Welcome to our exciting roundup of the 10 Best Debut Authors of April 2023! As spring breathes new life into the world around us.
At twenty-six, American Adelaide Williams finds herself unexpectedly swept off her feet by the enchanting Englishman, Rory Hughes, while living in the picturesque city of London.
In this deeply atmospheric and poignantly captivating debut, a young Native girl searches for answers about the mysterious disappearances of women.
In Terry J. Benton-Walker’s contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, readers are transported to New Orleans, where powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama unfold.
In the cunning and incisive debut novel, Natural Beauty, a young pianist with a unique technique enters the world of elite beauty and discovers its staggering cost.
In this irresistible queer coming-of-age rom-com, 24-year-old aspiring cinematographer Luna Roth navigates the challenges of coming out as bisexual while pursuing her dreams in Hollywood.
In Cat Shook’s debut novel If We’re Being Honest, reminiscent of We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange and All Adults Here by Emma Straub.
Brimming with vibrancy and intellect, this debut novel follows the unique teenager, Andrew Aziza, on a journey of self-discovery amidst Nigeria’s colonialism and communal violence.
In this breathtaking YA fantasy debut, ideal for admirers of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, a Black swordsmith girl battles a Fae rebellion in Shakespearean London.
In the sun-drenched beach town of Kismet, Fire Island, “Kismet” offers a tantalizing tale of love, sisterhood, and destiny, centered around the inseparable Sharp twins, Amy and Jo, and Amy’s husband, Ben.
This witty and steamy debut rom-com offers a queer twist on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, inspired by Pride and Prejudice.