Hi dear friends,
This is the last post about my looooong list of most awaited books of 2019.
Young Adult
The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson (July 9th 2019) (Just read it!!!)
I have been lucky enough to get an ARC of this book and I can tell you it’s a future bestseller!
Synopsis
Eragon meets And I Darken in this thrilling new fantasy debut that follows a fallen princess as she ignites a rebellion to bring back the magical elemental crows that were taken from her people.
In the tropical kingdom of Rhodaire, magical, elemental Crows are part of every aspect of life…until the Illucian empire invades, destroying everything.
That terrible night has thrown Princess Anthia into a deep depression. Her sister Caliza is busy running the kingdom after their mother’s death, but all Thia can do is think of all she has lost.
But when Caliza is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the crown prince of Illucia, Thia is finally spurred into action. And after stumbling upon a hidden Crow egg in the rubble of a rookery, she and her sister devise a dangerous plan to hatch the egg in secret and get back what was taken from them.
TW: Depression
Rebel Born By Amy Bartol (August 13th 2019 or June ?)
Because Amy Bartol left us on a huuuuuge cliffy and Roselle St Sismode is just amazing!
No synopsis nor cover yet!!!!
Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff (09/2019)
Because I want to begin Nevernight series but not before that one is released! I already own the first two books in the series.
Synopsis
A ruthless young assassin’s journey for revenge comes to a stunning end in the conclusion of this acclaimed epic fantasy trilogy.
The Republic of Itreya is in chaos. Mia Corvere has assassinated Cardinal Duomo and rumors of Consul Scaeva’s death ripple through the street of Godsgrave like wildfire. But buried beneath those same streets, deep in the ancient city’s bones, lies a secret that will change the Republic forever.
Mia and her brother Jonnen must journey through the depths of the ancient metropolis. Their quest will take them through the Godsgrave underdark, across the Sea of Swords, back to the library of the Quiet Mountain and the poisoned blades of Mia’s old mentors, and at last the fabled Crown of the Moon. There, Mia will at last discover the origins of the darkin, and learn the destiny that lies in store for her and her world. But with the three suns now in descent, and Truedark on the horizon, will she survive?
New York Times and internationally bestselling author Jay Kristoff’s writing has been praised by critics and readers alike and has won many awards, including five Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, and David Gemmell Morningstar and Legend awards.
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh (October 2019 no pic)
Because I love Renee Ahdieh’s prose and because the blurb is fantastic! I need more historicals too…
Synopsis
In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans provides her a refuge after she’s forced to flee her life as a dressmaker in Paris. Taken in by the sisters of the Ursuline convent along with six other girls, Celine quickly becomes enamored with the vibrant city from the music to the food to the soirées and–especially–to the danger. She soon becomes embroiled in the city’s glitzy underworld, known as La Cour des Lions, after catching the eye of the group’s leader, the enigmatic Sébastien Saint Germain. When the body of one of the girls from the convent is found in the lair of La Cour des Lions, Celine battles her attraction to him and suspicions about Sébastien’s guilt along with the shame of her own horrible secret.
When more bodies are discovered, each crime more gruesome than the last, Celine and New Orleans become gripped by the terror of a serial killer on the loose–one Celine is sure has set her in his sights . . . and who may even be the young man who has stolen her heart. As the murders continue to go unsolved, Celine takes matters into her own hands and soon uncovers something even more shocking: an age-old feud from the darkest creatures of the underworld reveals a truth about Celine she always suspected simmered just beneath the surface.
At once a sultry romance and a thrilling murder mystery, master storyteller Renée Ahdieh embarks on her most potent fantasy series yet: The Beautiful. And these vampires don’t sparkle. They slay.
Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare (11/2019)
Because I love her books and can’t wait to read about Will and tessa’s kids!!!!
Synopsis
From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare comes the first novel in a brand-new trilogy that stars the Shadowhunters of Edwardian London. Chain of Gold is a Shadowhunters novel.
Welcome to Edwardian London, a time of electric lights and long shadows, the celebration of artistic beauty and the wild pursuit of pleasure, with demons waiting in the dark. For years there has been peace in the Shadowhunter world. James and Lucie Herondale, children of the famous Will and Tessa, have grown up in an idyll with their loving friends and family, listening to stories of good defeating evil and love conquering all. But everything changes when the Blackthorn and Carstairs families come to London… and so does a remorseless and inescapable plague.
James Herondale longs for a great love, and thinks he has found it in the beautiful, mysterious Grace Blackthorn. Cordelia Carstairs is desperate to become a hero, save her family from ruin, and keep her secret love for James hidden. When disaster strikes the Shadowhunters, James, Cordelia and their friends are plunged into a wild adventure which will reveal dark and incredible powers, and the true cruel price of being a hero… and falling in love.
Adult or NA
War by Laura Thalassa (no cover nor date yet)
Because I loved pestilence and can’t wait to read more about The Four Horsemen
Synopsis
There were … strange stories from the south, stories meant to scare you when you’re huddled over a fire and the night seems especially terrifying.
Stories about entire cities going to the grave. About streets scattered with bones and cemeteries tilled like fields. And through it all, War, riding on his blood red steed, his sword brandished.
But they were simply that—strange stories. At least they were …
Until now.
Do we have some books in common? Do you have other books you can’t wait for?
Thanks for reading!
So I still need to read a book by Laura Thalassa *covers face*. That is one of my reading goals this week, fingers crossed I love her stories as much as you!
Storm crow looks really good!
I don’t know if I have such a long list but there are a few that I have recently purchased that I have wanted plus there is a few in March/April that I want.
Mary
Oh Mary I maybe went overboard LOL
I’m super excited for Darkdawn, Aurora Rising, Stormcrow, and War! 🙂
Basically …nearly all of them! LOL
DARKDAWN!!!!! (I may have already pre-ordered two copies…)
Also interested in reading War and the new Cassandra Clare series (although I do need to read TDA as well…)
Hahaha I bet you already ordered Meeghan!
I have been screaming and dying inside for The Beautiful since it was first announced. I can’t waaaiit.
Me either Sha! At the time of the post the cover had not been revealed yet 😉
The Storm Crow looks wonderful! Excited for 2019 and the many books set to be released. Going to drool over the beautiful covers while we wait for our favorites to arrive. Thanks Sophie! ❤️❤️
You are so welcome Dani!
I am SO EXCITED for the Storm Crow!! It sounds so good and I freaking LOVE that cover! And CHAIN OF GOLD AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I have Secondborn, but haven’t read it yet. I’m glad that sequel made the list because now I’m excited!
Oh Loretta just give Secondborn a chance. I promise Roselle St Sismode is badass!!!
Storm Crow and Chain of Gold are on mine too *crazy eyes*. I feel like I’ve been waiting SO MANY YEARS for Chain of Gold I am so excited for that one!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh me too Arielle!!! But have you ever read the Rebelborn series by Amy Bartol? because I bet you’d love it too!
Darkdawn is already on my wish list. All of these would be great reads. And I’m having a bit of a cover love moment!
Hahaha me too Laura! They are too pretty and make me want to buy them all!
Lol! I too was ogling the pretty pretty covers!
Hahaha don’t we all Alexandra?
I’m very excited for The Storm Crow! I’ve heard so many great things about it so far!
it is just fantastic Xandra!
They all look so good. I better be ready!
Exactly Jennifer LOL
Some truly beautiful covers here!
I completely agre with you Jacquie! YA are often the loveliests!