Hi! Welcome to another episode of Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl). Today we’re going to talk about my most anticipated releases for the second half of 2019. I had to list one book that comes out in 2020, because I could only think of nine that come out between July and December (although I’m sure to find some new anticipated releases this week). I won’t be including books I’ve already read.
You don’t have to be a mind reader to figure out that my most anticipated release this year is Rebel by Marie Lu. I pre-ordered this book within an hour of the cover reveal. Legend is my favorite book series and is by far the series I’ve written the most fanfiction about (I recently started a fanfic that’s been going through my mind since last summer with mostly original characters that takes place between Wildcard and Legend). This book comes out on October 1st, and is competing with two other books I’ve pre-ordered for that day.
Since we’re talking about October 1st releases, another anticipated release is The End and Other Beginnings by Veronica Roth. Ms. Roth is my other autobuy author. This book features two short stories from the Carve the Mark universe, as well as the short story “Inertia” which was published earlier in Summer Days and Summer Nights and is a story I love. They’re making “Inertia” into a movie!
The final October 1st release I have pre-ordered is Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Her Grisha Verse books and Six of Crows duology, which I read earlier this year, were amazing! I can’t believe that there are three amazing books coming out on the same day. Although I won’t be able to read them all the day they come out, I’ll be pretty busy that week. I might need to forego my usual Monday ARC review on October 6th because I’ll be busy reading these (unless I can read ahead).
I’m surprised that I haven’t posted a picture of The Queen of Nothing on this blog before, since I’ve been talking about it all year. At any rate, Matthew the Book Snake will appear on two books on my shelves this year. In addition to Leigh Bardugo’s book, he also appears on Holly Black’s The Queen of Nothing. This was originally supposed to come out in 2020 but was moved up. On the other hand, Cassandra Clare’s Chain of Gold was moved from November of this year until next March.
I just recently posted my review of Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett (I loved that book!). Shortly after that, I saw that she was publishing The Lady Rogue later this year. It’s coming out in September, but Netgalley was kind enough to approve me for an ARC, so I’ll probably read this in August (unless I get ahead in my ARC reading). This book has Vlad the Impaler’s magical ring in it!
Are dystopian books making a comeback? Let’s hope so! Joelle Charbonneau’s Verify is a story about a civilization where nobody can lie. It sounds interesting.
I’m going to really have to learn how to spell Guinevere, because I really want to read Kiersten White’s The Guinevere Deception, which comes out on November 5th! Let’s not pay attention to the fact that I’ve already bought two of her books that I haven’t read yet, I want this one too! One of her books is on my summer TBR, so I will be reading one of her books soon though.
When I saw Renée Ahdieh’s announcement that she was writing a book about vampires, I wasn’t really all that excited, even though I love the three books I’ve read from her already. But I had the chance to read the beginning of The Beautiful on Bookish first. I really liked what I read. Maybe I should add her to my autobuy author list?
The last late 2019 release that I’m really looking forward to is Color Outside the Lines. I was fortunate enough to have Edelweiss approve me to read a review copy (although it’s missing a couple of the stories).
The one 2020 release I’m including on this list is Cassandra Clare’s Chain of Gold, the first book in The Last Hours trilogy. It was originally supposed to be released this November, but it got pushed back to next March. I pre-ordered this on December 26th last year; right now that’s a record for me: I pre-ordered this book 14 months in advance. I know it’s going to be good though.
So those are my most anticipated releases for the second half of 2019 (and one for early 2020). I can’t wait to see all the books you’re looking forward to (as if my TBR needs help). Next week, we’re going to talk about books on my summer 2019 TBR.
The Guinevere Deception has such a beautiful cover! I can’t wait to read it either.
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I agree!
Looks like some cool reads!
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We should have a good fall!
Ninth House, Queen of Nothing and Rebel are on my list as well. I also can’t wait for The Last Hours.
The last few months of the year are going to be great for books!
Great list! Ninth House, The Queen of Nothing, The Lady Rogue and The Beautiful all made my list this week, too. I love the cover of The End and Other Beginnings!
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I’ve seen them on a few lists this week!
First of all, your list is packed with books with beautiful covers.
Second, REBEL!! It’s the number one in my list too. I miss juneday and I’m happy they’re rising once again this year. AND TLH. Wow this book’s finally (emphasis on that word) getting released this year. We’ve waited long enough. My TTT list.
