Jubilant July Releases~

The new releases posts are back once more! :)

Let's see what great books are coming out this month!

Go Set a Watchman (To Kill a Mockingbird #2)

by Harper Lee

Release Date: July 14th, 2015

Thoughts: If you guys haven't heard about the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, well here's the heads up! I can't believe things like finding a lost manuscript from the 1950s can happen. And it did! So now, we can know how Scout grew up to be and what she did to do her part in the community. :) 

The Heart of Betrayal (The Remnant Chronicles #2)

by Mary E. Pearson

Release Date: July 7th, 2015

Thoughts: To everyone who has read The Kiss of Deception, I'm pretty sure you all would know already that the much anticipated sequel is out! And I absolutely cannot wait to read it! So I'll just be right back after reading. :) 

Jesse's Girl (Hundred Oaks #whoeverknows)

by Miranda Kenneally

Release Date: July 7th, 2015

Thoughts: I've been seeing this book floating around some blogs lately, although I haven't read the reviews yet. I started this series with Catching Jordan, which I really enjoyed. But I feel like this series dried out as it moves on the next couple. They just didn't have the same intense chemistry and suspense to me as the first one. Maybe I'll check this one out because the synopsis seemed pretty intersting.

Pale Kings and Princes (Tales from Shadowhunter Academy #6)

by Cassandra Clare and Robin Wasserman

Release Date: July 21st, 2015

Thoughts: I had no idea there was a Tales from Shadowhunter Academy series going on. Although I did enjoy The Mortal Instruments and loved the Infernal Devices even more, I haven't been keeping up with Cassie Clare's companion series, even though I did read The Bane Chronicles. Because who can resist Magnus Bane?

Emmy & Oliver 

by Robin Benway

Release Date: July 16th, 2015

Thoughts: This one is also one of those books I've hearing and seeing a lot about lately. I read the synopsis, seems utterly charming and fun to read, but the reviews only seem to be so-so. I'll consider it, but I'm not 100% committed to read it yet. If I do, I'll be sure to post a review~

The House of Stone (The Lone City #1.5)

by Amy Ewing

Release Date: July 7th, 2015

Thoughts: For those who have read The Jewel and cannot wait for the sequel to come out in October, here's a novella to thrust you back into the world of The Jewel by giving you Raven's POV and a darker side with more information on the plot of The Jewel. Enjoy!

Alive (The Generations Trilogy #1)

by Scott Sigler

Release Date: July 14th, 2015

Thoughts: I have never seen this book or heard of this series but it seems to be garnering a whole lot of attention. I read the synopsis and learned absolutely nothing. All I see are the words MYSTERY and SUSPENSE written over and over again. Sounds similar to The Maze Runner idea, but probably not the same.  

Well, here's all the books that I could find that interests me.

Are there any missing?

Comment down below if I missed one of your anticipated reads for July!

 Happy Reading~

Fresh February Releases~

I've been on a short hiatus and now I'm back!

Happy 2015, everyone!

Hope you guys are having a great start!

Well, let's start off with some fresh new releases, shall we? 

:) Here goes. 

Red Queen (Red Queen Trilogy #1)

by Victoria Aveyard

Release Date: February 10th, 2015

Thoughts: I'm hooked. Totally hooked. I want to read it so bad! And good thing, I saw it at Costco and I literally couldn't believe it was out already! :) Expect a review from me soon. I hope. I'm a bit slow at reviewing all my books lately. Ugh. Blame school. And movies. Because that's where all my free time gets sucked into. I know. I know. I'm trying. Believe me. I am. 

The Last Time We Say Goodbye

by Cynthia Hand

Release Date: February 10th, 2015

Thoughts: This book sounds so sad. And deep. I'm pretty sure this is new concept pretty different from Cynthia Hand's paranormal YA series, and we'll see how it goes. It's about a girl trying to get to make herself whole again, to get her life back together. It's about overcoming sorrow and getting over the past.

