
šĀ Hi guys, I hope you’re having an amazing day!. Today I bring you a post that I’ve already done last year, and I know that you liked it a lot and I also enjoyed doing it, so I decided to give it another try. In this 5 stars prediction post, I’ll be show you thoses 6 books that I really feel that I’ll love and my intuition tells me that they’ll be 5 stars once I read them. The difference between this post and the one I’ve done before, is that this time I’ll talk of my predictions about the new releases of this year.
Super excited to talk a little about them and tell you why I feel that I’ll love them, and I hope you like it and you share your thoughts with me. So let’s start! š
The Devouring Gray (The Devouring Gray #1) by Christine Lynn Herman
Branches and stones, daggers and bones,
They locked the Beast away.After the death of her sister, seventeen-year-old Violet Saunders finds herself dragged to Four Paths, New York. Violet may be a newcomer, but she soon learns her mother isn’t: They belong to one of the revered founding families of the town, where stone bells hang above every doorway and danger lurks in the depths of the woods.
Justin Hawthorne’s bloodline has protected Four Paths for generations from the Grayāa lifeless dimension that imprisons a brutal monster. After Justin fails to inherit his family’s powers, his mother is determined to keep this humiliation a secret. But Justin can’t let go of the future he was promised and the town he swore to protect.
Ever since Harper Carlisle lost her hand to an accident that left her stranded in the Gray for days, she has vowed revenge on the person who abandoned her: Justin Hawthorne. There are ripples of dissent in Four Paths, and Harper seizes an opportunity to take down the Hawthornes and change her destiny-to what extent, even she doesn’t yet know.
The Gray is growing stronger every day, and its victims are piling up. When Violet accidentally unleashes the monster, all three must band together with the other Founders to unearth the dark truths behind their families’ abilitiesābefore the Gray devours them all.
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I really feel that I’ll love this book, not only because I’ve heard good things fromabout it already, but also because the promise sounds fantastic and is the kind of story I love. It seems that it will be very atmospheric, or at least I feel that, and mysterious + atmospheric : is for me, I can’t wait to read it
These Witches Don’t Burn (These Witches Don’t Burn #1) by Isabel Sterling
“Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut.” –Dana Mele, author ofĀ People Like Us
Hannah’s a witch, but not the kind you’re thinking of. She’s the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. If she’s ever caught using it in front of a Reg (read: non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly By Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans.
But dealing with her ex is the least of Hannah’s concerns when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the end-of-school-year bonfire. Evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, and Hannah’s sure it’s the work of a deadly Blood Witch. The issue is, her coven is less than convinced, forcing Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica.
While the pair attempt to smoke out the Blood Witch at a house party, Hannah meets Morgan, a cute new ballerina in town. But trying to date amid a supernatural crisis is easier said than done, and Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she’s going to save her coven and get the girl, especially when the attacks on Salem’s witches become deadlier by the day.
Isabel Sterling’s delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah must confront this murderous villain before her coven–and any chance she has with the new girl–is destroyed.
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One word guys!: WITCHES. It also sounds INCREDIBLE, super modern and diverse. It really could be a big surprise of the year if it’s as good as it sounds. And I think it deserves more hype, I have hardly heard of it and sounds really unique
Slayer (Slayer #1) by Kiersten White
Into every generation a Slayer is bornā¦
Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal. Itās hard to be when you grow up at the Watcherās Academy, which is a bit different from your average boarding school. Here teens are trained as guides for Slayersāgirls gifted with supernatural strength to fight the forces of darkness. But while Ninaās mother is a prominent member of the Watcherās Council, Nina has never embraced the violent Watcher lifestyle. Instead she follows her instincts to heal, carving out a place for herself as the school medic.
Until the day Ninaās life changes forever.
Thanks to Buffy, the famous (and infamous) Slayer that Ninaās father died protecting, Nina is not only the newest Chosen Oneāsheās the last Slayer, ever. Period.
