March 21
What it’s about:
Visions are impeding on Lauren’s life. They are of girls who
are 17 and gone, missing without a trace. As Lauren, also seventeen, struggles
to deal with these visions, she wonders why the girls are speaking to her. Can
Lauren help the girls? Or is she the next to go missing? After a brush with
death, everything begins to unravel and clues turn to a monumental truth.
Why I’m excited:
Because I’ve been hearing about this book on Suma’s blog for
months and I’m eager to see it in my to-read pile. I have a feeling it will be suspenseful
and thrilling and potentially even unputdownable!
April 2
What it’s about:
LaFevers returns to 15th century France in this
thrilling story of love, history and magic.
A sequel to Grave Mercy, Sybella
arrives at the convent grief-stricken and half mad. One of Death’s trained
assassins, the convent views her as a weapon and forces her back into the life
that drove her mad. After she discovers an unexpected ally in the dungeons, she
realizes there may be other reasons to live than for vengeance.
Why I’m excited:
Because this is the sequel to Grave Mercy, a historical fantasy novel that I adore. The idea that
main characters Ismae and Sybella are Death’s assassins is intriguing and I
look forward to devouring this story of another girl from that era and life.
May 7
Icons – Margaret
Stohl
What it’s about:
The day that Earth lost a war it didn’t know it was fighting
was the day that Dol’s family dropped dead. Unsure why she survived, Dol takes
up a simple life in the countryside, away from the power and shadow of the
Icon. When Dol and her best friend Ro are taken to the Embassy off the coast,
she becomes immersed in conspiracy that is no coincidence. Joined by Tima, a
hostage, and Lucas, the Ambassador’s son, Dol must piece together their past in
order to save the future.
Why I’m excited:
Because I love the idea behind this book! The description is
quite intriguing and has the word “conspiracy” (need I say more?). Plus, Stohl
is a co-author of recent bestseller-turned-blockbuster Beautiful Creatures, which means Icons will surely be a hit as well.
June 4
What it’s about:
Luke and Emaline have been together all throughout high
school in Colby, a beach town where they both grew up. He’s the perfect boyfriend
but when Theo, an ambitious New Yorker, drops into Emaline’s life, she wonders
if perfect is good enough. Emaline is split between her roots and her
potential. She may want the moon and more, but can she balance where she comes
from with where she’s going?
Why I’m excited:
Because Dessen’s novels are always relatable and realistic.
She’s the Nicholas Sparks of teen fiction in that she writes about romance and real
issues in the Carolinas but of course that is a narrow definition of her
talent. I’m sure The Moon and More
will be another swoon-worthy bestseller. Also, I love Dessen’s down-to-earth
Twitter presence.
Siege & Storm –
Leigh Bardugo
What it’s about:
Darkness never dies, and Alina can’t outrun it for long. In
the sequel to Shadow and Bone, the
Darkling has emerged with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan. Alina
must return to the country she abandoned to fight the gathering forces. As she
slips deeper into the Darkling’s game, she glides farther from Mal, forcing her
to chose between country, power and love—or risk losing everything in the
coming storm.
Why I’m excited:
Because I’m eager to dive into Shadow and Bone, the first in the series
and this sequel sounds just as good, if not better. The concept behind the
series has piqued my interest since the first book’s release, and truthfully I
should have read it months ago. Now I'm planning on waiting until June so I can dive
into both books at once!
June 18
Watcher in the Shadows
– Carlos Ruiz Zafón
What it’s about:
When
fourteen-year-old Irene moves with her family to Cape House in Normandy, she
meets a local boy named Ishmael. They soon fall in love, but a dark mystery
shrouds their romance and darkens the skies. When a young girl is found
murdered, their summer of love turns to terror as they try to piece together
the mysteries and secrets of a town torn apart by tragedy.
Why I’m excited:
Because The Prince of
Mist was mysterious, magical and unputdownable and I’m betting this novel
will be the same. Normandy is a bold and powerful setting, and I’m looking
forward to seeing how Zafón integrates that choice with the thrilling plot.
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