Waiting On Wednesday: Cast in Firelight (Dana Swift)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blogging event in which one spotlights an upcoming release they are eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Title: Cast in Firelight

Author: Dana Swift

Release Date: November 17, 2020
Publisher: Delacorte Press

Summary:

The first book in an epic, heart-pounding fantasy duology about two royal heirs betrothed to be married, but whose loyalties are torn, and a ruthless enemy who threatens their world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal, and Renée Ahdieh.

Adraa is the royal heir of Belwar, a talented witch on the cusp of taking her royal ceremony test, and a girl who just wants to prove her worth to her people.

Jatin is the royal heir to Naupure, a competitive wizard who's mastered all nine colors of magic, and a boy anxious to return home for the first time since he was a child.

Together, their arranged marriage will unite two of Wickery's most powerful kingdoms. But after years of rivalry from afar, Adraa and Jatin only agree on one thing: their reunion will be anything but sweet.

Only, destiny has other plans and with the criminal underbelly of Belwar suddenly making a move for control, their paths cross...and neither realizes who the other is, adopting separate secret identities instead.

Between dodging deathly spells and keeping their true selves hidden, the pair must learn to put their trust in the other if either is to uncover the real threat. Now Wickery's fate is in the hands of rivals..? Fiancées..? Partners..? Whatever they are, it's complicated and bound for greatness or destruction.

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Why I'm Looking Forward To It: A rivals-to-lovers fantasy with secret identities and tons of magic, one of which is color-coded? I am SO in.

So what book are you waiting on this week?

DNF Review: Museum of Thieves (Lian Tanner)

Title: Museum of Thieves
Series: The Keepers, Book 1
Author: Lian Tanner
Publisher: Delacorte Press
US Release Date: September 28, 2010
Genre: Middle Grade Dystopian Fantasy
Content Rating: Older Middle Grade (to Page 107: child abuse and murder, bombing, violence)
Format Read: ARC
Find On: Goodreads
Purchase: Indiebound | B&N | BookDepo | Azon
Summary:

Welcome to the tyrannical city of Jewel, where impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime.

Goldie Roth has lived in Jewel all her life. Like every child in the city, she wears a silver guardchain and is forced to obey the dreaded Blessed Guardians. She has never done anything by herself and won’t be allowed out on the streets unchained until Separation Day.

When Separation Day is canceled, Goldie, who has always been both impatient and bold, runs away, risking not only her own life but also the lives of those she has left behind. In the chaos that follows, she is lured to the mysterious Museum of Dunt, where she meets the boy Toadspit and discovers terrible secrets. Only the cunning mind of a thief can understand the museum’s strange, shifting rooms. Fortunately, Goldie has a talent for thieving.

Which is just as well, because the leader of the Blessed Guardians has his own plans for the museum—plans that threaten the lives of everyone Goldie loves. And it will take a daring thief to stop him. . .

Museum of Thieves is a thrilling tale of destiny and danger, and of a courageous girl who has never been allowed to grow up—until now.

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**I did not finish this book.** 
I stopped at Page 107.

Series: This is the first book in The Keepers Trilogy. All books in the series are released and available.

With its imaginative cover and living museum premise, I've been looking forward to reading this story for a while now. But when I finally did, right from the start I found myself struggling to generate the interest to continue, and to my disappointment I ultimately could not bring myself to finish.

Museum of Thieves was nothing like I anticipated. It's set in some kind of alternate reality dystopian world with too many similarities to our own to be fully fantastical but too fantastical to be truly our own, making it extremely confusing and hard to accept. The structure of Jewel's civilization was especially odd - somewhat understandable given the historical circumstances, I guess, but just too weird to intrigue me personally.

And then there were the characters. Although main character Goldie showed great spirit and daring before and during her escape, afterwards she immediately became weak and hesitant and childish. She would exhibit some spunk occasionally, but generally she was timid and uncertain yet stubborn - reasonable given her upbringing, but not an engaging protagonist for me. If she had leaned more towards one side or the other (strength or timidity) I could've rallied behind her, but as she was I just couldn't like her. As for the other characters, Sinew was interesting and personable and I adored the dog Broo, but the other two adults were rather forgettable and Toadspit was horrid to Goldie and therefore horrid in general. The rest of the cast consisted of interchangeable childhood friends and parents, and villainous Guardians who not even fear should've allowed to be installed as adolescent caretakers. The antagonist wasn't so bad - adequately evil - although he was a little too mustache-twirling to feel truly diabolical.

