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Excited for May 2012
May
01
2012

There are so many FANTASTIC books coming out in April! Definitely going to break the bank. How about you? Which ones are you most excited for?

SO MANY AWESOME BOOKS come out EVERY month. And this month? TOO MANY. I don’t know what I’m going to do because I basically want to buy them all. It’s going to be hard, guys! Which ones are you most excited for?

Please note that this is clearly not ALL of the books coming out in May. Also note that sometimes release dates change and I don’t catch them!

I’ve been highlighting each month’s releases since November of 2010. View past editions by clicking here.

Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy – Amazon | Goodreads
I picked up this book at like, 10 PM and refused to put it down until 2 AM when I finished. So freaking good. You DON’T want to miss this one!

Body and Soul by Stacey Kade – Amazon | Goodreads
Man, I really loved the first two books in this series. Much deeper than the covers make the series out to be. Can’t wait for the final book!

Destined by Aprilynne Pike – Amazon | Goodreads
I’m a book behind in this series, but I really loved the first two! I’m not usually a big faerie fan, but I really like this series.

Insurgent by Veronica Roth – Amazon | Goodreads
I’m sure no explanation is necessary.

Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready – Amazon | Goodreads
I LOVEEEED this book and this series SO FREAKING MUCH. Check out my full review here.

Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins – Amazon | Goodreads
This would probably be a book I’d consider skipping, except I heard great things from Kari, and now I have to read it!

The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova – Amazon | Goodreads
This sounds like such an original mermaid twist! Can’t wait.

Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams – Amazon | Goodreads
I have a feeling this is going to be an intense and moving contemporary.

Wanted by Heidi Ayarbe – Amazon | Goodreads
A contemp featuring a teenage bookie? I’m down!

Welcome, Caller, This is Chloe by Shelley Coriell – Amazon | Goodreads
Yes! I loved that TV show Radio Free Roscoe, and I’m basically obsessed with radio stations, hah!

Wentworth Hall by Abby Grahame – Amazon | Goodreads

What She Left Behind by Tracey Bilen – Amazon | Goodreads
This book sounds INTENSE. I can’t wait to feel all the things.

While He Was Away by Karen Schreck – Amazon | Goodreads

When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle – Amazon | Goodreads

Wrecked by Anna Davies – Amazon | Goodreads

Revived by Cat Patrick – Amazon | Goodreads
This book was BADASS. I need a finished copy 1) cause it rocked and 2) that cover is gorgeous.

Chained by Lynne Kelly – Amazon | Goodreads
Middle grade! Elephants!

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare – Amazon | Goodreads
UHM YES. Love this series.

Fall from Grace by Charles Benoit – Amazon | Goodreads
Romance and thievery!

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock – Amazon | Goodreads
SO MUCH LOVE. This book was EPIC. Sucked me right in.

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda – Amazon | Goodreads
Seriously intense and strange. You can see my full review here.

In Honor by Jessi Kirby – Amazon | Goodreads
Sob. So beautiful and moving and swoony! DON’T miss it!

Ladies in Waiting by Laura Sullivan – Amazon | Goodreads
Uhm, historical fiction ROCKS. I haven’t read nearly enough this year.

Magic in Manhattan by Sarah Mlynowski – Amazon | Goodreads
WITCHES. Also, an adorable cover.

More Magic in Manhattan by Sarah Mlynowski – Amazon | Goodreads
More witches! Equally adorable cover! Also, wah, I can’t find this one on Amazon so I’m not even sure it’s actually coming out this month BUT I HOPE IT DOES.

Pilgrims Don’t Wear Pink by Stephanie Kate Strohm – Amazon | Goodreads
Sounds FUN. I love reading about fellow history nerds!

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson – Amazon | Goodreads
I CAN’T WAIT. I’ve got my tissue box ready!

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth – Amazon | Goodreads
SO INTENSE. So cult-y and apocalpyse-y. Read my full review here.

Underworld by Meg Cabot – Amazon | Goodreads
Meg Cabot fangirl right here!

Until I Die by Amy Plum – Amazon | Goodreads
I didn’t like the first one as much as I hoped, but I can’t resist PARIS!

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt – Amazon | Goodreads
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that focuses on the protagonist being adopted/a foster child. Plus, HURRAH for family dynamics!

Tracing Stars by Erin E. Moulton – Amazon | Goodreads
More family dynamics, yes! Plus, self-discovery and character growth. Can’t wait!

Gilt by Katherine Longshore – Amazon | Goodreads
Heck yes for historical fiction!

Kiss the Morning Star by Elisa Janine Hoole – Amazon | Goodreads
Full of hard issues and strong characters! Read my full review here.

