Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. As the bookish creatures we are, it is our duty to know all about the upcoming book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on! There was already a TTT with anticipated books for the first half of the year, so naturally, now is the time to talk about the remaining months!
Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For The Second Half Of The Year (since we did a topic about the releases we were excited about for the first half of 2016 back in the beginning of the year) Feel free to tweak it how you want to — like most anticipated fantasy for the second half of 2016 or debut authors. Whatever you want!
1. Heartless by Marissa Meyer
I haven’t even read the Lunar Chronicles yet, even though I really want to at some point, but I am definitely intrigued by the idea of this one. And it’s common knowledge that I am a sucker for Alice-inspired stories, so there’s also that!
2. A Million Worlds with You by Claudia Grey
Months later and I am STILL mad at what happened at the end of the second book. This one better have the conclusion I want and a perfectly great future for Theo, because let’s face it, I care about him the most! #TeamTheo
3. Witch’s Pyre by Josephine Angelini
The Worldwalker series is one of my all time favourite series and I am so happy I discovered it. This will be the final installment and I cannot wait to get some answers. Also, I ADORE the covers. I was so certain that the final one would be green, but the violet suits it quite well. The excitement is real!
4. Furthermore and Tahereh Mafi
I am usually not into middle grade schools, but when the author is Tahereh Mafi I AM READING THAT BOOK. End of discussion really, because I adore her writing style and I would never purposely miss out on one of her books.
5. Did I Mention I Miss You? by Estelle Maskame
Another finale to series and one that I have really been waiting for for a while now. DIMILY and DIMINY are both super fast reads, yet very different because the characters are always in such a different place in their life. I am intrigued where it will all end up (especially because Estelle tends to be quite cruel with her comments about the progress on the book sometimes).
6. Gemina by Amy Kaufman/Jay Kristoff
I just read Illuminae this year, so I am glad I didn’t have to wait as long as some other people. It’s one of the few books where I will make sure to get the hardcover and I will glory in its beautiful art again!
7. Unscripted Joss Byrd: A Novel by Lygia Day Peñaflor
A contemporary book about acting and the movie business – NEED. TO. HAVE. Also, it seems like the perfect light summer read! Just look at the cover – it basically screams SUMMER!
8. Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin
Never could I have imagined how much I would enjoy Wolf by Wolf! It wasn’t the most cruel cliffhanger in the end, but I do NEED to know how it continues. (If you haven’t noticed, I am really bad with not knowing what happens)
9. Mind Games by Heather W. Petty
Gaaah, this is still way too far away from now. Mori and Lock were so adorable as teen characters and I wonder if they will mature in this sequel and how Mori will generally deal with everything that is thrown her way. The world sure has it out for that girl!
10. The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily by Rachel Cohn/David Levithan
I don’t read all that many festive books, but Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares was one of the most fun christmas-y reads ever. I loved their characters and I always wondered if their blossoming romance would survive beyond the first book. It seems like I am getting my answer soon!
So, that’s it from me! A lot of earthy and/or violet covers and many, many sequels! By clicking on the books, you’ll be redirected to Goodreads for the synopsis or in case you want to add them to your TBR! What are you excited for?
I love all the freaking covers of the books you chose! They are stunning. I have to read Illuminae soon, I had no idea it was a trilogy (I’ve been living under a rock, I know hahah)
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I am a complete sucker for pretty covers 😀 thank you!
And don’t worry about Illuminae! The books are a series, but the MCs are different in each book.
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I had no idea about that either, thank you for enlightening me once more 😛
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Hahaha no problem!
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Heartless seems to have made a few lists 🙂 it made mine too! I also had Furthermore on my list 🙂 I also have some of these series in my TBR, but j need to actually start them!! Great list 🙂
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Could you maybe post a link to your post here? Because every time I click on your name, it says that the blog doesn’t exist on wordpress and I don’t really know how to visit it otherwise
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That’s odd
… I’ll have to check that out! Here: https://pageturner20.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/top-ten-tuesday-33/
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Thanks! 🙂
It directs to iry93.wordpress.com and I suppose that’s your old web address, right?
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It is, I can’t seem to find a way to get it to direct to this one – may have to contact WordPress
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On the top right corner, when you go to your profile or the account settings, I think you can change if it appears or not.
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Under account settings, you can choose your primary site.
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I’ll have a look … I mean I deleted the other account ages ago… Thanks! 🙂
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I managed to sort it out now through wordpress’ help 🙂 all new comment lead back to my site 😀 thanks for pointing this out to me!!
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No problem! 😀
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I’m so excited for Gemina and Heartless as well! Both those series I read this year and they’re my FAVES! The last book I finished was actually Stars Above and now I NEED something Marissa Meyer! I know I’m cheating because this isn’t coming out this year, but I can’t wait for Iko’s graphic novel!
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I almost put something from next year on my list as well. Veronica Roth’s new duology will be released in January and I was like … darn it, so close but not in 2016 anymore.
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I need 4 of those books in my life right now and I’m pretty sure you can identify at least 3 of them.
I had no idea that The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily was coming out. Good to know even if the first book wasn’t my favorite book in the universe. It was okay but I think I would read this one too
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Gemina,, Heartless, A Million Worlds with You and Furthermore? Am I right?