My Heart and Other Black Holes

by Jasmine Warga

Release Date: February 10th, 2015

Thoughts: This one is another deep novel, filled with empathy and learning how to overcome obstacles in life. A somewhat coming-of-age story of a girl learning to understand herself. This deep dark novel, somehow includes romance, and I guess it's really what helps Aysel and Roman pull through. But the fact that they met each other on a suicide partner website to kill each other is quite....um....scary. 

The Glass Arrow

by Kristen Simmons

Release Date: February 10th, 2015

Thoughts: Well, I really don't have much to say about this one, since I didn't hear about it till today via Goodreads. Seems like an interesting read. A dystopian novel about girls trying to survive and not get hunted by men to be used for breeding rights. Or something like that. No mention of love interest, just her trying to survive when she gets caught by these men. But ratings are pretty good so far, so...

The Darkest Part of the Forest

by Holly Black

Release Date: February 5th, 2015

Thoughts: This just sounds so cute! Although I'm not hugely into faeries and all that, the glass coffin in the woods and children wanting to become knights and something like that sounds intriguing. What pulled me was the semi- reverse Snow White feel, where the boy in the glass coffins wake up. He's probably a faerie though. Or an elf. I don't know, but either way, may be worth checking out. 

All Fall Down (Embassy Row #1)

by Ally Carter

Release Date: February 5th, 2015

Thoughts: Mystery. Secrets. Conspiracies. Politics. Even though I'm been over mysteries, since that was like my childhood love, I'm still really into Ally Carter's world of spies and thieves. I still love her series of Gallagher Girls and the Heist Society. So can't wait to see this new series!

 

Lots of great reads this month! 

:) I'm excited to be back in the book world~

Happy February! 

Delightful December Releases~

I can't believe the year has flown by so fast!

One more month till 2015! 

Can you believe it?

Let's end this merry month with some awesome end-of-the-year releases. :)

The Queen (The Selection #0.4)

by Kiera Cass

Release Date: December 2nd, 2014

Thoughts: It's time for Queen Amberly's story! I don't really know what to say about this. I just want more of America and Maxon. I'm not really that interested in Maxon's Dad....forgot his name...Charles? No. I forgot. But maybe learning about Amberly will lead to new things. :) So final thoughts: would I read it? Probably. Why not?

No Place To Fall

by Jaye Robin Brown

Release Date: December 9th, 2014

Thoughts: Well. Here's another new release! And for once, I actually read it before it came out and own the copy! Woot woot! You can find my full review for No Place to Fall HERE.

Tagline: A girl. A dream. A choice.

Princess of Thorns 

by Stacey Jay

Release Date: December 9th, 2014

Thoughts: Another fairy tale retelling~ Well, somewhat. Not really? It's more like a fairy tale spin off, where the story after the 'happily ever after is told'. With some twists. Either way, it involves princesses. And princes. And romance. And some villians. Perfect. After I read Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay, I had to try another one of her books! :) And this one sounds great also.

Tagline: Sometimes you must fight for happily ever after.

Wicked (A Wicked Saga #1)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: December 8th, 2014

Thoughts: Another new series by Jennifer L. Armentrout! The synopsis is kind of vague. You get a broad idea of the characters and and idea of what kind of book this is. Paranormal. Supernatural. Suspense. Secretive. Wicked. I love the title. Just the word wicked makes the book sound amazing. And that cover is kind of hot. :) Should I read it though? Hmmm. Not really sure, since I'm not that into NA books. Especially ones with supernaturals and paranormalcy, so....maybe.  

You Were Mine (Rosemary Beach #9)

by Abbi Glines

Release Date: December 2nd, 2014

Thoughts: Well, I must say, Abbi Glines got a lot more popular now. Her book is even featured in the Popular New Releases list! I was there since the first book of the Breathe series and the first book of the Rosemary Beach series. I loved them. But then, it started to get to be ALL about the romance the NA scenes are turning into legit Adult ones, and I just slowly stopped reading the series. Nothing against it though. I mean, I love romance, but I'm not THAT obsessed. Either way, I think it's those very descriptive love scenes that turn me off. But willing to promote anyways. :) 

Inspire

by Cora Carmack

Release Date: December 15th, 2014

Thoughts: This is a random book I fell upon while looking around Goodreads. You know, those random titles with interesting covers. Then you read the blurb and you find out that it actually sounds pretty interesting. Inspire does. And it releases in December. Supposedly. So famous phrase: why not?

