Sneak Peek: June Indie Next List

The June 2024 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles!

THE ROM-COMMERS BY KATHERINE CENTER
9781250283801 | 6/11/24

“Winsome and charming, Center’s latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure… Center, the ‘queen of comfort reads,’ is becoming more popular with each book.”–Booklist, starred review

JUST SOME STUPID LOVE STORY BY KATELYN DOYLE
9781250328090 | 6/4/24

“Even though their would-be romance is thwarted at every turn by other partners, distance, and their own hang-ups, Doyle keeps the story interesting—with plenty of zingy dialogue and interesting side characters—that it’s always a joy to read. A smart, slightly meta romance that plays out like the best movies.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

WHEN AMONG CROWS BY VERONICA ROTH
9781250855480 | 5/14/24

“Roth packs a tremendous amount of world building, character development, and action into this novella inspired by Polish folklore. Thorny family dynamics, difficult alliances, Christian imperialism, plenty of fighting, and a hint of romance keep the plot moving at breakneck speed to a denouement readers will certainly hope is not the last they hear from these characters.”–Booklist, starred review

BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK BY JOANNA PEARSON
9781639732890 | 6/4/24

“The past and present-day story lines converge as Joy’s investigation reaches a boiling point in the tense finale. The plot is solidly constructed… Where Pearson shines is in her palpable evocation of both decades, and her rendering of the challenges Joy and Karlie face as women. Pearson’s gift for texture and emotional resonance mark her as a talent to watch.”–Publishers Weekly

THE FIREBORNE BLADE BY CHARLOTTE BOND
9781250290311 | 5/28/24

“Bond takes the classic knight vs. dragon tale, gender-bends it a la Nicola Griffith’s SPEAR, gives it a bit of a sapphic twist, and then turns it into a ghost story with betrayals and body-swapping until the winners become the losers and the righteous win the day. Recommended for readers who love to see a familiar tale turned on its head so hard that the entire story becomes different and even more fascinating.”–Library Journal