November 2013 New Releases

While 2013 may be winding down, there are still many books coming out!  Here are some that I am most excited for.

November 5

Champion by Marie Lu
#3 in the Legend Series

Why I'm Excited:  I read Legend earlier this year and really enjoyed it.  Now that the final book in the series is coming out I think I'll have to do a re-read and marathon the whole series!










 Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
#2 in the Finishing School series

Why I'm Excited:  This is another author I need to get started with.  I am so interested in her Parasol Protectorate series and this YA prequel as well!










November 19

World After by Susan Ee
#2 in the Penryn & the End of Days series

Why I'm Excited:  The first book in this series, Angelfall, has been on my radar since it was published.  It's gotten rave reviews and I really want to read it!











The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
#4 in the Bloodlines series

Why I'm Excited:  Ok, I need to read this series.  I have so much hardcore love for Vampire Academy, I HAVE to get to this series.  There is no excuse!











 Other Notable Releases

November 2 -  Sentinel by Jennifer L. Armentrout

November 5 - Cold Spell by Jackson Pearce
                        The Trap by Andrew Fukuda

November 12 - Afterglow by Karsten Knight

November 26 - Angel Fever by L.A. Weatherly
                         Crash into You by Katie McGarry

October 2013 New Releases

Hi guys!  Sorry I'm a little late posting this, I got super sick (strep throat is no fun!).  But without further delay, let's discuss some of the October new releases!

October 1

Unbreakable by Kami Garcia
#1 in the Legion series

Why I'm Excited:  Unbreakable is described as "Supernatural meets The Da Vinci Code".  Um, yes!  A secret society of demon hunters?  Cool.











October 8

Emerald Green Kerstin Gier
#3 in the Ruby Red trilogy

Why I'm Excited:  First this cover is gorgeous!  But also this series as a whole is one of the most praised YA series out there.  Everyone I know who has read it just raves about how good it is.  Now that the series is complete I can marathon it!  There's also a movie of the first book that supposed to be really good (it's German because this series was originally written in German and I am waiting for the English release, obviously).






October 15

 Neverfade by Alexandra Bracken
#2 in The Darkest Minds series

Why I'm Excited:  Another YA series that has been getting a lot of hype and praise.  I never would have picked these books up based on cover appeal, but so many of my friends have loved these books that I am really interested in the series.









October 22

Allegiant by Veronica Roth
#3 in the Divergent series

Why I'm Excited:  Let's face it, this is probably the biggest release of October and probably one of the biggest releases of 2013.  Even though Insurgent was less than inspired for me, I am still excited to see how this series will play out.  I think I'll have to do a re-read of the whole series and marathon them back to back.  Maybe this will happen next year since the movie for Divergent will be coming out in March.







October 29

The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa
#2 in The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten series

Why I'm Excited:  You all know I'm a big fan of Julie Kagawa's writing, whether it be about Fairies or Vampries.  I really enjoyed the Iron Fey series and this spin off sounds really great.  I'll have to dive into it soon.










Other Notable Releases

October 1 - The Enchanter Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
                     Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles
                     Blackout by Robison Wells
                     How to Love by Katie Cotungo
                     Perfect Ruin by Lauren DeStefano

October 8 - The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
                     The Eye of Minds by James Dasher
                     Tandem by Anna Jarzab
                      Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein

October 10  - Just One Year by Gayle Forman

October 15 - Across the Star-Swept Sea by Diana Peterfreund

October 22 - Reality Boy by A.S. King

October 29 - Horde by Ann Aguirre

                      Altered by Gennifer Albin

September 2013 New Reads

I know this is a few days late sorry guys!  I had friends visiting last weekend so I didn't have the opportunity to get this post out.  There are also a lot of really great releases for September, here are a few that I'm really excited about. 

September 3

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Why I'm Excited:  First I have to say I love the title, it's wonderful.  This book sounds crazy and suspenseful and I hope it's as dark of a thriller as I want it to be.