Love the dress cover. And the romance sounds quite interesting. Kind of reminds me of The Siren by Kiera Cass.

Tagline: Creation & Destruction. These are things I inspire. 

Well, that's all I have for this month. :)

Not as much as I expected, since most of them are releases to a series.

Anyways, hope you guys are excited for more holidays coming right up!

I'm excited for that long break~

Happy Reading~

Notable November Releases~

It's another new month again~

And that means more new releases! 

There are some I can't wait for.

And some I didn't know about until now. 

:) Here we go again~

Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin #3)
by Robin LaFevers
Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Thoughts: I absolutely love these kickass heroines and the genre. It's either historical fiction or high fantasy or just a mix of two. Love this genre. And now it's Annith's turn to tell her story. And the romance. :) I still think I like Ismae and Duval's the best. Sybella and Beast did have a really cute story, but I always tend to like the first book couple the best. I hope Mortal Heart turns out to be just as suspenseful and heart-stopping as the upper two. 

Tagline: Because love is stronger than death.

Captive (The Blackcoat Rebellion #2)

by Aimee Carter

Release Date: November 25th, 2014

Thoughts: What? This is book #2? What's book #1 then? I've been seeing this book cover floating around all over! The book cover is so captivating and the blurb sounds great! I should really read this series. Sounds like it has spies and secrets or something like that. :) 

Tagline: Some moves are riskier than others.

A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird #1)

by Claudia Gray 

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Thoughts: Another book I've seen floating around! It seems everyone is super excited about this one and there were a numerous of good reviews. Plus, like everyone else, I can't deny that cover. It's beautiful. :)  Definitely gotta check this one out~

Forbidden

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Thoughts: A historical fiction novel! :) It sounds pretty interesting and when I saw some positive reviews, I'm so glad I snagged a spot on a blog tour! Woot! Mesopotamian deserts and tribes and forbidden romance. :) I don't really know what to say yet, since I haven't read the book yet, but hope my reviews are good.

Tagline: So much is at risk when everything is....Forbidden.

The Book of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #1)

by Amy Engel

Release Date: November 11th, 2014

Thoughts: I honestly cannot wait to read this book! I was so excited that even pre-ordered! It's been awhile since I read a dystopian novel because I was kind of getting tired of their concepts and plots. But this one sounds very good! Nothing that special but I'm a huge sucker for romances where the main character falls for the enemy. It's so romantic! *squeals. Or maybe it's just me. Haha. Anyways, excited for this one! 

Well, that's all I have for this month. 

What books are you excited for? 

:) 

Happy Reading~

Optimistic October Releases~

It's another month already~

October is my busiest month yet.

And books are coming like crazy. :D

There are soo many coming out this month..

I just can't~

Lemme introduce them to you. :)

The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5)

by Rick Riordan

Release Date: October 7th, 2014

Thoughts: It's the last book in the series! I feel like I've grown up with Percy Jackson or something. Although the series get crazier and bigger each time, I'm still happy to continue reading. But I kind of hope it stops here. I mean, yeah, I WANT MORE PERCY. But Percy's gotta grow up and live his life like a normal human being. 

AAANND. Rick Riordan's writing a new Norse series!!!! Yaaass. I'm checking that out~

The Young Elites (The Young Elites #1)

by Marie Lu

Release Date: October 7th, 2014

Thoughts: Omgomgomg. It's coming out already? I swear it was just yesterday I was wondering about the release date. I thought it comes out 2015 or something! Obviously I haven't been keeping up since there's a whole bunch of blog posts and giveaways for this. OMG. I CAN'T. I JUST CAN'T. I'm so excited to read this! I'll be so juiced when it gets into my hands. HAHAH. :)

In the Afterlight (The Darkest Minds #3)
by Alexandra Bracken
Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Thoughts: And here it is! The last installment of The Darkest Minds. OMG. I absolutely loved the first book! And I've been waiting so long, I might need to reread the series all over again to get all those feels again. :) 

Ruby and Liam though. They need to be together. And then there's Cole. I dunno. I really need to reread the series again. Haha. 

