Best of 2012: Sequels

Sometimes it sucks waiting for sequels.  Here are the ones that were worth the wait!

-The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

-Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

-Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

-Until I Die by Amy Plum

-Entice by Jessica Shirvington

-Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally

-Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake

-Fever by Lauren DeStefano

Best of 2012: Debuts

It's always great to try something new, which is why I love reading debuts!  I've found so many books and authors to add to my favorites.  Here are a few!

-Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig

-Embrace by Jessica Shirvington

-Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

-Everneath by Brodi Ashton

-My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

-Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard

-Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins

-Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

-Gitch by Heather Anastasiu

-What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton

-Crewel by Gennifer Albin

-Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill

Best of 2012: Beginning of a Series

It seems that most newer releases you read are always the beginning of a series.  Here were my favorites of this year!

-Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
-Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

-Crewel by Gennifer Albin

-The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
-Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
-Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

-Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins

-Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

-Entangled by Nikki Jefford

-Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig

-Everneath by Brodi Ashton

-Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey

The sequels to Under the Never Sky, Everneath and Sweet Evil are highest on my wishlist and you can bet that I'll be reading them as soon as they come out next year!

In My Mailbox #60

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren

Won

-Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper

(Finished copy from Jenna @ Making the Grade)

-Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson

(Signed finished copy from Epic Reads)

Review

-Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

(Finished copy and snowflake bracelet from Harlequin Teen)

Although I've already read and reviewed Pushing the Limits, I absolutely loved it and I'm so happy to have a finished copy!  The bracelet that came with it was a nice surprise, and I know I'll be wearing it all season.

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Waiting on Wednesday #61

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by, Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases we can't wait to get our hands on! 

Title: Doll Bones

Author: Holly Black

Release Date: May 7th, 2013

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry

Zach, Poppy and Alice have been friends for ever. They love playing with their action figure toys, imagining a magical world of adventure and heroism. But disaster strikes when, without warning, Zach’s father throws out all his toys, declaring he’s too old for them. Zach is furious, confused and embarrassed, deciding that the only way to cope is to stop playing . . . and stop being friends with Poppy and Alice. But one night the girls pay Zach a visit, and tell him about a series of mysterious occurrences. Poppy swears that she is now being haunted by a china doll – who claims that it is made from the ground-up bones of a murdered girl. They must return the doll to where the girl lived, and bury it. Otherwise the three children will be cursed for eternity . . .

I saw that this book was written by Holly Black and HAD to add it to my wishlist.  It helps that the premise sounds morbid, too.  I mean...the idea of a doll made from the bones of a murdered girl?  I'm excited to find out the mysteries behind the doll...and look at that cover!  I just love it.

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