September 10

Antigoddess by Kendare Blake
#1 in the Goddess War series

Why I'm Excited:  I love the premise for this book.  What if supposedly immortal gods start developing strange and horrific diseases?  I love the take on Greek mythology and I can't wait to see where this will go.





September 17

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
#2 in The Raven Cycle

Why I'm Excited:  I really enjoyed The Raven Boys and I have to know what will happen next!  There was a lot of mythology introduced in the first book and I'm really interested in seeing it further explored.

Frozen by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston
#1 in the Heart of  Dread series

Why I'm Excited:  I love the setting for this series, a dystopian Las Vegas covered in ice?  Ok!  Sign me up.

3:59 by Gretchen McNeil

Why I'm Excited:  Gretchen McNeil isn't afraid to really get out there with her writing.  I love that she takes risks and writes horror for the YA genre, which is really under represented.  I love horror so of course I want to read this one!






September 24

 Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Why I'm Excited: I have to admit I am really drawn to this cover.  I love that it's not a person on the cover and the colors are beautiful.  I also really like the plot, it sounds like a unique idea and I'm excited to see how it is executed.

Vicious by Victoria Schwab

Why I'm Excited:  Everyone I know just raves about Victoria Schwab's writing, and I have yet to read one of her books (I am ashamed!).  If I'm correct this is her first jump into adult fiction and I'm excited to have a book that's a little more intense.





Other Notable Releases

September 3 - All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill
                        Starry Nights by Daisy Whitney
                        Sweet Legacy by Tera Lynn Childs
                        The 100 by Kass Morgan

September 8 - Gold by Talia Vance

September 10 - Smoke by Ellen Hopkins
                           Monster by Ilsa J. Bick
                           The Final Descent by Rick Yancey
                           The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White
                            The Waking Dark by Robin Wasserman
                           Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

September 17 - The Wicked Within by Kelly Keaton
                           Once We Were by Kat Zhang
                           This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales


September 24 - Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter
                           A Radiant Sky by Jocelyn Davies
                           Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer by Katie Alender
                          Where the Stars Shine by Trish Doller
                           Find Me by Romily Bernard
                           Fallout by S.A. Bodeen
                           Inhuman by Kat Falls

August 2013 New Reads

I have to admit, there aren't too many books coming out in August that I'm really excited for.  There's a bunch coming in September and October, but August is usually a slow month.  However there are a few, so let's discuss!

August 15

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
#1 in the Between Series

Why I'm Excited:  This book has been getting a lot of hype about being something new and fresh in YA.  A lot of my friends who have gotten their paws on ARCs are raving about it, so I can't wait to read it for myself!











August 27

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan

Why I'm Excited:  I'm excited for Two Boys Kissing largely due to the title and cover.  We get a TON of straight couples kissing covers (ie every Nicolas Sparks book EVER) but not many gay couples.  I love how this cover is designed exactly like so many hetero romances out there, but with two boys.  I am also really interested in the story and I hope that this book will provide the same outlet for GLBT teens as the characters in the novel.










Other Notable Releases

August 1 - Canary by Rachel Alpine

August 6 - Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
                   Infinity Glass by Myra McEntire
                   Elegy by Amanda Hocking

August 8 -  Charmed Vengeance by Suzanne Lazear

August 13 - False Sight by Dan Krokos

August 27 - Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
                     Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

August 29 - Untold by Sarah Rees Brennan

June and July 2013 New Reads

Hi guys, sorry I missed June's new reads, it was during my vacation.  However there aren't too many July releases I'm excited about and I still wanted to talk about some of the June books, so I'm combining June and July into one mega post.  Enjoy!

June 4

Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
#1 in the Age of X series

Why I'm Excited: It's Richelle Mead, duh! I absolutely adored her Vampire Academy series and I really like the premise. I love sci-fi books that incorporate religion, I'm always really curious to see how it's done.

