Saturday, July 12, 2014

Stacking the Shelves #35


Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by  Tynga's Reviews! This meme showcases the books received, bought, or checked out from the library over the past week. 

For Review:
Heir of Fire
By: Sarah J. Maas
Release Date: 9/2/14
A big thank you to Bloomsbury and NetGalley!
Synopsis:
Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien’s only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan’s Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King’s Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan’s biggest threat – and his own toughest enemy. 

While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love?


Illusions of Fate
By: Kiersten White
Release Date: 9/9/14
A big thank you to Harper Teen and Edelweiss!
Synopsis:
Downton Abbey meets Cassandra Clare in this lush, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

“I did my best to keep you from crossing paths with this world. And I shall do my best to protect you now that you have.”

Jessamin has been an outcast since she moved from her island home of Melei to the dreary country of Albion. Everything changes when she meets Finn, a gorgeous, enigmatic young lord who introduces her to the secret world of Albion’s nobility, a world that has everything Jessamin doesn’t—power, money, status…and magic. But Finn has secrets of his own, dangerous secrets that the vicious Lord Downpike will do anything to possess. Unless Jessamin, armed only with her wits and her determination, can stop him.

Kiersten White captured readers’ hearts with her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy and its effortless mix of magic and real-world teenage humor. She returns to that winning combination of wit, charm, and enchantment in Illusions of Fate, a sparkling and romantic new novel perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, The Madman’s Daughter, and Libba Bray.


The Perilous Sea
By: Sherry Thomas
Release Date: 9/16/14
A big thank you to Balzar + Bray and Edelweiss!
Synopsis:
After spending the summer away from each other, Titus and Iolanthe (still disguised as Archer Fairfax) are eager to return to Eton College to resume their training to fight the Bane. Although no longer bound to Titus by a blood oath, Iolanthe is more committed than ever to fulfilling her destiny—especially with the agents of Atlantis quickly closing in.

Soon after arriving at school, though, Titus makes a shocking discovery, one that makes him question everything he previously believed about their mission. Faced with this devastating realization, Iolanthe is forced to come to terms with her new role, while Titus must choose between following his mother's prophecies—and forging a divergent path to an unknowable future.


Whisper the Dead
By: Alyxandra Harvey
Release Date: 10/7/14
A big thank you to Bloomsbury and NetGalley!
Synopsis:
Gretchen is struggling with her newfound gift as a Whisperer; the constant buzzing in her ears from detecting spells is more frustrating than fun, especially when she is spending time with one of the Order of Iron Nail's Keepers, the icy but strikingly handsome Tobias Lawless. But while Gretchen tries to hide the truth and resolve her feelings for him, London fades from beautiful and bustling to deathly silent ...Something evil is once again menacing Mayfair, and Gretchen and her cousins must use their powers to prevent a horrible sacrifice.

This second book in the Lovegrove Legacy trilogy is full of dark twists, spellbinding suspense and sweeping romance - perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Lauren Kate and Ruth Warburton.


Snow Like Ashes
By: Sara Raasch
Release Date: 10/14/14
A big thank you to Balzar + Bray and Edelweiss!
Synopsis:
A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.

So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.


From the Library:
Sentinel
By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Synopsis:
It's a beautiful day for a war.

As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all.

And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St. Delphi, they must now trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time.

In the stunning, action-packed climax to the bestselling Covenant series, Alex must face a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear… or the end of herself.


Altered
By: Gennifer Albin
Synopsis:
Life. Possibility. Choice.
All taken from Adelice by the Guild—until she took them back.

But amid the splendid ruins of Earth, Adelice discovers how dangerous freedom can be. Hunted by soulless Remnants sent by Cormac Patton and the Guild, Adelice finds a world that’s far from deserted. Although allies are easy to find on Earth, knowing who to trust isn’t. Because everyone has secrets, especially those Adelice loves most. Secrets they would kill to protect. Secrets that will redefine each of them. Torn between two brothers and two worlds, Adelice must choose what to fight for.

In this thrilling sequel to Crewel, Adelice is about to learn how tangled up her past and future really are. Her parents ran to protect her, but nothing can save her from her destiny, and once she uncovers the truth, it will change everything.


What are you stacking your shelves with this week?

18 comments:

  1. I just finished reading Sentinel and I loved it. It was amazing. I'm looking forward to reading Heir of Fire as well.

    Grace
    Books of Love

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  2. Sentinel was really good, it was a great end to the series. I just ordered Altered of Bookoutlet the other day. I am so excited to read it :)

    Thanks for stopping by !

    Amber @ The Book Bratz

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  3. I have Heir of Fire too, but I'm worried to read it because the feedback has been so good lately! Also, I finished reading The Perilous Sea last week and it was BRILLIANT! I hope you'll love it as much as I did. :)
    Enjoy your books this week!

    Nick - My Haul

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  4. Ooh, all these covers look amazing. Hope you enjoy!

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  5. Looks like some great, great books you got this week. I have to admit I haven't read any of them! The new Kiersten White sounds pretty interesting - I've never read her before!

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  6. Ooo, looks like a great Harper week! I also have Illusions of Fate, The Perilous Sea, and Snow Like Ashes. And Heir of Fire, but that's not Harper ;) I don't care too much about Heir of Fire but THE PERILOUS SEA, WOOHOO! I hope you enjoy all of your new books, Amber!

    Have a fabulous weekend!

    Check out my STS post!

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  7. Holy amazing covers Batman! Seriously, they all look amazing. Enjoy! :)

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  8. I haven't started the Throne of Glass series, so boo to me. But the cover to Perilous Sea looks amazing! I hope you enjoy all your books, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  9. Illusions of Fate's cover is gorgeous. It's been a long time since I've checked out Edelweiss. Maybe it's time to go back.

    Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by our post!

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  10. I really need to start reading Throne of Glass. And Snow Like Ashes really reminds me of Divergent covers.

    ~ Dre @ Sporadic Reads

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  11. Oh I agree...The Perilous Sea has such a great looking cover.

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  12. Awesome haul! I really can't wait to read Heir of Fire! A few of the others are also on my TBR, and Sentinel is freaking amazing!!!!! I cried for a long time (both sad and happy tears) and hope you enjoy the conclusion to that series ;)

    My StS .
    Zareena @ Books and Books

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  13. The cover for Illusions of Fate is mesmerizing.
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog earlier :) I hope you enjoy these all!

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  14. I so need to pick up Throne of Glass already, but can't wait to read Illusions of Fate and really enjoyed A Breath of Frost, though it took me a few chapters to really get into it. :) Happy reading!

    Here's mine

    Kirsty @ StudioReads

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  15. The Lovegrave Legacy is one of my favorite series I hope you like the second book.
    Paulina @ The Little Book Pixie

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  16. Everyone's raving about The Throne of Glass. Maybe I should get it, too. Been hearing good things about Kiersten White, too.

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  17. I love the Crewel books. And the library is currently holding the first Sarah J Maas book for me. I hope it's good. Happy reading!

    Thanks for visiting my haul.

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  18. Ooh, awesome haul this week! I have HEIR OF FIRE and I am so excited to finally start it. I read SNOW LIKE ASHES and LOVED IT!! It was soooo amazing!!

    I hope you enjoy all your awesome new goodies!!

    Thanks for stopping by my STS @ Addicted Readers! :)

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