Yesterday, FYA HQ shared the standalones and series starters that we’re most looking forward to in the new year. And now, here are our most anticipated sequels and follow-ups of 2018! (Minor spoilers possibly ahead.)
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Title: Inkmistress (Of Fire and Stars #0.5)
Author: Audrey Coulthurst
Publication Date: 2018 March 06
Series: Of Fire and Stars
Why I’m Excited:
This prequel to Of Fire and Stars (in which a woman betrothed to a prince falls for the prince’s sister instead) has hooked me with its promises of Animagi, misguided revenge, and more lady love. -Britt
Title: More Than We Can Tell (Letters to the Lost #2)
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Publication Date: 2018 March 06
Series: Letters to the Lost
Why I’m Excited:
“Brigid Kemmerer’s emotional storytelling” is right. More companion book than sequel (since it features a side character from the first book), we’re finally going to get Rev’s story (including why he always wears long sleeves–I’m sure the answer will not be a happy one, but we were teased with it the whole first book). I’m so here for this. -Stephanie
Title: Restore Me (Shatter Me #4)
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publication Date: 2018 March 06
Series: Shatter Me
Why I’m Excited:
Does this series NEED a continuation? No. Am I gonna read it anyway? HECK YES. Now excuse me while I go pray that Warner is alive and healthy all these many years later. -Rosemary
Title: Obsidio (The Illuminae Files #3)
Authors: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Publication Date: 2018 March 13
Series: The Illuminae Files
Why I’m Excited:
I’m not sure I really need to go into depth why I’m SO DANG EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK. If you aren’t squeeing along with us, please go read the first two NOW while you still have time to catch up (and I will be jealous you get to read them for the first time). -Stephanie
(Seconded by Britt, Mandy C., Rosemary, and Sarah)
Title: Defy the Worlds (Constellation #2)
Author: Claudia Gray
Publication Date: 2018 April 03
Series: Constellation
Why I’m Excited:
Gray has quickly become a must-buy author for me, and I adored Defy the Stars. Can’t wait to see where this story takes me. -Mandy C.
(Seconded by Stephanie)
Title: Leah on the Offbeat (Simonverse #3)
Author: Becky Albertalli
Publication Date: 2018 April 24
Series: Simonverse
Why I’m Excited:
It’s a sequel to Simon. With a bi protag. SIGN ME UP YESTERDAY. -Britt
(Seconded by Mandy W., Rosemary, and Stephanie)
Title: A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.5)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publication Date: 2018 May 01
Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Why I’m Excited:
Feyre + Rhysand 4 EVA. <3 <3 <3 -Mandy C.
(Seconded by Rosemary and Stephanie)
Title: Puddin’ (Dumplin’ #2)
Author: Julie Murphy
Publication Date: 2018 May 08
Series: Dumplin’
Why I’m Excited:
This is a companion novel to Dumplin’. So obviously, it’s going to be fabulous. -Sarah
(Seconded by Stephanie)
Title: A Reaper at the Gates (An Ember in the Ashes #3)
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Publication Date: 2018 May 22
Series: An Ember in the Ashes
Why I’m Excited:
It’s hard to keep from flailing about returning to the world of assassin boarding school, traitorous besties, and seriously evil mommas. Also, can we put our collective frustration over mid-series cover redesigns on hold when the reason for it is this legit? -Britt
(Seconded by Jennie and Sarah)
Title: Legendary (Caraval #2)
Author: Stephanie Garber
Publication Date: 2018 May 29
Series: Caraval
Why I’m Excited:
In Caraval, protag Scarlett goes on a mysterious and magical quest to rescue her little sis, Tessa, who’s been kidnapped by a twisted circus MC as part of the creepiest audience participation game ever. Legendary looks to be just as un-put-down-able, with the added intrigue of continuing the adventure from Tessa’s POV. -Britt
(Seconded by Jennie)
Title: Whisper of the Tide (Song of the Current #2)
Author: Sarah Tolcser
Publication Date: 2018 June 05
Series: Song of the Current
Why I’m Excited:
The first of this series was one I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did. Here’s hoping Caro and Markos’ adventures will be even more exciting than the last go-round! -Stephanie
Title: My Plain Jane (The Lady Janies #2)
Authors: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
Publication Date: 2018 June 26
Series: The Lady Janies
Why I’m Excited:
My Lady Jane remains high on the list of funniest and silliest books I’ve ever read. I am so looking forward to seeing what the authors do with Jane Eyre’s (pretty dreary) life. -Mandy C.
(Seconded by Britt and Stephanie)
Title: Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publication Date: 2018 September 04
Series: Throne of Glass
Why I’m Excited:
Y’all, I’m six books (+ a novella collection) deep into this series. You really think I’m going to stop now? -Mandy C.
Title: The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy (Montague Siblings #2)
Author: Mackenzi Lee
Publication Date: 2018 October 02
Series: Montague Siblings
Why I’m Excited:
The sequel to the much enjoyed The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, this time from the sister’s point of view. -Brian
Title: Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer #2)
Author: Laini Taylor
Publication Date: 2018
Series: Strange the Dreamer
Why I’m Excited:
The ending of Strange the Dreamer killed me and the only thing that will bring me back to life is this book. NO, I’M NOT BEING DRAMATIC. WHY DO YOU ASK? -Britt
(Seconded by Jennie)
Title: The Dark Days Deceit (Lady Helen #3)
Author: Alison Goodman
Publication Date: 2018
Series: Lady Helen
Why I’m Excited:
Not knowing when this one will be in my grabby hands is slowly killing me inside. I have high hopes that the finale to this story is a magical one. -Stephanie
Title: Wildcard (Warcross #2)
Author: Marie Lu
Publication Date: 2018
Series: Warcross
Why I’m Excited:
The first book was jaw-droppingly great, so I ABSOLUTELY MUST KNOW how the duology’s going to wrap up. Let’s get Warcrosser*! -Mandy W.
*That’s obviously not anything, but Marie Lu’s books make me incoherent from A GREAT AND MIGHTY NEED.
So which sequels and follow-ups are you looking forward to in 2018? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to check out our most anticipated standalones and series starters!
