The time has come when leaves change color and float aimlessly in the air until they reach the ground, sweaters are dug out of closets, boots are polished, and everything becomes pumpkin. Excuse me while I gag over here but seriously what is everyone’s obsession with pumpkin everything. Don’t get me wrong I love pumpkin pie, who doesn’t, but can we end the pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin candles and pumpkin beer crap?! I am going to start a new obsession like fig. HOW ABOUT EVERYTHING BECOMES FIG!!
Anyways, fall also means it is time to make room on your bookshelves or desk or floor, maybe even your roommates/brothers/sisters desk because there are an insane amount of new releases.
Alright, so here is a list of new fall releases I am looking forward to reading. Some have already come out while others seem like the wait will be forever. I pretty much decided that fall was going to include anything from September through November.
*all synopses are from Goodreads*
Everything, Everything
by Nicola Yoon
Relase Date: Spetember 1, 2015
My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.
Why I want to read it: I read an excerpt from this book and I really liked the voice of the main character. It will definitely be a fun, quick contemporary read,
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
by Jennifer E. Smith
Release Date: September 1, 2015
On the night before they leave for college, Clare and Aidan only have one thing left to do: figure out whether they should stay together or break up. Over the course of twelve hours, they’ll retrace the steps of their relationship, trying to find something in their past that might help them decide what their future should be. The night will lead them to friends and family, familiar landmarks and unexpected places, hard truths and surprising revelations. But as the clock winds down and morning approaches, so does their inevitable goodbye. The question is, will it be goodbye for now or goodbye forever?
Why I want to read it: I read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and I thought it was cute and adorable so might as well try this one out too!
Are You Still There?
by Sarah Lynn Scheerger
Release Date: September 1, 2015
After her high school is rocked by an anonymous bomb threat, “perfect student” Gabriella Mallory is recruited to work on a secret crisis helpline that may help uncover the would-be bomber’s identity.
Gabriella Mallory, AP student and perfect-daughter-in-training, stands barefoot on a public toilet for three hours while her school is on lockdown. Someone has planted a bomb and she is hiding. The bomb is defused but the would-be-bomber is still at large. And everyone at Central High School is a suspect. The school starts a top-secret crisis help line and Gabi is invited to join. When she does, she is drawn into a suspenseful game of cat and mouse with the bomber, who has unfinished business. He leaves threatening notes on campus. He makes threatening calls to the help line. And then he begins targeting Gabi directly. Is it because her father is the lead police detective on the case? Is the bomber one of her new friends. Could it be her new boyfriend with his complicated past? As the story unfolds, Gabi knows she is somehow connected to the bomber. Even worse she is part of his plan. Can Gabi reach out and stop him? Or will she be too late?
Why I want to read it: This has the potential to be a interesting YA thriller. I read on excerpt of it and it peaked my interest. However, it didn’t get very good reviews on Goodreads so now I am a bit weary of it.
Walk on Earth a Stranger
by Rae Carson
Release Date: September 22, 2015
Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?
Why I want to read it: I like Rae Carson’s storytelling and this book sounds fun and adventurous!
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
Release Date: September 29, 2015
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.
Why I want to read it: One word: Grishaverse.
Sky Key
by James Frey
Release Date: October 6, 2015
The sequel to the New York Times bestseller and international multimedia phenomenon, Endgame: The Calling.
Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys—and nine Players—remain. The keys must be found, and only one Player can win.
Queens, New York. Aisling Kopp believes the unthinkable: that Endgame can be stopped. But before she can get home to regroup, she is approached by the CIA. They know about Endgame. And they have their own ideas about how it should be Played. Ideas that could change everything.
Kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. Hilal ibn Isa al-Salt narrowly survived an attack that leaves him horribly disfigured. He now knows something the other Players do not. But the Aksumites have a secret that is unique to their line. A secret that can help redeem humanity—and maybe even be used to help defeat the beings behind Endgame.
London, England. Sarah Alopay has found the first key. She is with Jago—and they are winning.But getting Earth Key has come at a great cost to Sarah. The only thing that keeps the demons at bay is Playing. Playing to win.
Sky Key—wherever it is, whatever it is—is next. And the nine remaining Players will stop at nothing to get it.
Why I want to read it: The first book peaked my interest. Even though it fell flat in certain areas the ending of the book was a game changer. It was definitely enough to make me want to read the second book.
Ice Like Fire
by Sara Raasch
Release Date: October 13, 2015
It’s been three months since the Winterians were freed and Spring’s king, Angra, disappeared—thanks largely to the help of Cordell.
Meira just wants her people to be safe. When Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to dig their mines for payment, they unearth something powerful and possibly dangerous: Primoria’s lost chasm of magic. Theron sees this find as an opportunity—with this much magic, the world can finally stand against threats like Angra. But Meira fears the danger the chasm poses—the last time the world had access to so much magic, it spawned the Decay. So when the king of Cordell orders the two on a mission across the kingdoms of Primoria to discover the chasm’s secrets, Meira plans to use the trip to garner support to keep the chasm shut and Winter safe—even if it means clashing with Theron. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves?
