Tag: Renee Ahdieh
Mini Reviews: The Wrath and the Dawn / The Rose and the Dagger
Hey Bookworms!
Today I am bringing you two mini reviews of some of the books I’ve recently read.
Continue reading Mini Reviews: The Wrath and the Dawn / The Rose and the Dagger
May 2017 Releases
Hey guys!
Every month I post the books that I’m most excited about that are going to be released. For May I’m bringing you seven exciting releases. Let’s check them out:
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses #3
Release Date: May 2nd 2017
Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.
As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.
In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all.
The Scattering by Kimberly McCreight
The Outliers #2
Release Date: May 2nd 2017
Wylie may have escaped the camp in Maine, but she is far from safe. The best way for her to protect herself is to understand her ability, fast. But after spending a lifetime trying to ignore her own feelings, giving in to her ability to read other peoples’ emotions is as difficult as it is dangerous.
And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been spiraling, wracked with guilt over what happened to Cassie. After all they’ve been through together, Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but she doesn’t know if their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past.
It is amid this uncertainty and fear that Wylie finds herself confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes to help complete strangers . . . even if they are just like her?
The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty
Traitor’s Trilogy #1
Release Date: May 9th 2017
An obstinate girl who will not be married.
A soldier desperate to prove himself.
A kingdom on the brink of war.With a sharp tongue and an unruly temper, Sage Fowler is not what they’d call a lady―which is perfectly fine with her. Deemed unfit for marriage, Sage is apprenticed to a matchmaker and tasked with wrangling other young ladies to be married off for political alliances. She spies on the girls―and on the soldiers escorting them.
As the girls’ military escort senses a political uprising, Sage is recruited by a handsome soldier to infiltrate the enemy ranks. The more she discovers as a spy, the less certain she becomes about whom to trust―and Sage becomes caught in a dangerous balancing act that will determine the fate of her kingdom.
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh
Flame in the Mist #1
Release Date: May 16th 2017
The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place—she may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands. At just seventeen years old, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, the son of the emperor’s favorite consort—a political marriage that will elevate her family’s standing. But en route to the imperial city of Inako, Mariko narrowly escapes a bloody ambush by a dangerous gang of bandits known as the Black Clan, who she learns has been hired to kill her before she reaches the palace.
Dressed as a peasant boy, Mariko sets out to infiltrate the ranks of the Black Clan, determined to track down the person responsible for the target on her back. But she’s quickly captured and taken to the Black Clan’s secret hideout, where she meets their leader, the rebel ronin Takeda Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, his best friend Okami. Still believing her to be a boy, Ranmaru and Okami eventually warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. As Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets, of betrayal and murder, which will force her to question everything she’s ever known.
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich
Release Date: May 16th 2017
There is a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies. The agents are called Love Interests because getting close to people destined for great power means getting valuable secrets.
Caden is a Nice: The boy next door, sculpted to physical perfection. Dylan is a Bad: The brooding, dark-souled guy, and dangerously handsome. The girl they are competing for is important to the organization, and each boy will pursue her. Will she choose a Nice or the Bad?
Both Caden and Dylan are living in the outside world for the first time. They are well-trained and at the top of their games. They have to be – whoever the girl doesn’t choose will die.
What the boys don’t expect are feelings that are outside of their training. Feelings that could kill them both.
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare
The Dark Artifices #2
Release Date: May 23rd 2017
Emma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a Shadowhunter again?
And the faerie courts are not silent. The Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to the Shadowhunters’ demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear—before it’s too late.
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McMannis
Release Date: May 30th 2017
Pay close attention and you might solve this.
On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.
Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule.
Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.
Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for dealing.
Cooper, the athlete, is the all-star baseball pitcher.
And Simon, the outcast, is the creator of Bayview High’s notorious gossip app.Only, Simon never makes it out of that classroom. Before the end of detention Simon’s dead. And according to investigators, his death wasn’t an accident. On Monday, he died. But on Tuesday, he’d planned to post juicy reveals about all four of his high-profile classmates, which makes all four of them suspects in his murder. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who’s still on the loose?
Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them.
Let me know if you guys are looking forward to any of these books this month! I really can’t wait to get my hands on them.
Until next time,
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Flame in the Mist | Waiting on Wednesday [#51]
Hey guys!
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.
So here’s what I’m waiting on this week!
Flame in the Mist
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Series: Flame in the Mist #1
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: May 16th 2017
Dressed as a peasant boy, Mariko sets out to infiltrate the ranks of the Black Clan, determined to track down the person responsible for the target on her back. But she’s quickly captured and taken to the Black Clan’s secret hideout, where she meets their leader, the rebel ronin Takeda Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, his best friend Okami. Still believing her to be a boy, Ranmaru and Okami eventually warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. As Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets, of betrayal and murder, which will force her to question everything she’s ever known.
Why I’m Waiting
Anytime there is a Mulan inspired or Mulan retelling, I am all over that! One of my all time favorite Disney movies. I can’t wait to see how Renee spins this in her own style!
P.S. Renee Ahdieh is the author of The Wrath and the Dawn duology.
What has you guys waiting this week? Let me know down below!
Until next time,
Most Anticipated 2017 New Series (Jan-June)
Hey guys!
Welcome back to part 2 of my 5 part anticipated releases of 2017 series. I thought it would be fun to put together a couple of most anticipated lists for some amazing 2017 young adult books that I am thoroughly looking forward to. This is only part 2 of a 5 part list.
Part 1: Debuts
Part 2: New Series
Part 3: Sequels
Part 4: Finales
Part 5: Standalones
So stay tuned over the next couple weeks for many new books for you to add to your TBR’s if they aren’t on there already. Let’s move on to the Most Anticipated 2017 New Series from January to June!
Frostblood by Elly Blake
Release Date: January 10th, 2017
Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a fireblood who must hide her powers of heat and flame from the cruel frostblood ruling class that wants to destroy all that are left of her kind. So when her mother is killed for protecting her and rebel frostbloods demand her help to kill their rampaging king, she agrees. But Ruby’s powers are unpredictable, and she’s not sure she’s willing to let the rebels and an infuriating (yet irresistible) young man called Arcus use her as their weapon…
Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau
Release Date: June 6th, 2017
Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.
But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option—to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom…
Roar by Cora Carmack
Release Date: June 13th, 2017
In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.
Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people…
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh
Release Date: May 16th, 2017
The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place—she may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands. At just seventeen years old, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, the son of the emperor’s favorite consort—a political marriage that will elevate her family’s standing. But en route to the imperial city of Inako, Mariko narrowly escapes a bloody ambush by a dangerous gang of bandits known as the Black Clan, who she learns has been hired to kill her before she reaches the palace…
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
Release Date: March 7th, 2017
When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she’s a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training…
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber
Release Date: June 6th, 2017
Ever since the Delonese ice-planet arrived eleven years ago, Sofi’s dreams have been vivid. Alien. In a system where Earth s corporations rule in place of governments and the humanoid race orbiting the moon are allies, her only constant has been her younger brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, Sofi battles behind the scenes of Earth s Fantasy Fighting arena where Shilo is forced to compete in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb takes out a quarter of the arena, Sofi’s the only one who believes Shilo survived. She has dreams of him. And she’s convinced he s been taken to the ice-planet…
The Cruelty by Scott Bergstrom
Release Date: February 7th, 2017
When her diplomat father is kidnapped and the U.S. Government is unable to help, 17 year-old Gwendolyn Bloom sets off across the sordid underbelly of Europe to rescue him. Following the only lead she has—the name of a Palestinian informer living in France—she plunges into a brutal world of arms smuggling and human trafficking. As she journeys from the slums of Paris, to the nightclubs of Berlin, to the heart of the most feared crime family in Prague, Gwendolyn discovers that to survive in this new world she must become every bit as cruel as the men she’s hunting…
100 Hours by Rachel Vincent
Release Date: March 28th, 2017
A decadent spring break getaway on an exotic beach becomes a terrifying survival story when six Miami teens are kidnapped and ransomed.
