This
week’s topic is… Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015
AHHH. This was so hard! There are so many more releases I’m
anticipating and they wouldn’t all fit! So,
as I was making this I realized that I could do 10 of just Fantasy and
Sci-Fi.
So,
these are just the Sci-Fi and Fantasy releases for the rest of 2015 that I’m
most anticipating. Also, I put them in
order for you, soonest to latest!
Maybe
I’ll do a second part for Dystopian and Contemporary sometime later. Also, I’ve included small excerpts from the
Goodreads synopsis for each book. To
read the full synopsis, click the Goodreads link.
Legacy
of Kings by
Eleanor Herman
Release Date:
August 25th
Genres: Fantasy
“Weaving fantasy with the
salacious and fascinating details of real history, New York Times bestselling
author Eleanor Herman reimagines the greatest emperor the world has ever known:
Alexander the Great, in the first book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.”
This
is the first book in a new series and it sounds so good! It’s an Alexander the Great retelling! Which I’m sure is just as awesome as it
sounds. I can’t say I’ve ever seen or
read of an Alexander retelling and I LOVE RETELLINGS. I’m seriously excited for this one, and I don’t
have very long to wait.
The Rest
of Us Just Live Here by
Patrick Ness
Release Date:
August 27th
Genres: Fantasy
“What if you aren’t the
Chosen One?
The one who’s supposed to
fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new
thing is, with the blue lights and the death?
Because sometimes there are
problems bigger than this week’s end of the world, and sometimes you just have
to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life.”
I think this is
such a cool concept. In YA, we read all
of the time about heroes and heroines who are destined to save the world. But,
what about a story where the main character isn’t the one who ends up saving
the world? What if he’s just a
completely normal guy who just stands by and watches? I think it’s such a cool idea and I think it
will make the story so much more realistic and relatable.
Also, time to weigh in: do you like the US cover (pictured above) or the UK version (you can find it on Goodreads) better? Because I love both.
Queen of
Shadows by
Sarah J. Maas
Release Date:
September 1st
Genres: Fantasy
“Celaena’s epic journey has
captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth
volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena’s story builds to a passionate,
agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world”
GUYS. GUYS. THRONE
OF GLASS 4. IT’S COMING. ALSO THESE COVERS. AND DID CELAENA CUT HER HAIR?
I
haven’t read the synopsis myself because of spoilers and I’m not caught up on
the series. BUT THIS IS MY FAV SERIES
AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I’M
GETTING SAD THAT QoS MEANS WE’RE MORE THAN HALFWAY DONE. *SOBS*
Walk on
Earth A Stranger by
Rae Carson
Release Date:
September 22nd
Genres: Fantasy
“A young woman with the magical ability to
sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and
dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first
book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a
perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance”
I’ve
been wanting to read a Rae Carson book for a long time, and this seems like a
great place to start. I love the setting
of “gold rush-era America” and the “slow burning romance” YES. Plus, THAT COVER. Although I don't like the strange girl at the top.
Six of
Crows by
Leigh Bardugo
Release Date:
September 29th
Genres: Fantasy
“Game of Thrones meets
Ocean's Eleven in this brand-new book in the world of the Grisha by New York
Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.
Six dangerous outcasts. One
impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the
world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first”
Okay. Where do I even start with this one? I ADORE heist books and I love fantasy and
CAN THIS BOOK GET ANY BETTER?? Sometimes
you come across a book and are like “wow.
this book must have been written for me!” Yep.
That’s Six of Crows. Plus the
main character is a “criminal prodigy”?
THIS JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER.
The
Sword of Summer by
Rick Riordan
Release Date:
October 6th
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology
“The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard
are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for
doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon
that has been lost for thousands of years.”
Does
this one really need an explanation? I
am a huge Rick Riordan fan and I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS. WHAT GOD IS HE THE CHILD OF?? And of course, in typical Rick fashion, poor
Magnus is searching NINE worlds for a weapon that nobody’s ever been able to
find. Also, check this out - is Rick
just messing with us?