As Nina hones her skills with her Watcher-in-training, Leo, thereās plenty to keep her occupied: a monster fighting ring, a demon who eats happiness, a shadowy figure that keeps popping up in Ninaās dreamsā¦
But itās not until bodies start turning up that Ninaās new powers will truly be testedābecause someone she loves might be next.
One thing is clear: Being Chosen is easy. Making choices is hard.
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I love Buffy and everything that has to do with that story, I’ll love it. I remember seeing the series as a kid and OMG was the best thing. I also read The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankestein by the author and it was INCREDIBLE, so I have high expectations
Defy Me (Shatter Me #5) by Tahereh Mafi
The gripping fifth installment in the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shatter Me series. Will Julietteās broken heart make her vulnerable to the strengthening darkness within her?
Julietteās short tenure as the supreme commander of North America has been an utter disaster. When the children of the other world leaders show up on her doorstep, she wants nothing more than to turn to Warner for support and guidance. But he shatters her heart when he reveals that heās been keeping secrets about her family and her identity from herāsecrets that change everything.
Juliette is devastated, and the darkness thatās always dwelled within her threatens to consume her. An explosive encounter with unexpected visitors might be enough to push her over the edge.
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Well, what can I say about this one, right? I will love this book as I love each one of this saga, I feel it. The characters will always have a special place in my heart and the story, after that unexpected turn of the previous book, could take a very interesting path, so I can’t wait to find out
Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner
A contemporary novel about two best friends who must make tough decisions about their futures–and the TV show they host–in their senior year of high school.
Every Friday night, best friends Delia and Josie become Rayne Ravenscroft and Delilah Darkwood, hosts of the campy creature feature showĀ Midnite MatineeĀ on the local cable station TV Six.
But with the end of senior year quickly approaching, the girls face tough decisions about their futures. Josie has been dreading graduation, as she tries to decide whether to leave for a big university and chase her dream career in mainstream TV. And Lawson, one of the show’s guest performers, a talented MMA fighter with weaknesses for pancakes, fantasy novels, and Josie, is making her tough decision even harder.
Scary movies are the last connection Delia has to her dad, who abandoned the family years ago. IfĀ Midnite MatineeĀ becomes a hit, maybe he’ll see it and want to be a part of her life again. And maybe Josie will stay with the show instead of leaving her behind, too.
As the tug-of-war between growing up and growing apart tests the bonds of their friendship, Josie and Delia start to realize that an uncertain future can be both monstrous…and momentous.
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I love Jeff Zentner, I think he’s an incredible and talented writer, he always manages to create these very real characters with their stories and personal struggles that always reach my heart. I honestly feel that I’ll love this one as well, as all his previous works. And did you saw that cover? It’s adorable
King of Scars (Nikolai Duology #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his countryās bloody civil warāand he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravkaās coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.
Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets arenāt meant to stay buriedāand some wounds arenāt meant to heal.
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After reading most of the Grisha universe books, I know that this will probably be magnificent and I’ll love it. I’m super excited to read about Nikolai, he’s a fantastic character and I’m even more excited to find out what other characters will appear on it as well.
I hope you liked it guys!!
Now tell me, do you expect a lot some of these books as well? and what are your 5 star predictions of new releases of this year?
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Great post! I feel that THE DEVOURING GRAY will be a 5 star read for me, too! I can’t say so for the rest (since I haven’t read the SHATTER ME series or finished the Grishaverse novels)
but I hope you love them all!
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Thank you so much honey!. I hope The Devouring Gray is as amazing as it sounds for both of us! It sounds really good, and I hope you have a great reading month š
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It does, definitely! I hope you have a great reading month, as well! š
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Ooohhh, so many great books here! I think I’d like Slayer to. Sounds like a bad-ass female MC. Great post!
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YES!, I think I’ll love it for the same reason, I hope it’s as amazing as it sounds and we both end up loving it! š š
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The Buffy fan in me is kind of excited for Slayer!
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Me too!, I hope it’s as amazing as it sounds š¤š»
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I’ll do my absolute best to check out your review when you finish it š
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I just finished King of Scars today and I’m sad to say I didn’t like it š¦ I had to drag myself to finish it, it’s really disappointing. The Devouring Gray sounds really fantastic though!