Despite all this, I kept reading for the living museum, with its anticipated dusty treasures and hidden rooms and thrilling secrets. But when we finally reached it, I was seriously underwhelmed. Devastated, really, by how dull it all was. Perhaps I've read too many better sentient magical buildings, because I found no magic in this one. I felt no danger from it, even as the characters were in danger. I didn't get lost in it, even as the characters got lost. All I found was broken junk and uninteresting strangeness and a measure of frustration, just like the Guardians who searched it.

Still, I tried to give the museum proper time to grow on me. I let Goldie hide there, sleep there, walk its staircase and journey into its darker reaches. She was almost be killed by its perils, began to learn its mysteries, and even tasted its magic - but still I didn't feel engaged. Finally I could push myself to read no more, and at Page 107 of 312, I allowed myself to stop with disappointment but relief.

If you enjoyed books such as The Hotel Between by Sean Easley, Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George, Angel and Bavar by Amy Wilson, or Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, then you may want to consider Museum of Thieves for its similar living building and fantastical adventures. But I would highly recommend those books before I would recommend this one.

Other Reviews That Might Interest: 

The Hotel Between by Sean Easley
Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
Flora Segunda by Ysabeau S. Wilce

Review: Skyward (Brandon Sanderson)

Title: Skyward
Series: Skyward, Book 1
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Ember (Delacorte)
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction
Content Rating: Teen (violence, fighting, death, bullying)
Format Read: Paperback
Find On: Goodreads
Purchase: Azon | B&N | BookDepo | Indiebound
Summary:

Spensa's world has been under attack for decades. Now pilots are the heroes of what's left of the human race, and becoming one has always been Spensa's dream. Since she was a little girl, she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with that of her father's—a pilot himself who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, leaving Spensa the daughter of a coward, her chances of attending Flight School slim to none.

No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, yet fate works in mysterious ways. Flight school might be a long shot, but she is determined to fly. And an accidental discovery in a long-forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars.

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Series: This is the first in the four-book Skyward series. Book 2, Starsight, released November 2019. The author has announced that Book 3 probably won't release until 2021.

Author Brandon Sanderson's Alcatraz series is one of my favorites, so I'm always willing to give anything he writes a try. When I heard Skyward was a teen sci-fi with a talking sentient ship, I knew I was in for another thrilling story that was right up my alley.

As an overall read, Skyward was thoroughly engrossing, with riveting action scenes I could effortlessly picture and understand despite no knowledge of flying, a highly imaginative setting, and an interesting, diverse cast of individual characters. I had little desire to put the book down, and burned through the 500+ pages in less than a week (a major feat for me). Main character Spensa was a defiant and headstrong girl with a warrior's mentality, and I loved her fierceness to follow her dream and her unwavering loyalty and conviction to protect others. MBOT, the talking sentient ship I came to the book for, was the fun addition I'd hoped, his playful personality adding a lot of humor and support to Spensa's confused and conflicted struggles. You can always count on Sanderson for a unique and intriguing setting, and Detritus, with its layered debris field, was a fascinating one. The only reason Skyward wasn't a 5-Scribble read for me was a personal writer-reader disappointment with the story. Everything was nicely set up for, in my opinion, a shocking conspiracy reveal at the end, but the finale I'd anticipated wasn't what came to pass and I wasn't as impressed with how the story expanded. Still, I am definitely interested in continuing the series, and look forward to reading the sequel soon. 

Conclusion: An engrossing teen sci-fi with thrilling action, an unusual setting, and strong characters. Although the end reveal wasn't what I'd hoped for, I'll definitely be trying the sequel, Starsight, which already released November 2019.

Scribble Rating: 

4.5 of 5 Scribbles

Other Reviews That Might Interest: 

Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
Nyxia by Scott Reintgen
Crudrat by Gail Carriger
The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson

DNF Review: Steelheart (Brandon Sanderson)

Title: Steelheart
Series: The Reckoners, Book 1
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Ember (Delacorte)
US Release Date: September 24, 2013
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Superheroes
Content Rating: Teen (Part One: violence, killing)
Format Read: Paperback
Find On: Goodreads
Purchase: Azon | B&N | BookDepo | Indiebound
Summary:

Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his will.

Nobody fights the Epics...nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.

