Looking Back on 2023: New to Me Authors

I saw a Blogmas post on the blog Bookish in Bed where she did a feature of new to her authors this year. I wanted to do a similar post and look back on my year of 2023 and see which new authors I took a chance on this year!

New to Me Authors in 2023

Rachel Gillig – One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns – I read both books in 2023! And I’m excited to read more from her.
Jumata Emill – The Black Queen – this one was an entertaining read. Especially because I decided to read more thrillers this year and I don’t know why.
Sue Lynn Tan – Daughter of the Moon Goddess – I still have to read the other books in the series. I love the covers!
Susan Stokes-Chapman – Pandora – I just couldn’t get into Greek mythology this year and I don’t know why!
Sophie Sullivan – A Guide to Being Just Friends – this one was just okay.
Nisha J. Tuli – Trial of the Sun Queen, Rule of the Aurora King, Heart of Night & Fire – I think it’s obvious I like her work and was glad to stumbled upon her books on Kindle Unlimited.

Sajni Patel – My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding – this one was quite and the book cover is so vibrant!
Beth C. Greenberg – First Quiver – Greek mythology characters but again this year was not my year for Greek mythology.
Lauren Kung Jessen – Lunar Love – I saw this all over the blogosphere – I liked it and will definitely try a book of hers again.
Lina Chern – Play the Fool – this was a fun mystery and will definitely try this author out again.
Ginny Baird – Right Girl, Wrong Side; The Holiday Mix-Up – I read two books of hers this year and both were 3 stars.

Kerrigan Byrne & Cynthia St. Aubin – Nevermore Bookstore – this was entertaining.
Autumn Blake – Bewitched Shadows – a witchy book that I just couldn’t really get into.
Lana Ferguson – The Nanny – this one was spicy! Would definitely try more of her books.
L.J. Swallow – Thornwood Academy – one of those quick read series – very reminiscent to Wednesday (the show) though. Won’t continue unless I have nothing else to read.
Margaret Atwood – The Handmaid’s Tale – I wanted to read something classic and this one was good!
Ebony LeDelle – Love Radio – this one was good! Will read more from this author.

Elayne Audrey Becker – Forestborn – it took me awhile to finish this one and I don’t think I’ll finish the series – not because I didn’t like it but definitely a mood read.
Rati Methrotra – Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove ; Flower and Thorn – I read two books from this author this year and found both entertaining. Will definitely read more from her.
Alexis Calder – Kingdom of Blood & Salt – this one was okay – won’t continue series.
TJ Klune – The House of the Cerulean Sea – wanted to see what the hype was about and it’s a very cozy story!
Kristyn J. Miller – Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts – I liked this one.

Maren Stoffels – Stranger Danger – this was a fun thriller. Will definitely read more from this author when I’m in the mood.
Alex Aster – Lightlark – I wanted to see what the hype was all about and this wasn’t for me. Won’t continue.
Kyrie McCauley – All the Dead Lie Down – I couldn’t get into this one.
Sarah Adams – Practice Makes Perfect – this was cute and will definitely revisit this author.
Stacey Trombley – A Taste of Torment (read the whole series) – this was pretty good and addictive! Bingeable series.
Stacia Stark – A Court this Cruel & Lovely – not bad and I was going to continue the series but for some reason couldn’t get into book two but will try again.

Amanda Linsmeier – Starlings this was interesting and will definitely check out more from this author.
Lena Jeong – And Break the Pretty Kings – I love the cover but didn’t love the story.
Mazey Eddings – Tilly in Technicolor – I loved this and am surprised I’ve never read a book from this author before!
Ellen O’Clover – Seven Percent of Ro Devereux – I loved this one a lot so will definitely read more from this author.
K.L. Walther – The Summer of Broken Rules – will definitely read from this author when I’m in a Taylor Swift mood!
Krystal Marquis – The Davenports – I didn’t love this one but I’m still interested in more works from this author.

Zoulfa Katoun – As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow – amazing book! One of my 5 stars reads of 2023. Will definitely read more from this author.
Skyla Arndt – Together We Rot – I liked this one, it was definitely dark and sorta creepy – more mysterious though.
Mia Tsai – Bitter Medicine – this was a fun urban fantasy book that I enjoyed!
Sharina Harris – Sign of the Slayer – Buffy the Vampire fans would love this book.
Delilah S. Dawson – Midnight at the Houdini – this was an interesting book but not my cup of tea.
Julie Soto – Forget Me Not – loved this one and can’t wait to read more!

Kate Pearsell – Bittersweet in the Hollow – I liked this one a lot and will look forward to reading more!
Ana Huang – King of Wrath; King of Pride – I’m working on King of Greed right now so I think it’s safe to say that I enjoy her books so far!
Jamie Varon – Main Character Energy – this was a blogtour read and I liked it!
Thea Guanzon – The Hurricane Wars – this one has very interesting world-building but I like that the author is Filipino so I’ll continue the series.
Brandy Colbert – The Blackwoods – there was one very compelling character in this story that I loved a lot, she was my favorite part of this story.
Diana Rodriguez Wallach – Hatchet Girls – this one definitely hit the spot for a creepy, somewhat gory thriller – would love to read more!

Abiola Bello – Love in Winter Wonderland – this one was cute, I love that it revolved around saving a book store!
Elana K. Arnold – The Blood Years – love this historical novel.
Isabel Ibañez – What the River Knows – I can’t believe this is the first book I’ve read from this author! Loved it!
Alix E. Harrow – Starling House – I actually had a book from this author years ago but I never read it. So this was my first book and I thought it was entertaining.
Sara Hashem – The Jasad Heir – some parts of this was slow but overall I loved it and look forward to the sequel.
Jennifer D. Lyle – Swarm – this one was funky! Giant butterflies that attack? And zombies? Pretty entertaining if you are into end of the world scenarios!

Lauren Roberts – Powerless – this one was okay, and I’m 50/50 on whether I’ll continue the series.
Erin La Rosa – Plot Twist – a cute rom-com with some heavy topics (alcoholism)
Jennifer Chen – Artifacts of an Ex – I thought the art aspects of the story was cool but the characters felt older than high school age. Still interested to read other works though.

I can’t believe I read 58 new authors this year! 😱 Wow…I wasn’t expect that many. But I’m happy to say almost more than half of these are authors I would love to read from again!

How many new to you authors did you read in 2023? Or who is your new favorite?

Let me know in the comments!