2019 Book Horoscope: Let the Stars Guide You to Your First Read of the New Year

Like Capricorns, Claire McKenna is driven and focused on one thing: her interior design business. Having survived multiple tragedies, Claire is sure that nothing can stop her from finding success once again, but when Logan, a man from her past, appears back in town, everything will change and Claire's life will never be the same. As he does his best to mend fences and bring Claire's business back to life, the interior designer finds herself falling for him once again, forcing her to decide whether or not she can handle the potential for heartbreak if their seemingly destined relationship doesn't work out in The Promise of Us.

Darcy has been in love with her brother's best friend, Tom, ever since she could remember, but in 99 Percent Mine, she'll discover that if she wants to make him hers, she'll have to shake things up. As she and her twin brother begin renovations on their family's beloved cottage, Darcy finds herself entangled in Tom and his ridiculously good looks once again. Determined to be with Tom on her own terms, this ambitious woman will remind the Aquarius of their independence and power when it comes to getting what they want.

Compassionate Pisces will devour this new romantic comedy by Helena Hunting. When Kailyn first met Daxton, she couldn't help but fangirl over the boy, leading to a surprising friendship that eventually led to heartbreak. When Dax needs help to raise his 13-year-old sister, Kailyn will find herself wrapped up in his world once again. As their platonic relationship turns into something more, Kailyn will find it hard to forget the scars Dax left on her heart when he left her the first time.

The confident Aries will find themselves completely caught up in this adventurous read, being called "an African Game of Thrones." This mythological story based on African history brings to life a hunter named Tracker and his epic quest to find a missing boy. As he and his search group begin their journey, they quickly realize the dangers that are waiting for them — monsters, dark forests, and ancient cities. As Tracker gets closer to finding the boy, he begins to suspect that there's something about this boy that he doesn't know. After all, why would so many forces be out to kill him if there wasn't more to the story?

Married couple Clive and Henrietta return for yet another spine-tingling mystery in A Veil Removed. After a traumatizing honeymoon, the lovers return home to a place that now feels unusual. Unwilling to accept that his father's death was an accident, Clive and his wife dive into a new investigation that will make them realize that the truth is darker than either had ever expected. The devotion Clive has to his father and family will ring true to any Taurus and will inspire them to find a cause worth their time and attention in 2019.

Like a Gemini, Hedy Lamarr is quick to learn new things and is highly adaptable in The Only Woman in the Room. Having escaped the Nazi takeover in Germany, Hedy finds herself married to a man who is working closely with the Third Reich, and when she overhears their sadistic plans, she knows she needs to get away once again. Running away from her home, she finds her way to Hollywood where she tries her hardest to keep secrets about her past and her intelligence. But being a woman during the early 1900s, no one is willing to listen to her or her ideas when it comes to stopping the Nazis. Soon, Hedy finds herself fighting to prove her genius and create a space for women's ideas.

This new coming-of-age story follows the incredible young scientist Lucy Phelps and the night that changed her life forever. Incredibly tenacious like a Cancer, Lucy suddenly becomes aware of her electrical powers one fateful night in the Tesla Suite in the New Yorker Hotel. But when others discover that she is the keeper of such rare powers, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous new situation. Struggling to come to terms with who she should be, who others want her to be, and her ultimate battle with the powers that thrive inside of her, this new YA novel inspires females to embrace their power in 2019.

Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware make for a brilliant detective team and their bravery highly resembles the traits of a Leo. Finding themselves seemingly crashing a wedding reception, they encounter a gruesome murder and a mysterious victim that none of the partygoers recognize. With theories about why the murder was committed and who the woman is, Sturgis and Delaware are pressed to figure out what really happened in The Wedding Guest. But with 100 guests to question, they'll find that this crime will not be an easy one to solve and they'll have to use their collective minds and strengths to bring the killer to justice.

No matter the chaos around them, like Virgos, the Black Coats never lose sight of their goals. Bestselling author Colleen Oakes gives females the power in The Black Coats, a story of young girls who will do whatever it takes to avenge the crimes of evil men from their past. When Thea gets an invitation to join this determined girl gang, she starts to believe that getting justice for her late cousin's death is within arm's reach. But when the mission to get payback becomes too dangerous, Thea will be left to decide whether or not what she's doing is right. This highly anticipated YA novel is an inspiring read about courage, strength, and standing up for yourself.

Margaret Atwood, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, is obsessed with this new dystopian novel, and if you're a Libra, you'll find the riveting plot line exactly what you need to start the New Year. Grace, Lia, and Sky have always known the safety of their home, protected by a husband and father who doesn't let them leave their property in fear of the effect the mainland men will have on his naive wife and daughters. But when the women's only protector disappears, they'll be left to fend for themselves when two unknown men arrive on their shore. This thrilling dystopian read is intense from beginning to end and will have you completely entranced in this new and strange world.

At only 12-years-old, Flavia de Luce has sharpened her skills for solving mysteries and understanding the chemical makeup of poisons. Beginning work with her friend Dogger, the two quickly set up their own business and are shocked when they receive their first case: getting to the bottom of why Flavia's sister's wedding cake has a human finger in it. Is Flavia's sister involved and how will the two young detectives get to the bottom of this unprecedented mystery? This new crime novel is the perfect 2019 read for the brave and resourceful Scorpio.

Lisa Jewell, the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone, returns in with

a new shocking novel that will satisfy the curiosity of any Sagittarius. The Melville Heights neighborhood in Bristol, England is home to families, friends, and nothing but kindness . . . until one of the neighbors is murdered in their kitchen. As a unique cast of characters try to uncover each other's secrets and bring clarity to the recent murder, the storyline of a young girl from 20 years earlier is exposed, creating a strange connection to the present and the dark truth about the seemingly peaceful neighborhood.