By Cynthia Ayala
Hey there avid readers! I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week and had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope no one got injured getting those Black Friday deals. I mostly did all my shopping online at Think Geek, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I bought things for me because I haven’t bought anything for me in such a long time. And I also bought presents for my mom and my fiancé. Woo! Just gotta keep them hidden…for a month…until Christmas…no problem. Anyway, I hope that everyone is doing good, just a few more weeks left of school before Christmas. Finals, papers, exam, the good old days. Just kidding, I don’t think I slept much during those days. And for everyone who works retail…may God (or whatever higher being you believe in) be with you. I work at home here (blogging and writing my book, building up my small publishing house – Nia Dragin Books) and as a manager at my local theater….where everyone and their entire family goes for the holidays. It’s busy work for all of us. I don’t know about you guys but the only thing that helps me relax and stay sane is — you guessed it — READING! Woo reading! So check out this week’s list of books and see if you like what I’ve got. If you’ve already read one of these let me know what you thought about it and stay tuned for upcoming reviews.
Happy reading and happy holidays!
1. Crystal Storm (Falling Kingdoms #5)
The ruthless Empress Amara of Kraeshia has taken the Mytican throne, and now uncertainty looms over the three kingdoms. Since Lucia unleashed the fire Kindred, wreaking havoc throughout the land, Myticans have been looking for someone—anyone—they can trust. They believe in Amara, not knowing her grand promises are built on lies.
In Paelsia, Magnus and Cleo reluctantly follow King Gaius to the home of his exiled mother, Selia. Selia is a powerful witch and claims she can help unlock the magic of the Kindred—if the visitors agree to her terms. When Jonas arrives from Kraeshia, he is shocked to find that his rebel army now includes his sworn enemies. Along with Nic, Felix, and the mysteriously resurrected Ashur, the contentious group agrees to cast aside old grudges—for now—and united against their common enemy: Amara.
Meanwhile, bearing the child of a Watcher and feared by all, Princess Lucia travels across Mytica to find her family. But time is running out. The impending storm signals the dark prophecy Timotheus warned her about. Her fate is written, and it includes none other than the rebel Jonas. When their paths collied, Jonas and Lucia must decide between blindly following their destiny or fighting for their own free will.
The battle for power culminates at the Paelsian palace, where Amara resides. Rain pours. Blood spills. And soon all will discover that the darkest magic comes at an even darker price.
2. One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns #2)
The battle for the Crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail?
With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent.
In this enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other.
3. Generation One (Lorien Legacies Reborn #1)
The first book in a pulse-pounding new series that’s set in the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series. The war may be over—but for the next generation, the battle has just begun!
It has been over a year since the invasion of Earth was thwarted in Pittacus Lore’s United as One. But in order to win, our alien allies known as the Garde unleashed their Loric energy that spread throughout the globe. Now human teenagers have begun to develop incredible powers of their own, known as Legacies.
To help these incredible and potentially dangerous individuals—and put the world at ease—the Garde have created an academy where they can train this new generation to control their powers and hopefully one day help mankind. But not everyone thinks that’s the best use of their talents. And the teens may need to use their Legacies sooner than they ever imagined.
Perfect for fans of Marvel’s X-Men and Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave, this epic new series follows a diverse cast of teens as they struggle to hone their abilities and decide what, if anything, they should do with them. As a spin-off of the bestselling I Am Number Four series, those familiar with the original books and newcomers alike will devour this fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure.
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*Disclaimer: All synopsis are provided by Goodreads.