January 15, 2013

Top Ten 2013 Debuts I'm Looking Forward To

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by the bloggers of The Broke and the Bookish. This week we are supposed to list the 2013 we're most eagerly anticipating. Since I'm participating in the Debut Author Challenge this year, I am eager to read everyone's list this week! I have a potential list of books that I'm interested in reading, but I'm always up for learning about new possibilities. :)


Dualed by Elsie Chapman — The premise that everyone is born with a Genetic alternate and must kill said Alt before turning twenty sounds creepy but fascinating!
City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Foster — An Asian-inspired fantasy where orphan girls are apprenticed behind this one city's walls? Heck, yes!
Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield — About a woman whose song has the power to bring down destruction. Nothing like a historical fantasy based on siren lore.
The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson — I love, love, love the fact that this book involves Brazil, mythology, and religious rituals.
Pantomime by Laura Lam — Two girls from very different backgrounds escape to be part of a magical circus. Something about truly magical circuses is awesome.
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson — A "Bluebeard" retelling! Need I say more?
Cinders & Sapphires by Leila Rasheed — I'm always in the mood to read historical fiction about relationships that form between people of different social classes.
The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd — A retelling of The Island of Dr. Moreau but from his daughter's perspective. I need to read the classic first before this retelling.
Reboot by Amy Tintera — People die and are reborn as soulless perfect soldiers, based on how long before they're revived? Count me in!
Poison by Bridget Zinn — A botched poisoning attempt leaves a young potions master on the run from her kingdom. Sounds like a fun new high fantasy!

What debuts have I missed? Let me know what your most anticipated 2013 debuts are!


Edit: Apparently The Summer Prince is not a debut. My bad!
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Amanda

Amanda loves few things better than sitting down with a cup of tea and a book. She frequently stays up far too late, telling herself she just needs to finish one more page. When she's not wrapped up in the stories of others, Amanda works as a children's librarian in a public library.

13 comments:

  1. Great list. So many great books coming out this yr cant wait.
    Feel free to view My TTT

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  2. I can't WAIT for The Summer Prince or Chantress! I love the covers of both and they both sound AMAZING! :D

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    1. Definitely, on both accounts! Both are very different, but totally my types of books. We can be anxiously awaiting their releases together! :)

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  3. I've heard great things about the Madman's Daughter. All the other books are new to me. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Yeah, that one seems to be the most popular. But once the others release they'll hopefully also gain some popularity.

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  4. I'm looking forward to Strands of Bronze and Gold and City of a Thousand Doll too! Dualed was ok, not as great as I hoped but I really enjoyed The Madman's Daughter! (I reviewed it today as a matter of fact!) If you like Gothic fiction I think you'll appreciate it, Amanda!

    Great list:)

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    1. I have heard mixed thoughts on Dualed. I guess I'll have to decide whether I really want to read it at some point. And gothic fiction? Yes, please! :) Can't wait to read your review, Heather!

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  5. 1st time i have heard of Cinders and Sapphires and I am loving the title and cover!

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    1. I know! It's pretty! :) I can't wait until it releases!

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  6. I am all for The Madman's Daughter, City of a Thousand Dolls, and Strands of Bronze and Gold. Been waiting impatiently for these for too long. Booya! Oooooh...and Dualed and Chantress sound awesome. What crazy wonderful premises! Great list!

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    1. I know! Sometimes authors just amaze me with their creativity. Now let's hope the execution of these books lives up to their awesome premises.

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  7. Wow, great blog! keep up the good work, I'm a regular here! :)

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