Now that it’s nearing the end of the year, I’ve decided to make a post about my top 10 most anticipated releases of 2016. Some of these don’t yet have specific date, or even a cover/title. But I know they’re on their way, and I’m eagerly waiting their arrival.
(Note: I got all release dates from Amazon or Goodreads)
A Gathering of Shadows
by V.E. Schwab (Victoria Schwab)
Release Date: 23rd February
This is the 2nd book in the A Darker Shade of Magic series, and I loved the 1st book so much, I can’t wait for this one! AND better still, it’s released the day before my birthday…guess which book I’ll be getting myself as a present haha!
A Court of Mist and Fury
by Sarah J Maas
Release Date: May
We don’t have a cover yet. I just hope beyond anything it matches the first book because that cover is stunning. Anyway, this is the 2nd book in Sarah J Maas’ second fantasy series, based loosely on fairy tale retellings. I’m eager to see if the fairy tale retelling was just a kick-off for the first book, or if there will be a different fairy tale for each book, like with The Lunar Chronicles.
The Song Rising
by Samantha Shannon
Release Date: November
Once again, we don’t yet have a cover. This is the 3rd book in The Bone Season series, one of my favourite series. I have a feeling I’ll end up waiting AGES for this book though, because I only buy paperback books and this will be released in hardback for the first months before releasing a paperback edition, like with The Mime Order. *sigh*. I might have to read it from a library or something until then.
Tales of a Peculiar
by Ransom Riggs
Release date: Autumn
This is a newly announced book deal for Ransom Riggs, this book being fairy tales related to the Miss Peregrine’s trilogy. And let me tell you, fairy tales mixed in with a bizarre (or for a better word – peculiar) background mixed in…I’m all for it!
The Hidden Oracle
by Rick Riordan
Release Date: 3rd May
We have a cover this time! But…for me this might be like The Song Rising, where I have to wait ages for it to be released in paperback – I’m currently doing so with Magnus Chase.
Anyway, this is a continuation series from the Heroes of Olympus series I believe, meaning Percy Jackson is back once again! And with that one fact, I am sold.
Stars Above
by Marissa Meyer
Release Date: 2nd February
I believe this is a collection of novellas for The Lunar Chronicles series. I still need to buy Fairest and Winter, but I’ll add this to my list too.
Gemina – Illuminae 2
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Release Date: Autumn
I loved Illuminae, so I can’t wait for the second book. I hope the formatting is just as good as before!
The Sleeping Prince
by Melinda Salisbury
Release Date: 4th February
This is the second book in The Sin-Eater’s Daughter series, a fun and easy read that I enjoyed very much.
Illustrated Chamber of Secrets
Release Date: Autumn
I did kind of guess this release date, since it was announced there would be one of these illustrated editions every year for the next 7 years, and since the first was released in Autumn…yeah. I don’t even have the first yet but I believe I’m getting it for Christmas.
Throne of Glass 5
by Sarah J Maas
Release date: Autumn
This book doesn’t have a title OR cover yet, so I’ll just have to show the first book, because I couldn’t leave it out! I’m obsessed with this series so I need it! PLUS there’s going to be a throne of glass colouring book released on the same day, so that’s even better! *squeals*
So those are my top 10 most anticipated releases of 2016!
Are there any on this list that you’re looking forward to?
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wonderful list!
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Great list! A few of the books (A Court of Mist & Fury, The Sleeping Prince & Throne of Glass 5) will be on mine as well when I get around to doing it 😀 2016 looks to be a great year for book releases
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I was thinking that when I was trying to wittle the list down to just 10 haha! So many good book releases in 2016
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I am so keen for The Hidden Oracle! This is an awesome list and I’m so excited for 2016.
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Same! Can’t get enough of Rick Riordan and all the mythology ❤
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So excited for stars above and a gathering of shadows!
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Yessss! I need them in my life right now. At least they’re towards the start of the year instead of the end like most are!
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A Court of Mist and Fury and Throne of Glass 5 should be in mine too. I didn’t know Gemina was coming out but I still have to read Illuminae, but I’m excited to read them! 😀
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Sarah J Maas books are just amazing ❤ I was surprised GEMINA was coming out next year to be honest since Illuminae arrived not long ago, but I'm not complaining! I hope you enjoy Illuminae as much as I did 😀
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Yes! I love them! I’ll be reading Queen of Shadows soon and I’m so excited about it! It has been hard to avoid spoilers, but I haven’t read any thankfully 😀
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That’t lucky! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 😀
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So excited for some of these books! I’m hoping I get the illustrated first harry potter is under the Christmas tree 😉 xxxx
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So am I haha! *fingers crossed* it’d be amazing to finally have it in my hands ❤
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I keep casually strolling into Bookstores and picking it up and having a flick through 😛
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Same haha!
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Great choices! I need Stars Above, The Hidden Oracle, and the illustrated Chamber of Secrets to come out, like, yesterday! Haha 😀 So excited for all of these!
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Can’t wait for the Illustrated Chamber of Secrets!
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