Maddie is beyond done with her cousin Genesis’s entitled and shallow entourage. Genesis is so over Miami’s predictable social scene with its velvet ropes, petty power plays, and backstabbing boyfriends…
The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova
Release Date: January 10th, 2017
Her vengeance. His vision.
Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer turned thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors…
Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray
Release Date: April 4th, 2017
Noemi Vidal is a teen soldier from the planet Genesis, once a colony of Earth that’s now at war for its independence. The humans of Genesis have fought Earth’s robotic “mech” armies for decades with no end in sight.
After a surprise attack, Noemi finds herself stranded in space on an abandoned ship where she meets Abel, the most sophisticated mech prototype ever made. One who should be her enemy. But Abel’s programming forces him to obey Noemi as his commander, which means he has to help her save Genesis–even though her plan to win the war will kill him…
Shadow Run by Adrianne Strickland & Michael Miller
Release Date: March 21st, 2017
Nev has just joined the crew of the starship Kaitan Heritage as the cargo loader. His captain, Qole, is the youngest-ever person to command her own ship, but she brooks no argument from her crew of orphans, fugitives, and con men. Nev can’t resist her, even if her ship is an antique.
As for Nev, he’s a prince, in hiding on the ship. He believes Qole holds the key to changing galactic civilization, and when her cooperation proves difficult to obtain, Nev resolves to get her to his home planet by any means necessary…
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Release Date: March 28th, 2017
Strange the Dreamer is the story of:
the aftermath of a war between gods and men
a mysterious city stripped of its name
a mythic hero with blood on his hands
a young librarian with a singular dream
a girl every bit as perilous as she is imperiled
alchemy and blood candy, nightmares and godspawn, moths and monsters, friendship and treachery, love and carnage.Welcome to Weep…
Gilded Cage by Vic James
Release Date: February 14th, 2017
Not all are free. Not all are equal. Not all will be saved.
Our world belongs to the Equals — aristocrats with magical gifts — and all commoners must serve them for ten years. But behind the gates of England’s grandest estate lies a power that could break the world.
A girl thirsts for love and knowledge…
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Release Date: January 31st, 2017
Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over…
Well there you have it! My most anticipated new series for the first half of the year. Are you guys looking forward to any of these ones too? Stay tuned for Part 3: Sequels coming soon!
Until next time,
Weekly Cover Reveal Recap | October 3 – October 9
Hey guys!
Here are the covers that were revealed during the week of Ocotober 3 – October 9. Click the author to hop on over to their GoodReads page to add it to you’re TBR!
This was a big week for reveals. Hope ya’ll enjoy.
FANTASY / SCI-FI
Roar by Cora Carmack (Stealing Storms #1)
Published by Tor Teen
June 13th 2017
In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.
Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.
To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks—storm magic. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings. They’re storm hunters.
Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage.
She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.
Challenge a tempest. Survive it. And you become its master.
The Scarecrow Queen by Melinda Salisbury (The Sin Eater’s Daughter #3)
Published by Scholastic Fiction
March 2nd 2017
The final battle is coming . . .
As the Sleeping Prince tightens his hold on Lormere and Tregellan, the net closes in on the ragged band of rebels trying desperately to defeat him. Twylla and Errin are separated, isolated, and running out of time. The final battle is coming, and Aurek will stop at nothing to keep the throne forever . . .
Explosive, rich and darkly addictive, this is the stunning conclusion to Mel Salisbury’s internationally best-selling trilogy that began with The Sin Eater’s Daughter.
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh (Flame in the Mist #1)
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
May 2nd 2017
The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place—she may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands. At just seventeen years old, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, the son of the emperor’s favorite consort—a political marriage that will elevate her family’s standing. But en route to the imperial city of Inako, Mariko narrowly escapes a bloody ambush by a dangerous gang of bandits known as the Black Clan, who she learns has been hired to kill her before she reaches the palace.
