16 Books We Want To Read In 2016

Kat and I searched all over the bookternet for 2016 books we want to read in the next year. Today’s post features a mix of 16 books we want to review on Books and Sensibility and our sister site Romance and Sensibility.

1. Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins (January 26, 2016)

This brand new historical romance series from Beverly Jenkins features a hero who is passing as white in the American West. I want to read more romance by and about black women and I’ve heard nothing but good things about this author – Kat

  

2.  Salt to Sea by Ruta Sepetys (February 2, 2016) This YA novel is based on the real life events of East Prussian refugees seeking safety during WWII. A story like this feels very topical now.  – Kat

3. Stars Above by Marissa Meyer (February 2, 2016)

I  usually don’t like it when publishers bundle free novellas in a hardcover and I haven’t even started Winter but…. give it to me. – Kat

4. Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman (February 19, 2016)

This is a YA version of the Blackbeard story. I don’t know much about Blackbeard but . . . pirates. – Jess

5. The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater (April 26, 2016)

Funny story, this book was on our list for 2015 last year, however the book release got pushed back to 2016. I  have an Audible credit just waiting for this. – Jess

6. The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Sky (May 17, 2016)

Two magicians. A magical competition ? This sounds a lot like The Night Circus so this one might be right up my alley. – Jess

7. Tone Deaf by Olivia Rivers (May 3, 2016)

A deaf music prodigy is swept away on a world tour by the lead singer of a popular punk band. If you’ve read this blog you know I’m With the Band Now situations are my genre kryptonite.- Kat

8. Romancing the Fashionista by KM Jackson  (May 10, 2016)

In this romance a tough fashionista and ex-jock tangle. Like I said earlier, I want to read more POC authors so bring it on. – Kat

9. Addicted by Elle Kennedy (June 28, 2016)

I’m really enjoying the first book in this post apocalyptic romance series. It’s so crazy sauce. I may try it on audio. – Kat

10. This Savage Song (June 2016)

I think Victoria Schwab is a great writer and this new series is about a town run by monsters, including ones that use music to steal people’s soul. – Kat

11. The Serpent King by Jennifer Zenter (March 8, 2016)

This book has a boy whose father is one of those Pentecostal ministers who handles poisonous snakes. I think it’s interesting to see more YA handling religion and this book seems interesting.

12. Enter Title Here (August 2, 2016)

This book reminds me of the book How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild and Got A Life, which I loved in high school and only later learned of the plagiarism scandal. In this book a straightlaced Indian-American overachiever lands a book deal and realizes she has to have some classic teen experiences to make her book more interesting.

14. Into White by Randi Pink (September 13, 2016)

This book is about a black girl who wakes up white. This book sounds super bizarre, but it’s so crazy it just might work. I didn’t know what they were going to do for this cover, but this one really works!. – Kat

13. Of Fires and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst (September 2016)

A princess with magical powers falls in love with her fiance’s sister. Can’t wait to see the cover for this one.(but I’m guessing it will have big serif text). – Kat

15. Heartless by Marissa Meyer (November 8, 2016)

*Grabby hands* – Kat

16. Flower by Shea Olsen and Elizabeth Craft (December 30, 2016)

A girl who has sworn off boys her entire teen years fall for a pop star. See above genre kryptonite. Also, by the time this book comes out it will be days away from 2017 ! – Kat

Okay, I have some review requests to write!