Royal Heirs Academy, by Lindsey Duga, is a young adult novel published in January 2025 .

The story follows three royal grandchildren and one commoner as they compete to inherit the kingdom of Ashland while attending Almus Terra Academy. The book is told in alternating voices. The royal grandchildren were sent away 16 years ago to protect them from being murdered or manipulated, as there was no named heir at the time. Now, they have returned to Ashland to compete for the throne.

#Royalty, #BoardingSchool, #Inheritance, #LoveHate, #Competition, #Secrets, #FamilyDrama, #TeenRomance, #SecondChances, #Politics, #RoyalHeirsAcademy, #LindseyDuga

"See How They Hide" by Allison Brennan, published in 2025, is a thriller .

The story revolves around FBI agents, Kara Quinn and Matt Costa, as they investigate a series of murders connected to a secretive commune called Havenwood. The victims, including Jane Merrifield and Robert Benson, are linked by their past connection to Havenwood and their deaths are marked by the presence of red poppies. The investigation leads them to Riley Pierce, a former resident of Havenwood, who escaped years ago with the help of her aunt, Thalia. Riley's knowledge of Havenwood and its inhabitants, including the ruthless leader Calliope, is crucial to the investigation as the agents race against time to find the killers and uncover the dark secrets of the commune.

#cult, #suspense, #thriller, #mystery, #FBI, #investigation, #Colorado, #kidnapping, #murder, #secrets, #SeeHowTheyHide, #AllisonBrennan

Published on January 7, 2025, Emily Renk Hawthorne wrote the fantasy and mythology novel Of Mountains and Seas. This book follows the story of Shifters, people with magical powers who hide in plain sight from the Statics, non-magic people. This separation of society impacts the lives of several families, spanning almost a century. The story explores their relationships with one another and their magical powers as they navigate the ever-changing world around them, full of love, loss, betrayal, and the allure of magic.

#ChineseMythology, #Shapeshifters, #Fantasy, #Magic, #Adventure, #Mystery, #FamilySecrets, #ImmigrantExperience, #ComingOfAge, #HistoricalFiction, #OfMountainsAndSeas, #EmilyRenkHawthorne

"No Place Left to Hide", written by Megan Lally. the copyright date is 2025.

The genre of this book is likely a young adult thriller, based on the description in the "About the Author" section.

The book seems to be centered around a young woman named Brooke Goodwin, whose life takes a dark turn after a party at her family's lake house. The party ends in tragedy when a classmate, Claire Heck, dies in a boating accident. Although the incident is ruled an accident, Brooke is haunted by guilt and harassed by an anonymous person who seems to know the truth about what really happened that night.

The story unfolds in alternating chapters between the "Now" timeline, six months after the accident, and the "Before" timeline, recounting the events of the fateful party. As Brooke navigates the pressures of senior year and college applications, she must also confront the consequences of her past actions and the relentless pursuit of those seeking justice for Claire.

#YALit, #Thriller, #Mystery, #Suspense, #TeenDrama, #HighSchool, #Secrets, #Lies, #Betrayal, #DarkAcademia, #NoPlaceLeftToHide, #MeganLally

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"The Wedding Party" written by Rebecca Heath. It is a thriller novel published in 2025.

The story centers around a wedding party that takes place on a yacht in Refuge Bay, South Australia. The novel is told from various points of view, primarily the bride, Adele, and her future mother-in-law, Melanie. A tragic event from twelve years ago haunts the present as Adele prepares to marry Jason, her deceased ex-boyfriend's friend. As the wedding day approaches, secrets and lies unravel, leading to shocking revelations. The idyllic setting of Refuge Bay becomes a backdrop for a thrilling tale of revenge, guilt, and hidden truths.

#wedding, #mystery, #suspense, #thriller, #familysecrets, #revenge, #grief, #smalltown, #australia, #southaustralia, #TheWeddingParty, #RebeccaHeath

The Lady of the Mine by Sergei Lebedev. Genre: Fiction. Publication Date: 2025.

This novel, set in a small Ukrainian mining town in July 2014, follows the intertwined lives of three individuals connected by a shared past:

• Zhanna: A young woman grappling with her mother's recent death and the unsettling secrets she left behind.
• Valet: A former resident returning to his hometown as a pro-Russian militia member, seeking power and revenge.
• General Korol: A high-ranking Russian official drawn back to the town to confront a mystery he failed to solve decades ago.

