Fall is here! And it’s the best time of the year to enjoy books. Incidentally, there is no better time than the gorgeous season of fall to go looking for new releases because as it appears, authors too await this mysterious season to launch their new books. Whether you choose to curl up by a rumbling fireplace or drink a warm coffee in a quiet corner of a café, the upcoming October launches this year will dazzle your senses.
So, here’s a list of book releases in October 2023 to complement the awesome weather and boost your reading.
Sword Catcher
Genre: Young Adult
Castellane’s city-state is a center for hedonistic thrills, money, and power. Orphan Kel adopts the persona of the sword-catcher and assumes the body of Prince Conor Aurelian. In Castellane, a doctor with magical skills named Lin Caster aids the sick and dying. They are dragged into the underworld of the Ragpicker King, where they come across a crooked scheme. They consider the value of information, the possibility of unrequited love, the possibility of conflict, and the possibility of chaos as secrets come to light.
Throne of the Fallen
Genre: Fantasy
The Prince of Envy, a sinner and villain, is set to win a deadly game against his demon court. However, he is tasked with a devil’s bargain with Miss Camilla Antonius, who is a virgin and a liar. The game awakens her true nature, forcing them to embark on a perilous journey through the Underworld, from demon courts to the sultry vampire realm, while trying to avoid falling in love. The story highlights the dangers of scheming and falling in love.
The Blue Monsoon
Genre: Thriller
In this follow-up to The Blue Bar, Senior Inspector Arnav Singh Rajput is summoned to a Mumbai temple after a man’s dismembered body carrying symbols from a tantric sect is discovered there. Arnav’s priorities are split between stopping a fanatic from killing again and taking care of his wife as a result of the sacrilege, which sets the city on edge. When a Bollywood social media celebrity posts a video of the murder, the inquiry is changed. The safety of Arnav’s wife is in danger due to an anonymous threat, caste systems are in conflict, and a priest is suspected. Arnav worries that a worse storm is developing as more dead are discovered and the cruelty of the city comes to light.
The Witches at the End of the World
Genre: Paranormal
In the birchwoods of Norway, two sisters, Kaija and Minna, share a deep connection to magic. Kaija, a sweet-tempered girl, longs for a community filled with community, while Minna, a witch, harbors wrath. They remember the day their mother burned, and when Kaija leaves, Minna is left alone in the forest. Devastated, she casts a curse to punish those who took her, but it will destroy everything, including Kaija’s life. As a witch, regret is insignificant, and someone must burn.
The Hurricane Wars
Genre: Romance
The dominance of the Night Empire led to the Hurricane Wars, which drove more people off their lands. Talasyn, a newborn abandoned at an orphanage in Sardovia, longs to meet her true home and family. The responsibility of destroying the Sardovian Allford coalition has been given to Alaric, Master of the Shadowforged Legion. He is unable to eliminate Talasyn, and a bigger threat is on the horizon that will eclipse the Hurricane Wars. To deal with this threat, the mortal adversaries must band together; otherwise, everything would be destroyed.
Murder by the Seashore
Genre: Mystery
Scarlett Gardner, a bookshop owner in Southern California, dreams of opening a successful business. However, her boyfriend leaves her for a better job, and she discovers the dead body of a book-buying customer underneath the pier. She inherits a small fortune from a lawyer representing Lorelai Knight, but the evidence against her is poor. Business booms, but curious tourists want to see the Bookshop Killer, leading Scarlett to question the killer and her identity. To clear her name, she must be creative and stay one step ahead.
Starling House
Genre: Horror
Starling House is a contemporary gothic fairy tale set in a small town haunted by its history. The canny young woman, Opal, is drawn to the house, which is odd, ugly, and full of secrets. Opal knows better not to mess with haunted houses or brooding men, but she feels a sense of belonging in the house. However, she must fight for her home and dig up her family’s dark past to dream of a brighter future. She must go down into Underland and claw her way back to the light, as Opal must dig up her family’s dark past and dream of a brighter future.
A Curse for True Love
Genre: Young Adult
In search of her happy ending, Evangeline Fox traveled to the Magnificent North, and it appears that she has found it. She resides in a fabled castle and is married to a charming prince. However, Evangeline is unaware of the terrible cost she has incurred as a result of this myth. She is unaware of the value of what she has lost, and her husband is determined to prevent her from learning. However, he must first assassinate Jack, the Prince of Hearts. A Curse for True Love, the much anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy, will see blood poured, hearts stolen, and true love put to the test. Stephanie Garber’s novel A Curse for True Love
All That Consumes Us
Genre: Horror
Tara enrolls in Corbin College’s Magni Viri, an elite academic society with free tuition, inspirational professors, and dream jobs. However, upon settling into the Victorian dormitory, Tara experiences strange and twisted dreams, including being trapped in a coffin and feeling an unseen presence stalking her. As Tara loses control of her life, she discovers a terrible secret within Magni Viri that could turn her dreams into nightmares and destroy her before she can escape. All That Consumes Us is a hypnotizing, lush, and gothic novel that blurs the lines between reality and shows the addictive nature of ambition and its inevitable price.
Tempting the Player
Genre: Contemporary Romance
The protagonist, a former child star, aspires to feel normal at Valley U after escaping Hollywood’s glam. She assumes the same guy runs past her off-campus house every day, but when he protects her from boys who still think of her as a character, she believes he’s kind. When her past haunts her, he makes her feel safe. However, she soon realizes that her new crush has a secret: he was hired to be her undercover bodyguard.
Quite a few interesting titles there, eh? I can hardly wait for those kickass-looking horror and mystery titles. How about you?
Which upcoming October book is on your list?