7 December New Releases to Get Excited About

December 6, 2024 • By Emma Hazen

Welcome readers! This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here are seven new releases that the ChapterChat team is looking forward to this month!

Private Rites by Julia Armfield, 12/3/24

A King Lear retelling by the author of Our Wives Under the Sea. Private Rites follows three sisters uncovering long-buried secrets after the death of their father brings them back to the house they grew up in. 

Woo Woo by Ella Baxter, 12/3/24

Sabine is a conceptual artist struggling with relationships, her bizarre alter egos, and a stalker. Woo Woo examines what it means to be a woman making art and the pressures that shape every aspect of our lives

Rental House by Weike Wang, 12/3/24

College sweethearts Keru and Nate are married and their families hate it. On a family vacation, tension emerges as the differences between the couple and their families escalate. This wry examination of what makes a family is perfect for any reader looking to escape their own family drama this holiday season.

I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman, 12/3/24

Daniel Aleman’s adult debut is yet another struggling writer tale, but with a twist. When David Alvarez wakes up to find last night’s date dead next to him, he calls his literary agent, Stacey. The two must uncover the truth about the night before, while turning the whole thing into the story that could save David’s career. 

Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson, 12/6/24

The book that needs no introduction – fans of Brandon Sanderson are on the edge of their seats. As conflict escalates, the fate of the Cosmere balances on the edge of a knife in this dramatic new installation of the Stormlight Archive. 

A Monsoon Rising (The Hurricane Wars #2) by Thea Guanzon, 12/10/24

Book two of the Hurricane Wars follows Alaric and Talasyn as they navigate the marriage alliance neither wanted. Talasyn’s allies plot against Alaric, but will the growing feelings between them complicate things? Politics, magic, and secrets create a rich tapestry against a Southeast-Asian inspired backdrop that readers will be enthralled by.

Heavenly Tyrant (Iron Widow #2) by Xiran Jay Zhao, 12/24/24

After the events of Iron Widow, Zetian holds power in Huaxia for a time. When the threat of a formidable enemy demands that Zetian share power with a questionable ally, she must navigate the web of truth and lies to enact change in a corrupt system. In the face of escalating danger, Zetian must decide if her rule will be all that she wishes it to be, or if she will resort to darker methods to seek her vengeance.