The Invisible Husband of Frick Island

Colleen Oakley's The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is the sort of book you want to live in thanks to its eccentric and lovable characters. When Piper Parrish's husband died, her grief was so overwhelming, she continued on with her life as if her husband never died. And the people of Frick Island followed suit. But with an ambitious journalist nosing around, Piper's life, as well as the town's commitment to caring for the widow, may very well be upended.

Ace of Spades

Faridah Abike-Lyimide's debut Ace of Spades is part nail-biting thriller, part Gossip Girl homage. Set at Niveus Private Academy, the book centers on Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, who are both chosen to be class prefects. Unfortunately for them, someone named Aces is determined to expose all of their secrets to the world, and bring their plans for their futures crashing down around them in the process.

Anne of Manhattan

Anne of Green Gables gets a modern update in Brina Starler's Anne of Manhattan. In this reimagining of L.M. Montgomery's beloved classic, Anne and her dearest friend Diana are headed to New York City for college. But what Anne doesn't expect is her former arch nemesis and sort-of-crush Gilbert to be attending the same school.