1. David Arnold
(Debut Novel: Mosquitoland)
Mosquitoland
Author: David Arnold
Publisher: Viking Children’s
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Mental Health
Release Date: March 3rd 2015
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 336
ISBN: N/A
Mosquitoland was one of my favourite young adult new releases of 2015. It was almost hard to believe that it was a debut novel! David Arnold really found his style and after reading Mosquitoland, I am one hundred percent ready to read anyting else released by him in the future.
2. Pierce Brown
(Debut Novel: Red Rising)
Red Rising
Author: Pierce Brown
Publisher: Del Rey
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Date: January 28th 2014
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 382
ISBN: 978034553986
I read Red Rising quite a while ago, and although I had mixed feelings towards it, I know that the second novel in the series is supposed to be amazing. I’ve had Golden Son (Red Rising #2) sitting on my shelf for quite some time now and I’m hoping to read it before Morning Star (Red Rising #3) is released early next year!
3. Adam Silvera
(Debut Novel: More Happy Than Not)
More Happy Than Not
Author: Adam Silvera
Publisher: Soho Teen
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+
Release Date: June 2nd 2015
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 293
ISBN: 9781616955601
More Happy Than Not was so good. It was impressive, especially for a debut novel. Even more so considering the content that it deals with. Adam Silvera’s writing style feels so genuine and real and I’m excited to read anything he writes in the future.
4. Becky Albertalli
(Debut Novel: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiends Agenda)
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
Author: Becky Albertalli
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+
Release Date: April 7th 2015
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 303
ISBN: 97800062348678
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda was extremely hyped up and I think that may play a part in why I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. There were definitely moments that were fun and well written and I would love to give the writing styles of Becky Albertalli another chance!
5. Jennifer Niven
(Debut Young Adult Novel: All The Bright Places)
All The Bright Places
Author: Jennifer Niven
Publisher: Knopf
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Mental Health
Release Date: January 6th 2015
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 388
ISBN: 9780385755887
All The Bright Places was probably one of the more controversial books that I had read in 2015. Either you loved it or you hated it. I was one of the many who loved it. I couldn’t put it down! I know that All The Bright Places isn’t Jennifer Niven’s debut novel, but it is her debut young adult novel which is why I have included it here. I really do hope she releases another young adult novel as I would love to read another one by her.
6. Raziel Reid
(Debut Novel: When Everything Feels Like The Movies)
When Everything Feels Like The Movies
Author: Raziel Reid
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+
Release Date: October 21st 2014
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 176
ISBN: 9781551525747
When Everything Feels Like The Movies was so raw and shocking that it caused quite a stir in the book universe. A lot of people thought it wasn’t appropriate for a young adult audience and that it shouldn’t be marketed toward them. This book was so real and unforgettable. I’m curious to see what else Raziel Reid will pull out of his hat.
7. Sally Green
(Debut Novel: Half Bad)
Half Bad
Author: Sally Green
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy
Release Date: March 4th 2014
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 394
ISBN: 9780670016785
Half Bad was one of the biggest pleasant surprises of 2015 for myself personally. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it and I only purchased it because it was $5 and I heard a few good things about it. I ended up loving it! Technically, I have already read the sophomore book by Sally Green which is also the second book in this series, Half Wild. The third instalment, Half Lost is set to be released early next year and I cannot wait!
8. Ransom Riggs
(Debut Novel: Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children)
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
Author: Ransom Riggs
Publisher: Quirk
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy
Release Date: June 7th 2011
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 352
ISBN: 9781594744761
Here is another debut series in which I have already read the sophomore book by the author/in the series. Both Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children as well as Hollow City were amazingly unique stories that used a “peculiar” way of telling a story through accompanying photographs. I have the third book in the series, Library of Souls, sitting on my shelf waiting to be read! I’m excited to read it as well as anything Ransom Riggs writes in the future!
9. Andy Weir
(Debut Novel: The Martian)
The Martian
Author: Andy Weir
Publisher: Crown
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Date: February 11th 2014
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 369
ISBN: 9780804139021
Can you believe The Martian was a debut novel?! It was so smart and expertly written that I almost didn’t believe that it was Andy Weir’s first novel. Imagine having your first novel turned into one of the most successful films of the year? Insane. I would gladly read anything new by Andy Weir, hands down.
10. Paula Hawkins
(Debut Novel: The Girl On The Train)
The Girl On The Train
Author: Paul Hawkins
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Suspense
Release Date: January 13th 2015
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 325
ISBN: 9781594633669
I love a good psychological thriller! The Girl On The Train was constantly compared to Gone Girl and although that had me worried at first, the book was better than I had expected. I love discovering new authors who write psychological thrillers so I’m excited to see what Paula Hawkins comes out with.
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Nice list and I’m finally in a place where I look at book lists and I have actually read something which makes me happy 😀 Three out of 10.. and I sort of started with More Happy Than Not so.. 3,5 books. I’m now wondering if I should participate in this tag.. it seems fun.
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Yay! That’s awesome! And you should! Top 10 Tuesday is one of my favourite tags to participate in! I don’t know why I stopped for a little while there haha
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My regular posting schedule is 2 posts a week, if I would participate, I would probably have to raise it to 3 and I’m not sure if I’d be able to do it. 😀
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I’ve been meaning to read Simon VS the Homo Sapiens Agenda! I’ve heard great things about it, but I’ll adjust my expectations knowing that you didn’t enjoy it as much as you thought you would. It’s so hard to believe that The Martian is Andy Weir’s first novel. Like you, I can’t wait for another!
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