#2016 most anticipated

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Most Anticipated Books and Films || Winter 2016

I quite enjoyed making this list a few months ago and thought I'd continue doing it. This list isn't quite as long since there are less releases at this time of year, but I'm excited for them nonetheless!

Books!

12/06 Spindle by E.K. Johnston It’s a sequel to one of my favourite novels of last year. The web that Johnston wove in the first novel was so beautiful and intricate, and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s changed in the years spanning the two books. I’m excited to see the new characters that will be battling this demon.

01/10 A List of Cages by Robin Roe As far as the synopsis goes this novel sound like a really good read. I like the aspect of these two boys who have past history who are trying to rekindle that. That’s enjoyable on it’s own but literally every person who is talking about this book is raving about it, so I need to see what’s going on.

01/10 Caraval by Stephanie Garber This novel hits all of my hot buttons. It has mystery, intrigue, two sisters at the center of a sinister plot, and the setting of a caraval couldn’t be more creepy and atmospheric. I’ve also heard that the atmosphere and everything remind people of The Night Circus, which I’m super excited about because I think I’m going to love that book.

01/17 History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera The synopsis sounds utterly fantastic. I haven’t read any Adam Silvera novels yet, but this sounds like the perfect first novel to sink my teeth into. I’ve been wanting to diversify my reading as well, and reading a novel about lgbt+ characters where the main focus isn’t coming out is just what I need.

02/07 Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones This is a Labyrinth retelling. Do I need to say more about why I would be excited about it? I am in love with that film and I am so ready to have a retelling where things are a little more adult, and we might actually get to see what happens when you end up with the Goblin King.

02/07 Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman I’m not even fully sure what exactly this book is going to be about. I’m hoping it’s going to have some of the stories we all know and love, but it’s Neil Gaiman’s take on norse mythology, and I am so game.

02/21 A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab I don’t know much about what’s going on in this novel since I haven’t read the other two, but everyone seems to really like this series. I’m game to give it a try and since all the books will be out, I can just marathon it because I’m trash like that. The whole premise of alternate worlds is really intriguing and being able to jump between them and all the political stuff that has to come with that is super appealing to me.

Films!

12/16 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story It’s more Star Wars stories which is fantastic. We have the rebellion, a badass female lead, and we’re stealing plans to the Death Star. I am all over this honestly, and I like that it’s part of the SW world but like, not in the main storyline of things.

12/21 Assassin's Creed I will be honest and say that I am looking forward to this because the trailer looks great. I am not a gamer so I have no idea if this is going to be shitting all over the source material or not, but I’m willing to give it a try because assassins.

12/23 A Monster Calls This looks like it is going to be so great. It’s going to break my heart probably, but I am so ready for it. The animation looks great, and I love the storyline. I haven’t read the book yet so I’ll need to do that either before I see the film or immediately afterwards.

01/06 Underworld: Blood Wars I am literal trash for this franchise. I don’t even really care that the last one wasn’t that great, I am so entertained by this world that I will continue watching these films. I love the characters and I can’t wait to see what happens.

01/20 xXx: Return of Xander Cage All I can say about this film is FINALLY. I have been waiting to hear that Cage is not dead and the last film of this franchise will not be State of the Union (which I didn’t really like.) Xander Cage is my second favourite character that Vin Diesel has ever portrayed so I’m probably going to watch this on the Thursday before it officially comes out.

01/27 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter I’ve been with this series from the beginning. I love the rage virus an how it not only creates zombies, but can also mutate into these really interesting monsters. There’s been some weird things happening in the franchise but I will see this through to the end because I love these characters.

02/10 John Wick: Chapter 2 This one was a no brainer for me because I loved the first one. The entire movie was great and I love John Wick as a character. I was prepared for this film to be a standalone from the entire plot of the first one, but I’m so happy there’s a sequel.

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Most Anticipated Books and Films || Fall 2016

This kind of post or video has always been fun for me to see since it's cool to see what we're all looking forward to reading or watching. I actually sat down yesterday and made a list of books and films myself just to see how many there were, and the list was longer than I thought it'd be, so here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Books!

09/20 Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake I already have this book (thanks to a certain book subscription box), and it just sounds like I would enjoy it so much! I mean it's about a set of triplets who are heir to the throne of a kingdom and have to fight to the death to become queen. I'm so excited about reading it, and I'm so happy I already have a copy.

09/20 A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess A series with a main character that can literally burst into flames? Sign me up! It seems to be a hero's journey kind of novel, and those are always enjoyable to read. Not to mention the main character might not be the chosen one they've been waiting for? This is definitely going on my Christmas wishlist.

09/20 Vassa in The Night by Sarah Porter This is a novel set in Brooklyn, that's inspired by the Russian folktale of Vassilissa the Beautiful. So we have Brooklyn, and all its grittiness and such, mixed with Baba Yaga and the whimsical and deadly wonder that comes along with her. I am so ready.

