2021 Anti-Haul

Some upcoming 2021 releases I’m NOT excited for.

So this post is a little click-bait-y 😅 I’m not here to bash any books!

There are just TONS of books coming out in 2021, including some super hyped ones, that I’m personally not interested in picking up. Because of that, I’m not going to have many opportunities to mention them. So I wanted to make a post to share some other releases I might not otherwise talk about!

I’ve linked the Goodreads page as well as pre-order links if you’re interested in checking any of these out (not affiliate links)

This list is (obviously) not extensive. I just chose some of the biggest titles from the first half of the year.


January

A Vow so Bold and Deadly (Cursebreakers #3) by Brigid Kemmerer

This is third book in the much loved Cursebreakers series!

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Across the Green Grass Fields (Wayward Children #6) by Seanan McGuire

The next Wayward Children series release!

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Crown of Bones (Amassia #1) by A.K. Wilder

A new YA fantasy series featuring a large cast of characters, phantoms, and sweeping adventure.

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Persephone Station by Stina Leicht

An adult, queer space opera for fans of The Mandalorian.

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Cast in Firelight (Wickery #1) Dana Swift

The start of a new YA fantasy duology featuring an arranged marriage between 2 reluctant heirs.

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February

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Set in Texas during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl Era. A woman must decided – fight for her land or move west to California

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Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson

A YA romance about a young woman falling in love – both romantically and with herself.

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The Mask Falling (The Bone Season #4) by Samantha Shannon

The fourth and final book in the Bone Season saga!

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The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Wayfarers #4) by Becky Chambers

Another edition to the Wayfarers world! This is a heartwarming standalone sci-fi series.

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First Comes Like (Modern Love #3) by Alisha Rai

This is the third book in this adult romance series. This one follows a beauty influencer and a Bollywood super star who “meet” on social media.

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March

Chain of Iron (The Last Hours #2) by Cassandra Clare

The latest addition to the expansive Shadowhunters universe!

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The Devil Wears Black by L.J. Shen

A second chance, enemies to lovers romance.

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Rule of Wolves (King of Scars #2) by Leigh Bardugo

The much anticipated follow up to King of Scars!!

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April

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertelli

A YA contemporary following 2 theatre kids and life-long best friends, whose relationship is put to the test when their mutual crush moves to their school.

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May

Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler

A coming of age YA contemporary about a young woman on a journey of self-discovery during her senior year.

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June

My Contrary Mary (Mary #1) by Cynthia Hand

The first book in this new historical fiction satire series. This one follows Mary Queen of Scotland!

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A Chorus Rises (A Song Below Water #2) by Bethany C. Marrow

The follow up to A Song Below Water! This spinoff follows a classmate and Eloko who is dealing with the aftermath of her actions in book 1.

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Are there any popular 2021 releases you don’t plan to pick up? Do we have any in common?

♥♥♥♥

13 responses to “2021 Anti-Haul”

  1. HerBookishDesires Avatar

    The cover for Cast in Firelight really reminds me of the cover for “The Princess Will Save You” so much so that I took a double take lol! Great post. 🙂

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    1. paperbacks.and.planners Avatar

      Omg yes!! I get them confused EVERY TIME!

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      1. HerBookishDesires Avatar

        I wonder if the cover designer/illustrator is the same?!

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      2. paperbacks.and.planners Avatar

        It is! Charlie Bowater did these two, Bone Criers Moon, Star Daughter, Sorcery of Thorns, etc. Their artwork is everywhere!

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  2. evelynreads1 Avatar
    evelynreads1

    Also definitely not going to read A Vow so Bold and Deadly and Chain of Iron, didn;t like the first book of either!

    (www.evelynreads.com)

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    1. paperbacks.and.planners Avatar

      I missed out on the whole Mortal Instruments thing and there’s no way I’m going back now hahaha

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      1. evelynreads1 Avatar
        evelynreads1

        I had a good time in the beginning but now I´m not liking them anymore haha!

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      2. paperbacks.and.planners Avatar

        It’s a LOT of books in the same world!

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  3. notesbyj Avatar
    notesbyj

    Great post. I loved A Curse so Dark and Lonely because of Harper the main character. I don’t want to read the next book or a Vow so Bold and Deadly. I haven’t read any Cassandra Clare. I’m never sure whether to read any of her work 🙈

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    1. paperbacks.and.planners Avatar

      I haven’t read any Cassandra Clare either! All of her books take place in the same world and I just can’t commit to reading like 20 books to get to the new stuff 😅

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  4. erin @ Reading On A Star Avatar

    hahah love this post! and i agree with all of these

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