Dressed as a peasant boy, Mariko sets out to infiltrate the ranks of the Black Clan, determined to track down the person responsible for the target on her back. But she’s quickly captured and taken to the Black Clan’s secret hideout, where she meets their leader, the rebel ronin Takeda Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, his best friend Okami. Still believing her to be a boy, Ranmaru and Okami eventually warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. As Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets, of betrayal and murder, which will force her to question everything she’s ever known.
Hearts & Other Body Parts by Ira Bloom
Published by Scholastic Press
March 28th 2017
A novel of love and monsters.
Sisters Esme, Katy, and Ronnie are smart, talented, and gorgeous, and better yet . . . all three are witches. They have high school wired until the arrival of two new students. The first is Norman, who is almost eight feet tall and appears to be constructed of bolts and mismatched body parts. Despite his intimidating looks, Esme finds herself strangely — almost romantically — drawn to both his oversized brain and oversized heart.
The second new arrival is Zack, an impossibly handsome late transfer from the UK who has the girls at school instantly mesmerized. Soon even sensible Esme has forgotten Norman, and all three sisters are in a flat-out hex war to win Zack. But while the magic is flying, only Norman seems to notice that students who wander off alone with Zack end up with crushed bones and memory loss. Or worse, missing entirely.
Of Jenny and the Aliens by Ryan Gebhart
Published by Candlewick Press
August 1st 2017
When boy meets girl meets alien, the angst of first love gets an extraterrestrial intervention in a tale both outrageously funny and full of heart.
Ten years after Earth sent messages out into deep space, there has been an answer. Music from a distant planet has reached the world’s radios. Are aliens about to invade? No one knows, and almost-eighteen-year-old Derek doesn’t really care, because at a wild end-of-the-world party, Jennifer Novak invited him to play beer pong, and things, well, progressed from there. Derek is in love. Deeply, hopelessly in love. He wants it all — marriage, kids, growing old on a beach in Costa Rica. For him, Jenny is the One. But Jenny has other plans, which may or may not include Derek. So Derek will try anything to win her — even soliciting advice from an alien who shows up in his hometown. This alien may just be the answer to Derek’s problem, but is Derek prepared to risk starting an interstellar war to get his girl? Just how far is he willing to travel to discover the mysteries of the universe — and the enigma of love?
CONTEMPORARY
The Other F-Word by Natasha Friend
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
March 7th 2017
Milo has two great moms, but he’s never known what it’s like to have a dad. When Milo’s doctor suggests asking his biological father to undergo genetic testing to shed some light on Milo’s extreme allergies, he realizes this is a golden opportunity to find the man he’s always wondered about.
Hollis’s mom Leigh hasn’t been the same since her other mom, Pam, passed away seven years ago. But suddenly, Leigh seems happy—giddy, even—by the thought of reconnecting with Hollis’s half-brother Milo. Hollis and Milo were conceived using the same sperm donor. They met once, years ago, before Pam died.
Now Milo has reached out to Hollis to help him find their donor. Along the way, they locate three other donor siblings, and they discover the true meaning of the other F-word: family.
Bang by Barry Lyga
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
April 18th 2017
A heartbreaking novel about living with your worst mistake, from New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga.
A chunk of old memory, adrift in a pool of blood.
Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one–not even Sebastian himself–can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father’s gun.
Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend–Aneesa–to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past. It took a gun to get him into this.
Now he needs a gun to get out.
Unflinching and honest, Bang is as true and as relevant as tomorrow’s headlines, the story of one boy and one moment in time that cannot be reclaimed.
Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
June 13th 2017
Grace wants out. Out of her house, where her stepfather wields fear like a weapon and her mother makes her scrub imaginary dirt off the floors. Out of her California town, too small to contain her big city dreams. Out of her life, and into the role of Parisian artist, New York director—anything but scared and alone.
Enter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure it’s too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison she’s unable to escape.
Deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest, this is a story about spiraling into darkness—and emerging into the light again.
Once and For All by Sarah Dessen
Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
June 6th 2017
As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for All, Sarah Dessen’s thirteenth novel, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine.
Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that’s why she’s cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm’s length. But Ambrose isn’t about to be discouraged, now that he’s met the one girl he really wants.
Sarah Dessen’s many, many fans will adore her latest, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story that has everything humor, romance, and an ending both happy and imperfect, just like life itself.”
Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined by Danielle Younge-Ullman
Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
February 21st 2017
When she was a little girl, Ingrid’s entire world was her mother: Margot-Sophia, the brilliant and sophisticated opera star. So when Margot-Sophia loses her singing voice, Ingrid loses everything. The two of them move to a small, normal house in a small, normal town, where Ingrid tries to convince her mother that there must still be something worth living for.
It’s in this small, normal life that Ingrid discovers her own passion for the theater arts. But Margot-Sophia refuses to support her daughter’s dreams. They strike a deal: if Ingrid makes it through a summer of an extreme wilderness experience, then she can have her chance to pursue life as a performer.
Over the course of this summer, Ingrid is stripped of every dignity and freedom. But she also finally comes to terms with her inner demons—and finally confronts the secret tragedy that defines her.
Are you looking forward to any of these books? Let me know in the comments below! Stay tuned for next weeks cover reveals!
Until next time,
June 2016 Book Haul!
Hey guys!
Here is my June book haul!
So let’s get started shall we?
INDIGO
Draw the Line by Laurent Linn
Published by Margaret K. McElderry
Released May 17th, 2016
Series: Standalone
Hardcover
The Crown’s Game by Eveyln Skye
Published by Balzer + Bray
Released May 17th, 2016
Series: The Crown’s Game #1
Hardcover
Illuminae by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Released October 20th 2015
Series: The Illuminae Files #1
Hardcover
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Released September 1st 2015
Series: Standalone
Hardcover
Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Published by HarperCollins
Released April 5th 2016
Series: Shattered Realms #1
Hardcover
The Rose and The Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books
Released April 26th 2016
Series: The Wrath and the Dawn #1
Hardcover
From Friends
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
Published by Tor Books
Released February 23rd 2016
Series: Shades of Magic #2
Hardcover
Every Day by David Levithan
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Released August 28th 2012
Series: Every Day #1
Paperback
AMAZON
The Mirror King by Jodi Meadows
Published by Katherine Tegen Books
Released April 5th, 2016
Series: The Orphan Queen #2
Hardcover
ARCs
The Scorpian Rules by Erin Bow (Simon & Schuster Canada)
The Swan Riders by Erin Bow (Simon & Schuster Canada)
We Know It Was You by Maggie Thrash (Simon & Schuster Canada)
Swarm by Scott Westerfeld (Simon & Schuster Canada)
MINRS2 by Kevin Sylvester (Simon & Schuster Canada)
The Beast is an Animal by Peternelle can Ardale (Simon & Schuster Canada)
Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott (Little, Brown Books)
That was definitely a big month for me! Did you guys pick up any of these books too? See you next month!
Until next time,
December & Christmas Book Haul | Books at Dawn
Hey guys!
What a crazy holiday I just had. I bought/received so many books I don’t know when I’m going to read all of them! With a total of 16 books over the span of one month, I think I went a little over board.
I am not putting myself on a mini book buying ban… at least until my next pay check that is!
December 2015
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
Published by Razorbill
Released December 15th 2015
Series: Falling Kingdoms #4
Hardcover
Purchased From Indigo Books
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
Published by Disney-Hyperion
Released January 5th 2016
Series: Passenger #1
Hardcover
Purchased From Indigo Books
You Me and Him by Kris Dinnison
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers
Released July 7th 2015
Series: Standalone
Hardcover
Purchased From Indigo Books
The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas
Published by Bloomsbury Children
Released March 4th 2014
Series: Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5
Hardcover
Purchased From Indigo Books
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Published by HarperCollins
Released November 15th 2011
Series: Shatter Me #1
Paperback
Purchased From Indigo Books
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
Published by Tor Teen
Released January 5th 2016
Series: Truthwitch #1
Hardcover
Purchased From Indigo Books
Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
Published by HarperCollins
Released April 16th 2007
Series: Vampire Academy #1-6
Paperback
Purchased From BMV Used Books
Christmas 2015
Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman
Published by Harlequin Teen
Released August 18th 2015
Series: Blood of Gods and Royals #1
Hardcover
Gift From My Mom
The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows
Published by Katherine Tegen Books
Released March 10th 2015
Series: The Orphan Queen #1
Hardcover
Gift From My Mom
Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch
Published by Balzer + Bray
Released October 13th 2015
Series: Snow Like Ashes #2
Hardcover
Gift From My Dad
The Wrath & The Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Released May 12th 2015
Series: The Wrath & The Dawn #1
Hardcover
Gift From My Dad
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Dashing Through the Snow | TAG
Hey guys!
