Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Top Ten (Eleven) Tuesday: Anticipated Books For 2013


 Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff: The city of Ludlow is gripped by the hottest July on record. The asphalt is melting, the birds are dying, petty crime is on the rise, and someone in Hannah Wagnor’s peaceful suburban community is killing girls.

For Hannah, the summer is a complicated one. Her best friend Lillian died six months ago, and Hannah just wants her life to go back to normal. But how can things be normal when Lillian’s ghost is haunting her bedroom, pushing her to investigate the mysterious string of murders? Hannah’s just trying to understand why her friend self-destructed, and where she fits now that Lillian isn’t there to save her a place among the social elite. And she must stop thinking about Finny Boone, the big, enigmatic delinquent whose main hobbies seem to include petty larceny and surprising acts of kindness.

With the entire city in a panic, Hannah soon finds herself drawn into a world of ghost girls and horrifying secrets. She realizes that only by confronting the Valentine Killer will she be able move on with her life—and it’s up to her to put together the pieces before he strikes again.
Boundless (Unearthly #3) by Cynthia Hand: The past few years have held more surprises than part-angel Clara Gardner could ever have anticipated. Yet from the dizzying highs of first love, to the agonizing low of losing someone close to her, the one thing she can no longer deny is that she was never meant to live a normal life.

Since discovering the special role she plays among the other angel-bloods, Clara has been determined to protect Tucker Avery from the evil that follows her . . . even if it means breaking both their hearts. Leaving town seems like the best option, so she’s headed back to California - and so is Christian Prescott, the irresistible boy from the vision that started her on this journey in the first place.

As Clara makes her way in a world that is frighteningly new, she discovers that the fallen angel who attacked her is watching her every move. And he’s not the only one. . . . With the battle against the Black Wings looming, Clara knows she must finally fulfil her destiny. But it won’t come without sacrifices and betrayal.

In the riveting finale of the Unearthly series, Clara must decide her fate once and for all.
 Chosen at Nightfall (Shadow Falls #5) by C.C. Hunter:
Kylie Galen's life hasn't been the same since her world was turned upside-down in Born at Midnight, Shadow Falls #1, and now an epic conclusion to her journey—not to mention a tough choice between two guys!—is brewing in Chosen at Nightfall:

When Kylie Galen left Shadow Falls, she thought it was the hardest decision of her life. Heartbroken and separated from everyone she loves, she has to embrace her abilities and what it means to be a chameleon. But as Kylie's journey comes to a close, she must return to the camp that started it all...and she must finally chose between the two boys who love her. The werewolf who broke her heart when he chose his pack over her, and the half-fae who ran from their intense attraction before they ever really had a chance. For Kylie, everything will finally be revealed and nothing will ever be the same.
The Rising (Darkness Rising #3) by Kelley Armstrong: Things are getting desperate for Maya and her friends. Hunted by the powerful St. Cloud Cabal and now the Nast Cabal as well, they’re quickly running out of places to hide. And with the whole world thinking they died in a helicopter crash, it’s not like they can just go to the authorities for help.

All they have is the name and number of someone who might be able to give them a few answers. Answers to why they’re so valuable, and why their supernatural powers are getting more and more out of control. Maya is unprepared for the truths that await her, but she’ll have to face them if she ever hopes to move on with her life. Because Maya can’t keep running forever.
The Essence (The Pledge #2) by Kimberly Derting: At the luminous conclusion of The Pledge, Charlaina defeated the tyrant Sabara and took her place as Queen of Ludania. But Charlie knows that Sabara has not disappeared: The evil queen’s Essence is fused to Charlie’s psyche, ready to arise at the first sign of weakness.

Charlie is not weak, but she’s being pushed to the brink. In addition to suppressing the ever-present influence of Sabara, she’s busy being queen—and battling a growing resistance determined to return Ludania to its discriminatory caste system. Charlie wants to be the same girl Max loves, who Brook trusts, but she’s Your Majesty now, and she feels torn in two.

As Charlie journeys to an annual summit to meet with leaders of nearby Queendoms—an event where her ability to understand all languages will be the utmost asset—she is faced with the ultimate betrayal. And the only person she can turn to for help is the evil soul residing within.
Sever (The Chemical Garden #3) by Lauren DeStefano: With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll, Rhine is desperate for answers. After enduring Vaughn’s worst, Rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named Reed. She takes refuge in his dilapidated house, though the people she left behind refuse to stay in the past. While Gabriel haunts Rhine’s memories, Cecily is determined to be at Rhine’s side, even if Linden’s feelings are still caught between them.

Meanwhile, Rowan’s growing involvement in an underground resistance compels Rhine to reach him before he does something that cannot be undone. But what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future—and about the past her parents never had the chance to explain.
 Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3) by Beth Revis:
Amy and Elder have finally left the oppressive walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They're ready to start life afresh--to build a home--on Centauri-Earth, the planet that Amy has traveled 25 trillion miles across the universe to experience.

But this new Earth isn't the paradise Amy had been hoping for. There are giant pterodactyl-like birds, purple flowers with mind-numbing toxins, and mysterious, unexplained ruins that hold more secrets than their stone walls first let on. The biggest secret of all? Godspeed's former passengers aren't alone on this planet. And if they're going to stay, they'll have to fight.

