First Impression: THE UNBROKEN by C.L. Clark

Over at io9 this week, Orbit Books unveiled the cover and an excerpt for the upcoming fantasy novel THE UNBROKEN by C.L. Clark. Inspired by North Africa, the story follows a conscript soldier and a princess as they work with each other in an uneasy alliance to dethrone the current ruler. Assassinations, court politics, negotiations...

First Impression: THE MASK OF MIRRORS by M.A. Carrick

Recently over at io9, Orbit Books released the cover and an excerpt for the upcoming fantasy novel THE MASK OF MIRRORS by M.A. Carrick.  The first in a new trilogy entitled THE ROOK AND THE ROSE, MASK is about a young woman named Renata who is a con artist hoping to trick and steal a...

First Impression: THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER by Andrea Stewart

This week at io9, we were graced with a cover reveal and excerpt for the upcoming fantasy novel THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER by Andrea Stewart!  Arriving September 2020, this is the first in a new trilogy from a debut author and promises an intriguing new kind of magic.  You can head to the link above...

First Impression: THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS by Charlotte Nicole Davis

It's time for another First Impression!  This week, we have an excerpt provided by the lovely people over at BookishFirst for THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS. (Follow the link here if you'd like to read for yourself!) THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS releases October 1st, 2019 from Tor Teen. The blurb for THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS pitches...

First Impression: WAR GIRLS by Tochi Onyebuchi

Penguin has dropped a surprise on us in the form of a triple threat announcement: A cover, excerpt, and title for a new book from Tochi Onyebuchi, author of BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT. His new book, WAR GIRLS, will release October 15th, 2019, and is being pitched as a BLACK PANTHER-inspired YA sci-fi story.  Curious?  You...

First Impression:Velocity Weapon

The internet was recently treated to a cover reveal and excerpt from Orbit Books for upcoming sci-fi adventure VELOCITY WEAPON by Megan E. O'Keefe.  This space opera tells the tale of two siblings, Sanda and Biran, the former a soldier and the latter a politician.  During a routine opp in an on-going intergalatic war, Sanda's...

First Impression: SHIP OF SMOKE AND STEEL by Django Wexler

Tor Teen recently posted an excerpt of their upcoming novel, SHIP OF SMOKE AND STEEL by Django Wexler.  Though Wexler is best known for his adult fantasy SHADOW CAMPAIGNS series, which has long been on my list to check out, his new upcoming trilogy will be of a YA bent. It will feature Isoka, an...

First Impression: THE GILDED WOLVES by Roshani Chokshi

I had a feeling just based on the summary that I was going to love THE GILDED WOLVES, and the recent excerpt posted on BookishFirst has only cemented that impression. Set in 19th century France, THE GILDED WOLVES centers around a band of magical young people who work together to steal magical artifacts from preeminent...

First Impression – A MEMORY CALLED EMPIRE

Earlier this month, the Tor/Forge blog posted an excerpt from their upcoming release, A MEMORY CALLED EMPIRE by Arkady Martine.  The space opera tells the tale of Mahit, an ambassador from a small mining station who arrives at the heart of the Teixcalaani Empire and is thrust into a world of murder, politics and intrigue. ...

First Impression: SORCERY OF THORNS by Magaret Rogerson

Yesterday, the B&N Teen Blog revealed the cover and first chapter for the upcoming fantasy book, SORCERY OF THORNS.  Having read the synopsis and chapter, all I can say is, "How do I get my hands on this sooner than June 4th??" SORCERY OF THORNS is set at a magical library that houses some of the...