This week, I've chosen to feature a few picks from the Macmillan Winter 2016 Catalog:
Date: February 2, 2016
The enchantment continues....
The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies?
With nine stories—five of which have never before been published—and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer’s upcoming novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.
The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies?
With nine stories—five of which have never before been published—and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer’s upcoming novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.
I'm excited to see a bound collection of nine extra stories from the Lunar Chronicles universe! There's something so much more special about having a physical collection of stories bound together with a beautiful matching cover to go along with the rest of the series, instead of a few stray e-novellas out there on the internet. And I'm looking forward to learning more about our favourite characters in Stars Above!
These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly ZekasDate: February 9, 2016
Jane Austen meets X-Men in this gripping and adventure-filled paranormal romance set in Victorian London.
England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.
England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.
Okay, how can I resist the tagline "Jane Austen meets X-Men"?? What a wonderfully bizarre combination. It may just be a gimmick to get people interested in the book, but hey, it worked on me. I guess I'll wait to see how These Vicious Masks fares in reviews before picking it up, but I'm definitely intrigued!
Date: February 16, 2016
For eighteen-year-old Gideon Blake, nothing but death can keep him from achieving his goal of becoming a U.S. Army Ranger. As it turns out, it does.
Recovering from the accident that most definitely killed him, Gideon finds himself with strange new powers and a bizarre cuff he can't remove. His death has brought to life his real destiny. He has become War, one of the legendary four horsemen of the apocalypse.
Over the coming weeks, he and the other horsemen--Conquest, Famine, and Death--are brought together by a beautiful but frustratingly secretive girl to help save humanity from an ancient evil on the emergence.
They fail.
Now--bound, bloodied, and drugged--Gideon is interrogated by the authorities about his role in a battle that has become an international incident. If he stands any chance of saving his friends and the girl he's fallen for--not to mention all of humankind--he needs to convince the skeptical government officials the world is in imminent danger.
But will anyone believe him?
Recovering from the accident that most definitely killed him, Gideon finds himself with strange new powers and a bizarre cuff he can't remove. His death has brought to life his real destiny. He has become War, one of the legendary four horsemen of the apocalypse.
Over the coming weeks, he and the other horsemen--Conquest, Famine, and Death--are brought together by a beautiful but frustratingly secretive girl to help save humanity from an ancient evil on the emergence.
They fail.
Now--bound, bloodied, and drugged--Gideon is interrogated by the authorities about his role in a battle that has become an international incident. If he stands any chance of saving his friends and the girl he's fallen for--not to mention all of humankind--he needs to convince the skeptical government officials the world is in imminent danger.
But will anyone believe him?
Woah, wait - the premise of Riders has the main character becoming one of the legendary four horsemen of the apocalypse?? Talk about wonderfully bizarre! I'm all for originality in books, plus I've heard great things about Veronica Rossi as an author, so I say bring on Riders!
How about you? Are you waiting on any of these Macmillan Winter 2016 reads? Are there any upcoming books from the Macmillan Winter 2016 Catalog that I didn't include here that you feel I should add to my list?
Can't wait to read all of these !! A few more weeks until Riders!
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I have to catch up on the Lunar Chronicles. I am so far behind.
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I have to begin The Lunar Chronicle.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! I'm looking froward to These Vicious Masks and Riders, too. I have to get a move on and finish the Lunar Chronicles! :-D Thanks for sharing.
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I still have to read the Lunar Chronicles, but I'm hoping to do that this year. So I'm sure once I get to them I'll be excited for Stars Above, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm super duper excited about These Vicious Masks and Riders though!!! Both are ones that I can't wait to read! :D
Great picks, Eilidh! :)
Oooh, I really think you'll love the Lunar Chronicles!!
DeleteI think so, too!!! Whenever I start them, I'll have to let you know. :P
DeleteInteresting selection of books. I hope you love all of your new books this week.
ReplyDeleteGrace @ Books of Love
Yes! I'm so excited for all of these as well! I still need to get caught up on the Lunar Chronicles series, but I'm hoping to get to it soon! :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on Riders. I have wanted it since I first saw it and I am so glad the wait is shorter and shorter. All the books you featured look great and my TBR keeps growing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was already waiting on Stars Above and Riders because they sound fantastic. Like you, I like having novellas bound up to match the series - like the ToG ones and I just need more of my beloved Lunar Chronicles characters! Riders sounds beyond unique and that itself is was sold me to it! As for These Vicious Masks, I'd seen it around the blogosphere recently but I wasn't paying much attention to it. Reading the blurb here, I get it now! It sounds amazing :D Thanks for making me pay attention to it my friend and GREAT picks here^^ x
ReplyDeleteRight?? I was thinking exactly of the ToG novellas, all bound up in a pretty collection.
DeleteI can't wait for the Lunar short stories! I'm also a bit weary of picking up Vicious Masks and like you thought it was too gimmicky. I think I'll also wait for reviews. I do like Rossi's writing, but I've heard mixed things about Riders. I'm still deciding on whether or not to pick it up.
ReplyDeleteWaiting for reviews from trusted reviewers is almost always the way to go!
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ReplyDeleteI'll read anything that's part of The Lunar Chronicles. Give it to me, I need it now! Awesome pick this week :)
ReplyDeleteCrystal @ Nerds and Knits
Nice choices! I'm definitely waiting for Riders too. I didn't even know there were going to be Lunar short stories!
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Awesome picks this week Aylee :D I am DYING for Stars above. <3 So soon it will be mine. Eeee. I cannot wait :D But.. sadly, I have already read Riders :( It was not for me at all. But so curious to see what you think of it :D Happy reading sweetie. <3 Fingers crossed you will love them all :)
ReplyDeleteHmm, yes some mixed reviews for Riders I see... I hope I like it!
DeleteGreat picks! I am so excited for all three of these books, but I'm especially excited for Riders. It sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteTraci @ The Reading Geek
I am so super excited for Riders. It just sounds incredibly unique and you know how hard that can be in a its been done before world.
ReplyDeleteSo hard!!
DeleteI'm really curious about These Vicious Masks. I'll have to see what the early reviews say, like you mentioned. I hope it's as good as it sounds though!
ReplyDeleteI'm also really pumped for Stars Above. I love being able to buy a book of short stories. If they are stories online, I don't usually read them.
-Lauren
Yeah, exactly - I don't typically bother with novellas online, especially if they cost money.
DeleteI want to read the Lunar Chronicles as well as Riders-which looks excellent!! Have a great week!!
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I can't wait for Riders!
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