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2018 is HERE PEOPLE!!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting ALL YEAR for 2017 to be DONE. Now that 2018 is finally here, not only can we turn a new leaf and enter (hopefully) into a much better year, but we have some FANTASTIC books to look forward to people! I’ve listed some of the ones I’m most looking forward to below! [Read more…]
So I didn’t end up doing this post last year, but I was DETERMINED to post it this year!
Title: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: September 6, 2016
Pages: 693The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don’t.
As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.
Aelin’s journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Fairytale Retelling
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: May 3, 2016
Pages: 640
Buy: AmazonFeyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court–but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms–and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future–and the future of a world cleaved in two.
Like last year, I thought I would try and narrow down my top ten favorite books of 2015. And like last year, there was no way I could narrow it down to 10 books.
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What?! I read over 100 books this year! You try narrowing them down to 10…
I might also have grouped a series together and counted it as one…
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Don’t judge me. [Read more…]
So last week I was really fortunate enough to attend one of Sarah J. Maas’ signings on her Queen of Shadows tour. It was an awesome time (as always)! Even better because one of my other favorite authors, Claire Legrand was moderating. Sarah was hysterical and since her signing fell on the first day of school for many people, she came in and asked:
“School started today right? Welcome back to prison….”
We were dying.
Here is the fantastic Claire Legrand (which, if you haven’t read Winterspell, what are you waiting for?! It was one of my top books of 2014!)
Sarah was accommodating as always and answered a LOT of questions about the next book and what to expect. There will be even MORE twists and revelations (if that is even possible after QOS) and I seriously CAN NOT WAIT.
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Title: Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4)
Author:Sarah J. Maas
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publication Date: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 656
Buy:AmazonEveryone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past . . .
She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen’s triumphant return.
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.
I was really fortunate to attend the ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) signing in NYC. I had a BLAST! Saw Sarah and met some awesome people 🙂 Here are some photos from the event.
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Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: Fantasy, YA, New Adult
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: May 5, 2015
Pages: 416
Buy:AmazonA thrilling, seductive new series from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.
As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.
I’m not sure when authors reached the level where girls were fangirling over meeting them, but I think it’s an amazing and wonderful thing. Maybe it started with JK Rowling? Who knows. All I know is I was totally fangirling at the Heir of Fire launch party at Books of Wonder in NYC.
Sarah J. Maas was joined by her two besties, the amazing Susan Dennard and Alexandra Bracken.
The room was packed; Jess and I squeezed our way toward the back. We were surrounded by a bunch of teenage girls, but some older ones as well, waiting to hear the panel. It was a fun, informal, girls get-together (ok, a few boys were thrown into the mix as well), where Sarah, Susan, and Alexandra discussed Star Wars, Sailor Moon, Tamora Pierce, Outlander, and some embarrassing early writing samples from High School.
I think everybody in that room wanted to be friends with them by the end of the night–that’s how down to earth and fun the three of them are.
