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Buzz Books 2019: Young Adult Spring/Summer: Excerpts from next season's best new titles by Ian Doescher, Gaby Dunn, David Elliott, Kosoko Jackson, Mary Weber and more
Our tenth Buzz Young Adult gives readers the special excitement of being among the first to sample the best in forthcoming young adult novels months ahead of their actual publication.These substantial pre-publication excerpts include several titles based on historical Joan of Arc (Voices by David Elliott); King Arthur (Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy); Romanov by Nadine Brandes; as well as history-based stories such as Christelle Dabos’s The Missing of Clairedelune and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher.Mary Weber’s To Best the Boys is a new fantasy from the bestselling author of the Storm Siren trilogy, while Please Send Help by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin is a follow-up to their New York Times bestseller I Hate Everyone But You.You will discover three debut writers to keep an eye on as well. Kosoko Jackson writes about war in A Place for Wolves, Joan He’s Descendant of the Crane is based on Chinese epics, and Crystal Smith offers a romantic fantasy in Bloodleaf.For broader reading, check out Buzz Books 2019: Spring/Summer, also available now, for 44 excerpts from top forthcoming adult fiction and nonfiction titles. Visit buzz.publishersmarketplace.com.
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January 18, 2019
Ahh, welcome back Buzz Books! I really missed these issues over the winter period and wondered where they'd gone, so I'm happy they're back with a bang. Once again there is a strong selection of books here, and the excerpts certainly whet your appetite. You can never have too many books in your TBR pile so pick this up for guaranteed additions to your already wildly out of control mountain in the corner!
Many thanks to Publishers Lunch/Buzz Books for my copy.
Many thanks to Publishers Lunch/Buzz Books for my copy.
February 9, 2019
Many thanks to NetGalley and Publishers Lunch for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.
Another edition of Buzz Books. As I have said before, if you want an amazing selection of books for the upcoming season, you must read this first. Not only will you get a list of awesome books where you can see if your favourite author is coming out with something new, you can find great new selections that you might not have otherwise found out about. They also have a selection of excerpts from their list so you can get a real opportunity to see if that book would appeal to you.
The Young Adult genre has grown exponentially over the past few years and now there is so much coming out, it is helpful to have some experts sort through the noise. I would have preferred for them to have broken down their list a little more - there is only fiction and a small selection of nonfiction. For example, if they could have grouped all the books that are in series, or by genre like fantasy, comedy, that would have helped. It was just too many for me to go through. Some I recognized and added to my list, but I just couldn’t get into the others. As I was going through the long, long list, I found that there were so many books that looked exactly the same. I became bored. Yes, I love fantasy and I love a female protagonist, but I just can’t get excited about the same blurb of she has magic, she is in danger, she is all alone, what will happen!!! Some of them are great, but some of them are just mediocre. Everyone is looking for the next big thing, but seem to be copying what the last thing was. It was like when there was a plethora of vampire books because of Twilight. As far as the more contemporary fiction I just found again, a lot of important issues, but really just two issues that would repeat over again. I feel like I have already read so many of already. I think that for people who are in this demographic, they can get much more excited about some of these than I can.
What did stand out to me is there are some real, potentially amazing books that I could use in a classroom. There is a Shakespeare version of Mean Girls. That’s right, Mean Girls written out in iambic pentameter! Well, don’t quote me, I don’t know if it is exactly but Shakespeare-like language. I think this will be a great teaching tool. There is female version of Arthur and The Sword and a few Joan of Arc retellings. One thing that was of great interest to me personally, was a graphic novel about Maria Callas, a famous opera singer. Reading through the excerpts, I noticed that many have chosen alternative styles of writing other than the straightforward line by line. This is always something relatable and important as it allows access to different types of readers.
I think I will wait and see what rises out of the heap, to see if there is anything worth reading this season. As far as getting a Buzz Books list, definitely!
Another edition of Buzz Books. As I have said before, if you want an amazing selection of books for the upcoming season, you must read this first. Not only will you get a list of awesome books where you can see if your favourite author is coming out with something new, you can find great new selections that you might not have otherwise found out about. They also have a selection of excerpts from their list so you can get a real opportunity to see if that book would appeal to you.