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Unfortunately, The Last Hours was pushed back until March… but at least we have Rebel this year!
I can’t wait for Chain of Gold!! I hope it doesn’t get pushed back anymore.
Great list! I definitely hope to get quite a few of these. This top ten isn’t enough for all the amazing books releasing the second half of 2019.
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Hope not. But I’d rather have a good book released late than a rushed one. Her worlds are really interconnected so there’s a lot of work to get everything right.
Ninth House was on my list this week too!
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I think a lot of people will be reading that one!
Yeah, I’m super curious about Verify.
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It’s different than a lot that’s coming out this year.
I like the sound of The Beautiful! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
That’s another book I think will be really popular this fall!
It’s true we share a lot!!! so many great books to come 😉
Especially this fall!
I am ridiculously excited for Ninth House and the Queen of Nothing. I’m also looking forward to The Guinevere Deception–more Arthurian retellings, please!
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Once and Future was on sale a couple of weeks ago, so that’s another one I need to read!
Color Outside the Lines looks like a really good anthology. I definitely want to check that one out.
I’ve been excited about that one since last fall!
VERIFY sounds really good. I hadn’t heard of it before, so thanks for the heads-up! Even though I’ve read TONS of dystopian books, I still enjoy them, so I hope there will be more coming out.
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You’re welcome! That’s one of the great things about TTT is learning about the new books!
Rebel – YES, YES, YES! I have to say, if I don’t get the answers about June and Day, that I am seeking, I will be greatly disappointed.
Haha don’t make me write more fanfiction!
I’m definitely going to read more Marie Lu. That one looks fabulous. And how about that cover of The Beautiful? I think it’s amazing.
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Fierce Reads posted the first 50 ish pages of Rebel up online (an electronic version of the Rebel sampler) and it’s pretty good so far. I got to read the first bit of The Beautiful from Bookish First and that was good too.
The Queen of Nothing is on a lost of lists today! It only reminds me that I really need to get to reading The Cruel Prince! I hope you enjoy these books when they come out!
Thank you!
These weekly lists always remind me I have to read VE Schwab’s books. And Maggie Stiefvater. Still haven’t yet.
Ninth House seems to be pretty popular! Too bad I don’t read that genre.
Definitely different from most of her stuff, but I’m willing to try it out. I’ve loved everything Bardugo has written so far.
The Ninth House and the Beautiful both made my list too! Let’s hope they’re good.
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Hopefully. I got to read the first part of The Beautiful on Bookish first and I really liked it though. Before that I was kinda “meh” because I wasn’t sure about the vampire thing.
I’ll have to check out Lady Rogue! Also, so excited for Queen of Nothing, The Beautiful and NInth House 🙂
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Those seem to be really popular this week!
A lot of these are knew to me. I’ve seen Color Outside the Lines a few places. It sounds wonderful. Hope you have a great week.
Thank you! You too! I hope one or two of these sound good to you.
Rebel has such a beautiful cover! Those COLOURS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER! I really need to get round to reading the Legend trilogy ; = ;
I hope dystopian is coming back? There are some really good ones, and I feel like there are so many directions you could take the genre (is it a genre??)!
Great list! I hope you enjoy all of these when you get your hands on them!
Happy Reading! <3
Yeah the style is a little different than the original series but they work together. I’m hoping dystopian is coming back. Maybe it will… people aren’t very happy with the current government and dystopians seem to make a statement about those.
Ah, my excitement for Chain of Gold is so unreal. I’m sad that it got pushed back but also kind of relieved just because I’m feeling overwhelmed with how many upcoming releases I want to read! And on the otherside, I’m stoked that Queen of Nothing is coming out earlier than originally planned, ah!
Then there’s The Guinevere Deception AND Ninth House. SO. MANY. GOOD. TITLES. HEADING. OUR. WAY. Oh, and, of course, there’s more from Marie Lu! Ahhh!! (Insert a dozen more ‘ah’ here!)
We kind of got a trade between Queen of Nothing and Chain of Gold. That’s okay. Lots of good books coming anyway.
Some great looking books on your list! The Guinevere Deception sounds really good.
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Verify seems like a super interesting idea for a dystopian world, and I haven’t heard of it yet. Definitely going to check into it
I’ve only seen it a few places myself!