy|Release Date: March 14, 2023
A cottagecore fantasy romance sounds so good. The cover is so pretty and I have a feeling this will be both lighthearted and heartbreaking.

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro|MG Fantasy|Release Date: May 2, 2023
I’m so happy that Nico and Will are getting their own book! Nico has been through so much and we never get to know Will very well. I need to do a three-series PJO reread bingo at some point. I’ve forgotten a lot of things.

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli|YA Contemporary|Release Date: May 2, 2023
I haven’t read any of Becky Albertalli’s books, but I want to and maybe I’ll end reading her new release first. I love seeing LGBTQ+ rep and this seems like a perfect read for it.

Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert|YA Contemporary|Release Date: June 13, 2023
I’ve read two of Kelly Loy Gilbert’s books and they were both amazing. I have no doubt this one will be as well. I haven’t read anything set on a reality show, but I love the play on words for the show name.

Dance of the Starlit Sea by Kiana Krystle|YA Fantasy|Release Date: June 20, 2023
I love the title of this book! It’s so pretty and the story sounds amazing as well. And it’s another romantic cottagecore book, which sounds very appealing.

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Are you looking forward to any of these books?
What are some of your anticipated releases for 2023?