The Young Adult genre has grown exponentially over the past few years and now there is so much coming out, it is helpful to have some experts sort through the noise. I would have preferred for them to have broken down their list a little more - there is only fiction and a small selection of nonfiction. For example, if they could have grouped all the books that are in series, or by genre like fantasy, comedy, that would have helped. It was just too many for me to go through. Some I recognized and added to my list, but I just couldn’t get into the others. As I was going through the long, long list, I found that there were so many books that looked exactly the same. I became bored. Yes, I love fantasy and I love a female protagonist, but I just can’t get excited about the same blurb of she has magic, she is in danger, she is all alone, what will happen!!! Some of them are great, but some of them are just mediocre. Everyone is looking for the next big thing, but seem to be copying what the last thing was. It was like when there was a plethora of vampire books because of Twilight. As far as the more contemporary fiction I just found again, a lot of important issues, but really just two issues that would repeat over again. I feel like I have already read so many of already. I think that for people who are in this demographic, they can get much more excited about some of these than I can.
What did stand out to me is there are some real, potentially amazing books that I could use in a classroom. There is a Shakespeare version of Mean Girls. That’s right, Mean Girls written out in iambic pentameter! Well, don’t quote me, I don’t know if it is exactly but Shakespeare-like language. I think this will be a great teaching tool. There is female version of Arthur and The Sword and a few Joan of Arc retellings. One thing that was of great interest to me personally, was a graphic novel about Maria Callas, a famous opera singer. Reading through the excerpts, I noticed that many have chosen alternative styles of writing other than the straightforward line by line. This is always something relatable and important as it allows access to different types of readers.
I think I will wait and see what rises out of the heap, to see if there is anything worth reading this season. As far as getting a Buzz Books list, definitely!
November 22, 2019
Thanks again Buzz Books and Publishers Lunch for another Young Adult edition! I always enjoy browsing the excerpts and the lists of the new Young Adult fiction coming out for the season and can count on Buzz Books as a favorite resource (sorry - I never get to the non-fiction part). It's one of the best for discovering new titles and new authors. It's great to get the excerpts of some of the books to whet my appetite.
Many thanks to Publishers Lunch through Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to Publishers Lunch through Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 31, 2019
What can I say? Buzz Books always fill me with excitement.
There’s a few titles on here I’ve already got ARCs of and one or two that I’m intrigued by. As always, this is great for dipping your toes into new things and trying out ideas. Quite heavily leaning to fantasy but some wonderful tootles on here.
Much as I love these books I always end up adding to my NetGalley requests in a way that isn’t totally healthy.
There’s a few titles on here I’ve already got ARCs of and one or two that I’m intrigued by. As always, this is great for dipping your toes into new things and trying out ideas. Quite heavily leaning to fantasy but some wonderful tootles on here.
Much as I love these books I always end up adding to my NetGalley requests in a way that isn’t totally healthy.
January 17, 2019
In past years, I’ve used BUZZ BOOKS to add new books and writers to my TBR and preordered particularly exciting titles. This issue was nearly all fantasy or retelling, with hardly anything contemporary. I don’t feel like I gained anything from perusing this edition.
July 8, 2019
I would love to thank Publishers Lunch and NetGalley for offering these amazing books for free in exchange for an honest review.
These Buzz Books releases are Young Adult excerpts from this spring and summer!
We can read excerpts from:
by Crystal Smith - This one is really interesting and it's on my list!
by Joan He - It wasn't on my list but who knows? The story isn't that bad at all!
by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy - This book is really cool! I mean the premise and everything! It's a little weird as of the narrative style, but again, the story has potential and I do want to read it!
by Kyo Maclear and Byron Eggenschwiler - This is a graphic book with a beautiful story as you go on, but I wasn't much of a fan for the illustrations.
by Claire McFall - This was the only excerpt I haven't read because it is the final book in this trilogy and I like the synopsis of the first one so I decided to read the whole trilogy and I didn't want to get any spoilers.
by Kosoko Jackson - I was skeptical of this one after I've read a woman's review on Goodreads about the fact that the author chose a place and a time period that were real and recent in our history and he did everything wrong, and she explains everything exactly! And if you read the synopsis of this book on Goodreads, at the beginning of it, you can see that the author already talked with the publisher to not publish his book anymore.
by Gaby Dunn - This book is actually the second in a series and it was one of my favourites in this Buzz book. I can't wait to read it!
by Nadine Brandes - My favourite excerpt from the whole book! I am not really into historical (fiction, romance, etc), but this book is written so beautiful! I can't wait to buy it and read it!
