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2017 YA Showcase Wrap Up: Part 2

Dec 11, 2016

This is part 2 of my YA Showcase wrap up. The YA Showcase is an annual event held by the Centre for Youth Literature. It’s an event where publishers around Australia highlight some of their books coming in the new year. Check out part 1 here and see some of the books that I am looking forward to in 2017.

Because there were a lot of books talked about, I’m not going to go in-depth on all of them. However, I’ve selected a few that I cannot wait to get my hands on and devour. Some of the ones that I have highlighted don’t have covers yet, but I cannot wait to see what is to come. Check out part 1 now

Gap Year in Ghost Town by Micheal Pryor: Let’s get this straight – ghost are everywhere. I can see them. You can’t. And, see them or not, they are dangerous. Coming July 2017

The Things We Promise by J.C Burke: Set in the 1990’s, the only things that Gemma can think about is looking perfect for her first school formal. Her brother Billy; New York’s up and coming make-up artists has made her the ultimate promise – he will be there to make her night perfect. But, when he returns both her and their family are hiding secrets. And Gemma’s life is changed forever when her brother is diagnosed with HIV positive. Coming March 2017.

Avenged (Ruined #2) by Amy Tintera: Em is determined to bring peace to her home. But when winning the war could mean betraying her family, Em faces an impossible choice between loyalty and love. Em must stay one step ahead of her enemies—and her blood—before she’s the next victim in this battle for sovereignty. Sequel to Ruined, coming May 2017

Other Titles:

Frogkisser by Garth Nix: March 2017

Living on Hope Street by Demet Divaroren: June 2017

Life is a # (Mad as Hell) by Gabrielle Williams: June 2017

The Diviners: Books #3 by Libba Bray: September 2017

Nexus (Zeroes #3) by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti: October 2017

Illuminae #3 by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: November 2017

The Impossible Story of Oliver in Love by Tonya Alexandra: This story is for anyone who’s ever felt invisible. This story is for anyone who sees the possible in the impossible. Oliver is invisible to everyone, but her true love. But, what happens when Mr Right feels like Mr Wrong. Coming April 2017

Vigilante by Kady Cross: A brutally honest, uncompromising story about a teen girl who decides to take matters into her own hands. Coming May 2017

Other Titles:

Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3) by Maria V. Snyder: February 2017

Lifeblood (Everlife #2) by Gena Showalter: March 2017

When it’s Real by Erin Watt: June 2017

Down the Line by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Clearing the Pack by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Harry Kruize, Born to Lose by Paul Collins: March 2017

Dragon Apocalypse DC Green: April 2017

Ballad for a Mad Girl by Vikki Wakefield: Part ghost thriller, part coming of age with honest and relatable characters. Coming May

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian: A raw and relatable novel about grief, finding yourself in the world and falling in love for the very first time. Coming August

Other Titles:

Night Swimming by Steph Bowe: April 2017

Marsh and Me by Martine Murray: May 2017

Survivors Club by Michael Bornstein and Debbie Bornstein Holinstat: April 2017

Gaolbird by Simon Bannard: August 2017

Valentine by Jodi McAlister: A smart, witty and page-turning YA series with a paranormal twist. Coming February

Mr Romanov’s Garden in the Sky by Robert Newton: A novel full of heart, warmth and friendship. Coming March

Geekerella by Ashley Poston: Part romance, part love story to nerd culture and all totally adorable. Coming April

Other Titles:

A Shadow’s Breath by Nicole Hayes: February 2017

One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr: January 2017

And that is it for part 2. I am so excited for a lot of these books and cannot wait to start reading them all. What books are you excited for to read next year? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read anything by these authors before? Nevertheless, don’t forget to check out part 1

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2017 YA Showcase Wrap Up: Part 1

Dec 10, 2016

On Tuesday, I went to the annual Centre for Youth Literature Showcase. It’s an event where publishers around Australia highlight some of their books coming in the new year. After going to the showcase last year, I was quick on the mark to get tickets for the 2017 showcase and it was worth it. With 14 publishers present, we were introduced to many books to come, some I already knew and some that now, I cannot wait to read.

It’s a great event for libraries, bloggers and readers alike. The YA Showcase is great to know what books are coming, but also it’s an amazing event to talk with people from the industry. Bloggers are always talking with publishers and authors from behind the screen, but it’s a fantastic thing to sometimes know what they look like.

I’ve also decided to split this wrap-up into two parts. There was a lot of books talked about and I don’t want any of you to get bored. You can now check out part 2.

