#BookBattles is a meme where I have you vote for your most anticipated new release of the month (from specially selected match-ups, that is!). Which are you most excited to read and why?
That’s not all. If you release a review on any #BookBattle books during the month, post a link in the comments below to help readers build their TBRs. In return, I ask that you link back to this blog to let more people know about #BookBattles.
One last thing! The point of #BookBattles is not to say “one book is bad and the other is good.” It’s a way to see what piques your personal interest. No criticism is given to any author(s)!
Let the #BookBattles begin!
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Match-Up NUMBER ONE
In my personal life, I have never dealt with situations such as shootings, or gang violence, or drug addiction (for example, not saying all of these are in this book). But the secondhand experience I get from reading about them in books helps me empathize more with those who have, because I understand more of the consequences. That Night studies the after-effects of a shooting on main characters Jessica and Lucas. Release Date: October 23 2018.
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I say it way too much: if a book focuses on day-to-day life or romance (basically, contemp) it’s probably not my cup of tea. I love Silvera’s work (haven’t had the chance to check out Albertalli’s yet) but What if it’s Us just isn’t giving enough BUT THEN for me to click “add to cart.” In this book, boy meets boy and then boy leaves boy and then boy meets boy again they both ask each other if maybe they’re meant to be … or maybe they’re not. Nonetheless, for contemp fans, I’m positive this book is super well crafted, because Silvera hasn’t let me down yet. Release Date: October 8 2018.
Match-Up NUMBER TWO
When a book’s plot literally includes treason against the Queen of England, you know you need to stop everything and read the summary. Main character Lady Katherine is shocked to find out her father was plotting to assassinate the Queen, and when he is killed for his plans, she turns her surprise to determination. Katherine will kill the Queen herself, no matter what it takes. I’ll admit this cover gives me all the middle-grade feels, but the book is marked YA so I’m expecting dark and gritty revenge. Release Date: October 23 2018.
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How could I not match up an assassination book with a book about assassins? Boneless Mercies is the tale of four female assassins known as the Boneless Mercies. Frey, one of the four, is tired of skulking in the shadows and wishes to make a name for the group by taking on a bigger job, no matter how risky the job … or how deadly the creature they seek. I may not be selling this book very well, but it promises fierce females and bloodlust so who doesn’t love that? Release Date: October 2 2018.
Match-Up NUMBER THREE
Why do I keep being drawn into books where women are branded as prizes … but then there is one girl who is like, “Um, no thank you,” and fights back and falls in love with the person she is fighting? I literally memorized the formula but I fall in love with the plot every. Single. Time. Will Girls of Paper and Fire be any different? In this book, out of the nine women selected to vie for the king’s favour, Lei stands out in her determination to achieve justice and revenge. As you’ll notice, this book comes out in November and not October, a fact I only realized after I finished writing the post. Oops. Release Date: November 6 2018.
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Two girls accused of murdering their best friend one year ago are haunted by the memories of her death. The summary for this book promises the writing style resembles Gone Girl, and I’m none too sure I’m excited for that — but the plot, now that gets a thumbs up! I’m always down for more twisted mysteries. Release Date: October 2 2018
That’s it for October (+1 for November, haha). I have to be honest, I wasn’t getting the strongest vibes for this month’s reads. Of course, a summary is only a glance at what the book can offer. I’ve been fooled before! Any books not even on this list that have you hyped?
What catches your eye in this September’s #BookBattle? Do you have reviews coming out for any of these books? Share below!
Mines the Adam Silvera book!
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I’ve been hearing some conflicting thoughts on the book, I wish you luck with that read!! Hopefully you are one of the positive reviews 😀
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I thought That Night was wonderful! I ma 2 for 2 with Amy Giles. Broken Things was great too. Oliver is always a good bet.
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Hi Sam! I feel like it’s been so long, how’s the blog, how’s life? I’m happy to hear good things about That Night, it’s a real October standout to me so far and I haven’t seen it on a lot of lists.
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I hope more people give Giles a try, because her books are great!
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I was lucky enough to get an ARC of What If It’s Us at Book Expo this year. You can view my review of it here: https://modernwitchsbookshelf.wordpress.com/2018/07/02/what-if-its-us-becky-albertalli-adam-silvera-arc/
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Thanks Samantha! I was literally just going to look up a review of What if It’s Us so this is great timing. I’ll check it out 🙂
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I’m really exited for An assassins guide to love and treason 😀💜
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I’m way too obsessed with assassins for a book like this to go unnoticed. And Lady Katherine sounds like the epic heroine we’re all waiting for! 😀
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1. What If It’s Us
2. An Assassins Guide to Love and Treason
3. TIE!!! omg too hard!
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I think I really do like saving the best for last. Oops, haha. Thanks for commenting!
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I’m excited for Broken Things, one of my friends read it as an ARC and liked it. (Also, I don’t believe in judging books by their covers but that cover is hair goals.) A different friend read Girls of Paper and Fire and I don’t believe she’s posted a review of it yet, but she says that it’s a great book if you like romance.
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If we are *positively* judging a book by it’s amazingly gorgeous hair goals cover, I think I can be all for it! Ooh, now the GoPaF (hmm, interesting acronym) info you’re giving me is good because usually I don’t like romance but in books with plots *like* this one, the romance is generally a win for me. If your friend posts their reviews, be sure to share here and I’ll check them out! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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I have an ARC of the Boneless Mercies and I am super intrigued because I just read Beowulf for a class and like I want to compare!!!! Have fun reading, Sha!
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Ahh assassin girls and mysterious beast. Enjoy that one!! Perfect for October. 🎃
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GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIIIIRE.
Like, I’m so happy one of my sub boxes will bring this one to me, haha.
My review won’t be on the blog for a while to come yet, but I did add it on Goodreads already [look at me being ahead of my schedule, whut] soooo. [shameless self-promo, sort of]: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2232442515?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Also not too keen on What If It’s Us anymore. I was totally for it, until I saw some reviews and heard one of the main characters is quite.. unlikable. I already had that issue with one of Silvera’s other books and it completely turned me off this one. :’)
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It’s not shameless when we ask for you to promo!! Give all that self-promooooo!! And all the points for being ahead of schedule, isn’t it just the best feeling?
YESS for Girls of Paper and Fire, I have all the excitement and if you’re excited I’m even more excited.
I have been seeing a lot of reviews with not-so happy comments about one of the MCs, too. Think I’ll be skipping out too
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