Snow Like Ashes (Snow like Ashes #1)

by Sara Raasch

Release Date: October 14th, 2014

Thoughts: I've been seeing this book around so much. And now that I read the summary, I definitely want to read it! Like OMG YAAAAS. High Fantasy. Warrior girl. Best friend love interest. What else could I ask for? I hope the writing really lives up to its synopsis! 

The one and only problem I have so far is the love interest's name: Mather. Really? Mather? I think it could have been hotter. But maybe there's a hidden meaning or he has a special name....:)

Talon (Talon #1)

by Julie Kagawa

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Thoughts: I mean, it's Julie Kagawa. I read a preview of the book and it seemed like a fun book to read. Although I was looking to some romance but I don't see any....yet. Anyways. This book is about dragons. That can be humans. And dragon hunters. 

Either way, I might check this one out if I have time, because I'm not really into dragons. But maybe this can change my mind. :D

Black Ice

by Becca Fitzpatrick

Release Date: October 7th, 2014

Thoughts: Haven't checked this book out yet, but it seems like it's a standalone.....woah. This is more like a suspense, yet hints of romance. And all those grim blizzards and murders. It seems like it would belong in my English textbook. Not that it's a bad thing. Lately, I been reading so much about deaths like Into the Thin Air and Of Clay We Are Created. 

Hmmm. Maybe I'll check this out. Just to see which boys she ends up with. :) 

My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories

by Stephanie Perkins, Holly Black, Ally Carter, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, and more...

Release Date: October 14th, 2014

Thoughts: Omgomgomg. It's like my favorite authors all in one! Especially Stephanie Perkins! I can't get enough of her awesome characters and romances. Anna and Etienne. <3. 

And it's the holidays already!!! Times go by so fast. *tears. I don't even know why I'm so emotional, but it's just those warm-flutter feelings of the holiday. :)

Atlantia

by Ally Condie

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Thoughts: This sounds like an interesting book to read. :) And that's a lovely cover there. I think she's a siren. Because there's no mention of mermaids and they live underwater...

I'll definitely check this one out. :) 

Remake 

by Ilima Todd

Release Date: October 14th, 2014

Thoughts: Since I'm doing a blog tour for Remake, I might as well do some early promotion. It is actually a book worth reading if you have some time~ If you like dystopian and just a random book to enjoy, here's one for you~ :) 

Well. There's a lot more books coming out this month, but here are the lovely mentions. 

What are the books you're waiting for to come out this month?

Sophisticated September Releases~

Ready for yet another month of books? 
Let's see what new exciting books are being released this month, shall we? :)

Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3)

by Sarah J. Maas

Release Date: September 2nd, 2014

Thoughts: I have read the first book, but not the second one. This is definitely a great series with a kickass protagonist. I'm not really sure if this is the last one in the series or there's going to be more. I"ll find that out later. LOL. Or if any of you would like to leave a comment to let me know, go ahead! After reading the first one, I wasn't absolutely IN LOVE with it like a lot of other people. Maybe be because I skim read it. But I would definitely be reading the second in the series if I have extra time. I mean, who doesn't love some romance and a girl protagonist assassin? That's almost impossible! :)

The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1)

by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Release Date: September 9th, 2014

Thoughts: Woah. Holly Black and Cassie Clare! What even! Well, the only Holly Black series I read was Black Cat, because it was a book club thing. I thought it was alright. But I read almost all of Cassie Clare's series. Like The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. Totally love that series! Historical fiction lovers!!! Who like a little bit of magic. AND HOT GUYS! Read the Infernal Devices! :) IF you haven't already. Although this one is a middle grade read, I might check it out if I've got time, unless it gets super ravings, then I guess I gotta check it out. ;D

Tagline: A riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic.