(The missing of Clairdelune) by Christelle Dabos - It's actually book two of The Mirror Visitor Quartet. It was interesting, so I'll read the first book for sure!
by Mary Weber - I am excited for this book since before it would came out, but I couldn't understand much from this excerpt. I think I'll give it a shot, though.
by David Elliott - It's a weird little book that I didn't root for at all!
by Ian Doescher - I liked this play at first, but then it became annoying. It wasn't really my thing, but it could be yours!
Other titles that presented my interest or that I already wanted to read:
by Elizabeth Acevedo
by Jessica Brody
by Jennifer Dugan
by Emily A. Duncan
by Hafsah Faizal
by Danielle L. Jensen
by Taran Matharu
by Christine Riccio
by Anna Crowley Redding
by Claire Eliza Bartlett
by Alexis Bass
by Emma Berquist
by Katharyn Blair
by Sophie Cameron
by Ann Dávila Cardinal
by Ally Condie
by Mary Fan
by Lisa Fiedler
by Alex Flinn
by Kristina Forest
by Gillian French
by Christine Lynn Herman
by Autumn Krause
by David Kreizman
by Derek Milman
by Breeana Shields
by Isabel Sterling
by Blair Thornburgh
These Buzz Books releases are Young Adult excerpts from this spring and summer!
We can read excerpts from:
by Crystal Smith - This one is really interesting and it's on my list!
by Joan He - It wasn't on my list but who knows? The story isn't that bad at all!
by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy - This book is really cool! I mean the premise and everything! It's a little weird as of the narrative style, but again, the story has potential and I do want to read it!
by Kyo Maclear and Byron Eggenschwiler - This is a graphic book with a beautiful story as you go on, but I wasn't much of a fan for the illustrations.
by Claire McFall - This was the only excerpt I haven't read because it is the final book in this trilogy and I like the synopsis of the first one so I decided to read the whole trilogy and I didn't want to get any spoilers.
by Kosoko Jackson - I was skeptical of this one after I've read a woman's review on Goodreads about the fact that the author chose a place and a time period that were real and recent in our history and he did everything wrong, and she explains everything exactly! And if you read the synopsis of this book on Goodreads, at the beginning of it, you can see that the author already talked with the publisher to not publish his book anymore.
by Gaby Dunn - This book is actually the second in a series and it was one of my favourites in this Buzz book. I can't wait to read it!
by Nadine Brandes - My favourite excerpt from the whole book! I am not really into historical (fiction, romance, etc), but this book is written so beautiful! I can't wait to buy it and read it!
(The missing of Clairdelune) by Christelle Dabos - It's actually book two of The Mirror Visitor Quartet. It was interesting, so I'll read the first book for sure!
by Mary Weber - I am excited for this book since before it would came out, but I couldn't understand much from this excerpt. I think I'll give it a shot, though.
by David Elliott - It's a weird little book that I didn't root for at all!
by Ian Doescher - I liked this play at first, but then it became annoying. It wasn't really my thing, but it could be yours!Other titles that presented my interest or that I already wanted to read:
by Elizabeth Acevedo
by Jessica Brody
by Jennifer Dugan
by Emily A. Duncan
by Hafsah Faizal
by Danielle L. Jensen
by Taran Matharu
by Christine Riccio
by Anna Crowley Redding
by Claire Eliza Bartlett
by Alexis Bass
by Emma Berquist
by Katharyn Blair
by Sophie Cameron
by Ann Dávila Cardinal
by Ally Condie
by Mary Fan
by Lisa Fiedler
by Alex Flinn
by Kristina Forest
by Gillian French
by Christine Lynn Herman
by Autumn Krause
by David Kreizman
by Derek Milman
by Breeana Shields
by Isabel Sterling
by Blair Thornburgh
October 13, 2020
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I both love and hate reading samplers for books. On the one hand, it's really exciting to have the opportunity to experience new books without having to make the commitment of reading the whole thing and it's even more exciting to have a sneak peak into a book that hasn't been published yet. On the other hand, I don't have the rest of the book and so if I come across one that seems especially amazing, I can't keep reading it! And that can be even more painful if the book hasn't been published yet.