And David wants in. He wants Steelheart — the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning — and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.

He's seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.

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**I did not finish this book.** 
I stopped at Part Two (Page 118).

Series: This is the first book in The Reckoners trilogy. All books in the series have been released and are available for purchase.

I have enjoyed several of Sanderson's stories (his Alcatraz series is a particular favorite), so over the years I collected all of the Reckoners books, even though I prefer to avoid dark revenge stories like the series advertised to be. This year, however, I finally decided to pass on it and let my copies go, but not before at least reading the first few pages of the first book, Steelheart, just in case.

And then I couldn't stop. Sanderson has a quick and engaging writing style with long but engrossing action scenes and smooth dialogue, and while it was a revenge story the book's mood was light despite deadly violence and ruthless villains. David was a bright boy who knew his stuff and stuck to his guns (figuratively and literally), even if he could be a bit bumbling at times and could not stop thinking about Megan. The setting was odd and hard to picture, and I wasn't particularly impressed with the Epics and their powers, but to my surprise I quickly found myself some 100 pages in and quite enjoying myself.

And then the action ended. As they traversed and hid in the bizarre setting and talked at length about the unimpressive Epics, I immediately lost interest in the story and started flipping pages, looking for when the action picked back up again. When I discovered it would be a few chapters, nearly 40 pages of more traversing and talking, I set the book aside to consider my enthusiasm to continue. With the action-packed opening behind and the revenge plot looming ahead, it didn't take long to realize my complete lack of interest in seeing David's story through, and I resolutely ended my read at Part Two.

If you love superpower stories, and especially enjoyed Marissa Meyer's Renegades, then I highly recommend you give Steelheart a try. Sadly, it just wasn't for me.


STRENGTHS (Part One)

• Quick and engaging writing style
• Long, engrossing action scenes
• Smooth dialogue

WEAKNESSES (Part One)

• Bizarre, hard-to-picture setting
• Unimpressive Epics and their powers (probably just me, I'm so over superheroes)
• When the action ends, the story becomes a lot of walk and talk

For Fans Of: Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Blog Tour Spotlight: SHADOW CALL (AdriAnne Strickland & Michael Miller) + Giveaway

Today I spotlight AdriAnne Strickland & Michael Miller's Kaitan Chronicles #2: SHADOW CALL! I really enjoyed the first book, Shadow Run (you can check out my review here) and have been excited to continue the series with this sequel. If you enjoy Sci-fi you definitely have to try this series - check it out below, and be sure to enter the giveaway at the end for a shiny new copy of Shadow Call!

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THE BOOK:

Title: SHADOW CALL (Kaitan Chronicles #2)

Author: AdriAnne Strickland & Michael Miller

Pub. Date: April 17, 2018

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 432

His throne. Her rebellion. Their war.

Qole is the youngest starship captain in living memory on her homeworld of Alaxak and has spent her life hunting a dangerous energy source called Shadow. Alaxans distrust and evade the galaxy’s royalty as a rule, but Qole is now harboring the exiled Prince Nevarian Dracorte, along with some very conflicting feelings about it—and him.

Nev’s feelings are just as complicated, but not towards her. When it comes to Qole, he knows one thing: he’d do anything to stay with her. But when Alaxak is attacked and Nev finds himself framed for murder, he realizes the only way to help Qole and her people is to fight for the throne that should be his. To become the royal she might hate.

As for Qole, she would never have imagined herself as the leader of a rebellion. Despite that, she soon realizes that hiding from her power is no longer an option. It’s time to answer the call, even if it kills her.

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PURCHASE:
Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Indiebound | Book Depository

Check out the first book!

Shadow Run

Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Indiebound | Book Depository | My Review

THE AUTHORS:


ADRIANNE STRICKLAND and MICHAEL MILLER met in their hometown of Palmer, Alaska, where they agreed on 99% of book taste and thus decided to write together. Adri spends her summers as a commercial fisherwoman in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and the rest of the year writing. Michael grew up off the grid in a homestead in Alaska and now works in IT and tech. This is their second book together.

Find AdriAnne:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Find Michael:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads



THE GIVEAWAY:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of SHADOW CALL, US Only. 
Ends on May 4th at Midnight EST!

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THE TOUR:

Check out the rest of the tour!

