Here are some April 7th new book releases on my radar (and should be on yours!). First, the ones I've had a chance to read:

Year of the Mer by L.D. Lewis 3.25/5 stars

Put this on your TBR if you like fairytale retellings that are more honest about consequences than those of our youth. Eric and Ariel left their granddaughter to rule their 2 kingdoms that are falling apart...can she make things right?

Hexes of the Deadwood Forest by Agnieszka Szpila 3/5 Stars

Put this on your TBR if you want an unhinged read that doesn’t go too deep. This book features a religion that centers female pleasure like most in our world center male’s.

And the five I'm still waiting to get my hands on:

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Why it interests me: a trad wife influencer wakes up in 1855. I will be picking this up as soon as my preorder comes in.

Love by the Book by Jessica George

Why it interests me: yet another book about an author trying to find inspiration for her sophomore book. It looks to be a love story to platonic friendship.

Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han

Why it interests me: historical magical realism that explores the harms of Japanese occupation of Korea.

My Dreadful Body by Egana Djabbarova

Why it interests me: translated coming of age story set in a traditional Azerbaijani community.

Aviary by Maria Dong

Why it interests me: the main character is an undocumented immigrant in South Korea and it sounds weird. Maria Dong has shown that she can write about mental illness in Liar Dreamer Thief.