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Oh no honey!, That’s so sad š . I hope you enjoy your next reading so that you can forget about that disappointment. The Devouring Gray sounds really good, I’m super excited for it š
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Rayne & Delilahās Midnite Matinee has a lovely cover…and The Devouring Gray sounds so interesting!
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Oh the cover is wonderful, really. And I feel that The Devouring Gray will be so incredible š
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My 5 star prediction of this year is The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare because Malec is my favorite couple of all time!
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I really like Cassandra Clare so I’m sure it will be great and I love Magnus so much! ššš»
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This is so fortune-tellery. I love it! Super fun. And really getting some added to my list. These Witches Donāt Burn is already on it but I think The Devouring Gray will join it. š
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That makes me so happy, honey!š I’m glad to help expand your TBR š . And also The Devouring Gray sounds really good š
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Such a great post! Iām so excited about Defy Me and I just know it will be a 5 star read!
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Thanks, I’m glad you like it š . OMG super excited as well, I hope it’s as INCREDIBLE as I hope and we both enjoy it š
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I really like the look of These Witches Donāt Burn!
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It really sounds FANTASTIC, I can’t wait š
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Ahh The Devouring Gray sounds so amazing for sure!! I canāt wait to read it. I hope you enjoy King of Scars once you read it! It was a bit slow at first, but I loved reading it š This was such a lovely post, I do hope all these books end up being 5 star reads for you in the future! ā¤ļø
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Aw you’re so sweet, thank you SO much honey!š . The Devouring Gray sounds really INCREDIBLE, I hope we both enjoy it if we get to read it, and I’m so glad you enjoyed King of Scars š
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Awesome list- I have very high hopes for king of scars and slayer too š
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Both sound INCREDIBLE!, I hope we both love them once we read them šš
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I hope these predictions come true for you! Can I use this post idea if I credit you?
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Oh honey, of course you can!!, I would love to see your list š
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That’s awesome thanks!! gonna work on the list tomorrow:D
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The book about witches sounds really cool! I’ll keep an eye out for your review when you finish it š I hope all of these are as good as you expect them to be!
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That book really sounds so incredible and original, I can’t wait!. I hope so, sweetheart!, Even when they’re not 5 stars reads, that’s fine, I hope at least they’re good šš
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The Devouring Gray, and King Of Scars is on my TBR list! Let’s hope we both love them! Happy reading! š
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YAY!, fingers crossed for both of us to enjoy! I’m excited to know what you think about them š
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Ahh what a great list of books, I hope all of these will live up to your expectations! ⤠I can't wait to read The Devouring Gray, it sounds so mysterious and atmospheric and I am very excited about it! I'm also curious about These Witches Don't Burn, I need more witchy books in my life. And DEFY ME well… I just need this one SO BADLY š
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Thank you SO much Marie, you’re so sweet ā¤ļø
If I feel disappointed by The Devouring Gray it would be a shame and a big surprise, because it really sounds like something I’ll love š¤š»
I get that, I can never have enough books about witches in my TBR *give me them all* š
Well, Defy Me is like EVERYTHING, I’m so excited, I hope we both love it once we read it š
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YES YES YES to all of these (minus Jeff Zetnerās book, but only because I havenāt read anything by him!). I have all of these books on my TBR and also think Iāll either give them 4,5 or a solid 5, because I cannot be more excited (Defy Me will totally wreck me, for sure!)š.
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YAY!, I’m glad we share the same thoughts, I hope we both end up loving each of them once we read them šš»
Yes, definitely, Defy Me will end up destroying us all š©
And I recommend you try something by Jeff Zetner someday, I can easily recommend any of his books, they’re all very beautiful and heartbreaking š
I hope you’re having an incredible month, honey! š
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I added most of these to my TBR list. The Devouring Gray and These Witches Donāt Burn sound like the most promising!
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I’m so glad that you’ve added some of this titles to your TBR!! Definitely, both sound incredible, I can’t wait š š
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Me neither!
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Some great recommendations here, thank you!
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You’re welcome, honey!
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