Your First Summer Read According to Your Zodiac Sign
Summer is coming and it’s time to dust off that kindle, grab your sunscreen, a crispy Diet Coke, and soak up some sun. And if you like the sound of the book for your sign (or any other sign), YOU BUY IT! I don’t make the rules! You get to treat yourself because it’s SUMMER, BABY!
Now as a reminder, I’m no astrology expert! This is just for funsies. I’m an author and book devourer (and yes I included one of my own books in this because shameless promotion and also the links are affiliate links so if you purchase from them I might earn a few cents!). Also, this post took me like six million hours so for the love all please like it, share it, and follow along on Instagram if you aren’t already because my next post is going to be your Gilmore Girls character based on your zodiac!
Now get your read on!
Cancer
JUNE BABY
Deeply emotional, nostalgic, and with a coastal setting, June Baby by Shannon Garvey is perfect for Cancer girlies who want something that’s heartfelt and healing.
Set over the course of one transformative summer in the lush, beachy enclave of Block Island, a young woman reckons with love, loss, and the choices she must make to move forward.
Scorpio
THE CHILDREN
Dark family secrets and buried trauma? Calling all Scorpio’s! Melissa Albert’s The Children is an emotionally layered new novel with “what really happened?” energy.
The haunting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Albert, in which the estranged adult children of a legendary author, written into their dead mother’s beloved fantasy series, must contend with the vine-like creep of legacy, memory, and magic.
Libra
THE MISSED CONNECTION
Libra’s, how about a feel-good romance ruled by serendipity and love? The Missed Connection by Tia Williams is the missed soul mate encounter of your dreams!
New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams returns with an intensely romantic, deliciously sexy tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight—and the unexpected places her hunt for love leads her.
Capricorn
Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies
Power struggles, legacy pressure, and a heroine who guards her heart because she’s been wounded in the past? Breanne Randall’s Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies is an interconnected standalone perfect for summerween vibes.
A witch hiding a dangerous secret is thrust into an elite magical academy, where survival means risking her life and her heart. Dark secrets. Deadly choices. A destiny that can’t be outrun. Welcome to Shadowcraft Academy.
Gemini
The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire
Clever writing, witty banter, chaotic, and playful…Indian Holton’s The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire was made for Gemini’s frfr. Devour it and then text all your friends about your new obsession!
When two history professors and best friends are forced to fake hate to protect their reputations, chaos ensues, in the next rollicking historical-fantasy rom-com from beloved author India Holton.
Sagittarius
Make it stand out
A Fate Found in Clues
A sweet summer romcom perfect of a carefree summer day! Kelli Cooke’s A Fate Found in Clues is as curious, optimistic, and philosophical as you are, sweet Sagittarius!
Visit Mage Hollow for a charmed summer rom-com where words are the key and finding your future is as simple as solving a puzzle.
Pisces
This Violent Light
This Violent Light by Bree Wilde is a thrilling vampire romantasy that the Pisces vivid imagination will absolutely EAT UP! The only thing worse than helping a vampire king? Falling in love with him.
THIS VIOLENT LIGHT is a standalone vampire romantasy, perfect for fans of Klaus and Caroline from The Vampire Diaries. Featuring enemies-to-lovers and open-door spice, it is told in dual, first person POV.
Aries
Yes, Chef
Bold! Steamy! Fiery energy! Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly is perfect for Aries who are looking for that sparks flying contemporary romance vibe! Also, that cover?!
A tempting new romance from USA Today bestselling author Grace Reilly, in which a down-on-his-luck chef and a determined social media maven strike a reluctant deal to bring a beloved restaurant back to life.
Taurus
The River She Became
Taurus’ are all about that earthy and cozy vibe, yes, but they’re also about grounded resilience and beauty! The River She Became by Emily Varga is a rich and deeply tangible world of relics, romance, and a (glasses wearing baddie) heroine who dares to steal back her future.
A high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers―and her heart.
Virgo
Seek the Traitor’s Son
Strategy, politics, and consequences oh my! Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth is giving ultimate Virgo vibes with Elegy’s dedication to her country and is perfect for the reader who wants to analyze the world building!
An epic, romantic dystopian fantasy begins in Seek the Traitor's Son, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth
Leo
Murder at the Hotel Orient
I’m not a Leo, but I’m salivating over this book! Luxurious, dramatic, attention grabbing - Murder at the Hotel Orient by Alessandra Ranelli is full of decadent Leo energy where cameras are banned, aliases are required, and every guest has something to hide. DELICIOUS.
For fans of The Maid and The Grand Budapest Hotel comes this thrilling (and sexy) debut mystery inspired by a real love hotel, which legend claims has existed forever, luring lovers inside for a night of debauchery.
Aquarius
A Brewed Awakening
Swoony and humorous, A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham takes place in Wisteria, North Carolina and scratches the community minded and fiercely loyal Aquarius itch with heart and small town magic!
Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair.