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Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross. A poor girl is hired to act as a "beauty foil" for a pretty, rich girl. However, the rich girl has no idea that her new confidant is a hired hand. Great plot and a rich historical setting? Sign me up!
City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forester. This one's a fantasy, so that's an automatic win. It also happens to be a fantasy set on a rich man's estate filled with orphan girls, some of whom might be assassins. And they start dying one by one. Cue spooky music.
Dualed by Elsie Chapman. One of several upcoming books about clones/doppelgangers, Dualed pits one "alt" against another. Only one is allowed to survive. Color me intrigued.
Maid of Secrets by Jennifer McGowan. A thief joins a group of spies in the Elizabethan court, only to become entangled in a Spanish courtier. Woot!
Premeditated by Josin McQuien. You can read my full drooling at this post. In short, this book has an awesome, punchy synopsis about revenge that has me salivating.
Reboot by Amy Tintera. Another book that I've highlighted before, Reboot has a dystopian hook that I haven't come across before (a very tough accomplishment) and has a cover that I can't stop staring at.
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson. If you're not acquainted with the tale of Bluebeard, get thineself to Wikipedia ASAP. It's creepy and dark and gruesome, and I expect this retelling (set in genteel Mississippi) to floor me.
Taken by Erin Bowman. In the dystopian world of Taken, boys within the walls of Claysoot disappear on their 18th birthday. No clues, no questions, just... poof. I can't wait to try to solve the mystery with the protagonist, Gray.
The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston. I know, about time I add a contemporary, right? As if I could pass up a story about Witness Protection with a hunky Louisiana farm boy.
Transparent by Natalie Whipple. I'm a-hungerin' for this one. The protagonist is a girl who can turn invisible like Violet in The Incredibles. Unlike Violet, Fiona's father is a crook. Run, Fiona, run!
I've said it before, but 2013 is going to ROCK! What debuts do you want most in 2013?
We have a few in common (and some of your that didn't make my official list made my "if all I had to do all day was read I would totally get to this one this year" list.) I'm especially looking forward to some fun, juicy historical fiction this year.
ReplyDeleteHa! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has such a list.
DeleteI already wanted to read some of these, but now there's more I need to add to my TBR list!
ReplyDelete*nods wisely*
DeleteI am really intrigued by Taken...I'm trying not to buy too many new books this year though, so I'm hoping my library orders it!
ReplyDeleteDitto!
DeleteMost of these are on my Debut Author Challenge must-read list! It's funny, I remember reading the query for PREMEDITATED on Query Shark and being all "Oh. My. Goodness. I have to read that book." It sounds so, so good! (As do all of these, really.) Great list! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jaime!
DeleteWe don't have ANY in common. WHAT IS THIS?!? Premeditated sounds so freaking good. Like...I need. Now.
ReplyDeleteWhaaaat? Are you serious? I was saving your list for later, but now I've gotta look.
DeleteI'm really excited for City of a Thousand Dolls. It sounds so intriguing.
ReplyDeleteRight?! And that cover! Wow!
DeleteThe Rules for Disappearing is on my list too; I just found out about Transparent through the TTT lists, but it looks SO good! :) My TTT list: http://aliceinreaderland.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/debuts/
ReplyDeleteThere are so many books this year that deal with either literal or figurative disappearances.
DeleteOhhh Premeditated sounds interesting. I just added it to my tbr. I want Taken so badly. Like now :)
ReplyDeleteI understand completely. :)
DeleteThat Maid Secrets looks really interesting. I think I will have to add it! So many good debuts this year. I was secretly afraid that 2013 would have slim pickings in the debut department, but happily, that appears to not be the case.
ReplyDeleteThere's a glut of good books this year between debuts and sequels. We're going to be so busy. Not that I'm complaining. :D
DeleteThe Rules for Disappearing seems to be on everyones list this week!! I almost put it on mine and probably should've...it was hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by My TTT
You're welcome, and thanks for the return visit!
DeleteI'd never heard of BELLE EPOQUE and MAID OF SECRETS but OH MY GOD such book lust. And I can't believe I forgot PREMEDITATED and THE RULES FOR DISAPPEARING. I've wanted to read PREMEDIATED since I read that query on Query Shark! Damn, STRANDS OF BRONZE AND GOLD also sounds amazing. 2013 is going to be a busy year.
ReplyDeleteHaha, right? But we can handle it!
DeleteI'd love to read all of these, especially City of a Thousand Dolls. I've seen it on all blogs but mine :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by :)
You're welcome, Ula, and thanks for the return visit!
DeleteI saw the cover of A City of A Thousand Dolls awhile and totally didn't check out the summary. What a mistake! Shame on me for judging a book by its cover but the summary sounds awesome.
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Welcome to the dark side. :D
DeleteOooh, yours has none of mine on it! A number of these are ones I'm curious about, but am waiting for reviews for because I'm just not sure. :-p
ReplyDeleteHaha. I did sneak a few on that I'm not sure I'll like but still perk up at every time I come across them. Pretty covers help with that a lot.
DeleteYour list is fantastic! If I could pick more than ten, a lot of these would be on mine: Maid of Secrets, Transparent, and Dualed for sure. Also, Belle Epoque looks sooo good! Thanks for stopping by:)
ReplyDeleteThanks! And thanks for the return visit. :)
DeleteAwesome books!! I hadn't seen some of these yet so thanks for new ones for the TBR list :D
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! :)
DeleteSooo many pretty covers! I had completely forgotten about Belle Epoque, but that one is definitely going on the infinitely long must-buy list for this year! :) Great list!
ReplyDelete(Sorry for the belated return visit!)
Randi @ Cardigans, Coffee and Bookmarks
Thanks, Randi, and thanks for the return visit. :)
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