Big Feelings
Amy Lovat
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
To be published on 2 November 2026 by pola | Bastei Lübbe
Genre: Fiction
A touching anti-rom-com about failed relationships, family and self-love
Sadie is a huge fan of rom-coms and grand love stories – like her own parents’ story. But unfortunately, her own relationships are far from perfect, and she wonders why. Even her relationship with her great love, Chase, isn’t going so well: Everything could be perfect, but Sadie doesn’t know what she wants and ends up sabotaging herself. She makes rash decisions and hurts the people around her in the process. By the time she realises what and who she truly wants, it’s almost too late, and a tragic event throws her completely off balance. But Sadie realises that she is the only one standing in the way of her own happy ending – and that only she can write her own story.
The Heart Trials
J. Elle
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig,
Lena Folwarczny and Alicia Rein
To be published on 13 May 2027, by kiwi space | Kiepenheuer & Witsch
Genre: Dystopia
Part 1 of the duology about the deadly tournament of the hearts
Win love or die trying.
In Ethyria the highborn may love; the lowborn may only feel what the Benevolent allows. Saltblood lowborn Axira Merreri survives the decaying districts by keeping her heart locked tight, couriering goods by day—and smuggling the ruler’s euphoric Heartfillers to the highborn by night. Until a drop goes wrong and her execution looms.
When she strikes a dangerous bargain to steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a ruthless dating competition to gain highborn citizenship, she enters. Not for love. For freedom. But as the twisted allure of the competition turns deadly, an unexpected connection cracks her defenses, forcing her to confront a truth she fears: In a regime built on engineered happiness, the most dangerous weapon she has is her heart.
A Thief to Die For
Melissa Poett
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
To be published on 22 June 2027, by Dragonfly | HarperCollins
Genre: dystopian YA novel
Marian has a dangerous secret. By day, she works for her father, a high-ranking commander, but by night she goes on raids to use her stolen goods to support the miners her father exploits. But then she’s caught by Ryland, a soldier from an enemy region. He could take advantage of the situation to gain an edge for himself and his people, but he, too, has a secret – magical powers. And those are precisely the powers that Marian’s father is after. So her father tasks her with stealing Ryland’s heart and betraying him and his people. Marian and Ryland must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for justice – and for love.
A retelling of Robin Hood: a forbidden love and the fight for justice
The Enemy’s Daughter
Melissa Poett
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
Published on 26 May 2026 by Dragonfly | HarperCollins
Genre: dystopian YA novel
While the wealthy people of Kingsland live behind a secure fence, the five clans fight for survival. Isadora risks her life to save wounded warriors from her clan. But when she encounters Tristan on her way to the battlefield and is struck by a poisoned arrow, her fate seems sealed. At the last moment, Tristan saves her, and the two are bound together by his magic. From now on, they share their thoughts and feelings, and with every heartbeat, a dangerous attraction grows. Between enmity and desire, betrayal and hope, Isadora must decide whether to protect her heart or risk everything.
An epic love story: the modern retelling of the legend of Tristan and Isolde.
The Wicked Sea
Jordan Stephanie Gray
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
Published on 28 September 2026 by LYX | Bastei Lübbe
Part 1 of the Wicked Sea-Duology by the Spiegel-Bestseller-Author
Genre: Romantasy
He is her greatest threat. She is his last hope.
Mermaid Zephyra dreams of only one thing: freedom. To achieve this, she has traded her tail for legs and has been on the run ever since. When, of all people, the powerful warlock Arion Lithos captures her, she believes she is doomed. But Arion once paid too high a price for his power, a price that can only be repaid with an artefact buried in the depths of the ocean. So Zephyra and Arion strike a magical pact: he spares her life and she helps him in his quest. But their enemies are hot on their heels, and soon their quarrels fade into the background. For if they do not learn to work together, neither of them will survive this journey.
A Curse of Shadows and Ice
Catharina Maura
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
Published on 30 March 2026 by LYX | Bastei Lübbe
Part I of the Dilogy
Genre: Romantasy
When Felix Osiris, the Shadow Emperor of the dying kingdom of Eldiria, threatens to destroy Arabella of Althea's entire empire if she does not marry him, she has no choice. Reluctantly, Arabella becomes his wife. But then she learns that Felix's kingdom is cursed – and only she can save it. Arabella negotiates a deal: she will save the people of Eldiria, and in return Felix will let her go. But during long lessons in magic control, Arabella gets to know the real Felix behind the mask of the elusive Shadow Emperor. And she realises that she must break the curse at any cost – or lose him forever...
A spicy “Beauty and the Beast” story
Pringel & Finn
Paul Castle
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
Published on 17 March 2026 by Wreaders
Part 1 of Das Pingupaar
Genre: Picture book, 3-7 years
Follow Pringle and Finn, two penguins with big hearts, as they deliver wedding cakes to their friends in the animal kingdom. Each cake tells a story, and each wedding offers a challenge that Pringle and Finn must face together.
Pringle & Finn is a heart-warming tale about love, diversity, and the importance of working as a team.
Die geheime Zutat
Paul Castle
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
Published on 23 July 2026 by Wreaders
Part 2 of Das Pingupaar
Genre: Picture book, 3-7 years
Pringel and Finn are busy as can be – their friends are celebrating their birthdays! Luckily, the penguin couple whips up the most beautiful birthday cakes and refines each one with a secret ingredient. A pinch of courage, a spoonful of patience, a topping of love. There's something for everyone here.
A joyful story about solidarity, caring for one another, and what really matters.
Wie man ein Pingubaby aufzieht
Paul Castle
Translated from English by Marij Hartwig
To be published on 27 October 2026 by Wreaders
Part 3 of Das Pingupaar
Genre: Picture book, 3-7 years
Pringel and Finn are overjoyed because they are now parents! But their baby penguin is different from all the others. As time goes by, the two dads realise that this is exactly what makes their child so special.
A touching story about being different, acceptance, and parents who would walk through fire for their family.
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