The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles: I already have an ARC of this one, but I cannot wait to get stuck into it. The Edge of Everything is an epic romance fantasy adventure that straddles two worlds. February 9th, 2017

We Come Apart by Sarah Crossan and Brain Conaghan: I don’t read much verse, but this novel has caught my eye. Told through dual perspectives, We Come Apart tells the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places. Coming March 2017

Other Titles:

Life in a Fishbowl by Len Vlahos: January 2017

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer: April 2017

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas: May 2017

A Court of Thorns and Roses Colouring Book by Sarah J. Maas: May 2017

Thorne of Glass Untitled Novella #1 by Sarah J. Maas: 27 June 2017

Thorne of Glass #6 by Sarah J. Maas: September 2017

The World of Thorne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: October 2017

You Got This by Pip Harry: Follows two girls; one homeless and trying to find her way back home, the other lost and trying to find herself.

Untidy Towns by Kate O’Donnell: Explained as a little bit of Gilmore Girls a little but of Nick Earls. Country towns, friendship, families, finding yourself and kissing. Coming 2017

Other Titles:

Love, Ghost and Nose Hair by Steven Herrick – Reprinted

A Place Like This by Steven Herrick – Reprinted

That Stubborn Seed of Hope: Stories by Brain Falkner: 2017

The Secrets We Share by Nova Weetman (The Secrets We Keep #2) : #LoveOZYA

Remind Me How This Ends by Gabrielle Tozer: Old Best Friends come into contact again, when both their lives are a mess. What starts off as friendly banter turns into an ugly mess and someone will get hurt. June 13, 2017

Begin, End, Begin: a #LoveOZYA Anthology: This all-new collection will show the world exactly how much there is to love about Aussie YA. With Authours Melissa Keil, Will Kostakis, Ellie Marney, Jaclyn Moriarty, Michael Pryor, Alice Pung, Gabrielle Tozer, Lili Wilkinson and Danielle Binks.

Other Title:

Crave the Mark by Veronica Roth: January 17th, 2017

The Secret Science of Magic by Melissa Keil: Unconventional romance, perfect timing and making friends with the weirdos.

In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black: An electric rollercoaster ride through dark space. Coming July 2017

Other Titles:

Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough: Late 2017

The City of Night Neverending (Paladero #2) by Steven Lochran: April 2017

Silver Stars (Soldier Girls #2) by Micheal Grant: March 2017

IDA by Alison Evans: Ida can shift between parallel universes, allowing her to follow alternative paths. When she sees her doppelganger, she starts to wonder if she’s actually in control of her ability, and whether there are effects far beyond what she’s considered. Entertaining, moving and relevant. Coming January.

Finding Nevo by Nevo Zisin: An autobiography about gender and everything that comes with it.

Other Title:

Dragonkeeper: Bronze Brid Tower by Carole Wilkinson: Coming March

Friends Anonymous by Simmone Howell, Fiona Wood and Cath Crowley: Three different girls, come together and become unlikely friends.

The Hero Trilogy by S.D Gentill: The retelling of Homer’s epic tale through the eyes of a young girl – new covers

Other Titles:

Draekora (The Medoran Chronicles #3) by Lynette Noni: Published in April

Jennifer Cellardoor by J.M Donellan: Coming 2017

And that is it for part 1. I am so excited for a lot of these books and cannot wait to start reading them all. What books are you excited for to read next year? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read anything by these authors before? Nevertheless, remember to come back tomorrow for part 2.

You can find me on twitter at @angel_reads, Facebook, instagram, tumblr and Goodreads. You can also follow Angel Reads on Bloglovin and via email (in the sidebar)

Series I Won’t be Finishing #1

Nov 27, 2016

I find it really hard not to finish a book, let alone a series that I have already started. It’s something that I have been against for quite some time. But over the last couple of years, as I have been reading more books, I’ve learnt that I cannot love everything and sometimes I do have to give up. So today’s post is about some series that I most likely won’t be reading more of.

Just a quick note, these are my thoughts and feelings about these series – please respect that.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: If you follow me on Twitter, this might not come as a shock to you. I read Throne of Glass last year and I enjoyed it. I didn’t love it, but I was willing to find out more. But, then I started to read the reviews for the other books and the hopes that I had, disintegrated. I am not a fan of what Sarah does with her characters. I feel they do this flip personality wise and there isn’t an inch of who they were in the book previous.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: I loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, it was one of my favourite books last year. It was everything that I loved, however, I finished the books with some concerns. When the reviews started rolling in for A Court of Mist and Fury, I knew that the book wasn’t going to be for me. I am totally okay with a character changing who she wants to be with. But, what I hate is when the old romantic interests, is turned into a villain. And the new one, oh forget about all the horrible things that he has done. Sorry, that is me out.

Assassin’s Heart by Sarah Ahiers: I was so looking forward to reading The Assassin’s Heart when I received it for review. And then I started to read it. It had some really good things going for it, but it fell flat and confused the hell out of me. There was so much going on, where things changed here and there. I don’t even know how Thief’s Cunning, will work out.

What are some series that you won’t be finishing? Do we share any that is the same? Did you like this post? Do you want to see more? Let’s Chat!

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