The coolest thing about this sampler is that it gave me the opportunity to look at several books that I might not have picked up otherwise and add them to my to-read list. Wonderfully, I was interested in the majority of the books for which I was able to read an excerpt, especially the King Arthur reimagining.
It also offered the opportunity for me to decide to pass on some books--namely Much Ado About Mean Girls--that I didn't yet know I wasn't interested in and might have bought without realizing and then would have hated.
I definitely see the majority of these books as ones I would like to read. In fact, there were really only two--the one mentioned above and Please Send Help--that I wasn't exactly interested in. I've actually already read To the Best Boys as I was approved for an ARC and I loved it immensely, so it was really cool to see that book included in this sampler. I hope others are able to find it from reading this.
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I both love and hate reading samplers for books. On the one hand, it's really exciting to have the opportunity to experience new books without having to make the commitment of reading the whole thing and it's even more exciting to have a sneak peak into a book that hasn't been published yet. On the other hand, I don't have the rest of the book and so if I come across one that seems especially amazing, I can't keep reading it! And that can be even more painful if the book hasn't been published yet.
The coolest thing about this sampler is that it gave me the opportunity to look at several books that I might not have picked up otherwise and add them to my to-read list. Wonderfully, I was interested in the majority of the books for which I was able to read an excerpt, especially the King Arthur reimagining.
It also offered the opportunity for me to decide to pass on some books--namely Much Ado About Mean Girls--that I didn't yet know I wasn't interested in and might have bought without realizing and then would have hated.
I definitely see the majority of these books as ones I would like to read. In fact, there were really only two--the one mentioned above and Please Send Help--that I wasn't exactly interested in. I've actually already read To the Best Boys as I was approved for an ARC and I loved it immensely, so it was really cool to see that book included in this sampler. I hope others are able to find it from reading this.
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September 15, 2023
this collection of previews from up and coming young adult novels had a lot of great hits and a few misses! I’ve reviewed the titles that caught my interest. I particularly loved descendant of the crane, once and future and to best the boys. you can find the entire collection on netgalley!
romanov by nadine brandes
romanov was, to be honest, such a big disappointment. not only was it a wilfully ignorant butchering of history, the mc is so gotdamn annoying and whiny. I can’t take her seriously, I can’t take the entire narrative seriously. there’s no sense of magic or whimsy, a weak narrative voice and a lack of context which makes reading romanov jarring. hard pass for me, thanks. maybe it’s having read a few other comparable titles about magical persecution and oppression, but something about romanov grates.
to best the boys by mary weber
this preview actually got me super interested in the book!! I read the summary a while back and thought ehhh. I totally didn’t expect the mc to be a scientist!! and one who has no qualms about cutting open cadavers lol. I love novels about girls and boys thwarting gender expectations AND a dangerous competition with chances of death or dismemberment? I’m in!
once and future by amy rose capetta & cori mccarthy
once and future is one of my anticipated titles and from the first paragraph it had me hooked! I love space opera tales, and having just finished the disasters, I was super in the mood for another action packed adventure set in space. plus, there’s brilliant ace rep and I loved amy rose cappetta’s the brilliant death. once and future has brilliant siblings dynamics and characters I actually care about!! which can be a bit of struggle for me sometimes. it was also genuinely exciting and I was eager to find out what was going to happen next. I’m definitely going to pick up a copy when it comes out.
descendant of the crane by joan he
descendant of the crane is another of my top top anticipated reads. I’d actually already been approved for an ARC by the published via edelweiss!!! so this was a little taste before I dove into the full book. and I really, really liked it. this did for me what romanov didn’t (sorry to compare but it’s the truth!) I got a real sense of place and character from just that small bit; world building without info dumping and great sibling dynamics. I’m already invested in the characters, who are they, what they want. there’s betrayals and court politics in store – the east asian game of thrones of my dreams!!!
bloodleaf by crystal smith
bloodleaf was… well, it was like reading a very familiar mixed bag of tropes I’ve seen in books and shows before. it wasn’t anything terribly new or exciting, but I can’t really judge just from that small preview. it was appropriately gruesome and tugged at the heartstrings – there’s nothing that gets me more emotionally involved than persecution of magic users. I did like the narrative voice and the first person point of view worked! the worldbuilding was not bad and the ending of the excerpt did leave me interested in wanting to read more.
a place for wolves by kosoko jackson
a place for wolves is a departure from my usual genre of interest. historical fiction that reads with an strong narrative voice. the preview ends right at the best moment when the action starts. this is a thriller novel as well!! I’m looking forward to the rest of it when it releases. kosoko jackson is skilled at giving his characters distinctive personalities and quirks. also holler for the lgbt rep!!