Changeling by Philippa Gregory – Amazon | Goodreads
I haven’t read anything by Philippa Gregory, but I’ve heard fab things!

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen – Amazon | Goodreads
Not my normal read, but this author is writing Falling Kingdoms under another name!

Fated by Alyson Noel – Amazon | Goodreads
I haven’t read anything by Alyson Noel, but this sounds interesting!

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross – Amazon | Goodreads
I haven’t read this series yet, but I’ve heard fab things. I need to give it another go!

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks – Amazon | Goodreads
Again, I’ve heard fab things and I love the cover!

Unbreak My Heart by Melissa Walker – Amazon | Goodreads
YES. Love Melissa Walker and I’m so stoked for this one! I love the idea that it takes place on a sailboat.

The Lost Code by Kevin Emerson – Amazon | Goodreads
Eep! This one has all sorts of things go for it – futuristic, male POV, science-y, etc!

The Whispering House by Rebecca Wade – Amazon | Goodreads
Middle grade! Ghosts! All over it.

Dreamless by Josephine Angelini – Amazon | Goodreads
I thought the first one was a fun retelling with an original start to a relationship!

Keep Holding On by Susane Colasanti – Amazon | Goodreads
SO FREAKING GOOD. And important and eye-opening.

 

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There are so many FANTASTIC books coming out in April! Definitely going to break the bank. How about you? Which ones are you most excited for?



(This post was slightly inspired by The Story Siren’s “Books to Pine For” feature.)

Each month, a LOT of books are published. Sometimes it can be a lot to wade through to find the good ones, so I’ve compiled a list of a few young adult books coming out this month.

And check out all these fabulous books coming out in April that I’m excited for! Unfortunately I didn’t have time to write a sentence or two about why I’m excited for each one, but even still – they all look awesome! Check the mout :)

Obviously this is not every young adult book coming out this month, but these are some that I am personally excited for and I know most of you guys are too. Feel free to comment if you have any suggestions for this list! Please note that sometimes a publishing date will change and I won’t always catch it while compiling the list.



April 01: Above by Leah Bobet (Arthur A. Levine)
Goodreads | Amazon

April 01: The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Scholastic)
Goodreads | Amazon



April 01: The List by Siobhan Vivian (Point)
Goodreads | Amazon

April 01: Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg (Point)
Goodreads | Amazon



April 03: Cordially Uninvited by Jennifer Roy (Simon & Schuster)
Goodreads | Amazon

April 03: Fear by Michael Grant (Katherine Tegen Books)
Goodreads | Amazon



April 03: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Goodreads | Amazon

April 03: Storybound by Marissa Burt (HarperCollins)
Goodreads | Amazon
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(This post was slightly inspired by The Story Siren’s “Books to Pine For” feature.)

Each month, a LOT of books are published. Sometimes it can be a lot to wade through to find the good ones, so I’ve compiled a list of a few young adult books coming out this month.

And check out all these fabulous books coming out in March that I’m excited for! Unfortunately I didn’t have time to write a sentence or two about why I’m excited for each one, but even still – they all look awesome! Check the mout :)

Obviously this is not every young adult book coming out this month, but these are some that I am personally excited for and I know most of you guys are too. Feel free to comment if you have any suggestions for this list! Please note that sometimes a publishing date will change and I won’t always catch it while compiling the list.



March 01: Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters by Meredith Zeitlin (Putnam)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 01: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews (Amulet)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 01: Perception by Kim Harrington (Scholastic)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 05: Rock On by Denise Vega (Little, Brown)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 06: Illuminate by Aimee Agresti (Harcourt)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 06: Vampire’s Kiss by Veronica Wolff (NAL Trade)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 06: Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler (Simon Pulse)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 08: Katana by Cole Gibsen (Flux)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 08: Pieces of Us by Margie Gelbwasser (Flux)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 13: Cross My Heart by Sasha Gould (Delacorte)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 13: The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina (Candlewick)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 13: Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter (Hyperion)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 13: Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig (Katherine Tegen)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 13: Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins (Hyperion)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 13: Starters by Lissa Price (Delacorte)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 13: Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard (Delacorte)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 15: Dark Eyes by William Richter (Razorbill)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 15: The Difference Between You and Me by Madeleine George (Viking)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 20: Croak by Gina Damico (Houghton Mifflin)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 20: A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink (Dial)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 20: When You Open Your Eyes by Celeste Conway (Simon Pulse)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 27: After the Snow by S.D. Crockett (Feiwel & Friends)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 27: A Breath of Eyre by Eve Marie Mont (Kensington)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 27: Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter (HarlequinTeen)
Goodreads | Amazon



March 27: Slide by Jill Hathaway (HarperTeen)
Goodreads | Amazon

March 27: Spellcaster by Cara Lynn Shultz (HarlequinTeen)
Goodreads | Amazon

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(This post was slightly inspired by The Story Siren’s “Books to Pine For” feature.)