I'll Give You the Sun 

by Jandy Nelson

Release Date: September 16th, 2014

Thoughts: I absolutely loved Jandy Nelson's The Sky is Everywhere. It was cute! Although I kind of forgot what it was about since I read it like so long ago. This new story of hers is definitely a must read. The beginning, middle grade part, I'm not that interested in. I do like the twin idea though. :) I'm really looking forward to seeing them growing up as teenagers and seeing the romance and twin dynamics there. When it's Jude's point of view. 

Rooms 

by Lauren Oliver

Release Date: September 23rd, 2014

Thoughts: I've always loved Lauren Oliver's YA novels like Delirium and If I Stay. This is going towards a more mature audience. It's more of family dramas and ghosts than romance. One thing you guys should know about me is that I don't do ghosts. The only ones I allow in books are those super friendly ones that are actually super funny and idiotic and have no idea they're dead. And romances with ghosts??.....ummm. Yeah I don't know....

Afterworlds 

by Scott Westerfeld

Release Date: September 23rd, 2014

Thoughts: The overall theme is like Scott Westerfeld's dystopian novels. But I'm not sure if this book is a novel inside a novel, or the main character is actually experiencing the things she's writing down about. Maybe I'll check this out if I've got time. So far, it didn't snag my attention, but who knows, maybe it'll be good. :)

Tagline: You thought your way here.

The Jewel (The Lone City #1)

by Amy Ewing

Release Date: September 2nd, 2014

Thoughts: I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this at my school's book club. And the book didn't really disappointed. There was definitely suspension and a cliffhanger ending. But I wasn't really into the romance in this series. At least not yet. I hope there's going to be romance with another guy, because I don't like the guy she falls for. You can find my review HERE. 

Tagline: The power to choose comes with a price.

Ashes to Ashes (Burn for Burn #3)

by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian

Release Date: September 16th, 2014

Thoughts: I didn't start reading this series yet, but I'm willing to try. :) Because I read Jenny Han's To All the Boys I'ved Loved Before and absolutely adored it! I just can't get enough of Jenny Han's writing after that. So, yep. If I have time though. Because it's so hard to find time right now. 

Tagline: New Year's ended with a bang and Mary, Kat,and Lillia may not be prepared for what is to come. 

Illusions of Fate 

by Kiersten White

Release Date: September 9th, 2014

Thoughts: Looking for a supernatural paranormal book to read? Here's one for you! It's deemed Downtown Abbey meets Cassandra Clare! Personally, I'm not much for supernatural but if the romance and the plot is good, I might try it! 

Blackbird (Blackbird #1)

by Anna Carey

Release Date: September 16th, 2014

Thoughts: I've read a few ARC reviews about this people. People either hated it or loved it. The plot and everything definitely sounds intriguing. I would totally read it. But I heard 2nd POV is really hard to get used to or understand. Maybe I could understand it well. I think 2nd POVs are how some fanfictions are written. Yannoe the ones that involves celebrities boys and you? LOL. I don't even read fanfiction. No time in life. I might check this one out though.

Tagline: You don't know who you are, but they do.

Messenger of Fear (Messenger of Fear #1)

by Michael Grant

Release Date: September 23rd, 2014

Thoughts: Did I talk about this before? I have a feeling I've mentioned it in a previous release post. Maybe. I dunno. I'm not a big Michael Grant fan soo.....but the synopsis reminds of the Hunger Games and like The Maze Runner or something. Lately, I've kind of getting tired of dystopia. I'm really into the Fantasy Medieval genre nowadays. So...maybe, maybe not.

Tagline: If you are WICKED, the Messenger will find you.

Sparks Rise (The Darkest Minds #2.5)

by Alexandra Bracken

Release Date: September 2nd, 2014

Thoughts: Omg. Haven't thought about this series for awhile! After those cliffhanger endings,I just couldn't bare to suffer the wait, so I just literally tried to forget it! BUT now it's back, the last book is coming! SOON! Sparks Rise is definitely a teaser in my mind. It's saying "Get ready for the conclusion!"

