Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
It’s been over a year since my last Top Ten Tuesday post, and I’ve really been missing writing these! I don’t think I’ll return to participating every single week, but I’ll definitely be joining in for the themes that speak to me the most — and as someone who didn’t read almost any of my most anticipated releases last year, I had to join in for this week’s prompt!
I decided to pick 10 books that I was REALLY anticipating the release of in 2021 and am genuinely shocked I haven’t read yet!
1. A Court of Silver Flames — I couldn’t possibly NOT start this list with what was my most anticipated release of 2021: the newest installment in the ACOTAR series!
2. Vespertine — Another book from an author I already love so much, and fully thought I would’ve read during 2021.
3. The Mask Falling — The funny thing about the latest book in The Bone Season series, is that I actually DID start reading this, and set it aside due to a slump. I almost didn’t include it in the list for that reason, but given that I’m bummed I haven’t picked it back up yet, I think it counts!
4. Rise to the Sun — Leah Johnson’s debut You Should See Me in a Crown was one of my favorite reads of 2020 and a new all-time favorite YA romance, so I was really eager to check this out until I heard a LOT of my friends who loved YSSMIAC say this was a huge letdown, and it put a big damper on my excitement. I still plan on reading it soon, though!
5. Queen of Teeth — I have no good reason at all for why I haven’t read this yet, given that: 1) I pre-ordered a copy, 2) I love the synopsis, and 3) Hailey is a delight and I adore her writing!
6. Empire of the Vampire — I feel like I waited so long for this book, yet I haven’t read it yet! A little spoiler for an upcoming TBR, though, is that I’m planning on reading this VERY soon. 👀
7. Dark Rise — Another one from an author I already know I love.
8. In Darkness, Delight: Fear the Future — I’m a tremendous fan of horror/sci-fi crossover stories, so an entire anthology fitting that theme is one I should have read by now, and hopefully will VERY soon!
9. We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire — Blood Water Paint by this author was one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read in my life. I think a part of me is just nervous that I won’t love this one as much as I loved that book!
10. Horseman — I literally did that whole covers-mouth-with-hands-and-screams-a-little thing when I saw the announcement for this book, because I love the story of Sleepy Hollow so much and I LOVE Christina Henry’s retellings, so HOW have I not devoured this book already?!
What are some of the 2021 releases you meant to read, but didn’t get to? Let me know in the comments, or drop a link to your T10T post for the week!
— destiny ♥
Ellyn
January 18, 2022Yes there are so many 2021 releases never got around to! ACOSF, The Mask Falling, Dark Rise & Horseman. I meant to get to them all but read none!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope we both get to all of those 2021 releases soon! <3
Annemieke
January 18, 2022Ugh I really need to get back on reading The Bone Season series. I read the first book years ago and have the next 2 but I can’t remember anything
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope you enjoy the rest of the series if/when you do pick it back up! I had to re-read book 1 before continuing the series, because I feel like each book is just so action-packed!
The Book Lover's Sanctuary
January 18, 2022Empire of the Vampire is still on my tbr… I think because I’d read Dracula and Carnilla last year, I had had enough vamps for 2021!
This is my list of books I didn’t quite get time to read last year.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022That’s very fair! I still need to read Carmilla, and I haven’t read Dracula in so long that I remember very little of it!
The Book Lover's Sanctuary
January 21, 2022It was an audible performance I listened to – mainly because it was free and I do love Dracula!
thecritiquesofafangirl
January 18, 2022ACOSF was such a great book, i hope you love it when you get around to reading it
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Thank you, I can’t wait! I’m thinking it may go on my February TBR!
Mareli Thalwitzer
January 18, 2022Wow, Horseman has the most gorgeous cover! Need to check it out for sure. I’ve just started with ACOTAR, so A court of silver flames are still a long way off.
Happy TTT and I also don’t do TTT every week, just as the prompt tickles my fancy.
Elza Reads
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Horseman is so gorgeous! Christina Henry often has the prettiest covers, especially the UK editions, too. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the Court series!!
dinipandareads
January 18, 2022Great list! I’m keen to check out Vespertine (still waiting on my copy to come in from overseas though lol!) but I’m also tempted by Dark Rise and ACOSF! I hope you enjoy all these books whenever you get to them 😊
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope your copy of Vespertine arrives soon, and that you enjoy it when it gets there! 😀 Thank you so much.
masterspj
January 18, 2022I have Horseman on my TBR, it’s actually waiting for me to pick it up from the library right now. I just have so many other books I want to read that I may have to wait a bit longer.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/2021-releases-i-hope-to-read-in-2022/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope you love Horseman when you get the chance to read it! It sounds wonderful and I’ve loved the other books of hers that I’ve read.
lydiaschoch
January 18, 2022I haven’t read Rise to the Sun yet either.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-2021-releases-i-was-excited-to-read-but-didnt-get-to/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope we both like it whenever we get around to it! 😀 So many books, so little time, lol.