Their lives converge around Shaft 3/4, an abandoned mine shaft concealing a horrific secret from World War II: the mass grave of thousands of Jews. The novel explores themes of memory, guilt, the cyclical nature of violence, and the lingering effects of historical trauma on individuals and communities.

The Stolen Queen, by Fiona Davis, is a historical fiction novel published in 2025.

The novel tells the story of Charlotte Cross, an associate curator in the Department of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

In 1978, Charlotte discovers a valuable artifact on loan to the museum, a broad collar she believes was stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in 1936. The broad collar has been acquired by the Costume Institute for their upcoming exhibition, and Charlotte fears for its safety.

Charlotte's own history is intertwined with the artifact. In 1936, she was a young archaeologist working in Egypt who helped discover the broad collar. During a tragic shipwreck, she lost her husband and baby daughter and has been haunted by the events ever since.

As Charlotte investigates the provenance of the broad collar, she uncovers secrets about her past and the people she thought she knew. The novel follows Charlotte's journey to uncover the truth about the stolen artifact and her lost family.

#HistoricalFiction, #AncientEgypt, #WomensLib, #MetMuseum, #ArtTheft, #MuseumMystery, #FemalePharaoh, #FamilySecrets, #MotherDaughterRelationships, #NewYorkCity, #TheStolenQueen, #FionaDavis

"Tenure" by Blaine L. Pardoe & Mike Baron. A fiction book with a copyright of 2024.

The book is about Braxton Knox, a history professor whose life takes a dark turn when he misgenders a student. After losing his job and facing harassment, his wife is killed in a suspicious accident. He is further devastated when his daughter is killed during an FBI raid on his home.

Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, Braxton seeks revenge against those responsible for the tragedies in his life. He goes into hiding and utilizes his skills and resources to track down and eliminate his targets. Along the way, he is aided by allies including an old friend, a sympathetic reporter, and his father, a former FBI agent. As the body count rises, Braxton's actions attract the attention of both law enforcement and the media, raising questions about the nature of justice and the consequences of unchecked extremism.

The book explores themes of vigilante justice, cancel culture, and the societal divisions that can lead to violence and retribution.

#vigilante, #cancelculture, #woke, #socialjustice, #secondamendment, #revenge, #justice, #fbi, #antifa, #highereducation, #Tenure, #BlainePardoeMikeBaron

Her Prodigal Husband by Becky Masterman is a thriller published in 2025.

The story centers around Liesl, a woman whose husband, Sam, left her ten years prior [3]. When Sam returns, he appears to be a changed man and is apologetic for his past behavior. Liesl takes him back, but her sister, Alice, who is an author, is suspicious of Sam's motives.

Alice's suspicions are further aroused when she witnesses strange events happening around Sam, including the appearance of a mysterious woman and a near hit-and-run incident involving Liesl . As Alice digs deeper, she becomes convinced that Sam is involved in something dangerous, and she seeks the help of a private investigator, Brigid Quinn, to uncover the truth.

However, Liesl has secrets of her own, and as the investigation progresses, Alice is forced to confront the possibility that her sister may not be as innocent as she seems [9]. The story explores the complexities of family relationships and the lengths people will go to protect those they love, even if it means sacrificing their own happiness or safety .

#Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #FamilySecrets, #Betrayal, #Revenge, #Justice, #MoralDilemmas, #Sisterhood, #SecondChances, #HerProdigalHusband, #BeckyMasterman

"This is the Year" by Gloria Muñoz. It is a science fiction novel published in 2025.

The story follows Julieta Villarreal, a 17-year-old living in a near-future Florida ravaged by climate change. After her twin sister is killed in a car crash, Julieta is recruited by a space exploration program for immigrant teens called the Cometa Mission. This program offers a chance for a better life, including a decent salary, paid college tuition, guaranteed housing, and a stipend. Through training and challenges, she confronts her grief, her strained relationship with her mother, and the complexities of friendship and love. Ultimately, Julieta has to make a difficult choice between pursuing a future in space or staying on Earth to help rebuild her community and find her place in a world grappling with environmental disaster.

#grief, #family, #friendship, #loss, #climatechange, #spacetravel, #comingofage, #latinx, #florida, #poetry, #ThisIsTheYear, #GloriaMunoz