Each month, a LOT of books are published. Sometimes it can be a lot to wade through to find the good ones, so I’ve compiled a list of a few young adult books coming out this month.

Obviously this is not every young adult book coming out this month, but these are some that I am personally excited for and I know most of you guys are too. Feel free to comment if you have any suggestions for this list! Please note that sometimes a publishing date will change and I won’t always catch it while compiling the list.



February 02: Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne (Putnam)
Goodreads | Amazon
I’m just going to go ahead and say this – even my boyfriend said this book sounded awesome.

February 07: Dead to You by Lisa McMann (Simon Pulse)
Goodreads | Amazon
I haven’t read any YA by Lisa McMann, but this book sounds intense and emotional and awesome.



February 07: The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth (Balzer + Bray)
Goodreads | Amazon
I have heard such unbelievably fantastic things about this book and the trailer is amazing and I seriously cannot wait to get my hands on it.

February 08: In Too Deep by Amanda Grace (Flux)
Goodreads | Amazon
My emotions were all over the place while reading this book. I want more people to read it so we can discuss, ASAP!



February 07: Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood (Putnam)
Goodreads | Amazon
I LOVED this book. If you like witches and historical fiction, you want this. Also, swoon-worthy boys.

February 08: Pure by Julianna Baggott (Grand Central Publishing)
Goodreads | Amazon
This book is INTENSE. And heartwrenching and terrifying and all around amazing.



February 14: Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen (Walker)
Goodreads | Amazon
Retelling of Robin Hood? I’m so in.

February 14: The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers (Bloomsbury)
Goodreads | Amazon
Creeptastic. The summary gave me goosebumps.



February 14: Above World by Jenn Reese (Candlewick)
Goodreads | Amazon
GUYS. This sci-fi sounds AMAZING. Plus I’ve been meaning to branch out into more MGish books, and I just can’t wait to read it!

February 14: Brave New Love edited by Paula Guran (Running Kids Press)
Goodreads | Amazon
Already pre-ordered. I don’t read a lot of anthologies, but I can’t wait for this one.



February 16: The Fine Art of Truth or Dare by Melissa Jensen (Speak)
Goodreads | Amazon
EEP.

February 16: The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour (Dutton Juvenile)
Goodreads | Amazon
This book rocks. It’s so REAL. Like Nina LaCour hung out in a van of teens for a few weeks and stole their life story real. Loved it.



February 21: A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton (Simon Pulse)
Goodreads | Amazon
I haven’t read the first book, but I need to! I’ve heard good things.

February 21: Fever by Lauren DeStefano (Simon & Schuster)
Goodreads | Amazon
This book broke me so badly. I was a mess and I loved it.



February 21: Faery Tales and Nightmares by Melissa Marr (Harper)
Goodreads | Amazon
I haven’t read any Melissa Marr. Please don’t hurt me. But maybe seeing how you guys like this book will spur me to pick up her Wicked Lovely series.

February 28: When the Sea is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
Goodreads | Amazon
There is so much craziness going on in this book, just in the summary, and I can’t wait to read it.



February 28: Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby (Walker)
Goodreads | Amazon
A teenage paparazzi? I’m very intrigued.

February 28: Partials by Dan Wells (HarperTeen)
Goodreads | Amazon
I am so stoked.



February 06: The Rivals by Daisy Whitney (Little, Brown)
Goodreads | Amazon
Loved it! Check out my review if you need to know more.

February 16: Trafficked by Kim Purcell (Viking)
Goodreads | Amazon
This book is going to break me.

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(This post was slightly inspired by The Story Siren’s “Books to Pine For” feature.)

Each month, a LOT of books are published. Sometimes it can be a lot to wade through to find the good ones, so I’ve compiled a list of a few young adult books coming out this month.

And there are a LOT of awesome books coming out in January! Seriously, check out this list of books I’m most Excited for in January!

Obviously this is not every young adult book coming out this month, but these are some that I am personally excited for and I know most of you guys are too. Feel free to comment if you have any suggestions for this list! Please note that sometimes a publishing date will change and I won’t always catch it while compiling the list.

Clicking the title of a book takes you to the Goodreads page!



January 01: Irises by Francisco X. Stork (Arthur A Levine)
I love family drama. And contemps. So this sounds like a good pick for me!

January 02: Darkness Falls by Cate Tiernan (Little, Brown)
SO MUCH LOVE. But really. I love Cate Tiernan and everything she writes, including Darkness Falls, because it rocks. Check out this series!