Amy and Elder must race to discover who--or what--else is out there if they are to have any hope of saving their struggling colony and building a future together. They will have to look inward to the very core of what makes them human on this, their most harrowing journey yet. Because if the colony collapses? Then everything they have sacrificed--friends, family, life on Earth--will have been for nothing.

FUELED BY LIES.
RULED BY CHAOS.
ALMOST HOME.
 Awaken (Abandon #3) by Meg Cabot:
Death has her in his clutches. She doesn't want him to let go.
Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera knew by accepting the love of John Hayden, she'd be forced to live forever in the one place she's always dreaded most: the Underworld. The sacrifice seemed worth it, though, because it meant she could be with the boy she loves.
But now her happiness -- and safety -- are threatened, all because the Furies have discovered that John has broken one of their strictest rules: He revived a human soul.
If the balance between life and death isn't fixed, both the Underworld and Pierce's home back on earth will be wiped away. But there's only one way to restore order. Someone has to die.
 Prodigy (Legend #2) by Marie Lu: June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—-June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.

It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?
 This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith: Perfect strangers Graham Larkin and Ellie O'Neill meet—albeit virtually—when Graham accidentally sends Ellie an email about his pet pig, Wilbur. In the tradition of romantic movies like "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle," the two 17-year-olds strike up an email relationship, even though they live on opposite sides of the country and don't even know each other's first names.

Through a series of funny and poignant messages, Graham and Ellie make a true connection, sharing intimate details about their lives, hopes and fears. But they don't tell each other everything; Graham doesn't know the major secret hidden in Ellie's family tree, and Ellie is innocently unaware that Graham is actually a world-famous teen actor living in Los Angeles.

When the location for the shoot of Graham's new film falls through, he sees an opportunity to take their relationship from online to in-person, managing to get the production relocated to picturesque Henley, Maine, where Ellie lives. But can a star as famous as Graham have a real relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie's mom want her to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins: Falling in love in the world’s most romantic city is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year at the School of America in Paris, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to deal with the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.
 Wow, 2013 seems to be the year for rounding out many series that I've been reading throughout the years. What books are you looking forward to in 2013?


25 comments:

  1. OMG! I completely forgot about Awaken! I can't wait for it to come out!
    Great list :)
    Samantha @ The Secret Life of a Bookworm

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  2. Great choices! I'm so mad that I forgot Boundless and Isla on my list! There's just too many awesome ones to keep up with. ;) I'm also looking really forward to The Rising!

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    1. I know! I checked out other people's lists and I was like "I can't believe I forgot that!"

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  3. OMG nods head with all that list of books. I read shades and it was awesome ending to a series ...I can't wait for boundless to find out who she picks..hopes for tucker

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    1. I know! I am so jealous! I can't wait to finish that series! :)

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  4. Thanks for the follow! Going to check out your list now!

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  5. I really, really need to hop on the Cynthia Hand series band wagon. I have the first book, but I haven't read it yet. MUST DO SOON. Also really, really looking forward to Sever and Prodigy! Your list is awesome! Thank you so, so much for stopping by our blog to comment. :)

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    1. I didn't think I would enjoy Hand's series as much as I did. I honestly can't believe how much I like it! :)

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  6. Cannot wait to see how Sever wraps up the series. I really hoping a cure is magically found and everyone gets to live happily ever after, but then I would really want a follow-up novel dealing with how society bounces back. Personally, I think that would be interesting but maybe the author would just want to move on.

    Yay, Awaken! Where did you find a summary? I tried looking everywhere and only seemed to find the cover. I was slightly disappointed by Underworld, so I hope since this book is awesome.

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    1. Ooooh, that would be a great wrap up to the Chemical Garden series!

      Hmmm...I thought on goodreads. Perhaps Barnes and Noble?

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  7. 'Shades of Earth' is on my list too and 'This is What Happy Looks Like' sounds so good :) My TTT list: http://aliceinreaderland.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/top-ten-most-anticipated-books-for-2013/

    Alice @ Alice in Readerland

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Heading your way right now! :)

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  8. I'm really looking forward to Paper Valentine as well. And I completely forgot about Prodigy when I was putting my list together - I'm super excited for that one too! Brilliant list, and thanks for stopping by my list!

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    1. I keep checking to see when Paper Valentine gets released. I'm really excited for it! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  9. I almost added Paper Valentine to My List Too! I totally should have now that I read the excerpt. And I hadn't read Isla and The Happily Ever Afters until now... just makes me THAT much more excited!

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    1. I know, I read other blogger's lists and kept thinking "I can't believe I forgot that book." Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. I think a lot of people want to read Sever! This is What Happy Looks Like and the Isla book are definitely ones I'll be reading!!! I can't wait for that Stephanie Perkins book, I'm pissed that I missed it when I was making my list :(

    Thanks for stopping by My TTT

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    1. I miss a ton of books too! I realized it when I visited other bloggers lists! Either way, 2013 looks to be a promising year of reading! :)

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  11. I am SO excited for the new books from Stephanie Perkins & Jennifer E. Smith! I'm pretty darn sure they're going to rock all our worlds when they finally get released into the wild.

    P.S. Your header is totally adorable!

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    1. I know! Me too!

      Thanks, Rachel did a great job, didn't she?

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  12. This is What Happy Looks Like sounds ADORABLE!!

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  13. I agree. This is What Happy Looks Like sounds like it will be a terrific read.

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