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You are :P. I need those in my life now
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Same!
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Great list! 😀 I’ve always wanted to read A Thousand Pieces of You because the cover is SO gorgeous but haven’t really had the chance and now the 3rd book is coming out?!! and it looks just as pretty! Also, Unscripted Joss Byrd seems so awesome!
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You can just binge-read the whole Firebird series when the 3rd book is out! Then you won’t go crazy from cliffhangers hahaha
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Great post. I nominate you for an award. https://rratedreviews.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/my-liebster-award/
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Thank you 🙂
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I’m excited for so many of these! But mostly Heartless and Blood for Blood. I read Iron to Iron so I know how Adele and Luca’s story played out but I’m keen to see how Yael (as Adele) and Luca get along in Blood for Blood!!! Need to know. The book could not come soon enough!
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I totally hear you! Now that the secret’s out, I wonder how their dynamic will change.
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AHHH KAT! You NEED to read Cinder, so we can buddy read the other books in the series together. That would be awesome.
Okay, that being said, ahah, I’m impatient for Heartless as well, it sounds like SUCH a great book! And obviously that last book in the Firebird trilogy. I’m still not over that ending either.
Great list!
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I am waiting for the Lunar Chronicles to come out as a box set. Is that weird? Because I just know that I’ll like them and will want them all at once!
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Oh no, not at all, ahah . Well I’m going to read Scarlet – the second book – this summer probably, but you’ll have to let me know if you get this box set soon 😀
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I will definitely do that!
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We’re getting a Dash & Lily SEQUEL?!?!?! This is so exciting!!! I’m always on the lookout for festive books to read around Christmastime. 😀
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I know! I was so excited when I heard about the sequel too!!!
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Furthermore sounds so good and I can’t wait to read it! I haven’t read Wolf by Wolf or Illuminae yet, but I am sure once I do I will be dying for the sequels!
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I am just excited for ALL the books hahaha
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None of these were on my list, but now I’m interested in checking a few of them out!
My TTT: http://www.anovelglimpse.com/2016/06/14/top-ten-tuesday/
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YAY! That’s the way it’s supposed to be 😀
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I’m looking forward to Heartless too- partly cos I have read the Lunar Chronicles (I recommend it if you want a fun read) and partly cos like you I love Alice in Wonderland! I still haven’t read the worldwalkers series, but it’s on my wishlist- hopefully I’ll pick up a copy soon. Great post 🙂
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I think with the final book coming out, the Worldwalker series would surely be fun to read. I hope it has a good conclusion. I want that final book so bad!
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yes definitely 🙂 ooh that good?
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It’s one of my favourite series I’ve read this year. It’s not perfect, but I love the world building!
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Awesome!! 🙂 I remember reading your review of the first one and being intrigued- it’s been on my tbr since then 🙂
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I hate the fact that I can’t predict anything that might happen in Blood for Blood. For some reason my gut is telling me that Luka and Felix might be in danger since they were still in/around the building when the big event happened. Other than that I have no idea what will happen and I am both excited and terrified to find out. I think I’m going to need a support group for this book haha.
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I can’t predict anything either! I have no clue what’s going to happen or where it is even supposed to end!
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At this rate, I’ll just wait for Illuminae book 3 to release before I read it so I can both be disappointed at myself for waiting so long (assuming I enjoy it) and the fact that I didn’t have to “wait” so long for each release because binge reading is wonderfulllllll.
Cheers,
Joey via. thoughts and afterthoughts.
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Sounds like a good plan. Sometimes binge-reading a series is the best anyway.
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Ahhh I agree with you on how much fun Wolf by Wolf was! I just couldn’t stop reading it for real until I finished the book. Here’s hoping Blood for Blood lives up to it, because that would be AMAZING. ❤
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Yes! I am keeping my fingers crossed that the sequel will hold up!
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A Million Worlds With You cover is amazing! That series just has amazing covers!
I still need to read Wolf by Wolf but I’m happy that the second book is coming out!
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It does have some of the most beautiful covers ever!Putting the books side by side always makes me swoon 🙂
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I’m most excited about The Cursed Child, Heartless, Furthermore. Heartless sounds so awesome and I’m a lover of retellings
Great list!
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Oh yes! So many people are excited about The Cursed Child!
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I’m seriously so excited for Furthermore, Gemina and Heartless. It feels like it has been forever since Tahara Mafi has come out with a book and it’s been torture because she’s an absolutely fantastic writer. With Gemina, I’m really hoping for more of the artistic storytelling that was brought into play with Illuminae. It just made that story so much stronger and visually appealing.
Great post. It just kicked my excitement up for these books tenfold.
– Eden
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YAY, thanks Eden for stopping by and commenting. Illuminae would only have been more stunning in a visual sense if it had been in colour!
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I could just imagine how beautiful it would have been in color. No doubt Gemina will be just as stunning.
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I’ve read Illuminae already but I still haven’t gotten into Gemina and I hope to get to it soon! Furthermore is on my TBR and I hope to get to it soon! I also really need to get to A Thousand Pieces of You!
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I actually liked Gemina better than Illuminae, so I hope you get to it soon as well.
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