Top Ten of 2013: Looking Towards 2014

From December 23rd through 27th, we celebrate our favourite books of 2013 and look ahead to those of 2014.  Be sure to check back each day, and check out our gracious hosts (Rachel from [Fikt]shun, Mindy from Magical Urban Fantasy Reads & Jamie from Two Chicks on Books)!

Rules: Must have a release date in 2014

The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings
I've followed Lindsay on twitter for ages and cannot wait to read her book!
Expected Publication: June 10th

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi
Holy shit, I am not ready for this ending.  #TeamAdam
Expected Publication: February 4th

City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
(cover to be released)
Another conclusion a long time in the making, except I'm ready for this one.
Expected Publication: May 27th

Pointe by Brandy Colbert
I'm an ex-ballet dancer so yes please.
Expected Publication: April 10th

Be With Me by J. Lynn
I will read anything she writes, and given my love for Wait For You, this is a giant YES.
Expected Publication: February 4th

Raging Star by Moira Young
Another conclusion a long time in the making that I am ready for.
Expected Publication: May 13th

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
(cover to be released)
Woah, another conclusion I'm excited about!
Expected Publication: June 3rd

The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey
(cover to be released)
The 5th Wave had a great ending.  I'm excited to re-enter this world.
Expected Publication: September 2014

Avalon by Mindee Arnett
Mercenaries.  Spaceships.  If you're not sold we're going to have an issue.
Expected Publication: January 21st

White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Again, she could write anything and I would be tearing my skin off to read it.  ANYTHING.
Expected Publication: February 25th

2013 was fun, but there are some exciting titles coming in 2014!  What book are you most excited for?  Leave me a comment so I can check out your list, and thanks for spending this week with me!

Single Shot: Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi

Published December 17th, 2013
HarperCollins
68 pages (eBook)

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As Omega Point prepares to launch an all-out assault on The Reestablishment soldiers stationed in Sector 45, Adam's focus couldn't be further from the upcoming battle. He's reeling from his breakup with Juliette, scared for his best friend's life, and as concerned as ever for his brother James's safety. And just as Adam begins to wonder if this life is really for him, the alarms sound. It's time for war.

On the battlefield, it seems like the odds are in their favor—but taking down Warner, Adam's newly discovered half brother, won't be that easy. The Reestablishment can't tolerate a rebellion, and they'll do anything to crush the resistance . . . including killing everyone Adam has ever cared about. (From Goodreads)

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Well, shit.  That was literally my only reaction.  I mean it in the best way possible but geez, WHY DOES TAHEREH DO THIS TO US?!

I'm not typically a connoisseur of novellas, but I couldn't hold back on this one.  I am 100% #TeamAdam and could not turn down Adam's perspective.  It was just as heartbreaking as I expected, especially when coupled with the Ignite Me preview.  Adam has always had this crazy internal struggle going on, and see it in words pained me.  I want to hug him and tell him it will all be okay.  It's nice to see a little more of his relationship with his brother, as well.  James is this constant force in his life, and I never realized how much that competed with his need for Juliette.

I'm now begging for Ignite Me.  And I remain #TeamAdam entirely.  Wholeheartedly.  Tahereh Mafi has shattered my heart, but all the little pieces are still rooting for Juliette and Adam.  Best $2.99 I've spent in a while.

"Waiting On" Ignite Me

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating!

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Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew-about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam-was wrong.

In Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi created a captivating and original story that combined the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." The sequel, Unravel Me, blew readers away with heart-racing twists and turns, and New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia said it was "dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense." Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and climactic end. (From Goodreads)

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ASDFGHJKL;!  No words necessary.  If you haven't read this series by this point, hold off until Ignite Me is out on February 4th, 2014.  You can thank me later.