I enjoyed all of these titles and thank you to publishers lunch for making it possible for me to preview these fantastic titles.
romanov by nadine brandes
romanov was, to be honest, such a big disappointment. not only was it a wilfully ignorant butchering of history, the mc is so gotdamn annoying and whiny. I can’t take her seriously, I can’t take the entire narrative seriously. there’s no sense of magic or whimsy, a weak narrative voice and a lack of context which makes reading romanov jarring. hard pass for me, thanks. maybe it’s having read a few other comparable titles about magical persecution and oppression, but something about romanov grates.
to best the boys by mary weber
this preview actually got me super interested in the book!! I read the summary a while back and thought ehhh. I totally didn’t expect the mc to be a scientist!! and one who has no qualms about cutting open cadavers lol. I love novels about girls and boys thwarting gender expectations AND a dangerous competition with chances of death or dismemberment? I’m in!
once and future by amy rose capetta & cori mccarthy
once and future is one of my anticipated titles and from the first paragraph it had me hooked! I love space opera tales, and having just finished the disasters, I was super in the mood for another action packed adventure set in space. plus, there’s brilliant ace rep and I loved amy rose cappetta’s the brilliant death. once and future has brilliant siblings dynamics and characters I actually care about!! which can be a bit of struggle for me sometimes. it was also genuinely exciting and I was eager to find out what was going to happen next. I’m definitely going to pick up a copy when it comes out.
descendant of the crane by joan he
descendant of the crane is another of my top top anticipated reads. I’d actually already been approved for an ARC by the published via edelweiss!!! so this was a little taste before I dove into the full book. and I really, really liked it. this did for me what romanov didn’t (sorry to compare but it’s the truth!) I got a real sense of place and character from just that small bit; world building without info dumping and great sibling dynamics. I’m already invested in the characters, who are they, what they want. there’s betrayals and court politics in store – the east asian game of thrones of my dreams!!!
bloodleaf by crystal smith
bloodleaf was… well, it was like reading a very familiar mixed bag of tropes I’ve seen in books and shows before. it wasn’t anything terribly new or exciting, but I can’t really judge just from that small preview. it was appropriately gruesome and tugged at the heartstrings – there’s nothing that gets me more emotionally involved than persecution of magic users. I did like the narrative voice and the first person point of view worked! the worldbuilding was not bad and the ending of the excerpt did leave me interested in wanting to read more.
a place for wolves by kosoko jackson
a place for wolves is a departure from my usual genre of interest. historical fiction that reads with an strong narrative voice. the preview ends right at the best moment when the action starts. this is a thriller novel as well!! I’m looking forward to the rest of it when it releases. kosoko jackson is skilled at giving his characters distinctive personalities and quirks. also holler for the lgbt rep!!
I enjoyed all of these titles and thank you to publishers lunch for making it possible for me to preview these fantastic titles.
February 27, 2019
Romanov by Nadine Brandes
Quote: "But even empty promises could fill a heart for a moment." I just decided, well... I am now 100% sure that I really want to read this book! Magic + Romanov? I'M IN!
Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy:
I mean WOW! I need to read this ASAP. A retelling of King Arthur which I love SIGN ME IN! I wasn't interested in reading this book but the first chapter had me so into it that I didn't want to stop!
The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos:
I am not going to read the first chapter of this one now because I am planning to read the first book this month "A Winter Promise" *fingers crossed*.
Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher
The cover caught my attention, let's see what I think about the book... Not for me, I mean, is the movie Mean Girls but if it was written by Shakespeare. I think there must be someone who will enjoy this, but not me, at least not now.
Please send help... by Gaby Dunn & Allison Raskin
I am not going to read this one, is the follow up book to I hate everyone but you, and I haven't been interested in that book.
