Looking for some new books to read? I have you covered! But before I get to the reading list, I wanted to let you know about a several giveaways I’m doing. Sign up for my newsletter to find out the details of how you can win a free hardback copy of my YA sci-fi novel Enhanced!
First, some exciting news . . .
My long time writing friend from China and I are going on a book tour together through Texas!!!
If you’re in any of these cities, or near by, we’d LOVE to meet you!
Also, if you are a writer in one of these cities, we’ll be hosting a meetup for local authors to gather, make new friends, and encourage each other. Feel free to connect with me on Instagram at @candace_kade_author and message me to let me know you’re interested in joining and I’ll send you the info! 🙂
For the full list of events I’ll be at, check out my author events page HERE.
And now, for the Spring reading list!
These are some of my favorite YA novels that are perfect for a picnic, and if you’re in Texas, sitting among the bluebonnets! Note: all of these books have a PG-13 and under rating. Some have themes of Spring in them, which is why I included them, others are new releases or about to be released. First…
I’m absolutely obsessed with B.L Dean and her books! So much so, she’s actually joining Nova and I for the Austin leg of our Texas tour! Come hear us talk about all things sci-fi in Austin on April 28th at 6PM at BookPeople.
Anyhow, this young adult science fiction novel was such a blast reading, I actually wrote an endorsement for it! Here’s what I had to say:
A must-read for fans of sci-fi! Witty and engaging, Rogue Pursuit shines like a brilliant star among a galaxy thick with pirates, spies, and dazzling new worlds. The characters will sneak their way into your heart faster than a smuggler and keep you hostage until you finish reading. You won’t be able to put this book down!
This is an odd mash up of romance and dystopian. It’s like divergent games meets the bachelor. I was a big fan of the world building and fun, but NOT, steamy romance in the book. Highly recommend!
The Water Child by Ellen McGinty
This fictional retelling of the 2011 Japanese earthquake is stunning! I’ve personally lived through too many natural disasters to care for reading about them and so this book was not something I would normally pick up. However, I’m so glad I did!
While The Water Child addresses heavy themes of grief, loss, and fear, it does so in a hopeful way. I never felt like I was drowning in the weightiness of it, but instead walked away feeling a glimmer of hope that beauty can still exist in some of the darkest times.
I cannot recommend this book high enough!
Fugitive of Talionis by CJ Milacci
This is book two in CJ’s Talionis series. If you haven’t read book one, Recruit of Talionis, go check it out now! If you’re a fan of dystopian novels with military vibes, and strong characters who refuse to give up hope, this book is for you!
Exciting news! This book currently has a Kickstarter running from now until April 20th! Go help this book get funded!!