Who is your favorite new-to-you author so far this year?
I would have to say my new favorite author would be Stacia Kane, author of the Downside Ghosts series. Last week I started her first two books, with the third installment releasing this past Tuesday, and I cannot stop thinking about Chess and Terrible. The series absolutely vibrates with energy and presents two protagonists who have haunted my thoughts even though I've finished reading. The series is gritty, dark, sometimes emotionally overwhelming, but absolutely worth it.
In the young adult realm, I was thoroughly impressed with Jennifer Lynn Barnes and her werewolf novel Raised by Wolves. The paranormal world is dominated by werewolves and vampires at the moment, but she manages to bring a fresh perspective and a unique mythology to the table and I can't wait for the second book next year!
A big thanks to Crazy for Books for hosting the blog hop!
BEFORE YOU HOP SOMEWHERE ELSE: check out my giveaway for the Hunger Games Trilogy in hardback.
Stacia Kane and Jennifer Estep are 2 people I've been hearing so much about. I really need to get to work on my TBR pile so I can get to these books. Have a great hop!
ReplyDeleteStephanie G
Paranormal Haven
Hi Jenny! Happy Hop!
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about Raised by Wolves. I haven't ventured into the Werewolf fiction too much (still stuck plowing through all the vamp stuff out there) - but I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteJust hopping by! I'm already a follower of your blog.
I hope I could find a book by Stacia Kane already because I've been hearing a lot about her books. I'm interested already :D
Cheers!
-Len-
Musings of a Reader Happy
Stacia Kane sounds intriguing, I will have to look into her books.
ReplyDeleteMy answer for the hop.
http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/07/book-hop-new-to-me-favourite-author.html
Ohhhh, I've never heard of Stacia Kane before... hmmm... I shall have to look up her books. As for Jennifer Lynn Barnes, I've also heard some great things about her novel but I haven't checked out the book yet! (I should probably get on that, lol.)
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Happy Reading!
already follow and wishing you a great weekend and will have to check those authors out.
ReplyDeleteHappy almost weekend. Come see who my new favorite authors are.
ReplyDeleteYour "dying to read" list mirrors mine! So many good books out there! Just stopping by to say hi--already a follower. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of Stacia Kane before, but I'm definitely going to check out those books. They sound awesome. I love books that you can't stop thinking about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hopping over to Let Them Read Books. I'm glad to discover so many fellow BDB fans. I'm loving John Matthew, too, although I haven't gotten to his book yet. I just finished Phury's. Vishous is my fave :)
Yet another blogger picking Stacia Kane as their favorite. I really must move her books up my to be read list. Have a great weekend!
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A Book Obsession..
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I already follow you. You are one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteMisha
http://books-love-affair.blogspot.com/
I am a huge fan of Sarah Dessen, Bree Despain, Michelle Zink, Susanne Colasanti, and....oh I could go on for a while.
ReplyDeleteI will be entering your contest for The Hunger Games Trilogy! I cant wait for Mockingjay!
I am a new follower just hopping by. Thanks for the follow on my blog: http://bringmeanotherbook.blogspot.com/
Hey! I already follow so I'm just dropping in to say thanks for stopping by my place.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of Stacia Kane. Gonna have to check her out.
Have a great weekend, reading!
Best,
Missie
The Unread Reader
Thanks for the visit! Raised by Wolves sounds good - I'll have to check that out. I also spent a lot of time clicking on the links to the books you are waiting for at the side. Now I'm feeling impatient, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that author! But I might check that series out :) See you next week!
ReplyDeleteJust Hopping by to say have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's great to find others who are interested in the same genre's as you are! =) Your blog looks like it's a great one! =)
ReplyDeleteBailey from IB Book Blogging
http://baileysbookreviews.blogspot.com
Hey Jenny, thanks for stopping by. We are returning the love and are new followers!! Love your blog (and I really love how you have all the new releases listed conveniently on the left side). We look forward to your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! Your blog looks really neat, and I'm glad we share an excitement for the upcoming Mockingjay!!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHey Jenny!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. You and I have lots of books in common. I also can't wait for Mockingjay and Clockwork Angel.
I'm now a new follower. :)
Just hopping by to say hello to one of my favorite Tweeps! *waves* :D
ReplyDeleteOh man this is so wild.. I just got Stacia Kane's Ghost series because of another review on it today. So it will be neat to begin it.
ReplyDeleteI am going to follow you. So bewarned of a new stalker. lol
Greetings from Tresa via the HOP!
http://snewo.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/book-hop-follow-my-blog-friday-2/
I haven't heard of this author or the series. Blogger Hop has really led me out of my comfort zone by discovering books and authors I've never would have come across. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteJenny, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I'm looking forward to comparing our opinions on books1 Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Stacia Kane, I will have to Google her. You have a great blog here and I am stopping by via the hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping at my blog!! I look forward to stopping by again.
ReplyDeleteJust hopping by to say hey! Great Site! Please check mine out!
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