Voices by David Elliot:
A re-imagining of Joan of Arc... let's see if I decide to give it a try. Quote: "Each decision that we make comes with a hidden price." Um... wow... I mean, it can be hard/difficult to read (as an ebook even more) but is a powerful story IS JOAN OF ARC. I think I need to read this entirely
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
What a coincidence that this authors' name is Joan?! Not for me, I couldn't finish the first chapter. I got lost really easy and didn't get the point of the story. Maybe if I read this in another moment or I see really good reviews I'll give it a secon oportunity.
A place for Wolves by Kosoko Jackson:
I haven't finished the first chapter and I already know I want to read this, I need to read this and that it would probably break my heart. *Update* I don't want to read it, I have read some reviews about this book and they are all saying the same about how the author uses the Kosovo genocide to put the MCs in danger and how is kind of romanticize that historical moment and I don't enjoy that.
Operatic by Kyo McLear and Byron Eggenschwiler
I like the drawing style, is not the most amazing one but I just like it and makes me feel part of the story, therefor I think is perfect. I would like to read this one too.
Outcasts by Claire McFall
Not reading it becaquse is the final book in a series that I haven't read. But sounds interesting because it is about Greek gods.
Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith
I am interested in this one. Added to the list. Love how it reminds me to The Crucible and Salem Witches. Hope I get to read it and end up loving it.
To best the boys by May Weber
Quote: "those who never risk are doomed never to risk. And those who've risked previously will be ousted should they try again" I. Am. Lost! I am going to wait till I see reviews around here and in YT to decide.
I think this is a really great idea for those who are not sure what or what not to read.
Quote: "But even empty promises could fill a heart for a moment." I just decided, well... I am now 100% sure that I really want to read this book! Magic + Romanov? I'M IN!
Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy:
I mean WOW! I need to read this ASAP. A retelling of King Arthur which I love SIGN ME IN! I wasn't interested in reading this book but the first chapter had me so into it that I didn't want to stop!
The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos:
I am not going to read the first chapter of this one now because I am planning to read the first book this month "A Winter Promise" *fingers crossed*.
Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher
The cover caught my attention, let's see what I think about the book... Not for me, I mean, is the movie Mean Girls but if it was written by Shakespeare. I think there must be someone who will enjoy this, but not me, at least not now.
Please send help... by Gaby Dunn & Allison Raskin
I am not going to read this one, is the follow up book to I hate everyone but you, and I haven't been interested in that book.
Voices by David Elliot:
A re-imagining of Joan of Arc... let's see if I decide to give it a try. Quote: "Each decision that we make comes with a hidden price." Um... wow... I mean, it can be hard/difficult to read (as an ebook even more) but is a powerful story IS JOAN OF ARC. I think I need to read this entirely
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
What a coincidence that this authors' name is Joan?! Not for me, I couldn't finish the first chapter. I got lost really easy and didn't get the point of the story. Maybe if I read this in another moment or I see really good reviews I'll give it a secon oportunity.
A place for Wolves by Kosoko Jackson:
I haven't finished the first chapter and I already know I want to read this, I need to read this and that it would probably break my heart. *Update* I don't want to read it, I have read some reviews about this book and they are all saying the same about how the author uses the Kosovo genocide to put the MCs in danger and how is kind of romanticize that historical moment and I don't enjoy that.
Operatic by Kyo McLear and Byron Eggenschwiler
I like the drawing style, is not the most amazing one but I just like it and makes me feel part of the story, therefor I think is perfect. I would like to read this one too.
Outcasts by Claire McFall
Not reading it becaquse is the final book in a series that I haven't read. But sounds interesting because it is about Greek gods.
Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith
I am interested in this one. Added to the list. Love how it reminds me to The Crucible and Salem Witches. Hope I get to read it and end up loving it.
To best the boys by May Weber
Quote: "those who never risk are doomed never to risk. And those who've risked previously will be ousted should they try again" I. Am. Lost! I am going to wait till I see reviews around here and in YT to decide.
I think this is a really great idea for those who are not sure what or what not to read.
February 4, 2019
Buzz Books 2019: Young Adult Spring/Summer, is a collection of excerpts compiled by Publishers Lunch designed to give readers a glimpse of upcoming releases. Readers will find a plethora of titles listed from varying genres, along with a selection of chapter previews. Having found many intriguing titles in the Fall 2018 edition of YA Buzz Books, I read the Spring 2019 edition anticipating some good finds.