In the Afterlight (The Darkest Minds #3)

by Alexandra Bracken

Release Date: September 16th, 2014

Thoughts: Here it is! The conclusion! Gotta find time to read this one! The Darkest Minds Never Fade in the Afterlight is now complete!! Can't wait to find out what happens to dear ol' Liam and Ruby. Them two though.

There are SOOO many books this month! I couldn't possibly put them all in here! Well, I could, but I'm absolutely waay too lazy. Plus, guys, I still have homework and tests tomorrow. *cries. 

But let's get on with the topic. 
What are your opinions about these new September releases? 
Good, bad?
Any books you're particularly excited for?

Astounding August Releases~

So many amazing new releases for August! 

:D Especially excited for Isla and the Happily Ever After~

Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss #3)

by Stephanie Perkins

Release Date: August 14th, 2014

My Thoughts: OMG! It's finally here! Stephanie Perkins creates the cutest characters ever. Every time I reread Anna and the French Kiss, I refall in love with Etienne St. Clair. But I heard Josh was even better!! So really can't wait to read about Isla and Josh's lovely romance in PARIS. :D

Tagline: From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. 

Opposition (Lux #5)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: August 5th, 2014

My Thoughts: I haven't been keeping up with this series, but the first book was an entertaining, fun read. :) Book 5's synopsis sounds good. A lover's betrayal. Hmm. :) Hope the fans are excited! I wonder how this series is though. 

Tagline: Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

The Rule of Thoughts (The Mortality Doctrine #2)

by James Dashner

Release Date: August 26th, 2014

My Thoughts: The Maze Runner anyone? Well, this isn't the Maze Runner, but the movie is coming out NEXT MONTH!! DYLAN O'BRIEN! AND THE MAZE LOOKS AWESOME. Okay. I actually haven't been reading James Dashner's new series, but it's worth mentioning the second book is coming out soon!! :D 

Tagline: Michael completed the Path. What he found at the end turned everything he’d ever known about his life—and the world—completely upside down.

Ugly Love

by Collen Hoover

Release Date: August 5th, 2014

My Thoughts: This is definitely either new adult or adult. But since it's was a popular new release on Goodreads, I'm going to feature it too. :) I don't remember reading any of Colleen Hoover's books, so no idea how her writing style works.

Tagline: When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn’t love at first sight. 

Messenger of Fear 

by Michael Grant

Release Date: August 26th, 2014

My Thoughts: 

I mean, it's Michael Grant. What can I say? Not that much. Because I haven't read much of his books. I read Gone, I thought it was pretty good. And Eve and Adam. But yannoe, just featuring the new releases. 

Tagline:  I remembered my name – Mara. But, standing in that ghostly place, faced with the solemn young man in the black coat with silver skulls for buttons, I could recall nothing else about myself.

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

by Rick Riordan

Release Date: August 19th, 2014

My Thoughts: I love Percy Jackson's sarcastic remarks. Totally entertaining. And those Greek gods also happen to be hilarious. Love Greek myth. More importantly, love me some more Percy Jackson. :D <33

Tagline: Who could tell the origin stories of the gods of Olympus better than a modern-day demigod? 

The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories: The Shadow Cats, The Shattered Mountain, & The King's Guard

by Rae Carson

Release Date: August 26th, 2014

My Thoughts: The novellas are out~ Or they've been out. They're just together now. :) #0.5 - 0.7. I haven't read book two and three yet thought, much less novellas. But :) You know the drill. 

Tagline:  Ummm. Too lazy to type them all. Or copy and paste them all. SOO....

Gates of Thread and Stone (#1)

by Lori M. Lee

Release Date: August 5th, 2014

My Thoughts: The cover looks similar to Clockwork Princess. :) And the "brother" part. I love high fantasy books, so I'll definitely love this book if it also has a fabulous writing style, plot, and character. Which is totally hard to ask for. I'm definitely willing to give it a try though. :D

Tagline: In the Labyrinth, we had a saying: keep silent, keep still, keep safe.

So that's it for my post for August. 

Be sure to leave a comment if there is another August release you are excited about! :)

Happy Reading~