Tammy
January 18, 2022Empire of the Vampire made my list as well😁
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I hope we both get to it soon! I think its length is probably a big part of why I didn’t read it yet, but I’ve been getting away from novellas and back into full-length novels a lot more this month. 🙂
Marianna
January 18, 2022In Darkness Delight sound cool. I will add that to my tbr.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I’m really excited for it! It’s a series of horror anthologies, and I really enjoyed the first anthology, but haven’t gotten to the 2nd one or the 3rd one (which is the one in this list) yet.
frayedbooks
January 18, 2022I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Empire of the Vampire. That’s a beast of a book, I’m glad I got to it in 2021 as that was one of my goals before the end of the year~
My post: https://frayedbooks.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/top-ten-tuesday-2021-releases-i-was-excited-to-read-but-didnt-get-to/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022It’s ginormous haha! I think the length is a big part of why I haven’t read it yet. I spent 2020 and 2021 mostly reading novellas, but I’ve been picking up more full-length novels so far this year, which has been nice. 😀
frayedbooks
January 21, 2022I picked it up and put it down so many times, it took me at least 2 months to read it just because it was SO BIG! But I hope you can get to it this year~ 🙂
iloveheartlandx
January 18, 2022We’re in the same boat with The Mask Falling, I read a good chunk in 2021 but put it down due to a slump. Hopefully I can get back to it without having to start over again! Vespertine was also on my list this week.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/top-ten-tuesday-351/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Oh no, I’m sorry you got into a slump while reading The Mask Falling, too! I hope we can both pick it back up soon. I think I will probably restart it, but it’s not too bad for me, because I’m pretty sure I only read the first 30-40pg of it the first time around. I hope you don’t have to restart it! 🙂
iloveheartlandx
January 25, 2022I think I’ll probably just read a recap if I need to, I was over 300 pages through, so I really don’t want to restart it!
Lori
January 18, 2022I have a friend who NEEDS to see In Darkness Delight.
My list is here: https://fiftytwo.blog/2022/01/18/ttt-2021-books-i-didnt-get-to/
Happy TTT!
Lori
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I’m sure it’s going to be a great anthology! I really liked the other anthology I read from these editors. 🙂 Happy TTT, Lori!
Leslie
January 18, 2022Isn’t it crazy how that happens?! Books that I’m so hyped and excited for and then never pick them up!! I still have to read Empire of the Vampire too!
My Top Ten
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022It really is! Sometimes I’m like, HOW did I not read this yet after I was THAT excited for it?! Lol!
Leslie
January 21, 2022I know. I don’t understand myself sometimes. haha
evelynreads1
January 18, 2022I hope you will get to all of these this year!
I also still need to read Vespertine! Empire of the Vampire was one of my favourite reads of last year!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Thank you, Evelyn!! I’m so glad you loved Empire of the Vampire so much – I can’t wait to read it!
Susan
January 18, 2022Welcome back to TTT! It’s such a fun meme 🙂 I haven’t read any of these books, but I hope you enjoy them when you get to them.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Thank you so much, Susan! 😀 It’s good to be back!!
Poinsettia
January 18, 2022I hope you enjoy these when you get the chance! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022Thank you so much! 😀
Caro @ bookcheshirecat
January 19, 2022Oh I have so many 2021 releases I didn’t get to, some from favorite authors 🙈😅 I wish had read Vespertine, as I love Margaret Rogerson and was so excited that we finally got another book from her! Hopefully it’ll happen this year 🙏🏻
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
January 21, 2022I feel this so much! I’m planning on reading Vespertine in February and I am SO EXCITED. I hope you get the chance to read it soon, too!
Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlight
January 23, 2022I still need to read Dark Rise too, but I’m hoping my library will get the audio at some point!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 3, 2022I hope your library gets it soon! Do they allow you to request books? I know even that is hit-and-miss at my library, though 😅
Marie
January 26, 2022Ah this is a lovely list! I haven’t read Leah Johnson’s debut or this next book, either, but both are on my TBR and I heard great things about them, so I can’t wait to read them! I hope you’ll get a chance to read all of these soon! 🙂
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 3, 2022Thank you! You Should See Me in a Crown was absolutely delightful and I really think you would enjoy it based on some of the YA romances you’ve rated highly – I hope you do like it when you get the chance 🥰