Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together
Happy Tuesday y’all! I’m still struggling to remember that this is a brand new year đ However this week’s topic has me excited: “Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2019.” There are always a lot of books I’m excited to see released, and here are just ten that I’m looking forward to. As always, covers/titles link to Amazon/Goodreads/Blog. This week the books are in order by publication date (if known).
Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2019
Stain by A.G. Howard (1/15): I’ve been excited for this book for a while. I love Howard’s writing style and her ability to put a unique spin to classic tales. This one is her take on The Princess and the Pea. I can’t wait!
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo (1/29): So I have a confession. I still haven’t read the Grisha trilogy. However I have read the Six of Crows duology and loved it! I’m really excited for more from this universe (and yes I do have plans to read the Grisha trilogy first).
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons (2/5): I’m intrigued by this one. I received the first half of the book on Netgalley and I’m on pins and needles for the book’s release so I can read the rest. I love a good high fantasy and this is it! Plus DRAGONS!
Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian (2/5): I loved Ash Princess. I read it while on vacation last summer, in one sitting, burning my shoulders at the pool in the process đ So to say I’m excited that it’s almost time for the release of the sequel is an understatement.
Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte (2/26): I’ll be honest, the title alone has me intrigued. Then I read the blurb. Thieves, murder, death, and mayhem, plus a lot of mystery and most likely a little steamy romance and I’m sold đ
Wild Country by Anne Bishop (3/5): I am a fan of The Others series, so of course I’m excited for another book set in the same world. I’m a little surprised that it doesn’t seem to build on Lake Silence but I’m still excited đ
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner (3/19): I loved Hunted by this author, a dark retelling of Beauty and the Beast. So to say I’m excited about her realistic spin on Robin Hood is an understatement.
Finale by Stephanie Garber (5/7): I’m beyond excited for this one. I loved Caraval and Legendary. I’ll be honest I’m a little afraid though. I always am when a series is ending. This series has been fantastic so far and I think it’s finale (pun intended) will be epic!
Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen (5/7): Piracy, blackmail, meddling gods….check, check, check! I’m excited for this one. Pirates and fantasy mix well in my opinion.
Blood Heir by Amélie Wen Zhao (6/4): A fantastical retelling of Anastasia? Yes please!
Your turn! What books are you anticipating this year? Share below â„ïž
So many people have been talking about Stain that I’ve now become pretty curious to try it for myself. I hope it’s good!
This is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
I love Howard! If you like retellings, I highly recommend her Splintered trilogy đ
Dark Shores and Blood Heir are two I haven’t yet seen! Going to add them to my TBR now.
Donât they sound good?! Iâm particularly interested in the Anastasia retelling.
I’m not big on sci fi/fantasy, so most of these titles are unfamiliar to me. I’ve seen SHERWOOD on a number of lists today, and it looks like one I would like. I’m definitely adding it to my TBR list on Goodreads.
Happy TTT!
Susan (Bloggin’ ’bout Books) recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Bright, Shiny, And New
I’m seeing so many good looking books this week.
sherry fundin recently posted…Teaser Tuesday #104 â Camouflaged Encounters by David Englund #David Englund
King of Scars and Finale were both on my list this week too!
Jo recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday #193
Ooh nice! I still need to read Ash Princess! Though I am excited for Sherwood, Wild Country, Stain, and of course FINALE!!! Cannot wait for that one! Hope you enjoy all of these in the next 6 months or so!
Here’s my Tuesday Post
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower đ