The Book Brats Most Anticipated Books of 2012 - PART ONE

The Book Brats Most Anticipated Books of 2012

January-April Edition

There comes a time in every reviewers life when they look at Goodreads and see the lists of books to come out in the coming months and they squee a little. For me, that was January 8th, when this post was constructed. But if you are reading this, it's at least the 10th because that's when this post goes up. But enough with the rambles! I have decided that I need to feature my TOP TEN anticipated books of January through April, including some books I already have on my shelves yet to read. Please bear with me as I argue with myself and try to explain why I am not insane. This ramble should prove that I am indeed off my rocker. Also, this is mostly YA. I think somehow I am becoming a YA blogger, LOL.

NUMBER TEN

ARCADIA AWAKENS (Arkadien #1) by Kai Meyer

Publishes February 14th, 2012 by Balzer + Bray

464 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: COVER LUST. That and a plot involving the mafia, Italy, a plot full of fantastical creatures (tigers anyone?). I cannot wait to get my hands on this book. It's a translation from the original Germany, but it sounds deliciously awesome.

NUMBER NINE

IMMORTAL CITY by Scott Speer

Publishes April 3rd, 2012 by Razorbill

336 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: While I have heard mixed reviews about this one, the cover is amazing, and I am a sucker for plots involving angels. Not so much fallen angels, but this story about guardian angels as celebrities makes me go OOH! 

NUMBER EIGHT

 WHEN THE SEA IS RISING RED by Cat Hellisen

Publishes February 28th, 2012 by Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux (BYR)

288 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: I loved the idea for this one so much that I sent a review request to the publisher. Sadly, never heard anything back, but I still cannot wait for this one. Vampires and magic and a dystopian future. Sounds so frickin cool.

NUMBER SEVEN

EVERNEATH (Everneath #1) by Brodi Ashton

Publishes January 24th, 2012 by Balzer + Bray

384 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: Requested this and was denied 3 times on Netgalley for this one. That's how awesome I think this one sounds, and the reviews have made me go gaga for this one. I love a good underworld story, and this one promises to fulfill the drama I so crave.

NUMBER SIX

THE CHAOS by Nalo Hopkinson

Publishes April 12th, 2012 by Margaret K. McElderry

320 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: I am definitely the type of reader who loves a good Caribbean tale, or at least one with a dialect involved. THE CHAOS brings fantasy and folklore and adventure, and it sounds super good. 

NUMBER FIVE

 EXOGENE (The Subterrene War #2) by T.C. McCarthy

Publishes March 1st, 2012 by Orbit

352 Pages // Mass Market Paperback

Rationale: This is book two in a series with different characters, but I don't care. The plot drew me in. It sounds kind of like a new adult version of the movie SOLDER with Kirk Russell meets BLADE RUNNER. And I am a sucker for science fiction.

NUMBER FOUR

 172 HOURS ON THE MOON by Johan Harstad

Publishes April 17th, 2012 by Little, Brown and Company

368 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: Didn't I just say I was a sucker for science fiction? I did indeed. This one earned a distinct honor for the catalog referencing the movie ALIEN, so I can't help but want this book, and I want it NOW.

NUMBER THREE

BORN WICKED (The Cahill Witch Chronicles #1) by Jessica Spotswood

Publishes February 7th, 2012 by Putnam Juvenile

326 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: Besides the author being freaking awesome on Twitter, I love the plot. And this is one I actually have an ARC of, waiting for me patiently. Witches, historic romance, books - it has everything I want in a book. Can't wait to read this one.

NUMBER TWO

 WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR EYES by Celeste Conway

Publishes March 201th, 2012 by Simon Pulse

304 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: Yes, yes, I know I have a vendetta against abusive relationships in YA being portrayed positively. Well, this one makes sure to portray it as abusive. And that is why this book is so high up on my to read list. I CANNOT wait for this one.

And a drum roll please...

NUMBER ONE

 GRAVE MERCY (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers

Publishes April 3rd, 2012 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

560 Pages // Hardcover

Rationale: I cannot stop talking about this one and how amazingly bad ass it sounds. Assassins, nuns kicking ass, the devil. This one is sitting on my shelf waiting for me and trust me when I say I cannot wait to discover Ismae's world.

Of course, there are dozens of others books I can't wait to crack into. This is just a sample of what I'm anticipating for the first four months of this year. This is going to be a great year!