“When an attack by fire
giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of
innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . . “
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . . “
I SWEAR TO THE GODS RICK,
YOU BETTER BE KIDDING.
The Rose
Society by
Marie Lu
Release Date:
October 13th
Genres: Fantasy
“Once upon a time, a girl had a father, a prince, a society of friends.
Then they betrayed her, and she destroyed them all.”
Doesn’t that just give you the chills? SO AWESOME.
DESTROY THEM ALL, ADELINA.
Anyways, i’ve been waiting for The Rose Society for
SO LONG. I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED
The Young Elites and I can’t wait to continue on with Adelina down her dark
path to villainy.
Illuminae by Amie Kauffman and Jay Kristoff
Release Date:
October 20th
Genres: Sci-Fi
“Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked
documents—including emails, schematics, military files, IMs, medical reports,
interviews, and more—Illuminae is
the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy about lives
interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.”
This just sounds like such a cool and unique
book. I love books that tell the story
in defferent ways and through different formats. I really like the series that Amie Kauffman
co-writes, Starbound (which we’ll see more about later) and I am SO EXCITED for
Illuminae!
Winter by Marissa Meyer
Release Date:
November 10th
Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
"Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter defeat
Levana and find their happily ever afters?"
THEY BETTER.
BUT SERIOUSLY I AM SO EXCITED. THIS BOOK IS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE 800 PAGES OR SOMETHING. The Lunar Chronicles is one of my absolute
FAVORITE series and while I’ll be sad to see it end, I need to know what
happens!
Their
Fractured Light by
Amie Kauffman and Megan Spooner
Release Date:
December 1st
Genres: Sci-Fi
“Now, in the center of the universe on the
planet of Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players, who will
bring the fight against LaRoux Industries to a head.”
I’ve only read the first book but I’m still SO
PUMPED. Lilac & Tarver + Flynn &
Jubilee!! TAKE LRI DOWN! Also, we’re getting two new characters again!
“When
a LaRoux Industries security breach interrupts Gideon and Sofia’s separate
attempts to infiltrate their headquarters, they’re forced to work together to
escape. Each of them has their own reason for wanting to take down LaRoux
Industries, and neither trusts the other. But working together might be the
best chance they have to expose the secrets LRI is so desperate to hide.”
Bummer that the cover isn’t released yet though L BUT I’M SURE IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL.
Wow. That
was a lot of capslock. (also, please remember that I only did small portions of
the synopsis. Please check all of these
lovely books out on Goodreads for more info!)
Anyways, that’s my top 10 Fantasy & Sci-Fi
releases for the remainder of 2015. This
was a blast! What book off my list are
YOU most looking forward to? And don’t forget to leave me a link to your
TTT.
Oh yes! I have Winter and Queen of Shadows on my list this week too. I'm excited for both books!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT!
YES. They are my two favorite series and just SO MUCH GREATNESS with Sarah J. Maas & Marissa Meyer!
DeleteLegacy of Kings, Winter, and Illuminae also made my list! Can't wait for those titles. Great Picks, my TBR has definitely grown :)
ReplyDeleteMy Top Ten List!
Erica @ Read It. Note It.
Thanks! There are so many amazing book releasing and I NEED THEM ALL. :)
DeleteYes!!! So many of these are on my list as well and the ones that aren't are the ones I had to leave off so as to not go over ten!! im so excited for all of these!!
ReplyDeleteSame! There were definitely some I had to leave off that I wanted to include. I think I might do another post - because there's just too many.
DeleteCrazy, but somehow I completely missed seeing the new Rick Riordan series!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine!
At least you know now! I'm super excited for it, and I'm sure it'll be great.