The 2019 edition features titles in the following genres: fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, a Shakespearean retelling, and a graphic novel. There is diversity and #ownvoices in the novels, a movement that is changing the landscape of young adult fiction, making them more representative of the multicultural, authentic world readers live in. Standouts for me, and the titles I'll be adding to my future reading list include: Operatic, a graphic novel that tells the story of a girl who is inspired to express herself through the medium of song - and Voices, the story of Joan-of-Arc told through the format of medieval poetry. Also intriguing is the historical fiction pick Romanov, a retelling of the Russian Anastasia - and Once & Future, a retelling of the Arthurian Legend. Finally, the magical, romantic fantasy Bloodleaf may also find its way onto my bookshelf.
With a diverse group of stories to choose from, YA readers are likely to find more than one book that appeals to them in the Buzz Books YA Spring/Summer 2019 line up. Thank you to Publishers Lunch, Buzz Books & NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The 2019 edition features titles in the following genres: fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, a Shakespearean retelling, and a graphic novel. There is diversity and #ownvoices in the novels, a movement that is changing the landscape of young adult fiction, making them more representative of the multicultural, authentic world readers live in. Standouts for me, and the titles I'll be adding to my future reading list include: Operatic, a graphic novel that tells the story of a girl who is inspired to express herself through the medium of song - and Voices, the story of Joan-of-Arc told through the format of medieval poetry. Also intriguing is the historical fiction pick Romanov, a retelling of the Russian Anastasia - and Once & Future, a retelling of the Arthurian Legend. Finally, the magical, romantic fantasy Bloodleaf may also find its way onto my bookshelf.
With a diverse group of stories to choose from, YA readers are likely to find more than one book that appeals to them in the Buzz Books YA Spring/Summer 2019 line up. Thank you to Publishers Lunch, Buzz Books & NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 9, 2019
Some great YA books coming your way this Spring/Summer 2019. Just a few stand outs are:
Romanov by Nadine Brandes (Thomas Nelson; ISBN 9780785217244; 5/7/19)
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He (AW Teen; ISBN 9780807515518; 4/2/19)
Operatic by Kyo Maclear, Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiller (Groundwood; ISBN 9781554989720; 4/2/19)
Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers; ISBN 9781328496300; 3/12/19)
To Best the Boys by Mary Weber (Thomas Nelson; ISBN 9780718080969; 3/19/19)
Thank you to NetGalley and BuzzBooks (Publisher's Lunch) for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.
Romanov by Nadine Brandes (Thomas Nelson; ISBN 9780785217244; 5/7/19)
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He (AW Teen; ISBN 9780807515518; 4/2/19)
Operatic by Kyo Maclear, Illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiller (Groundwood; ISBN 9781554989720; 4/2/19)
Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers; ISBN 9781328496300; 3/12/19)
To Best the Boys by Mary Weber (Thomas Nelson; ISBN 9780718080969; 3/19/19)
Thank you to NetGalley and BuzzBooks (Publisher's Lunch) for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.
February 20, 2019
Buzz Books is a great resource to get a sense of what's being released in the coming seasons. I love the quick summaries presented before each excerpt - my only wish is that all books got such summaries, whether they're also excerpted in Buzz Books or not.
The current edition introduced me to I Hate Everyone But You, which somehow slipped my radar. (Its upcoming follow-up, Please Send Help..., is featured.) William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher sounds so fun; I hope it gets read alongside the Bard in schools. And while fantasy isn't my genre of choice, I love the premise of Mary Weber's To Best the Boys - about time!
The current edition introduced me to I Hate Everyone But You, which somehow slipped my radar. (Its upcoming follow-up, Please Send Help..., is featured.) William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher sounds so fun; I hope it gets read alongside the Bard in schools. And while fantasy isn't my genre of choice, I love the premise of Mary Weber's To Best the Boys - about time!
March 26, 2019
A good insight into the upcoming Young Adult books coming out in the remainder of the year. I am personally looking forward to the Kody Keplinger one and the Courtney Summers one, plus the one titled Mammoth.