Dashing Through the Snow Tag was created by Astra @ A Strangers Guide To Novels. And I was tagged by quite a few people, so bare with me! Thank you Kat from The Impossible Girl Blog, Deanna from A Novel Glimpse, Joey from Thoughts and Afterthoughts, Trisha Ann from The Bookgasm Blog, and Lois from My Midnight Musing.
Name a book you’d like to see under your Christmas tree?
I’ve asked for quite a number of books this Christmas, so any of the ones above would be lovely to have under my Christmas this year!
A book you’ll be reading during the Christmas season?
Frozen Tides and Why Not Me? will be my Christmas reads this year, as I have already started both of them!
Favorite Christmas movie?
Two of the best Christmas/holiday movies ever made!
Do you like snow?
I love snow! It’s an amazing sight to behold. Especially when you wake up in the morning and see a vast expanse of white fields and streets of untouched snow from the overnight fall.
It may be tough to get through, but it sets the mood for cozy nights in watching movies and cuddling with tea and blankets!
Name a character you would like to spend Christmas day with?
It comes as no surprise who I am going to choose. He may not be the warmest character in the world, but I know deep down he has a romantic bone in his body. It’s none other then Magnus Damora from Falling Kingdoms!
To give or to receive?
I know most people say giving is better then receiving, and I agree with that 100%, but I like to receive just as much.
I never usually tell people what I want for Christmas. This frustrates them to no end, but I like thoughtful gifts. If you know me, then you’ll know what I will enjoy.
What fictional place would you like to spend Christmas at?
Hogwarts/Hogsmeade! How perfect would that Christmas be? I mean come on. Nothing screams Christmas more then Harry Potter!!
Fondest Christmas memory?
Every year I try to make fond memories during Christmas! But I guess my fondest memory would have to be the last Christmas that was just me, my parents, and my sister. The last Christmas we had as just the four of us before my sister married and had kids.
I miss the good ol’ days where I would wake everyone up to open presents at 6 in the morning!
Can you say “Christmas tree” ten times fast in a row (while pronouncing them correctly)?
Yes. It’s not that hard.
Thanks for stopping by to this great holiday themed tag! Hope you enjoyed my answers as well.
Until next time,
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Favorite Fairytale Retellings | Top 5 Wednesday [17]
Hey guys!
Welcome back to another Top 5 Wednesday! This fun weekly meme was created by Lainey over at GingerReadsLainey. If you want to join in the fun and be apart of the #T5W … you can find all the details at the GoodReads page.
This week’s topic is Top 5 Fairytale Retellings.
This week is going to be a bit tough. I will admit that I haven’t read a lot of retellings in any form. So number 4 & 5 on my list are books that I want to read that are retellings. Other then that, I hope you enjoy the ones I have chosen!
5. Spinning Starlight / Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis
Spinning Starlight is a retelling of The Wild Swans and Stitching Snow is a retelling of Snow White.
4. The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
The Wrath and the Dawn is a retelling of 1001 Nights.
3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
2. Splintered / Unhinged / Ensnared by A.G. Howard
The Splintered Trilogy is a retelling based off of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
1. Cinder / Scarlet / Cress / Winter by Marissa Meyer
Cinder is a retelling of Cinderella, Scarlet is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, Cress is a retelling of Rapunzel, and Winter is a retelling of Snow White!
I hope you enjoyed my Top 5 Wednesday this week. Even though I haven’t read as many retellings as I would have liked, I still think this is a pretty good list! Let me know which ones are your favorites!
Until next time,
Books at Dawn 