DeleteYou have some amazing books on your list this week. I cannot wait for Winter, the release date can't come soon enough. Happy readings :)
ReplyDeleteMy TTT https://jazminjade.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/top-ten-tuesday-releases-for-the-rest-of-2015/
Thanks! Same here! I LOVE the Lunar Chronicles and I just want it on my shelf NOW. :)
DeleteYou have excellent taste in books, I know this as we have four crossover books ;) I can't wait for these, we're being so spoiled for awesome books this year and I want them all NOW, I have zero patience waiting when they all look so good!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT
Thank you :)
DeleteI KNOW. There are even so many amazing books releasing in 2016. We're definitely spoiled!
Great picks! I'm hopefully going to start the Throne of Glass series soon and I'm looking forward to The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness too :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! I really really hope you love it! YES. I'm excited for TRoUJLH and the release date's coming up soon!
DeleteOH MY GOSH yes to all of these <3 <3 The Rest of Us Just Live Here sounds sooo different and unique, and I love that Illuminae has such a different format and I just asgjslkjlsdkj so excited!
ReplyDeleteSAME.
DeleteFrom what i've seen of the inside of it GOSH IT'S BEAUTIFUL. AMD HUGE. Also, Illuminae is going to be a series which is great news.
Awesome list! Every post I've seen today has had Queen of Shadows on it so far. Thanks for stopping by earlier :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteYeah, same here. It seems like everyone's excited for Queen of Shadows.
Illuminae, yes please! Great list. I hope you get them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Me too. There's SO MANY amazing books coming out, and my shelves are already overflowing.
DeleteI completely forgot about Legacy of Kings!!! How epic does that look!? And I'm noticing that quite a few people have put Illuminae in their lists this week :) VERY excited for that one.
ReplyDeleteYES. I love the idea of an Alexander the great retelling and it just sounds PERFECT.
DeleteIlluminae seems to be on everyone's TBR. I can't wait! Hope we both enjoy it.
Fantastic list! So many great titles here!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my TTT and my Top Ten Favorite Characters Tag.
Thanks!
DeleteI love that our picks for TTT almost always collide haha. There are a lot of great books here! I didn't know that Morgan Chase was coming out this year!! I can't wait! I love love Rick Riordan and was so ecstatic when he revealed that it was about Asgard haha.
ReplyDeleteCelaena also got her hair cut in Heir of Fire.. I think it got burned or something like that? I can't remember, I read HoF a while back but I remember SJ Maas saying that.
Rae Carson is great and I'll be putting Walk on Earth a Stranger on my TBR. I read The Girl of Fire and Thorns and it was great!
I can't wait for Winter! I just read Fairest and they need to get rid of Levana asap. Like two books ago haha. I can't believe that it's going to be 800+ pages!! It's going to be crazy!!!
Awesome list!
Oh it's Anjie from Love thy Shelf, just used my google account to comment haha.
DeleteGreat selection Olivia! :-) I can't wait to read Six of Crows either :D I still need to start the Lunar Chronicles, their covers are so pretty too! I started the Throne of Glass series this year and I can't wait to carry on :-) Thank you for being lovely enough to comment on my blog, I love reading your comments :-) Here's my TTT if you would like to check it out! :-) Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYES TO ALL OF THESE.
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, I want both Their Fractured Light and Winter so badly, but on the other I don’t want them because that will mean admitting that both series is over. *cries* And yes to Queen of Shadows – Sarah J. Maas obviously can do no wrong; so I’m hoping this is just as good as her previous books.
And OMG you are going to freaking love Illuminae. I just finished it a few days ago and I still can’t get it out of my head. It’s so unique and original and I’m practically positive you’re going to love this one.
AND RICK BETTER NOT DISAPPOINT US - haha. ;)
Thank you for sharing and fabulous choices!
Great list! Thanks for visiting my TTT earlier!
ReplyDeleteWe have a few in common but I haven't heard of a lot of these! Great list! :D
ReplyDeleteHere are my Top Ten!
I'm so excited for Queen of Shadows!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/top-ten-tuesday-8/