Merged review:
This was really disappointing. I was hoping for a wide range of different excerpts for all sorts of genres but instead got like 2 contemporaries (both were fairly average and kinda cringey) and the rest were fantasy or sci-fi pretty much. Bleh. No thanks. Oh, and why were there so many weird formats? Like a graphic novel, a play... some weird-ass artsy Joan of Arc thing? Not for me.
Merged review:
This was really disappointing. I was hoping for a wide range of different excerpts for all sorts of genres but instead got like 2 contemporaries (both were fairly average and kinda cringey) and the rest were fantasy or sci-fi pretty much. Bleh. No thanks. Oh, and why were there so many weird formats? Like a graphic novel, a play... some weird-ass artsy Joan of Arc thing? Not for me.
April 13, 2019
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He:
Looking forward to this one! I can already tell that I'm going to like Caiyan and probably be annoyed by his sister Lilian. Hopefully, Princess Hesina will be a strong lead character. It seems like she will be at least.
The first chapter gave me a snippet of the world, enough to draw me in, but not too much to confuse me. And that cover! 😍
#DescendantOfTheCrane #NetGalley
I'm also looking forward to Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith and Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta.
Looking forward to this one! I can already tell that I'm going to like Caiyan and probably be annoyed by his sister Lilian. Hopefully, Princess Hesina will be a strong lead character. It seems like she will be at least.
The first chapter gave me a snippet of the world, enough to draw me in, but not too much to confuse me. And that cover! 😍
#DescendantOfTheCrane #NetGalley
I'm also looking forward to Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith and Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta.
February 12, 2019
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Another season, another collection of YA books that are soon-to-be-released. As usual, Publishers Launch has put together an eclectic collection of books. This set was definitely heavy on the fantasy side which could be a deterrent to some. I was very excited to read the graphic novel excerpt.
Overall, an interesting selection of upcoming books.
Another season, another collection of YA books that are soon-to-be-released. As usual, Publishers Launch has put together an eclectic collection of books. This set was definitely heavy on the fantasy side which could be a deterrent to some. I was very excited to read the graphic novel excerpt.
Overall, an interesting selection of upcoming books.
February 17, 2019
I enjoy reading the Buzz Books samplers that give excerpts from upcoming YA books. Unfortunately, in this edition there were not really many books that appealed to me. There are a few sequels to series that I've not yet read and there are several retellings that I'm not interested in. While there were no books I intend on reading from this collection I do intend on perusing future Buzz Books editions. My thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this copy.
January 18, 2019
There were quite a few excerpts that i enjoyed reading in Buzz Books 2019 YA Spring/Summer and cannot wait to read a few of them. As historical fiction is one of my favourite genres, I particularly enjoyed reading the except of 'Romanov' and shall be wanting to read this book when it is published. Other books that appeal to me are 'Descendant of the Crane' and 'Bloodleaf'.
January 25, 2019
I honestly didn't find anything here I want to read. There was not much to choose from. Most of the books were fantasy and/or sequels. The only saving grace was that there were a few titles listed by date that I will look into.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Publishers Lunch for allowing me to read these excerpts of upcoming titles.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Publishers Lunch for allowing me to read these excerpts of upcoming titles.
March 2, 2019
Many thanks to NetGalley and Publishers Lunch for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great way to discover new titles to add to your TBR list, I have never read a Buzz Book before, and I sure did miss out.
You Have a cover, a summary, and an excerpt; stuff can change of course.
There are some good Titles that I’m interested in especially Romanov.
This is a great way to discover new titles to add to your TBR list, I have never read a Buzz Book before, and I sure did miss out.
You Have a cover, a summary, and an excerpt; stuff can change of course.
There are some good Titles that I’m interested in especially Romanov.
March 9, 2019
They do not charge for these books because this is the way publishers can get their new books out, but I like that the excerpts provide enough of a teaser to either push me to put a book on my to be read list or opt out from reading it.
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January 23, 2019reviewed at the blog! Fun little compilation of excerpts from upcoming YA titles, some of which I definitely plan to read.
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April 2, 2019I really enjoyed reading this book and adding to my TBR list!
May 2, 2019
I found most of these books unoriginal.
May 13, 2022
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Knowing which books are coming out and being able to read a snippet of them is really helpful. Always look forward to these books.
Knowing which books are coming out and being able to read a snippet of them is really helpful. Always look forward to these books.
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