09/27 Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo I just recently finished The Grisha trilogy, and I thought it was utterly fantastic. I am thrilled that this duology exists because I am not ready to leave that world yet. I have Six of Crows and I want to wait to read it until I have Crooked Kingdom that way I can just marathon them, and savor this world that Leigh has created for us a little bit longer. I will be picking this up at Target so it matches my all black edition of SoC.

10/18 Gemina by Amie Kaufman, Kay Kristoff As of typing this I am currently listening to/reading Illuminae, and I can already tell that I'm going to love it. The storytelling of these novels is one of the most unique things I've seen. It reminds me just a bit of The Millennium series by Stieg Larsson in the way that this is a file compiled through any means necessary, and therefore has a sort of removed aspect, but at the same time there's still all this emotion coming through. It's just a great experience and I can't wait to continue with it.

11/01 The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon This is one of the few contemporary novels that I am looking forward to, and it's all because the synopsis was so great. I haven't read a Nicola Yoon book yet, but I've heard nothing but good things. I've been reading some very intricately put together and thought provoking novels lately, which is fantastic, but it's good every once in a while to read something that's more just enjoyable to read that doesn't have me trying to connect a million different plot points to figure out what's going on.

11/08 Heartless by Marissa Meyer If you've been here for a while then you know I loved The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, and I am willing to see how she does with a new series, this time based on the Alice in Wonderland characters. Those stories are utterly amazing so I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with them, and I really want to know what happened to cause the Queen of Hearts to become the kind of person we know her to be now.

11/15 Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy I know you all are probably shocked right now, because no I have not read these in ebook form. While I like my tablet, since I have most of Cassie's other books in physical form I'll be buying and reading these in an actual book. I would also like to say that while I am excited about this (because how could I not be?) since I am in the middle of The Mortal Instruments and just beginning Infernal Devices, I'll probably wait for this to (possibly) come out in paperback before buying it. Just so it goes with everything else I have on my shelves.

11/22 Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulhurst Here it is finally! I have been so excited for this novel since I first learned that it was about two princesses falling in love with each other. That caught my eye in the beginning, but everything else about the synopsis sounds awesome as well: there's magic in a land where that's forbidden, and a shocking assassination that cause our two ladies to work together. I am here for this book; it's a chunker at 400 pages and I am so ready for it.

Films!

09/23 Magnificent Seven This is a remake of the 1960 film, which was a remake of Seven Samurai, and that would ordinarily give me pause, but there are so many good actors in this movie! Not to mention those actors are ones that I really enjoy seeing in film, so I'm more than ready to take a leap on this. The trailer looks really good, and I just love shoot-em-up movies, and this looks like it might be one of those.

09/30 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children I loved the Miss Peregrine's trilogy by Ransom Riggs, and I love Tim Burton movies. This combines both of those, and I am so excited! The cast looks good although, there are quite a few unknowns as far as the children go (which I can understand for the most part), but I am most excited about the amazing Eva Green being Miss Peregrine.

10/07 The Girl on the Train This film is right around the corner and I still haven't read the book… my priorities need to be reevaluated. Nonetheless I keep seeing the trailer everywhere, and it looks fantastic. Not to mention I'm always hearing great things about the book, so I know I'm going to see this sometime. Preferably after I've read the book, but we'll see.

10/21 31 We've got another horror movie directed by the fantastic Rob Zombie, starring Malcolm McDowell and Sheri Moon Zombie. Need I say more? I love those actors and Mr. Zombie is one of my favourite directors, not to mention the premise of the film sounds like12 hours of terrible fun.

10/28 Inferno I'll admit it - I enjoy these movies. I also enjoy the books they're based on, and I'm not ashamed of that. They're great fun and Robert Langdon is a fantastic character to follow around because there's always something dire going on. I will say I haven't read this book yet, but I'll probably enjoy the film nonetheless.

11/18 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them It's a Harry Potter film! Set in America! In the 1920's! I am so excited to see the wonderful world of wizards and witches in other countries, and how things are different or similar to what we know. Also Eddie Redmayne and Ezra Miller star in it so I'm looking forward to that.

11/23 Moana I have been hyped for this movie since The Rock even hinted at it, because I love that man and he does only great things. This movie is about Moana, who's searching for a fabled island, and along the way teams up with demi-god Maui. The style of the movie looks great, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is helping with the music! I know it's going to be awesome.

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First Reads Friday: Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

There are two things you may not know about us: 1. We don’t read a whole lot of middle grade, 2. We are absolutely, positively obsessed with Tahereh Mafi‘s Shatter Me series, from start to finish. So, when we heard Furthermore was on the horizon, we begged, cried and threw tantrums until our favorite bookstore gave us an ARC to quiet us down. Our review is after the jump. (more…)

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