13 Fiction Breakthroughs That Live Up to the Hype

by Emily St. John Mandel

Mandel’s solid writing and magnetic narrative make for a strong combination in what should be a breakout novel. Full review >

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by Ocean Vuong

A raw and incandescently written foray into fiction by one of our most gifted poets. Full review >

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by Lily King

A small gem, disturbing and haunting. Full review >

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by Min Jin Lee

An old-fashioned epic whose simple, captivating storytelling delivers both wisdom and truth. Full review >

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by Brandon Hobson

A masterly tale of life and death, hopes and fears, secrets and lies. Full review >

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by Talia Hibbert

A revelation. Hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. Hibbert is a major talent. Full review >

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by Anna Burns

A deeply stirring, unforgettable novel that feels like a once-in-a-generation event. Full review >

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by Angie Thomas

This story is necessary. This story is important. Full review >

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by Laurie Halse Anderson ; illustrated by Emily Carroll

Powerful, necessary, and essential. Full review >

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by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Meticulous pacing and finely nuanced characters underpin the author's gift for affecting prose that illuminates the... Full review >

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by Suzanne Collins

Impressive world-building, breathtaking action and clear philosophical concerns make this volume, the beginning of a planned... Full review >

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by Nicola Yoon

With appeal to cynics and romantics alike, this profound exploration of life and love tempers harsh realities with the... Full review >

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by Lois Lowry

Wrought with admirable skill—the emptiness and menace underlying this Utopia emerge step by inexorable step: a richly... Full review >

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