
Top Ten Tuesday used to be a weekly post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, but was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl. “It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.” This is definitely something I can understand and want to participate in.
It’s really feeling like summertime now. There are fun things going on, but there’s also some great books coming out! My TBR list is out of control, and I’ve been so focused on reading ARCs that I haven’t had a lot of time for pleasure reading, but there are some books coming out over the summer where I don’t have ARCs of them, so I’m hoping to get my hands on them to read too. Here are some of the books on my summer TBR:










- Light Bringer by Pierce Brown. I’ve requested an ARC of this, but we’ll see how it goes. I’m also going to have to reread all the other books in the series, which will only make me more excited about reading this one.
- The Sword Defiant by Gareth Hanrahan. I’ve seen so many good things about this book, and I’ve got a physical ARC of it.
- A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair. I loved the first book, and have been eagerly waiting for this one to come out.
- Gods of the Wyrdwood by R.J. Barker. I completely fell for how pretty the cover is, but the blurb sounds really good, and I’m already starting to see a few good reviews.
- The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem. SWANA-inspired fantasy is having its moment and I am loving it. This book looks like it is going to be a really good one.
- The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero-Lacruz. South American-inspired fantasy involving history and folklore? Oh hell yeah.
- The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick. I’ve heard from some really great people that this is a good one, so I’m super excited to get started on this series.
- The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma. Another type of fantasy that I’m starting to see more of is Indian-inspired fantasy, and I am digging it. This one looks fantastic, and the cover is so pretty!
- House of Marionne by J. Elle. I’ve been waiting for J. Elle to come out with another YA book, and this one is a romantasy, so I’m especially looking forward to this read.
- Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney. I’m so excited for this one, especially after how good the first book was!
What are some of the books on your summer TBR?
Categories: Top Ten Tuesday
I keep hoping to see DREAM DANCER on that list!
Ever optimistically,
(grin)
sj
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I promise that you absolutely will! I’m still struggling through the pile of ARCs I have, but the first pleasure read that I get to do is definitely going to be Dream Dancer! I *am* going on a vacation soon, maybe I’ll bring it as my “no pressure read.”
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I’ve never read any Pierce Brown novels, but I’ve always wanted to. What is wrong with me?
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As a professional who has read multiple medically oriented fictional mysteries, I’m going to diagnose you with a Pierce Brown deficiency, and prescribe you to read Red Rising STAT!
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I’m working my way through both Gods of the Wyrdwood and The Phoenix King. Very different books! Gods of the Wyrdwood is slow and trippy, The Phoenix King very punchy and vibrant. Both recommended on how far I’ve got so far.
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I’ve heard such great things about both, and people I know have told me I’d like both. My friend said the same thing about Gods of the Wyrdwood!
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I love the cover for A Shadow Crown.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
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It’s really pretty – so is the one for the first book in the series, A Broken Blade.
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I’m not familiar with any of these, but their covers are sure beautiful and eye-catching! I hope you enjoy all these.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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I am really a sucker for a beautiful and eye-catching cover. Thank you!
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The Sun and the Void sounds amazing!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
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Doesn’t it? I can’t wait to read it.
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Great picks. Here is my post- https://paigesofnovels.com/2023/06/20/top-ten-tuesday-6-20-23-summer-tbr/.
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Thank you!
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The Sword Defiant is so good!
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Yours was the very first review of it that I saw, and it made me super excited to read it!
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Thank you for your kind words! I hope you love it!
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Thanks, I’m pretty convinced that I’m going to love it. Once I finish my current physical ARC, I’m starting that one.
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Gods of the Wyrd Wood is a popular choice today. I will have to take a closer look for sure! The Sun and the Void’s cover draws my attention as well.
Hope you get to all of these and enjoy them all!
Elza Reads
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I’m figuring that a lot of people will be picking that one. I love the covers for all of these!
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Some Shall Break looks like a great read – I hope you enjoy your list!
My Summer 2023 TBR
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Thank you. I’ve been waiting for this one for a while – it’s a sequel to None Shall Sleep!
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The covers to the books on your list are AMAZING! I hope you enjoy them all. Happy reading!
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Thank you! All the pretty covers totally suck me in every single time.
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It looks like you’re hoping to read some great books in the coming months. I hope you enjoy them all when you can read them.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/summer-2023-tbr-ten-books-i-hope-to-read/
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Thanks! My summer TBR is shaping up to be a great one!
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works for me! It’s supposed to be your beach read!!!!!
(grin)
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Then that will be perfect!
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The Jasad Heir was amazing!!! And we have a few of the same books to read – The Phoenix King, House of Marionne, and The Mask of Mirrors. If you want to buddy read any of them, let me know!
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I would absolutely love to buddy read any of these! Just let me know which one(s) you want and I’ll set those aside! And you aren’t the only one who told me how great The Jasad Heir is.
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Yay! I’ll message you on Twitter and we can make some plans!
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Good luck with your reading list! I hope they’re all awesome.
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Thank you!
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