
I’m not sure I should be doing one of these, considering I’m still catching up to all my other reading. Some of the books I went ahead and threw in are continuations of series that I haven’t read the previous books for (if that even makes any sense, lol). I’m looking at my Briggs-Sanderson choices, obviously…
But I can’t help it, honestly! It’s like going to a shop to peruse its wares and then finding something shiny in the corner that you absolutely MUST READ at some point in the future. No matter how far this future may be. That’s me and books, though.
Also, I may have been a little smitten by some of the covers and book jacket summaries.
Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of Early 2016
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab – Given. Loved A Darker Shade of Magic and read a teeny excerpt of its sequel. Just. Want.
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs – Also a given. That gorgeous cover, though. Nevermind that I still have to read Night Broken and am dreading it (because one character), but give me an uninterrupted weekend and I’ll probably breeze through both books.
Calamity by Brandon Sanderson – Alright, so I haven’t read Firefight yet. Whatever. I fully intend to. And then I fully intend to be Brandon Sandersoned (yes, I’ve turned him into a verb). And then I fully intend to crave Calamity soon after.
Heartless by Marissa Meyer – The fact she’s doing a Wonderland retelling is just AMAZING. I cannot, cannot, CANNOT wait for this, and I am FULLY AWARE that this book really shouldn’t count on the “first half of the year release” list for 2016, but I couldn’t help it. This book has me excited like nobody’s bizness.
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard – Interesting premise, and the book sounds like it’ll be right up my alley.
The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine – I love this cover. Nevermind that the last time I picked up a book with the “Snow White-ish apple” cover, I hated it. Let’s hope this is not the case for The Shadow Queen.
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead – So I haven’t read any Mead stories yet, and I know she’s got quite a number up her arsenal. I’m willing to take a plunge and read this before any of her other stuff, because it has shiny words like “Glittering” and “Court” and obviously stuff like that is bound to be magically awesome.
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro – Because I’m having a Sherlock withdrawal and I kind of want to see how this book puts a twist in the Sherlock Holmes story.
Reign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan – Is it bad that I looked at the cover and said “I want that one!”? Yeah. I judged this book by its cover. Then I read the back and said, “Well, it sounds good, too!”
Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan – This. This sounds like a high fantasy with a kickass female character. And the author promises that there is no love triangle. And it’s a stand-alone. COME ON. This calls to me in volumes. I’m so there.
So this is my list. What’s on yours? 😀
I’m so excited for Gathering of Shadows! I have to keep reminding myself it’s only a few months away in order to keep my spirits up. Great post!
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Yeah, it’s been on my.priority list since I’d finished ADSoM. So excited!
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I’ve liked books by Meyer, Mead, and Jordan, so I now have to check out all their books. (The tragedy! The horrors!) 😉
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Haha, yes. That list piles up! In a good way…
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Sword and Verse didn’t quite make my list, but I’m really looking forward to it. I’m a little iffy about Truthwitch, despite all the buzz, I’ve heard a few negative reviews. Hope you have a great New Year’s!
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I haven’t looked at reviews yet, but I’ll probably get to Truthwitch much later than usual, considering I have so many other books to get through, haha
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Great picks! I’m beyond excited for A Gathering of Shadows and I can’t wait to see A Study in Charlotte. 🙂
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I think I’ve seen A Gathering of Shadows in a lot of lists this week! For good reason, I imagine 😉
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I’m anxious to see how The Shadow Queen turns out, hopefully it isn’t too bad of an interpretation!
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I’ve definitely been disappointed when I’ve picked up books that look great and sound interesting, so I’m in the same boat. Fingers crossed for Shadow Queen!
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I can’t wait for the Glittering Court either! I haven’t read much Richelle Mead but it sounds so unique.
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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I’ve been hearing much good things about Mead, though I was never sure which book/series I should try with her. Glittering Court would be as good as any to start, I suppose!
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I’ve avoided the synopsis and sampler of AGOS like a plague. Going into it with zero ideas of what’s to come with the exception of more coat feels, naturally.
Cheers,
Joey via. thoughts and afterthoughts.
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I’d be horribly disappointed–and surprised–if Kell’s coat (and him, naturally) don’t make large appearances.
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A Study In Charlotte and Sword and Verse were both on my list this week too.
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