Week One:

4/2/2018- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

4/3/2018- Wonder Struck- Review

4/4/2018- Rhythmicbooktrovert - Review

4/5/2018- Jena Brown Writes- Review

4/6/2018- YA Obsessed- Review

Week Two:

4/9/2018- Emily Reads Everything- Review

4/10/2018- laura's bookish corner- Review

4/11/2018- Literary Meanderings- Excerpt

4/12/2018- Two Chicks on Books- Excerpt

4/13/2018- Good Choice Reading- Review

Week Three:

4/16/2018- Rachel's Book Reviews- Review

4/17/2018- Skye's Scribblings- Spotlight

4/18/2018- BookHounds YA- Excerpt

4/19/2018- The Desert Bibliophile- Review

4/20/2018- Seeing Double in Neverland- Excerpt

Week Four:

4/23/2018- Book-Keeping- Review

4/24/2018- lori's little house of reviews- Review

4/25/2018- Books at Dawn- Excerpt

4/26/2018- Read. Eat. Love.- Review

4/27/2018- MNBernard Books- Excerpt

Week Five:

4/30/2018- Smada's Book Smack- Review

The #FridayReads Review (3/30/18)

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

Shadow Call by Adrianne Strickland & Michael Miller (ARC)

I couldn't help signing up for the blog tour and after re-reading the first book I'm now powering through this sequel! Just like Shadow Run it began a bit awkward but once more I found myself hit with a shocking twist about page 40 and now the story is off and running!

The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking (HBK)
After reading a book on Lagom I wanted more in a similar vein and picked up books on Hygge and Lykke. I'm not connecting to Hygge as much as Lagom, but it's still an interesting and relaxing read.

>> JUST FINISHED <<

Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty vol. 1 by Megumi Morino (PBK)

5 Stars. I brought this home from the library and read it without even glancing at the summary, and don't let the romantic title and summary fool you: this is first and foremost an original and rather chilling GHOST STORY. With its mysterious premise and realistic main male character, the start of the eerie story of shut-in Shizu and scaredy-cat Tetsu was an engrossing one that found me reluctant to put it down and finishing well past bedtime. I can't wait to get my hands on the next volume and see how things progress!

>> ON HOLD <<

The Chestnut King by N.D. Wilson (PBK)

During my 3-week January-February flu I decided to finally read the entire 100 Cupboards series. Books 1 & 2 went well, but I've been struggling for about a month now to finish this final Book 3 as I don't think I'm going to like the foreshadowed series end. Still, I'm less than 100 pages away and feel I really should finish it eventually, I've come this far.

>> [POSSIBLY] READING NEXT <<

(subject to change with my ever-shifting reading whims)

The Little Book of Lykke by Meik Wiking (HBK)

After Hygge comes Lykke!

So what are you reading this week?

The #FridayReads Review (12/1/17)

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger (PBK)

Last month I was in such a reading slump but still itching to read something so I finally just started re-reading my favorite series! Thoroughly enjoyed the first book but I've never been much of a series binger so now in the midst of Book the Second I'm starting to get antsy for a different read. Not sure exactly what though, so in the meantime Sophronia's adventures continue.

>> JUST FINISHED <<

The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks (PBK)

3 Stars. While the story is interesting, for such a big fantasy plot it reads rather subdued and simplistic. Still I enjoyed the very quick read and look forward to finishing the series with what I believe is the final volume next year.

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight vol. 1 by Rin Mikimoto (PBK)
4 Stars. Almost didn't bring this home from the library and now so glad I did! Despite the boy's caboose fetish I really enjoyed the characters, humor and story - will definitely be picking up the next volume!

Yokai Rental Shop vol. 1 by Shin Mashiba (PBK)
3 Stars. Not quite as good as I'd been hoping but a little more interesting than I was expecting with both an unusual yet also rather familiar premise with intriguing characters and twists. Might give the second volume a try.

>> [POSSIBLY] READING NEXT <<

(subject to change with my ever-shifting reading whims)

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian (ARC)

Still eyeing this after a month - time for fantasy?

So what are you reading this week?

The #FridayReads Review (10/13/17)

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland (ARC)

Back to this and despite the language, heavier issues, and impending dread I'm enjoying it. It's certainly a unique and engaging story, and I seriously love that cover.

>> ON HOLD <<

Frogkisser! by Garth Nix (PBK)

Started out really good but after the quest started things surprisingly slowed and I've had a hard time maintaining interest. Set it aside to finish Semi-Definitive and will see if I want to return afterwards.

