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There are some books that you just have to wait patiently for, and the sequel to Arcana Academy by Elise Kova has certainly been one of them. The good news is that the wait is almost over.
That release isn’t the only one arriving this week. Whether you want horror, comedy, or romance, there are some exciting additions that are sure to disrupt your sleep schedule. Everything arrives on July 21, 2026, so now you just need to decide what you’re starting with.
‘Prince of Swords’ by Elise Kova
There is no place to start but with the highly anticipated sequel to Arcana Academy. Kova is back with Prince of Swords, which picks up directly after the shocking moments of the first book’s ending. Clara is torn. Does she choose Prince Kaelis or the Worldkeepers?
One is a man she just can’t escape from, while the other is a secret society that may hold all the answers she needs about her fate and how to change it. Everything is about to change for Clara, especially as she learns more about Orcalis. The world of arcanists seems to be in her hands, and she has no idea what to do just yet.
‘Married with Benefits’ by Ellie Parker
There is something about the marriage of convenience trope that is so much fun in romance, and Married with Benefits by Ellie Parker delivers it with style. It follows two complete strangers who marry purely because it will benefit both of them, and they get to live their lives the way they want.
For Lainey, she just wants to escape her tiny Wisconsin town, but how is that possible financially? Well, it turns out that Lainey has managed to squat her way into ownership, but only the house. If she wants to sell that, then she needs to figure out something with the surrounding property, and that’s owned by Elliot Hodges. Marriage could help with this, especially when it comes to Lainey offering to sell Elliot the house so he can rent it all out, but will this marriage of convenience lead to something more?
‘Carry Me to My Grave’ by Christopher Golden
When you want a horror novel, you turn to Stephen King, or you look at anyone he recommends. One of the authors he highly recommends is Christopher Golden, and Carry Me to My Grave is his latest novel. It’s packed with supernatural horror, meaningful character development, and grounded storytelling.
Malcolm has one job to do: to get his mother’s body back to her birthplace for burial. He has three days to do it, and she has made it clear that there will be serious consequences if he doesn’t manage it. It soon becomes clear that there is something sinister lurking, trying to prevent Malcolm from carrying out this task. Can he get her back home?
‘Henry Tudor Must Die’ by Jillian Laine
Do you love Tudor history? How about John Tucker Must Die? Well, it’s time to combine both with Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine. The novel picks up as Anne Boleyn is getting ready to face the swordsman for her execution, but she gets a visit from a very unlikely woman. Not only is this woman dead, but she’s also her enemy, Catalina de Aragón.
Yes, somehow THE Catherine of Aragon is in her room at the Tower of London. Lina’s hatred for Anne pales in comparison to her hatred for Henry and everything he did to her, but she doesn’t have the magic to do anything about it. Anne does, and now the two can work together to take down the King of England for good. This is a lot of fantastical fun, and it’s a great summer beach read!
‘The Mortons’ by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld
If you recently loved Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield and you adore Succession, then you’ll want to take a look at The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfield. It’s packed with old-money dynasties, vintage garments, and crime. After all, The Mortons are one of the legacy crime families, who send their progeny to Helshire College so they can continue to learn what it means to continue the family traditions.
Jessica Morton has always excelled at Helshire, and now she’s committed her first kill. However, that’s when things start to change. She knows that she should honor the kill and celebrate, but with a series of revelations and doubt in her once dearly held certainties, she’s starting to wonder what really comes with ruthless ambition.
‘If Books Could Kill’ by Kate Eberle
Would you prefer some crime with magical realism? If Books Could Kill by Kate Eberle is the next one to turn to. It’s described as a rom-com, and it’s perfect for adventure-loving romance readers. After all, that’s who the lead character, Roxie Mitchell, is, as she finds herself trapped in a meet-cute that turns murderous.
Roxie makes a cheeky wish to live out the plot of the next novel by her favorite author. Well, that ends up coming true, as a handsome stranger turns up with a knife, and now Roxie is Anna Matthews’ latest protagonist. Roxie had no idea that Anna was now working on a crime thriller rather than another romance, and Roxie has no idea how to survive!
‘How to Kill a Crime Writer’ by Sarah Lotz
Finally, it’s another mystery, and this one is of the cozy variety. How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah Lotz brings us the story of a bestselling author, Annie Morrissey, who has turned up dead. Her daughter Niamh knows that this was not an accident, but nobody wants to talk. Niamh will have to figure this out on her own.
Then Annie’s final manuscript turns up on her door. There’s far more reality in the fiction, and it can’t be a coincidence. Is it possible that the strangely uneventful village has a lot more secrets than it’s willing to let on? Those secrets can’t remain buried forever.
