September 18
The Diviners-
Libba Bray
What it’s
about:
New York City
welcomes Evie O’Neill, who is thrilled to have been relocated there from her
boring hometown. The only downside is living with her Uncle Will, a museum
curator, but she won’t let that get in the way of her having a good time.
However, a string of occult-based murders might ruin her fun, especially when
Evie’s mysterious, secret power could help catch the killer.
Why I’m
excited:
Because the
Diviners is historical fiction (taking place in New York City circa 1926), and
that is where Libba Bray shines. Yes, she won a well-deserved Printz Award for Going Bovine. But I love the Gemma Doyle
series because the story took place in turn of the century England and had an
amazing fantastical twist. The Diviners
is bound to be a hit!
Raven Boys-
Maggie Stiefvater
What it’s
about:
Blue Sargent
has been told for as long as she can remember that she will cause the death of
her true love. Her stance has always been that this is impractical nonsense. However
that changes when she is drawn to Gansey, a good-looking, rich Aglionby, or
Raven Boy. The Raven Boys can only mean trouble, and soon she’s caught up in
their sinister world.
Why I’m
excited:
Because this
book has a fantasy element, but I can’t quite tell what it is yet. Stiefvater
has conquered both faerie and werewolf realms in previous novels, so I’m
excited to see where she falls on the fantasy radar this time around. Her most
recent release was stand-alone novel The
Scorpio Races, but Raven Boys is
a projected four book series. I imagine this will be a strong start and leave
her readers craving more!
October 2
Mark of
Athena- Rick Riordan
What it’s
about:
The third in
the Heroes of Olympus series will see our heroes from Lost Hero, Jason, Piper
and Leo meet up with the heroes from Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel and Frank.
However, the prophecy calls for seven, so who will complete their team? And with
the joining forces of Greek and Roman demigods comes the challenge of
cooperation. Can they work together to fight Gaea’s giants and fulfill the
mysterious prophecy?
Why I’m
excited:
Because I
can’t wait for Jason and Percy to meet. They are both alpha dogs and natural
leaders, so there is bound to be a clash between these Greek and Roman
demigods. Riordan is a proven author, and I’m sure this will be another
action-packed, adventure-filled hit with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger!
Son- Lois
Lowry
What it’s
about:
In this
sequel to the Newbery-awarding winning The
Giver, a new hero emerges. Claire lost her son at the young age of 14. It
was stolen from her body, and she doesn’t know what became of him. But she will
stop at nothing to find out. Jonas from The
Giver and Kira from Gathering Blue
make appearances to complete this quartet.
Why I’m
excited:
Because I
just found out about this last week! And The
Giver has been one of my favorite books for years. I’m thrilled that there
is a sequel, and that Jonas will be making an appearance. It seems as though we
will have a look at the world outside the Community, and a chance to tear down
its walls with Claire, Kira and Jonas. This will undoubtedly be another
award-winner from Lois Lowry!
October 9
Opposite of
Hallelujah- Anna Jarzab
What it’s
about:
Caro Mitchell’s
meek yet mysterious sister Hannah is returning home after an eight year
absence. Caro barely remembers her, and has considered herself an only child
until this stranger returns to her family. Hannah returns with secrets, and Caro
resorts to lying about her reappearance. These lies alienate her parents,
friends and new boyfriend and her emotional upheaval begins. When Caro
discovers a clue from Hannah’s past, one that could save her, Caro begins to
see her sister in a new light.
Why I’m
excited:
Because Anna
Jarzab’s first book, All Unquiet Things
is one of the best teen books I’ve read, ever. It was intelligent and
well-written and I’m expecting the same from Jarzab’s second book. The premise
of the Opposite of Hallelujah is intriguing,
and I love how Jarzab takes real life and turns it into a thrilling tale. This
will certainly have a place on my bookshelf!
November 13
Reached- Ally
Condie
What it’s
about:
In the
conclusion of Crossed, Cassia and Ky
found each other only to be separated by the Rising. Cassia works from inside
Society, and Ky is stationed outside its borders. In an ever-shifting finale,
Cassia faces unpredictability, seeks a seemingly impossible sense of freedom,
and fights to honor her one true love.
Why I’m excited:
Because this
is the conclusion to Cassia’s story. It’s been a thrilling twist of a ride, and
I hope that Cassia and Ky can make it work in freedom, not to mention get there
in the first place. Reached has been
long-anticipated, and I’m eager to see Cassia inside the Society as a Rising
agent. She’s now officially part of the resistance, and I hope there is some
teeth-clenching adventure in it for her.
November 20
Struck by
Lightning- Chris Colfer
What it’s
about:
Carson Phillips is an outcast.
And he’s a high school senior with a big dream: to become the editor of The
New Yorker. First he has to get into Northwestern. And he’s attempting to
do that by blackmailing the popular students at his school into contributing to
his literary journal in hopes of bolstering his college application. Scratch below
the surface of high school, and find the dark yet hilarious dirt that lies just
beneath.
Why I’m
excited:
Because Chris
Colfer became a NYT best-selling author with the release of his children’s
book, Land of Stories, this summer.
This teen book is bound to be a bestseller as well, as it’s based on a
screenplay (also written by Colfer) to a movie that will be released soon! It
appears Colfer is a quadruple threat (sing, dance, act, WRITE!) and I’m anxious
to read his contribution to the teen genre.
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