 

June 11

Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross

Why I'm Excited:  First, this cover is absolutely gorge!  I've also read some reviews praising Belle Epoque for it's well researched time period which makes me really excited.  I've read a few historical novels lately that seem very gimmicky, so I'm excited for a book that actually appreciates the setting.










Born of Illusion by Teri Brown

Why I'm Excited:  This sounds like the love child of The Raven Boys and The Diviners.  The spiritualism movement in the early 1900s is absolutely fascinating to me and I'm excited to read a story set in that time period.













June 25

Ink by Amanda Sun
#1 in the Paper Gods series

Why I'm Excited:  THAT COVER.  I love the concept for Ink, especially the setting.  I've read a lot of polarized reviews, some praising the authenticity of the Japanese setting while others condemning the typical YA tropes.  I'm curious to read Ink and form my own impressions.











June 27

Ashes on the Waves by Mary Lindsey

Why I'm Excited:  Yay for unusual folklore and Edgar Allen Poe retelling!  Ashes on the Waves has also gotten some really high praise so I'm very excited to check it out.














June 4 - The Elementals by Saundra Mitchell
               The Impossibility of Tomorrow by Avery Williams
               PODs by Michelle K. Pickett
               Tidal by Amanda Hocking
               Elegy by Tara Hudson
               Phoenix by Elizabeth Richards
               Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
               Tides by Betsy Cornwell
               Abandon by Elana Johnson
               When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney
               The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

June 11 - Dance of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
                Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance

June 18 - Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood
       
July 2

The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

Why I'm Excited:  This sounds like a really cute summer read.  It sounds like there will be a lot of preconceived notions about a group of people that will be shattered once you get to know a person of that group.  It sounds cute and funny and great for the pool.












White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland
#3 in the White Trash Zombie Series

Why I'm Excited:  I really loved the first book in this series, My Life as a White Trash Zombie and I'm really excited to continue the story of Angel.  I love that the zombies in this series aren't immediately rabid brain eaters and I loved that they aren't all sexy and sophisticated as so many other paranormal romance characters seem.  It's a really fun series and an interesting take on zombies and I think a good bridge between paranormal romance lovers and gross out zombies lovers.







July 2 - Awaken by Meg Cabot

July 8 - Some Quiet Place by Kelsey Sutton

July 9 - Shadow of the Mark by Leigh Fallon

July 16 - Belladonna by Fiona Paul

July 23 - Starglass by Phoebe North
                 A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard

May 2013 New Reads

Hi everyone!  Long time no post!  I only wrote 3 posts in April and only 1 of them had anything to do with reading.  I guess I was just feeling the blog burnout and had to take some time to myself.  I think that's really important with blogging and youtubing because these ultimately are things I do for fun.  It's important to take breaks when things aren't so fun anymore.

Well, it's a new month and I feel refreshed, so let's talk about upcoming releases!

May 7

The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr

Why I'm Excited: I've played piano since I was 5 years old. For me it's always been about emotions and has really been a form of creative therapy. I feel really lucky that my parents never put expectations on me to perform at a certain level. I'm really interested to see if Lucy can learn to just love music (I only hope it doesn't become some freaky sexual relationship type story. I'd be really annoyed).









The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
#1 in The Fifth Wave series

Why I'm Excited:  The 5th Wave has been making a lot of buzz already, and I have to admit I am very intrigued.  I've had multiple book sellers freak out over this book and tell me how absolutely amazing it is.  I will be in the book store picking it up the day it comes out.











May 14

Golden by Jessi Kirby

Why I'm Excited:  Golden sounds like a really cool mystery.  I really like the main character and it sounds like there is a lot of potential for character development.














May 21

Transparent by Natalie Whipple

Why I'm Excited:  I was so lucky to get an ARC of Transparent.  It sounds absolutely amazing.  I love a good organized crime drama and the added twist of invisibility makes Transparent sound so awesome.













May 28
Impostor by Susanne Winnacker
#1 in the Variants

Why I'm Excited:  This sounds like a really cool science fiction novel.  I love the FBI aspect.  It sounds so cool!