Mather just wants to be free. The horrors inflicted on the Winterians hang fresh and raw in Januari—leaving Winter vulnerable to Cordell’s growing oppression. When Meira leaves to search for allies, he decides to take Winter’s security into his own hands. Can he rebuild his broken kingdom and protect them from new threats?
As the web of power and deception weaves tighter, Theron fights for magic, Mather fights for freedom—and Meira starts to wonder if she should be fighting not just for Winter, but for the world.
Why I want to read it: I loved Snow Like Ashes. I loved the world and I loved Meira. I have been anticipating this since I finished Snow Like Ashes. Also, that cover is gorgeous!
A Step Towards Falling
by Cammie McGovern
Release Date: October 13, 2015
Emily has always been the kind of girl who tries to do the right thing—until one night when she does the worst thing possible. She sees Belinda, a classmate with developmental disabilities, being attacked. Inexplicably, she does nothing at all.
Belinda, however, manages to save herself. When their high school finds out what happened, Emily and Lucas, a football player who was also there that night, are required to perform community service at a center for disabled people. Soon, Lucas and Emily begin to feel like maybe they’re starting to make a real difference. Like they would be able to do the right thing if they could do that night all over again. But can they do anything that will actually help the one person they hurt the most?
Why I want to read it: I haven’t read many contemporary novels lately and feel like I should add them in between my constant fantasy reads. This book sounds like it has a great message. I’ve also heard nothing but good things about Cammie McGovern’s writing.
These Shallow Graves
by Jennifer Donnelly
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Set in gilded age New York, These Shallow Graves follows the story of Josephine Montfort, an American aristocrat. Jo lives a life of old-money ease. Not much is expected of her other than to look good and marry well. But when her father dies due to an accidental gunshot, the gilding on Jo’s world starts to tarnish. With the help of a handsome and brash reporter, and a young medical student who moonlights in the city morgue, Jo uncovers the truth behind her father’s death and learns that if you’re going to bury the past, you’d better bury it deep.
Why I want to read it: This plot is so enticing. It reminds me a lot of Cat Winters style plots and settings. The excerpt I read from this book back in June made me angry when I realized how long I would have to wait to read it.
Ten Thousand Skies Above You
by Claudia Gray
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents’ invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse—even hurting the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked and his consciousness scattered across multiple dimensions.
Marguerite has no choice but to search for each splinter of Paul’s soul. The hunt sends her racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each world brings Marguerite one step closer to rescuing Paul. But with each trial she faces, she begins to question the destiny she thought they shared.
Why I want to read it: I loved the first book and this one sounds even better!!
Fire Falling
by Elise Kova
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Vhalla Yarl marches to war as property of the Solaris Empire. The Emperor counts on her to bring victory, the Senate counts on her death, and the only thing Vhalla can count on is the fight of her life. As she grapples with the ghosts of her past, new challenges in the present threaten to shatter the remnants of her fragile sanity. Will she maintain her humanity? Or will she truly become the Empire’s monster?
Why I want to read it: I am reading the first book in the series now and I talk more about it below!
I am most excited for Six of Crows, Ice Like Fire, These Shallow Graves, and Ten Thousand Skies Above You.
There are a few other books that I am on the fence on and perhaps if I happen to stumble upon a copy I will read them, if not then oh well. The first is What We Saw by Aaron Hartzler. It is based off a true story of a teenage girl being raped at a party. If it gets enough good reviews I will read it. I just worry about the way the story may lead with the POV it is under.
The other book I am on the fence about is Dumplin‘ by Julie Murphy. I loved Side Effects May Vary and I think Murphy is a fantastic writer and storyteller. However, the plot of this book is just really not something that I usually read. But if the voice of the main character has that wit and humor that Murphy is great at writing then I will give it a shot.
I know there is only 10 days left in the month but I am determined to get through four books before September ends.The first being Everything, Everything. I went to Target today to get hummus and me being me decided to peruse the book section. Bad idea. I bought two books. Which isn’t that bad but I’ve spent so much on books in the last month my wallet hates me. That being said I pretty much read the entire book in a day. I just have about 50 pages left.
I am also kind of in the middle of two other books as well. Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman and Air Awakens by Elise Kova. I am loving Air Awakens right now. I am about a quarter through it and it is mesmerizing. Thanks to my sister for recommending it! Oh and the cover is beautiful. Everyone should read this book!!
The last book in my September TBR is an ARC I received over on Net Galley. Sing Down the Stars by L.J. Hatton is about a girl with magical abilities that she must use to save the world after years of hiding them. It is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy and I am excited to read it. It comes out October 6.
That pretty much wraps this up. I will be posting some reviews this week. And soon enough I will have my October TBR posted!
Elise Kova has always had a passion for storytelling. She wrote her first novella, a high-fantasy, in sixth grade. Over the years she’s honed her love of literature with everything from fantasy to romance, science fiction to mystery, and whatever else catches her eye.
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