Aside from my 20 before 20 list I have some books that I really want to get to this year;
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn #2) and The Hero of Ages (Mistborn #3) by Brandon Sanderson
I read the first book in the series last year and I absolutely loved it, I've tried to pick up The Well of Ascension two times since then but I never continue reading it. I really want to finish the Mistborn series this year!
Kill Me Softly (Beau Rivage) by Sarah Cross
There's actually a bit of back story to this one; I received a copy of Tear You Apart by Sarah Cross for review last year - which turns out to be a sort of sequel to this one, only I didn't know it at the time. When I found out it was part of a series I wanted to read the rest of the books - the problem was that I couldn't find Kill Me Softly anywhere. I found it a couple of months after but I've not gotten around to reading it yet... Shame on me.
I've already read the two short stories; After the Ball and Twin Roses, which are also a part of the series.
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) and The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass (#0.1-0.5) by Sarah J. Maas
Last year I kept telling myself that the Throne of Glass series wasn't worth it - I tend to be very disapponted in series so I wanted to spare myself. I gave in this year and started reading it - and I really enjoyed it. I just finished Crown of Midnight yesterday and right now I'm currently reading Heir of Fire so I'm in desperate need of the 4th book. I intend to read The Assasin's Blade while waiting for the release of Queen of Shadows.
The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike #1) and The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike #2) by Robert Galbraith
I love J.K. Rowling and I really enjoy crime, mystery and thrillers so this is a great mix! My mom bought me The Cuckoo's Calling back in 2013 and I tried reading it but there was so much going on at the time so I couldn't get into it. The problem is that it's still just collecting dust on my shelves and I intend to chance that this year.
Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis
I love fairytale retellings and this might be based on both the retelling bit and the stunning cover. I requested Stitching Snow for review last year but I, unfortunately, didn't receive it. I have read a bunch of Snow White retellings and I can't wait to read another!
The entire Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
As I mentioned before I love fairytale retellings and what's better than an entire series of them mixed with sci-fi? I tried reading Cinder back in 2013 but I couldn't get into it. I have been wanting to try again since and 2015 is the year! I can read - or hopefully devour - the entire series.
Siege and Storm (The Grisha #2) and Ruin and Rising (The Grisha #3) by Leigh Bardugo
I read Shadow and Bone last year, I was a bit disappointed but hopefully the sequel is better. I've also read The Witch of Duva (The Grisha #0.5) and The Tailor (The Grisha #1.5) so I'm definitely in the mood for the series!
Towering by Alex Flinn - and her other books
Again, fairytale retellings. I borrowed a copy of Beastly from the library a couple of years ago but I never got around to reading it. Towering is probably the one that piques my interest the most - I have yet to read a Rapunzel retelling! I'm also looking forward to Mirrored, when it's eventually released I'll probably check it out.
Cold Spell (Fairytale retellings #4) by Jackson Pearce
I read the first 3 books in Pearce's fairytale retellings series but Cold Spell wasn't released back then. I couldn't find it anywhere when it was released and my library still don't have it. I'll figure out a way though. What really intrigues me about Cold Spell is that it is a retelling of The Snow Queen by H.C. Andersen, a Danish author.
Unmarked (The Legion #2) by Kami Garcia
I read Unbreakable (The Legion #1) when it first came out and I loved it. It scared the crap out of me and I wanted the sequel right away. I never got to the sequel though.. The Legion is a mix up of some of my favorite things and I just want to savor every word.
This year I also have quite a few unreleased books on my high priority list;
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
I read Cruel Beauty in February and I absolutely loved it. I loved the writing style, I loved the story and I just wanted another book by her right away. At first I thought Crimson Bound was a sequel to Cruel Beauty - it isn't, but I still desperately want to read it.
Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby
I discovered this in the beginning of the year and the synopsis really intrigued me - it doesn't hurt that the cover is stunning though.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) by Sarah J. Maas
As mentioned before I am really enjoying her Throne of Glass series and this one is actually a retelling of Beauty and the Beast mixed with some faerie lore - could it be better?
99 days by Katie Cotugno
I read How to Love last year and I loved it. I discovered 99 days by accident and since one of her books is already on my 'favorite books of all time' list I figured this one will be lovely as well. I have quite high hopes for this one and I fear that I'm going to be disappointed.
Never Never, part two (Never Never #2) by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher
They killed me with the ending in the first book and I just want the sequel in my hands like yesterday. It is wonderfully intriguing and a bit scary as well. Can't you just release it now?
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
I read Cruel Beauty in February and I absolutely loved it. I loved the writing style, I loved the story and I just wanted another book by her right away. At first I thought Crimson Bound was a sequel to Cruel Beauty - it isn't, but I still desperately want to read it.
Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby
I discovered this in the beginning of the year and the synopsis really intrigued me - it doesn't hurt that the cover is stunning though.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) by Sarah J. Maas
As mentioned before I am really enjoying her Throne of Glass series and this one is actually a retelling of Beauty and the Beast mixed with some faerie lore - could it be better?
99 days by Katie Cotugno
I read How to Love last year and I loved it. I discovered 99 days by accident and since one of her books is already on my 'favorite books of all time' list I figured this one will be lovely as well. I have quite high hopes for this one and I fear that I'm going to be disappointed.
Never Never, part two (Never Never #2) by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher
They killed me with the ending in the first book and I just want the sequel in my hands like yesterday. It is wonderfully intriguing and a bit scary as well. Can't you just release it now?
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
So, that was my high priority list. Which books are on your list?
So many interesting books! - and great idea, coming up with your own topics for lists. It does give you a little more freedom...
ReplyDeleteCarry On, and Things We Know by Heart are definitely books I want to read this year as well. I'm kind of interested in A Court of Thorns and Roses too - I've heard nothing but great things about Sarah J. Maas' writing, and the concept just sounds darn interesting!