Other Notable Releases

May 7 - The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher
              The Savage Blue by Zoraida Cordova
              The Summer I Became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller
              Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan
              The Originals by Cat Patrick
              If I Should Die by Amy Plum
              Loki's Wolves by K.L. Armstrong and M.A. Marr

May 14 - School Spirits by Rachel Hawkins

May 28 - Of Triton by Anna Banks
                The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross
                Dare You To by Katie McGarry
                Goddess by Josephine Angelini

April 2013 New Reads

Here is a list of my top 5 most anticipated releases for April as well as some other notable releases for the month. Which books are you excited for?

April 2

Stung by Bethany Wiggins

Why I'm Excited:  First of all this cover is wonderful.  Stung also sounds like an interesting sci-fi mystery and I'm curious to see what happens.














Light my Michael Grant
#6 in the Gone series

Why i'm Excited:  Light is the final book in a highly praised series.  I really need to start this series soon and now that the final book is out I think I will.

This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith

Why I'm Excited:  This is What Happy Looks Like sounds a bit like You've Got Mail for teens.  I think this will be a cute and quick read.















April 23

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
#3 in the Lumatere Chronicles

Why I'm Excited:  Ok I'll admit it.  I've never read anything by Melina Marchetta.  I know, I know.  I'm ashamed and I hope to rectify this soon!













April 30

The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
#2 in the Blood of Eden series

Why I'm Excited:  I absolutely loved the first book in the series, The Immortal Rules, and I'm super excited to continue this series.














Other Notable Releases

April 2 - The Rising by Kelly Armstrong
              Rise by Anna Carey
             The Collector by Victoria Scott
              Dark Triumph by R.L. LaFevers

April 4 - Fractured by Teri Terry

April 8 - Renegade by Amy Carol Reeves
              The Stone Demon by Karen Mahoney
              Moonset by Scott Tracey

April 9 - Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout

April 16 - The Game by Barry Lyga
                True by Hilary Duff
                 Taken by Erin Bowman
                Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting

April 23 - The Elite by Kiera Cass
                 Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris

April 30 - Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
                The Program by Suzanne Young

March 2013 New Reads

Here is a list of my top 5 most anticipated releases for March (lots of debuts this month!) as well as some other notable releases for the month. Which books are you excited for?

March 5

The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett
#1 in The Arkwell Academy Series
DACWhy I'm Excited:  Another magical boarding school story, but this one sounds cool because of the having dreams and then they come true aspect.  Also fun fact, Mindee Arnett will be doing a book signing at the Dayton, Ohio Books & Co. March 5th at 7:00pm!  I'll probably be going, will I see you there?

 

 

March 8



The Culling by Steven Dos Santos
#1 in the Torch Keeper series
DACWhy I'm Excited:  This month's hunger games fix.  It actually has a really cool premise and I'm really excited for gay YA science fiction.  You don't see that a lot and it sounds pretty awesome.








 


March 12

Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson
#1 in the Strands of Bronze and Gold series
DACWhy I'm Excited:  First the cover is just beautiful.  Second the bluebeard myth is really crazy and I'm curious to see this adaptation.

March 21

17 & Gone by Nova Ren SumaWhy I'm Excited:   I've heard some really good things about this novel that even though the premise doesn't seem that original, it's presented in a really unique way. 















March 26

Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt

Why I'm Excited:  This sounds really cute.  I hope it's as charming as it seems, I get a Stephanie Perkins vibe from the summary and I hope it lives up to that expectation.














Other Notable Releases

March 1 - Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally

March 5 - Requiem by Lauren Oliver
                 Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger
                 A Touch Menacing by Leah Clifford
                 Infatuate by Aimee Agresti

March 12 - MILA 2.0 by Debra Driza
                   Deep Betrayal by Anne Greenwood Brown

March 19 - Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
                   With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

March 26 -  A Touch of SCarlet by Eve Marie Mont
                    Impostor by Jill Hathaway

February 2013 New Reads

 Here's a list of my top 5 most anticipated releases for Feburary (lots of red and black covers lol) as well as some other notable releases for the month.  Which books are you excited for?

