To anyone who celebrates it, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
This week’s challenge was to focus on books we hope to find under our Christmas tree, but I thought this would be a good chance to talk about my 10 most anticipated 2019 releases—or, for the purpose of this post, “2019 Releases I WISH I Could Find Under My Christmas Tree”! (Or, in the case of the ones I have ARCs of, I wish I could put these books under all of YOUR Christmas trees!)
This is also my EIGHT post in the #Project14Lists series, hosted by Shealea at That Bookshelf Bitch! You can find more information here, as well as a thread of my posts for the event here.
Previous #Project14Lists Posts:
1. Winter TBR
2. #Short-a-Thon: Graphic Novel/Manga Goals
3. 2019’s General “Life” Resolutions & Goals
4. 2019’s Reading Resolutions & Goals
5. 10 TV Shows I Want to Watch in 2019
6. Random Bookish Facts About Me!
7. 10 Movies I Want to Finally See in 2019
1. King of Scars — Leigh Bardugo
I absolutely cannot wait to spend more time with sweet Nikolai—and I get to celebrate the release by meeting Leigh Bardugo on her release tour, which I am so excited and in disbelief over, honestly. ♥
releases january 29, 2019
2. The Priory of the Orange Tree — Samantha Shannon
Three of my favorite buzzwords: dragons, fantasy standalone, queendom. WOW, am I stoked for this one.
releases february 26, 2019
3. The Red Scrolls of Magic — Cassandra Clare
Have I read The Dark Artifices yet? Nope. Does it stop me from pre-ordering all of Cassie’s other 2019 releases? NOPE.
releases april 2, 2019
4. The Dark Game — Jonathan Janz
One of my favorite overly-specific horror themes is whenever a book features horror authors as the characters. One of my other favorite overly-specific horror themes is when the plot revolves around a contest or “game”. This has both. WIN. I’ve got an ARC of this one on its way to me and I am counting down the days.
releases april 11, 2019
5. The Bride Test — Helen Hoang
I loved The Kiss Quotient so much, and I NEED more of Helen’s incredible writing.
releases may 7, 2019
6. Aurora Rising — Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
My faves are writing another space series. I cry forever. ?
releases may 7, 2019
7. Sorcery of Thorns — Margaret Rogerson
If you’re new here, or have been under a rock, you may have missed my endless screaming over this author’s debut novel An Enchantment of Ravens, but basically I adore Margaret forever and I literally SOBBED when she DMed me offering me one of her ARCs. Then I cried all over again when it got here and now I’m just waiting for the perfect timing (aka as soon as Short-a-thon is over, probably) to devour this.
releases june 4, 2019
8. Darkdawn — Jay Kristoff
I keep putting off Godsgrave because I hear it has the wildest cliffhanger ending, but every day that Darkdawn’s release draws nearer is another day that I consider just shooting myself in the leg and inhaling Godsgrave right then and there.
releases september 3, 2019
9. Capturing the Devil — Kerri Maniscalco (cover TBA)
I’m not even a little bit prepared to say goodbye to sweet Audrey and Thomas, but at the same time, I can’t possibly get this in my hands fast enough.
releases september 26, 2019
10. Crescent City — Sarah J. Maas (cover TBA)
Technically, I don’t know if we’re still getting this in 2019, as there hasn’t been much news on it lately, but I am so excited for Sarah’s new series.
??? (latest update is “late 2019”)
BONUS ROUND!
Here are my favorite 2019 releases that I’ve read so far (as ARCs):
In An Absent Dream — review here
Song of the Dead — review coming soon!
Sue @ Crushingcinders
December 25, 2018I have pre-ordered Wicked King and can’t wait to read it! King of Scars is on my TBR too. Happy 2019 – I hope it’s full of books.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 26, 2018I hope you love The Wicked King (and that we both love King of Scars!). ☺️ You too, friend! Thank you!
Brooke Lorren
December 25, 2018Hope I get lots of Amazon money for Christmas, because I’d really like to pre-order Priory of the Orange Tree, Chain of Gold, Ghosts of the Shadowhunters Market, The Wicked King… so many books to read next year. I didn’t know SJM was starting a new series either. Next year’s going to be a great reading year! Merry Christmas!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018I hope you do/did, too! So many good releases coming out. 🙂 Merry (belated) Christmas, and I hope you had a wonderful holiday!!
Lauren @ Always Me
December 25, 2018Ooh, if only!
Lauren @ Always me
emmareadstoomuch
December 25, 2018girllll King of Scars!! omg. & this makes me soso excited for The Wicked King tooo. hope a magical force somehow gets these under your tree!!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018I just. I’m so excited to be with Nikolai again?? But also terrified? Because what if Leigh hurts him ??
✩ Ashley ✩
December 25, 2018May 7 cannot come soon enough but like you with ‘Godsgrave’ I’m going to be scared to read it right away knowing it’s the first of the series and a yearly-ish wait for more! ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018That’s the worst part about starting brand new series!! ?
ChrissiReads
December 25, 2018Ooh it would be great to receive some much wanted ARCs under our trees! A wonderful list. Merry Christmas!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Right?! If only! Thank you, Chrissi ♥ Merry (belated) Christmas!!
Fanna
December 25, 2018Yes to Priory of the Orange Tree! <3 <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018I’m so excited! I NEED more dragons in my life.