January 02: The Queen of Kentucky by Alecia Whitaker (Poppy)
Reading right now! Cute contemporary, definitely pick it up if you’re a fan of entering-high-school blues :)

January 02: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (Poppy)
I heard about it at BEA, but I still haven’t read my copy! I need to – everyone is going crazy over it!



January 03: The Alchemy of Forever by Avery Williams (Simon & Schuster)
I LOVED this book. I really didn’t think I would, but I couldn’t put it down!

January 03: Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler (Simon Pulse)
I am a Sarah Ockler fangirl.



January 03: Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer (Philomel)
So, I still haven’t read Wolfsbane. I know. What is wrong with me? But I will! So I can read Bloodrose :)

January 03: Charmfall by Chloe Neill (NAL Trade)
The second book in this series came out right before I left for London, so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet! But I need to, because the first one was quite entertaining.



January 03: Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel & Friends)
GUYS. This book is AWESOME. Full gushing in my review.

January 03: Don’t Breathe a Word by Holly Cupala (HarperTeen)
Such a moving contemporary, with kissing. Loved it!



January 03: The International Kissing Club by Ivy Adams (Walker & Company)
STUDYING ABROAD. KISSING. I have this, why haven’t I read it yet!?

January 03: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi (HarperCollins)
Whoa, this dystopian is awesome! I enjoyed it a lot – super visual writing. Definitely check it out if you like dystopians :)



January 03: Unraveling Isobel by Eileen Cook (Simon Pulse)
S&S talked this book up at their blogger preview at BEA, and I can’t wait to read it!

January 10: A Million Suns by Beth Revis (Razorbill)
Guys, I have a confession. I still haven’t read Across the Universe. BUT I PLAN TO. Tomorrow, actually. So I can read A Million Suns, yay!



January 10: Ditched: A Love Story by Robin Mellom (Disney-Hyperion)
Heard fantastic things about this contemp! Looks cute!

January 10: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Dutton Juvenile)
I haven’t read nearly as much John Green as I should have, but I’ve loved everything I’ve read. Preordered this book.



January 10: The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges (Delacorte Books for Young Readers)
MAGICAL HISTORICAL FICTION RUSSIA. Plus, check out all that snow on the cover.

January 10: May B. by Caroline Starr Rose (Schwartz & Wade)
This sounds sort of like Little House on the Prairie meets a verse novel – and I am very, very intrigued.



January 10: The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani (Delacorte Books for Young Readers)
I am making it a goal to read more books about different cultures in 2012. Plus it sounds good!

January 13: Article 5 by Kristen Simmons (Tor Teen)
I love how the summary throws a twist at me. Definitely got me excited to see what this book has in store!



January 17: The Book of Wonders by Jasmine Richards (HarperCollins)
I don’t usually read middle grade (no kissing!), but I love fantasy and I certainly loved this book!

January 17: Fracture by Megan Miranda (Walker & Company)
I have heard FAB things about this. Just absolutely raving goodness. So I must check it out.



January 17: Hallowed by Cynthia Hand (HarperCollins)
I loved Unearthly and I’m super nervous/excited to read Hallowed! Hope it lives up to the first!

January 17: Lovetorn by Kavita Daswani (HarperCollins)
I loved this book! Definitely an eyeopening look on another culture and a moving contemp.



January 19: Getting Somewhere by Beth Neff (Viking Juvenile)
I’m mostly attracted to this book for its cover (check out that cover!) but the summary certainly interests me. Especially the farm bit.

January 24: Everneath by Brodi Ashton (Balzer + Bray)
Guys, this book is intense and a seriously original retelling of a popular mythology.



January 24: Getting Over Garrett Delaney by Abby McDonald (Candlewick Press)
Unrequited love and hunky chefs. I’m in.

January 24: The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe (Disney*Hyperion)
I’m intrigued by bits and pieces of the summary (viruses, quarantines, islands) – interested to see how it all plays out.



January 28: Drowning Instinct by Ilsa J. Bick (Lerner Publishing Group)
I loved Ashes and I can’t wait to see how the author writes a contemp as heavy as this sounds.

January 31: Incarnate by Jodi Meadows (HarperCollins)
Ooh boy. I loved this debut. Seriously. Just go read it. I can’t even explain.



January 31: New Girl by Paige Harbison (HarlequinTeen)
This summary had me at “prestigious prep school” – I don’t know if I’ll ever get over my love of those.

January 31: Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Allison Moulton (Katherine Tegen Books)
Whoops. I still haven’t read Angelfire either. But hoping to squeeze it in before the year is up! Because i want to be all giddy and excited when this book hits the shelves.

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