For today’s
post we had a selection of topics to choose from, so I selected Debuts. Here are
my favorites, in no particular order:
Cinder
and Scarlet by Marissa Meyer are the first two titles in her Lunar Chronicles
Series. These reinterpretations of classic fairytales are massively inventive
and enjoyable. Again, they are billed as YA, but do not feel anything other
than excellent Sci-Fi / Fantasy titles.
Celtic
Moon by Jan DeLima was my most anticipated title of 2013 because I Jan is a
dear friend of mine. It is a refreshing take on the Paranormal Romance genre
with a wonderful heroine, full of courage and strength. It is set in Maine, but
draws upon the werewolf traditions of Ancient Wales.
A
Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant was a NYOBG choice after being recommended
by Jan. It was delightfully smutty and kept me giggling for quite some time.
Fortunately, the character work and plot are engaging and so it does not simply
depend upon the sex scenes to keep the reader interested. This Romance title
was surprisingly good, and I say that as a person who normally avoids the
genre.
The Whitefire Crossing by
Courtney Schaffer begins her The Shattered Sigil series with an unusually earthy title
that is very much dependent on landscape and how the characters move through
it. Presenting a variety of unusual magic systems, it is almost more interested
in studying the characters at its center and following their evolving
relationship than in hurrying through a convoluted plot. I look forward to
continuing the series next year.
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