October
1
Perfect Ruin –Lauren DeStefano
What
it’s about: Morgan Stockhour knows getting too close to the edge of Internment,
the floating city in the clouds where she lives, can lead to madness. If she
ever wonders about the ground and why it is forbidden, she takes solace in her
best friend, Pen, and in Basil, the boy she’s engaged to marry. Then a murder,
the first in a generation, rocks the city and Morgan can no longer stop herself
from investigating, especially once she meets Judas. Betrothed to the victim,
he is being blamed for the murder but Morgan is convinced of his innocence.
Secrets lay at the heart of Internment, but nothing can prepare Morgan for what
she will find—or whom she will lose.
Why
I’m excited: Because a floating city in the clouds makes me think of the Cloud
City and all the awesome developments and devastation that took place there.
The concept behind this new series is intriguing (even minus the Star Wars
correlation): murder mystery in a floating city. Yeah, I’ll be reading this
one, especially since DeStefano has already hooked me with her Chemical Garden
trilogy and hilarious Twitter feed.
October
8
Tandem –Anna Jarzab
What
it’s about: Sixteen-year-old Sasha Lawson never believed her grandfather’s
stories of parallel worlds—until she finds herself thrust into one
against her will. To prevent imminent war, Sasha must slip into the life of an
alternate version of herself, a princess who has vanished on the eve of her
arranged marriage. If Sasha succeeds in fooling everyone, she will be returned
home; if she fails, she'll be trapped in another girl's life forever. As time
runs out, Sasha finds herself torn between two worlds, two lives and two young
men vying for her love—one who knows her secret and one who believes she's
someone she's not.
Why
I’m excited: Because I adore Jarzab’s previous two novels, and consider her
debut one of the best teen books of 2010. All
Unquiet Things and The Opposite of
Hallelujah were realistic fiction novels, so I am thrilled that this novel
is fantasy. Okay, I’ll admit that I’ve already read the DRC, but I’m still
excited for this book’s release, so I can grab my own copy and shout its
greatness to the world!
October
10
Just One Year –Gayle Forman
What
it’s about: After spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One
Year is Willem's story, picking up where Just One Day ended. His story of
their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to
Allyson's own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his
path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.
Why
I’m excited: Because Just One Day
grabbed my heartstrings and pulled in all the right places. I devoured
Allyson’s story and I’ve been waiting for Willem’s side ever since. I feel that
these books are two parts of a whole, and this companion novel will help fill
in all the missing pieces of their engrossing, relatable yet foreign love
story.
October
15
Unsouled –Neal Shusterman
What
it’s about: Connor and Lev are on the run after the destruction of the
Graveyard. They’re running toward
answers, in the form of a woman Proactive Citizenry has tried to erase from
history itself. If they can find her, they may discover the key to bringing
down unwinding forever. Cam, the rewound boy, knows that if he can bring Proactive
Citizenry to its knees, it will show Risa how he truly feels about her. And
without Risa, Cam is having trouble remembering what it feels like to be human.
With the Juvenile Authority and vindictive parts pirates hunting them, the
paths of Connor, Lev, Cam, and Risa will converge explosively—and everyone will
be changed.
Why
I’m excited: Because I had no idea this was coming so soon! I was expecting
another many year wait (which was the case between Unwind and Unwholly.) So
the fact that the final novel in this evoking trilogy is nearly within my grasp
makes me want to dance down the teen aisle of my local bookstore! Don’t worry,
I won’t… probably.
October
22
Allegiant—Veronica Roth
What
it’s about: The
faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured
by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when
offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is
ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life
together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties and painful memories. But
Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old
discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the
hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the
complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices
about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.
Why
I’m excited: Because… well, do I really need to explain? The cliffhanger at the
end of Insurgent made me want to
throw the book across the room, in a good way. The possibilities for this
trilogy-ender are outstanding, and I can’t wait to dive into what will surely
be a thrilling, heart-wrenching, provoking novel.
November
26
Pawn—Aimee Carter
What
it’s about: Kitty Doe can either spend her life as a III in misery, looked down
upon by the higher ranks and forced to leave the people she loves, or she can
become a VII and join the most powerful family in the country. If she says yes,
Kitty will be surgically transformed into Lila Hart, the Prime Minister's
niece, who died under mysterious circumstances. As a member of the Hart family,
she will be famous, adored and for the first time, she will matter. There's
only one catch. She must stop the rebellion that Lila secretly fostered and the
same one that got her killed. She must decide which path to choose and learn
how to become more than a pawn in a twisted game.
Why
I’m excited: Because tough choices are what makes good books into great ones,
and there are many such choices laid out for Kitty in this novel. Therefore, I’m
expecting Pawn to be a nail-biting, edge-of-my-reading-chair,
great story. I haven’t read Carter’s Goddess Test series, but I’ve heard
wonderful things, so I imagine that her foray into dystopian fiction will be captivating
in its own right.
December
3
Rebel Spring—Morgan Rhodes
What
it’s about: Auranos has been conquered and the three kingdoms are now
unwillingly united as one country called Mytica. Cleo is a prisoner in her own
palace, forced to be an ambassador for Mytica as the evil King Gaius lies to
her people. Magnus stands to inherit the new kingdom but is still obsessed with
his feelings for his adopted sister, Lucia, while she is haunted by the deadly
outcome of her magic that allowed her father to capture the kingdoms. Jonas watches
at the palace gates, a troop of rebels behind him, planning to overtake King
Gaius. When Gaius announces that a road is to be built into the Forbidden
Mountains, linking all of Mytica together, he sets off a chain of cataclysmic
events that will forever change the face of this land.
Why
I’m excited: Because Falling Kingdoms
was an epic tale of four teens poised to change their world, which was already
on the brink of war and revolution. I loved flying across the kingdoms to the
adventures of each Cleo, Magnus, Lucia and Jonas, and I’m anxious to see how
their paths cross in this sequel.
Happy
Fall!
*Book descriptions were adapted from those appearing on the Amazon
and Barnes & Noble websites.
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