February 5

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
#2 in the Lunar Chronicles

Why I'm Excited:  Cinder was one of my favorite books of 2012.  It was a wonderful re-telling of Cinderella and I just fell in love with the characters.  I cannot wait to read what happens to Cinder and to meet new characters, this time with Little Red Ridinghood!  Scarlet is definitely my most anticipated book for February and 2012 in general.

Hysteria by Megan Miranda

Why I'm Excited:  I read Fracture, Megan Miranda's first book, last year and I was really impressed with her crafting of mystery and suspense so I'm very excited to read her sophomore novel.  I expect Hysteria to be just as exciting and with many twists and turns.












February 12

Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black
#1 in the Dance of Shadows series
DAC

Why I'm Excited:  Demonic ballerinas.  Enough said.














February 19

Mind Games by Kiersten White
#1 in the Mind Games series

Why I'm Excited:  I love stories about schools for kids with special powers.  Fia and Annie sound awesome!  I also love psychological thrillers, that's definitely a buzz word for me!












Fuse by Julianna Baggott
#2 in the Pure series

Why I'm Excited:  Pure is one of the most unique and interesting post apocalyptic books I have ever read.  I really liked Pressia and I can't wait to read the next installation of her story.













Other Notable Releases

February 5 - Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter
                     Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
                     Pantomime by Laura Lam
                     Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
                     City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forster

February 7 - The Ruining by Anna Collomore
                     The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke

February 12 - The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
                       Override by Heather Anastasiu
                       Sever by Lauren DeStefano
                       The Lives we Lost by Megan Crewe
                       Breaking Point by Kristen Simmons
                       The Mirrored Shard by Caitlin Kittredge
                       Pivot Point by Kasie West

February 19 - Broken Wings by Shannon Dittemore

February 21 - The Different Girl by Gordon Dahlquist

February 26 - Fragments by Dan Wells
                       The Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter
                       The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
                        Dualed by Elise Chapman

January 2013 New Reads

For the new year I've decided to do my New Reads posts a little differently.  Instead of listing the covers for every single book coming out (that can get pretty long and very image heavy!) I'm going to write about my top 5 most anticipated releases and then list any other notable releases below.  Let me know if you like the new format!

January 1

Splintered by A.G. Howard
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Why I'm Excited:  I am a really big Alice in Wonderland fan, and Splintered sounds like a fantastic and dark interpretation of my well loved story.  I'm very excited to see where this novel goes!

Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz

Why I'm Excited:  Teeth has gotten rave reviews from people who were lucky enough to snag ARCs and Hannah's writing in general is praised as hard hitting and extremely emotional.  Plus tormented gay mermaid.  I'm intrigued!













January 8

Shadowlands by Kate Brian

#1 in the Shadowlands series

Why I'm Excited:  A girl in witness protection because of a serial killer on the loose?  Count me in!














January 15

Return to Me by Justina Chen Headley

Why I'm Excited:  A college book!  HOLLA!  We do not see enough books about kids in college, so I'm pumped!















January 29

Nobody but Us by Kristin Halbrook

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Why I'm Excited:  I love the idea of a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.  I'm really interested to see what happens in this book, I expect it to be emotional and maybe a little heartbreaking.













Other Notable Releases

January 1 - Altered by Jennifer Rush
                  The Essence by Kimberly Derting

January 2 - Catherine by April Linder

January 8 - Timkeeper by Alexandra Monir
                   Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
                   Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
                   Rise by Andrea Creamer

January 15 - Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
                    Vortex by Julie Cross
                    Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans
                    Gates of Paradise by Melissa de la Cruz

January 22 - Everbound by Brodi Ashton

January 29 - The Prey by Andrew Fukuda
                     Asunder by Jodi Meadows
                     Prodigy by Marie Lu