>> JUST FINISHED <<

Barakamon vol. 13 by Satsuki Yoshino (PBK)

5 Stars. The more I get to know the characters and become invested in their stories, the more delightful this series becomes! A quirky and relaxing contemporary read I highly recommend.

>> [POSSIBLY] READING NEXT <<

(subject to change with my ever-shifting reading whims)

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian (ARC)

Snagged this from my library book group cart and will be giving it a try next. Part of me is intrigued but we'll see...

So what are you reading this week?

Top Ten Series I've Been Meaning To Start But Haven't

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish!

Ten Series I've Been Meaning to Start but Haven't

1. The Elemental Trilogy (Sherry Thomas)
2. Reckoners (Brandon Sanderson)
3. The Young Elites (Marie Lu)
4. The Illuminae Files (Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff)
5. Six of Crows (Leigh Bardugo)
6. The Great Library (Rachel Caine)
7. Cold Fury (T.M. Goeglein)
8. Passenger (Alexandra Bracken)
9. Riders (Veronica Rossi)
10. Geek Girl (Holly Smale)

So what series have you been meaning to start but haven't?

2016 End of Year Book Survey

It's time for the 2016 End of Year Book Survey hosted by The Perpetual Page-Turner!

Number Of Books You Read: 186
Number of Re-Reads: 9 novels (?? manga)
Genre You Read The Most From: YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy

1. Best Book You Read In 2016?

YOUNG ADULT: Starflight by Melissa Landers (review)
MIDDLE GRADE: The Scrivener's Bones [Alcatraz #2] by Brandon Sanderson
[NEW] ADULT: Imprudence by Gail Carriger
NON-FICTION: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
MANGA: Horimiya vol. 1 by Hero & Daisuke Hagiwara

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?

The Continent by Keira Drake

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read? 

Bad: Harry Potter & the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling (review)

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson (review)

5. Best series you started in 2016? Best Sequel of 2016? Best Series Ender of 2016?

All three = Alcatraz Series by Brandon Sanderson

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2016?

Robison Wells: Dark Energy (review)

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand & Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?

A Shadow Bright & Burning by Jessica Cluess

9. Book You Read In 2016 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?

The Dark Talent [Alcatraz #5] by Brandon Sanderson (review)

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2016?

Glitter by Aprilynne Pike

11. Most memorable character of 2016?

Bastille from the Alcatraz Series by Brandon Sanderson

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2016?

Railhead by Philip Reeve (review)

13. Most Thought-Provoking/Life-Changing Book of 2016?

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2016 to finally read? 

The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2016?

"Some people assume that authors write books because we have vivid imaginations and want to share our vision. Other people assume that authors write because we are bursting with stories, and therefore must scribble those stories down in moments of creative propondidty.

Both groups of people are completely wrong. Authors write books for one, and only one, reason: because we like to torture people."

--Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson (review)

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2016? 

SHORTEST: The End by David LaRochelle & Richard Egielski
LONGEST: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (re-read)

17. Book That Shocked You The Most (Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)

The Dark Talent [Alcatraz #5] by Brandon Sanderson (review)

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!) (OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)

Hori & Miyamura from Horimiya by Hero & Daisuke Hagiwara

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year

Crew of the Spotted Custard from The Custard Protocol series by Gail Carriger

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2016 From An Author You’ve Read Previously

Starflight by Melissa Landers (review)

21. Best Book You Read In 2016 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand & Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2016?

Aoi from the So Cute It Hurts!! series by Go Ikeyamada

23. Best 2016 debut you read?

A Shadow Bright & Burning by Jessica Cluess

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?

Railhead by Philip Reeve (review)

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?

Adulthood is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection by Sarah Andersen

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2016?

Tell the Wind and Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan (review)

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?

Railhead by Philip Reeve (review)

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?

Tell the Wind and Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan (review)

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2016?

Railhead by Philip Reeve (review)

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?

The Continent by Keira Drake

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2016 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2017?

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2017 (non-debut)?

Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray

3. 2017 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?

Traveler by L.E. DeLano

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2017?

Starfall by Melissa Landers

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2017?

Read more backlog!

6. A 2017 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:

Shadow Run by AdriAnne Strickland & Michael Miller (review)

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And that's it! Did you read any of these? What did you think of them? And if you filled out the survey as well, leave a link to your post in the Comments!