Book Chick City: On My Wishlist (#33)

On My Wishlist (#33)

Saturday, July 24, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It's where I list all the books I desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It's also an event that you can join in with too - Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own 'On My Wishlist' post. If you want to know more click here.

As you can see 'On My Wishlist' has a new button! Please use for your 'OMW' post, click to copy larger version, then re-size it to the size you want :)

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This sounds and looks great - it's the first book in the series. I keep finding new-to-me series and adding them to my wishlist and yet I have so many to begin, or finish, on my shelves!!

Cast in Shadow (Chronicles of Alantra #1)
Michele Sagara (Luna)
Publication Date: July 2005 (US)

Genre: Fantasy

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered—and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin...

Since then, she's learned to read, she's learned to fight and she's become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and the immortal Barrani, she's made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth.

But children are once again dying, and a dark and familiar pattern is emerging. Kaylin is ordered back into Nightshade with a partner she knows she can't trust, a Dragon lord for a companion and a device to contain her powers—powers that no other human has. Her task is simple—find the killer, stop the murders…and survive the attentions of those who claim to be her allies!

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This looks totally awesome! I have quite a few Ann Aguirre books on my shelves to read at home, but when I saw this one I knew I had to add it to the list!

Razorland
Ann Aguirre (Feiwel & Friends)
Publication Date: Jan 2011 (US)

Genre: Science Fiction

Young Adult

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

In Deuce’s world, individuals become adults—and earn the right to a name—only if they survive their first fifteen years. By this point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three groups: breeders, builders, or hunters. As the names imply, each group has definite roles to play for the survival of the group.

As a Huntress, Deuce’s purpose is clear—to roam the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading the ferocious humanoids known as Freaks. This has been the status quo for as far back as anyone can remember; this is, the elders tell everyone, the way it has to be. With the introduction of Fade, a male hunter a couple of years older than Deuce, who had been adopted into her enclave a few years earlier, she becomes aware of the hidden realities of the Orwellian society in which she was born. Deviation from the norm is punished quickly and harshly.

As Deuce’s perception of her world shifts, guided by her complex partnership with Fade, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival in the tunnels. The Freaks, considered dangerous only due to their sheer numbers and ferocious appetite, have long been held as incapable of any level of thought. And yet, as Fade and Deuce encounter them in the tunnels while in a reconnaissance mission to the nearest enclave, the creatures’ behavior is evidently cunning, and therefore more dangerous. It is evident that the danger is imminent, and yet Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she's ever known.

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Yip - another series! But in my defense it does have a great cover and it sounds really good and I'm not actually buying it....yet ;)

Don't Kill the Messenger (Messenger #1)
Eileen Rendahl (Berkely Trade)
Publication Date: March 2010 (US)

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

Melina Markowitz is a Messenger, a go-between for paranormal forces and supernatural creatures. Problem is, when a girl's a go-between, it's hard not to get caught in the middle...

When ninjas steal an envelope from Melina, her search leads her to a Taoist temple in Old Sacramento, where the priests seem to practice Zen and the art of mayhem. Melina learns from the handsome ER doctor (and vampire) who gave her the envelope that it contained talismans created by the priests to control Chinese vampires, who are attacking gang members to spark a street war.

Although he may look more like a surfer than a cop, Ted Goodnight is dead serious about investigating the surge in gang violence. At every turn he runs into Melina, a very attractive-and very mysterious-young woman. Can Melina enlist his help to battle something he doesn't even believe in without blowing her cover?

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So that's what's on my wishlist - what's on yours?

Labels: On My Wishlist

24 comments:

Kah Woei said...: I want all of these books too. :-); 24 July 2010 08:08
Chas @ LLL Reviews said...: Oh, I read and reviews Dont Kill The Messenger recently=) I liked it!=)

I have Cast in Shadow TBR'd as well. I dont know if i will get to it with all the books on my shelf waiting to be read but I am holding out on the possibility.

happy Reading!; 24 July 2010 08:47
Coley said...: These all look brilliant! I really want Razorland now. :); 24 July 2010 10:41
The Readings of a Busy Mom said...: Ann Aguire has killed me with the cover for Razorland..its ben on my wishlist for a while

My Blog; 24 July 2010 10:46
Manga Maniac said...: I am looking forward to Razorland, too! Love the cover.; 24 July 2010 11:52
cj'alhafiz said...: hi!!!!; 24 July 2010 12:16
Kathy Martin said...: I love the Cast in... series. It reminds me of some of Maria V. Snyder's work and also of the Tamora Pierce series with Bloodhound in it. I just got the newest and have it sitting on the top of my TBR stack.; 24 July 2010 13:13
Tricia said...: I can't wait for Razorland and Don't Kill the Messenger sounds really good.; 24 July 2010 14:12
A Simple Love of Reading said...: Ooh, I really want Razorland too!; 24 July 2010 14:38
The Book Vixen said...: I'm still on the fence about Razorland. I can't wait for some reviews to come out so I can decide :)

Love the new button!!; 24 July 2010 15:09
jackie b central texas said...: Oh boy did you score a good wish list to share, want every book on it and especially the new Ann Aguirre!

jackie^_^; 24 July 2010 15:10
Rosey said...: Oh excited you want to read the Cast In.. series!!! I just bought #6 and will start it after I get done with the book I'm currently reading :); 24 July 2010 16:05
The Crazy Bookworm said...: I love this weekly event!!; 24 July 2010 16:27
Caitlin said...: Such a a great list! Razorland looks and sounds extremely good!; 24 July 2010 16:34
Lori said...: I have read both Cast in Shadow and Kill the Messenger. I haven't read Razorland, but loving the cover art. I like the author, but I am not too impress with all the authors I enjoy switching to YA books. Not that there isn't anything wrong. I just prefer more adult books. I hope you get the books you wish and that you will enjoy them.; 24 July 2010 16:56
~*Jessica Rabbit*~ said...: More to add to my own wishlist. :); 24 July 2010 17:03
Shera (Book Whispers) said...: Cool! Don't kill the messenger made it on to my Wishlist this week too!

Love the cover for Razorland!; 24 July 2010 17:10
Melissa said...: These look great! I'm putting them on my wishlist!; 24 July 2010 20:30
Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said...: Razorland sounds awesome :)

I love the super Mad Max cover!

I love your little avy btw :); 24 July 2010 21:31
Sarah said...: I am excited to read Don't Kill the Messenger as well! I just put it on my hold-list at the library, I should get it soon! :D; 25 July 2010 00:13
Bella said...: yay! I love starting new series.
Razorland is the one I want most, sounds awesome; 25 July 2010 02:51
Phantom Paragrapher said...: Hey,
Have joined the In my Mailbox , so thought it'd be time to join On my Wishlist :)
I love Michelle's Books, Ive read Cast in Silence.; 25 July 2010 06:47
Enbrethiliel said...: +JMJ+

I'm not wishing this week, but I have to say that I love the new badge/button! =D; 25 July 2010 09:57
witchoftheatregoing said...: I really want to read Razorland, too - I've been dying to since the description came out last year. <3; 10 March 2011 02:37