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There are instances where I honestly don’t know what to do with a book–do I or don’t I read it? Today’s Top Ten prompt is about upcoming books we’re on the fence about reading. I have a few I want to talk about. Maybe by the end of this post I’ll have the answers I need.
Steel Tide (Book 2 of the Seafire series, no release date set)
Seafire was a “meh” read for me. There were several loose threads thought that I was interested in seeing to completion, but do I really want to continue a series that was so-so?
Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian (tentative release year: 2019)
On Goodreads, this is pitched as Six of Crows meets Suicide Squad. Not sure how to feel about that. And if there are eight main characters, will the characterization be strong enough to keep things moving?
The Deepest Blue by Sarah Beth Durst (tentative release date: March 19, 2019)
I’ve read two of Sarah Beth Durst’s books: Ice and Enchanted Ivy. Both were exquisitely written and the covers were beautiful–but both stories were not mind-blowing. Dare I fall for the pretty cover but be disappointed in the story again?
Just My Luck by Jennifer Honeybourn (tentative release date: July 16, 2019)
I’ve given author second chances before, but do I give Jennifer Honeybourn one, too? Her first book was not my thing. Maybe it’s time to see if her third book’s the charm.
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio (tentative release date: May 8, 2019)
It’s always exciting when someone in the bookish community gets their story on paper, but I’m legitimately wondering if I should read Again, But Better. The hype around this book is INSANE and my track record with over-hyped books has not been good.
What books are you deciding to or not to read? Which book do you think deserves a chance?
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all these are new to me. The deepest blue looks good. so does just my luck. I love that cover too.
Pretty covers make the decision whether to read or not read even more difficult. 🙂
Honeybourn’s books fit nicely with my tastes, and I hope to read her new book. I am interested in Riccio’s book, because I actually met her (in the parking garage one BookCon weekend) and Christina Lauren said the book is good, and I love their humor, so it could work for me.
That’s very cool. I’ve seen Christine at Yallwest but never actually talked to her, LOL.
The Deepest Blue has such a beautiful cover!!!! I’ve seen a lot of Sarah Beth Hurst’s books around but I’ve never actually picked one up. Hope TDB lives up to that cover!!
Hope you enjoy these books if you decide to read them!
Happy Reading! <3
I hope so too.
I plainly like the title Again, But Better, so would read it solely based on that I think. I too am hesitant about overhyped books. I would probably wait until a while after release date to read it.
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That’s what I’m thinking of doing with Again, But Better.
Seafire is pretty “meh” for me too, which I’m so SAD about because it was one of my most anticipated reads last year! Mad Max Lady Pirates?! How could that have gone so wrong? I’m actually STILLLL reading it since it came out last year, I listen to the audiobook every night as I fall asleep, but since I fall asleep i only ever get like five minutes in and I’m also barely aware of whats happening 😂😂😂
I can’t see myself getting hyped for the sequel.
Yeah, I was looking forward to it and thought the writing was detached. And don’t worry about falling asleep. 😀
I’m interested in Again, but Better but haven’t committed to a TBR choice! I am hoping that I start seeing good reviews soon.
Same. I might just wait until next year when the hype dies down to read it.
I’m loving the cover for The Deepest Blue! I can see why you’d be wary. It’s funny, I just mentioned on the last blog I visited how I’ve been seeing Again, But Better EVERYWHERE. Today, too. Not sure if that’s a good sign or not!
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Oh no! 😀
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Great list! I love the cover of Just My Luck so I’ll have to check it out.
Enjoy!
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I’ve had a similar track record with over-hyped books.
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It’s so crushing when an over-hyped book disappoints.
I don’t know because I haven’t read any of these yet. I’m sorry Seafire was disappointing to you. I’m interested in reading it, I think.
I hope you like Seafire. 🙂
Recently got the arc of Again, but Better and I really want to like it but I’m super nervous that I’m going to find the overall plot bland – fingers crossed though!
Good luck and happy reading, Melanie!
I read a Sarah Beth Durst book once, too, and thought it was really good. But I agree it wasn’t mind-blowing. I would definitely fall for that pretty cover, though, because that’s just who I am as a person… Haha!
Pretty covers have drawn me in way too many times. 🙂
Great list! I’m really intrigued by Again, But Better. I can’t advise you on these books as I don’t know much about them.
It’s okay. 🙂
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The deepest Blue has me curious, but then I’ve been wanting to try her Renthia series anyway for a while now.
I’ve been eyeing that series too.
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I have “Again, but Better” on my list today as well. Though it’s more because I feel like all of the synopsis’ are vague vs. the hype. I do hope it’s a great read though since it’s so cool to see a booktuber publish their novel. Hope you enjoy all of these! 🙂
I have to check out other Top Tens for this discussion but I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one debating about Again, But Better. 🙂 Hope you enjoy your reads as well!