Jessica at Booked J
December 25, 2018In an ABSOLUTELY UNSURPRISING MOVE I just nodded my head in agreement to literally all the books on your list this week because REASONS. Also, I’m so happy for you that you get to meet Leigh Bardugo!! This is so amazing. As if King of Scars happening wasn’t exciting enough! WOO! Also, am I laughing at you pre-ordering all of Cassie’s upcoming releases? YES. Because, daaang if that ain’t the MOOD. She’s positively spoiling us this year. I hope you get to finishing The Dark Artifices soon! I really do adore that trilogy. Can’t wait for Magnus and Alec having their own book/series though ahh.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Hahaha YESSS! Oh man, I’m so nervous to meet Leigh. I keep worrying about what if I goof up and say something stupid about Mal. ??? But exciting~! And yesss, Cassie really knows how to treat her fanbase, doesn’t she?! ? I’m super excited to read TDA but also, yes please to Malec being the star of the show – especially Magnus ???
Jolien @ The Fictional Reader
December 25, 2018I’m the same with The Priory of the Orange Tree! It includes all my favorite buzzwords and things, and I can’t wait to read it…
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018I think “dragons” is literally my #1 buzzword ??
thebookdutchesses
December 25, 2018Love this list! King of Scars is probably my most anticipated release for the first part of the year <3 I read the whole Dark Artifices series this November/December and can’t wait for more Cassie books! Can’t believe I took that long of a break from her Shadowhunter world
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Thank you! That’s awesome that you read the whole series so quickly, way to go, especially since those are some big books lol!
jamsu
December 25, 2018I’m the most exited for new Buffy comic and Wayward Son. The Red Scrolls of Magic is in my list too even though I haven’t started TDA. I also agree with The Bride Test and The Crescent City.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Ooooh those are exciting, too!!
the (book) supplier
December 25, 2018I’m definitely looking forward to On the Come Up by Angie Thomas and Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. — The Kaufman and Kristoff book, do you know if it’s going to be multimodal like the Illuminae series was? I really want to read it because so many people like it, but the format didn’t work for me in audio. Also, there’s a person in my house who really likes space books… Thanks!
eli @ the (book) supplier
My TTT
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Ooooh yes, On the Come Up is another one I’m very excited for!!
I’m not sure on Aurora, but I think they said it’s going to be just a standard novel – which makes me a little sad, but I know they were concerned about a fair handful of readers not enjoying the way The Illuminae Files books were formatted, like you mentioned!
Kyra
December 25, 2018I NEEEEED The Wicked King! Not too long to go until I can read it! 😀
I hope you get some of these and that you have a lovely Christmas! <3 x
My TTT post!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Yessss, not too much longer! 😀 I hope you love it. Merry (belated) Christmas!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
December 25, 2018Gah, I can’t wait for The Priory of the Orange Tree! Ah, wouldn’t it be nice if Santa could bring us books that haven’t been released yet 😀
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Agreed! Priory sounds so good—even if we can’t have it for the holidays, hopefully we’ll both get the chance to read it right away! 😉
anhdara13
December 26, 2018The first two are on my TBR already! And I had no idea Aurora Rising was coming out next year? I loved The Illuminae Files so I’m super stoked for that!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Yessss, it’s coming up very soon! I was kind of shocked recently when I realized it’s only a few months away now. 🙂
Meeghan reads
December 26, 2018The cliffhanger for Godsgrave is soooo brutal, you are better off waiting! However, if you cave, just know that it is freaking spectacular!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Hahaha thank you for the warning!!
Lauren Becker
December 27, 2018Yes, Capturing the Devil!!! *grabby hands* And I have never heard of The Dark Game but omg, it sounds amazing and it’s on my list now!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Haha right?! I need it noooow! And yes, The Dark Game sounds so good – I love Jonathan’s work so I hope you will, too! ♥
Krysta
December 28, 2018I’ve been disappointed in the YA market in recent years, but I have to say that 2019 looks like a great year for YA already.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 28, 2018I hope you’re right, I have high hopes for 2019’s YA releases as well!
Kelly Brigid
December 28, 2018I would KILL to have king of Scars right now. Okay, maybe not, but I would definitely contemplate stealing and/or threatening it from Leigh bardugo. Haha
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 28, 2018Bahahaha right?! It can’t get here soon enough ?
Ellyn
December 28, 2018The Priory of the Orange Tree looks so amazing, I just put it on hold at the library and I’m super excited for it!
I’m also super excited for Capturing The Devil, I’m not super ready to let go of the characters but I am excited for whatever Kerri writes next!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 28, 2018I hope your hold comes in really soon, it looks so good! And same on Capturing the Devil, I’m going to miss our little spooky babies so much but I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us ♥
Annemieke
December 31, 2018I an Absent Dream was great! I can’t wait for King of Scars to come in either. I have prepared by getting a Nikolai bookmark haha.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 31, 2018In an Absent Dream might honestly have been my favorite of the series so far!! Soooo good. ♥ Haha I love it! What bookmark did you get?
Annemieke
December 31, 2018I got it from dreamyco ☺️
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 31, 2018Ooooh I love theirs!
Kathy @ Books & Munches
January 8, 2019I’m STILL wondering about what the format for Aurora Rising will be like. I feel like expecting “plain text” isn’t the way to go, but I also can’t see them doing another round like The Illuminae Files? I DON’T KNOOOW.
Also.. I wanted to wait reading Godsgrave, but then couldn’t resist putting it in my January Jam Jar and then it ended up being the FIRST book pulled out and now I have to read it and I still haven’t started it yet because I secretly want and don’t want to at the same time and this is torture okay.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 14, 2019I really really want it to be like The Illuminae Files, but I remember in an interview early last year, Jay said it would be a standard novel format. I’m a little sad about it, not gonna lie. :’)
Kathy @ Books & Munches
January 15, 2019OH. BOO.
Now I’m sad too. 🙁