This is a meme I've created here at The Reader's Antidote, which was inspired by the meme Dusty Reads from Giselle at .Xpresso Reads and the meme Books to Pine For from Kristi at The Story Siren. Here's what to do:
~ Feature two books I have on my shelf but haven't read yet. These are likely books that I would want to read if I had more free time.
~Feature two books that are on my wish list, one that is already released and another that will be released within the next year.
On my shelf:
PUBLICATION DATE: August 1st, 2011
But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why—especially since I should have been the one who died. . .
My thoughts: I've heard mostly good things about this series, and I even have the second book, so I'll definitely have to get to this soon. Besides, I love mythology!
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2nd, 2009
Nick and his brother,
Alan, have spent their lives on the run from magic. Their father was
murdered, and their mother was driven mad by magicians and the demons
who give them power. The magicians are hunting the Ryves family for a
charm that Nick's mother stole -- a charm that keeps her alive -- and
they want it badly enough to kill again.
Danger draws even closer when a brother and sister come to the Ryves family for help. The boy wears a demon's mark, a sign of death that almost nothing can erase...and when Alan also gets marked by a demon, Nick is desperate to save him. The only way to do that is to kill one of the magicians they have been hiding from for so long.
Ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Nick starts to suspect that his brother is telling him lie after lie about their past. As the magicians' Circle closes in on their family, Nick uncovers the secret that could destroy them all.
This is the Demon's Lexicon. Turn the page.
My thoughts: Everyone has always raved about Sarah, and so I plan on getting to this some time soon. Especially since all the books are already out.
On my wishlist:
PUBLICATION DATE: July 3rd, 2012 (paperback)
The circus arrives
without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when
yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is
an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is
called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.
My thoughts: I've heard so many people raving about this book. And now that it's in paperback, I'm that much closer to getting it.
PUBLICATION DATE: October 23rd, 2012
Fates unfurl in the
gripping conclusion to the "New York Times" bestselling Hush, Hush saga.
Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen
Angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean
that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning her back on
him. And yet their biggest challenge lies ahead. Can their love survive a
seemingly insurmountable divide? The lines are drawn, but it's unclear
which sides have been taken. And in the end, will there be enough trust
left to rebuild what has been broken?
My thoughts: I adored Hush, Hush and the other books have been good too. If I'm being honest, I think this could have stayed a trilogy. But that cover is gorgeous!
What do you guys think? Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments!
i still need to read touch of frost, too. i've had it for awhile now. and ahhhh finale! i actually haven't read silence yet. i think crescendo was such a disappointment to me that i am a little afraid that i won't like silence. but i did love hush hush so i'll probably read silence before the next book comes out.
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