Buy, Borrow or Beg is our monthly new release feature. Each of the co-bloggers is going to tell you which books they're most excited about and whether you should buy - the ones we preordered or plan to stand in line for, borrow - the ones we'll be stalking at the library, or beg - the ones we've gotten for free as review copies or prizes that you'll be begging us to tell you about. Let us know what you're eagerly awaiting this month in the comments.
Buy
Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels #8) by Ilona AndrewsReleases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
When forced to name my favorite series, I usually say Kate Daniels because it's the one I've re-read the most. It's definitely an auto-buy. I don't even remember the plot of Magic Shifts, but you can bet I'll be reading it on release day.
Dark Ascension (Generation V #4) by M.L. Brennan
Releases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
Generation V is one of my newer favorites so I haven't re-read it yet, but I'm sure I will some time soon. Fort Scott is probably the most relatable vampire hero ever and Suzume is one of all-time favorite characters. For more on how much I love this series, check out my Read This Book post.
Borrow
Kitty Saves the World (Kitty Norville #14) by Carrie VaughnReleases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
It's the series finale and Kitty and her friends are finally going to challenge the millennia old vampire who's trying to take over the world. I've really enjoyed this series, though the last two books have been a little lackluster for me. I'm rooting for the werewolf named Kitty to go out on a high note!
Alice by Christina Henry
Another fairy tale retelling, but this is a dark and twisted version of Alice in Wonderland that starts with her escape from a mental institution. Watch for my review coming soon.
Beg
Releases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
New Orleans, and much of the South, was ravaged by a war with magical creatures. Once they drove them back, the government banned all magic and confined all magic-users, human and supernatural to Devil's Isle. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Neill does in this dystopian/UF hybrid series.
The Gargoyle Gets His Girl (Nocturne Falls #3) by Kristen Painter
Releases August 1 Goodreads Amazon
I'm loving this series set in a town where it's Halloween every day. They're perfect light summer reads. In this one, the hero and heroine actually leave Nocturne Falls and travel to the Faery realm. I loved learning about the world's Fae.
Buy
Releases August 1 Goodreads Amazon
I absolutely adored Rachel Aaron's Nice Dragons Finish Last! I'm so excited that we're finally getting the sequel! I can't wait to see what kinds of trouble Julius and Marci get into in this book!
Dark Ascension (Generation V #4) by M.L. Brennan
Releases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
Generation V is quickly becoming one of my favorite vampire series! I absolutely love Fort! I still need to read the last book so I'm planning on marathoning them both shortly after Dark Ascension is in my hands!
Releases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
Guys! I need this book in my life! After the events in the last book, I have absolutely no clue where this series is going but I'm dying to find out! Anything Ilona Andrews writes will definitely be an auto-buy for me. I have no clue what Magic Shifts is about, but you can bet I'll be reading it as soon as it hits my kindle on release day.
Borrow
Releases August 18 Goodreads Amazon
I've been a huge fan of Elliott's Spiritwalkers Trilogy for a long time now so when I heard she was writing a YA book I knew I had to get my hands on it! I tried so hard to get an ARC of this one but alas, it did not work out. I need the 18th to get here quickly so I can have this book in my hands!
Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell
Releases August 25 Goodreads Amazon
This is not a drill! We're getting a steampunk Cinderella retelling! In this one, our Cinderella is an inventor who has been forced into servitude by her stepsisters. All she wants is to have a new life. With the help of her miniature mechanical horse, it looks like her chance is coming up with an upcoming tech expo and royal ball. I can't wait to get my hands on this! I'm the third one on the hold list for this at my library. Fingers crossed that it's as amazing as it sounds!
Wish Bound (Grimm Agency #3) by J. C. Nelson
Releases August 25 Goodreads Amazon
I've only read the first book in this series but I loved it! It had unique characters and an awesome storyline. I can't wait to get caught up so I can read this one too!
Beg
Releases August 4 Goodreads Amazon
I have a soft spot for books set in and around New Orleans. Add in the fact that it's a Chloe Neill book and I had to read this book. I loved this start to a new urban fantasy series where most of the South as been ravaged by a war with paranormals and magic. We won the war. Barely. Now any one who is sensitive magic, para and human alike, have been confined to a concentration camp/prison called Devil's Isle. I've actually already read this and it's a great start to a new series. Watch out for Gretl's and my joint review tomorrow!
Zero World by Jason M. Hough
Releases August 18 Goodreads Amazon
I'm a huge fan of Hough's Dire Earth Cycle! So when I heard he had a new book coming out, I knew it would be an auto-buy. I'm actually not really sure what it's about but I been hearing amazing things about it! And one of my favorite authors blurbed it and I'm intrigued by the gushing he did on Twitter. I can't wait to read my ARC soon!
The Veil was really good (FYI I'm giving away a copy later this week). I have Magic Shifts and I'm getting ready to dig into it. I'm also looking forward to reading Alice.
ReplyDeleteWe have a joint review of The Veil up tomorrow because we all wanted it. I read it the day I got approved. I think we're both waiting not-so-patiently for Magic Shifts to download tonight.
DeleteI really would love to read The Veil and Magic Shifts~~ super excited for those.
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