Top Ten Tuesday | New-to-Me Authors I Read In 2018

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. 

There are several new to me authors that I discovered in 2018.
Some of the series I enjoyed reading so much, I went ahead and read their other works as well. 

1.  Kristen Ashley describes a fantastic parallel universe of modern cross magical in the epic Fantasyland series.

2. Laura Thalassa writes about a warring kingdom that lived an undying king. In order to quell senseless killings, a young soldier was sent as sacrifice, discovers it was more than she can handle in The Fallen World series.

3. Jonathan Maberry humanizes zombies and gives new perspective to life after the invasion of the living dead nearly wiping out the entire world in the Rot & Ruin series.

4. Adrienne Young builds an incredible warring tribe that is character driven in a captivating and conflicting story in Sky in the Deep. Fantastic debut author.

5. Dhonielle Clayton writes a tale on the extreme cost for beauty in The Belles.

6. Sara Holland paints a rich world that barters blood as commodity in Everless. 

7. Eoin Colfer is witty and clever with the tale of a 12-year-old mad genius in Artemis Fowl.

8. Becca Fitzpatrick depicts a world of fallen angels living amongst humans in the Hush, Hush series.

 

9. Alexandra Christo creates a superior race of sirens vs humans in To Kill a Kingdom.

10. Laura Sebastian paints an alluring tale of an overthrown kingdom led by a dictator in Ash Princess.

First Read of the Year! | Wicked King by Holly Black

The Wicked King by Holly Black
Published January 8th 2019 by Little, Brown Books
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Magic, Fairies
Page: 336
Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Review by: Tina

Synopsis

The first lesson is to make yourself strong.

After the revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. She bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.

When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world.
 
Review

Holly Black is cruel. There's a level of frustration to being mortal: helpless, weak, powerless. By that I mean, without an army backing you are helpless, without the strength of the land you are weak, without the fae abilities of protection you are powerless.

Jude changed the game. She is now in a level of power, however, her power in the monarch still has its limitations. She has control of the game but for how long? The heavy weight of kingship is taking a toll on her body and spirit. 

I hate how she continues to be mistreated, disrespected, and not taken seriously. She bites her tongue and supresses all her hardships and those around her are too blind to take notice. I rejoice at her winning a small victory, I am shaken at her being outmaneuvered. Holly Black plays with my heartstrings time and time again. Just when I see the light at the end of the tunnel, she drops something and I'm left with my mouth hanging wide open.  

Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1) review can be found here.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #57: The Gilded Wolves

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #CWW #WOW

Title:The Gilded Wolves

Author: Roshani Chokshi
Expected publication:  January 15, 2019
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Set in a darkly glamorous world, The Gilded Wolves is full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous but thrilling adventure.

Paris, 1889: The world is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. In this city, no one keeps tabs on secrets better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier, Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. But when the all-powerful society, the Order of Babel, seeks him out for help, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.

To find the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin will need help from a band of experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian who can't yet go home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in all but blood, who might care too much.

Together, they'll have to use their wits and knowledge to hunt the artifact through the dark and glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the world, but only if they can stay alive. (less)

What are you waiting for this Wednesday?  Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Top Ten Tuesday | Most Anticipated Releases

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. 


Good morning booklovers! January is an exciting month. There are several releases on my tbr I can't wait to get my hands on. Here is the top ten releases we can expect for January and February. 

 

 

 

 

What are you most excited to read?

Friday 56! January 4, 2019

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice. Grab a book, any book. Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader. Find any sentence, or few, just don't spoil it. Post it.

"A year later they found the remains of Kristal Davis, nineteen, a stripper and a drug addict who'd gone missing a month earlier. Someone leaked to the media that Fayette County was dealing with a serial killer. But no one was really worried. The killer was targeting the types of girls who didn't have anyone to worry about them."

The Darkest Corners by KaraThomas 

 

Happy Reading

Xo,

Wendy

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #56: The Girl King

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Title: The Girl King
Author: Mimi Yu
Expected publication: January 8, 2019
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Two sisters become unwitting rivals in a war to claim the title of Emperor in this sweeping tale of ambition, sacrifice and betrayal for readers of Sabaa Tahir and Alwyn Hamilton.

All hail the Girl King.

Sisters Lu and Min have always understood their places as princesses of the Empire. Lu knows she is destined to become the dynasty's first female ruler, while Min is resigned to a life in her shadow. Then their father declares their male cousin Set the heir instead—a betrayal that sends the sisters down two very different paths.

Determined to reclaim her birthright, Lu goes on the run. She needs an ally—and an army—if she is to succeed. Her quest leads her to Nokhai, the last surviving wolf shapeshifter. Nok wants to keep his identity secret, but finds himself forced into an uneasy alliance with the girl whose family killed everyone he ever loved…

Alone in the volatile court, Min's hidden power awakens—a forbidden, deadly magic that could secure Set's reign…or allow Min to claim the throne herself. But there can only be one Emperor, and the sisters' greatest enemy could turn out to be each other.


What are you waiting for this Wednesday?  Let us know in the comment section below.



Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Shon's January 2019 TBR

Happy January, Bookworms!!

My January TBR has a mix of new books, old books, re-reads and a few e-books too!

So without further ado, here's my January TBR:

Books I'm Reading:

1. Slayer by Kiersten White (Tangled 'N' Book 2019 Reading Challenge)
2. Black City by Elizabeth Richards
3. The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Books I'm Re-Reading: 

1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
2. Raw by Belle Aurora

e-Books I'm Reading:

1. Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata
2. Verity by Colleen Hoover
3. The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory
4. Raw: Rebirth by Belle Aurora

The books pictured above are just a few of the books I’m hoping to read this month. I better get started on reading, and soon!  Seriously, I have so many books on my list this month. I'm really excited for both the new reads and the re-reads! I hope I can keep up with them all. Wish me luck!!

What's on YOUR January TBR??

Happy Reading !!!