Top Ten Tuesday, as always, is hosted at my other blog — The Broke & the Bookish
This week’s topic: Top Ten New-ish Series I Want To Start
For these purposes this is anything 2 years or newer (a little older than that for one). There are SO many series I am so behind on but these are the more recent ones that I want to jump on. Some have a couple books out and some just have one out so far.
Tell me which ones should be my priority in the comments (or Twitter or carrier pigeon, etc.)
Splintered: Alice in Wonderland but like further up the family tree.
Rebel Belle: Southern sass + magic? COUNT ME IN.
Scarlet: Robin Hood retelling!
Wait For You: It’s time for me to read some JLA. Everybody says she perfects the romance thang.
The Burning Sky: Another fantasy series and everyone was been talking about the sequel (in a good way!)
Trial By Fire: Witches!! Also, I think semi-retelling of The Crucible? IDK IF THAT IS FACTUAL.
Taken: Dystopian series I’ve heard good things about and have been meaning to read!
Exquisite Captive: Inspired by Arabian Nights!
The Archived: Dead people rest on shelves like books and all their stories and lives rest there. VERY COOL.
Snow Like Ashes: Been really digging fantasy lately and this is a brand new series that just came out this month!
So tell me…which new-ish series have YOU been meaning to start? Any recs for me? Have you read any of these?
Jaz says
Splintered is a really great Alice in Wonderland retelling. While I didn’t like the romance I thought the world-building was fantastic. It’s got this almost gothic, macabre touch balanced by vivid colours which was fantastic.
I had no idea Rebel Belle was a series O_O I have this sitting on my shelf! And I need to start The Archived too lol. I have heard fantastic things about them both.
I also want to start Snow Like Ashed, the reviews have been really good 😀
Also, only 1 contemporary on this list? I guess you’ve read all the other contemporaries haven’t you? LOL
Jamie says
OOOOH you are making Splintered sound even better.
And you have NO IDEA how hard I laughed at your last comment about the contemporary hahahaah. DYING. You know me to well. There honestly hasn’t been many contemporary series recently I’m interested in and the ones that I am? ALREADY READ THEM. This comment wins.
Maggie @ macarons & paperbacks says
Scarlet does sound really good! I love Robin Hood 🙂
Becca Lostinbooks says
Splintered! I totally forgot that one! I have Snow Like Ashes on my list, too.
Jamie says
Splintered sort of snuck up on me last year..never heard of it and then so many people had it on their best of 2013 list!
Trina says
I had to go with older series because I’m better at keeping on top of new books and have SO many older books collecting dust on the figurative shelves of my imaginary TBR library. I want to read several of yours, especially The Archived and Snow Like Ashes. Rebel Belle is the only one on your list that I’ve read and it was so surprisingly good! It made me want to read her other series Hex Hall.
Chrissi Reads says
I haven’t read many of the series on your list. I do want to start The Archived though, I’ve heard good things about it. I really liked Splintered. I agree with Jaz that the world building is fantastic! There are just too many series out there to start!
Michelle @ Michelles Minion says
Yeah, I forgot about Taken and The Archived. They should totally be on my list, too. This week’s topic made me realize that I buy way too many books. Also, I read so much, but I still miss out on a lot. I guess you can’t read EVERYTHING…
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My TTT
Rachel Patrick says
I thought SPLINTERED was just okay. But your priority here should so totally be SCARLET, because it is VERY good. THE ARCHIVED and SNOW LIKE ASHES made my list, too. I want to read EXQUISTE CAPTIVE, but people either seem to love it or not like it. Also, I need to read TAKEN (heck, I own it)!
Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf
Christine says
YOU NEED TO READ THE ARCHIVED. That series is amazing and I love every single thing about it! I have a lot of the same series on my post as you. Great minds think alike, right? That or we’re just really behind on series 😉
Bekka says
SCARLET SCARLET SCARLET SCARLETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Get on this! Prepare for the feels! Prepare for the swoons! Prepare for the FUN.
Charlotte @ Books and Baby etc. says
I did not know that Exquisite Captive was inpired by Arabian Nights! I thought it looked a bit odd from the cover but now I’m excited! I can’t tell you which to prioritise because I haven’t actually read (or heard of in most cases) any of these. I am intrigued by Splintered though now. Off to Goodreads I go…
Patty @ Patty's Book Corner says
Splintered has amazing world building. Wasn’t really feeling either love interest but it’s still a fantastic book. Plus my copy is written in purple! Awesome. Scarlet was one of my favourite reads uhhh last year? I’ve been desperately waiting on the paperback version of Lady Thief, the second book.
Rebecca @ The Library Canary says
The Burning Sky and Snow Like Ashes are both amazing fantasies! I also really enjoyed Exquisite Captive; it was super unique.
I need to start all these other series (except Taken, I read that one and wasn’t too crazy about it) especially splintered! I’ve heard so many good things about that series.
Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) says
The only series that you have pictured that I’ve started is the J. Lynn series but I really like it! I actually think I have planned to start all of these at some point! Especially Splintered and those that are closer to being completed because lately I’ve been binge-reading series a bit and I’ve been enjoying that. I’ve seen a lot of people loving on Exquisite Captive – that one crept up on me!
Rosie says
I really want to start The Archived series. There are so many others like The Darkest Minds, Cinder, Under the Never Sky, Shatter Me, Geek Girl, the list goes on and on. So many books and so little time.
Dragana says
I have read two books from your list.
Wait For You – which is a great na romance. It takes time to develop, there is banter and hero makes breakfast for her every weekend. <3
The Burning Sky – girl with magic, dressed as boy in boarding school, magical books full of fairy tales you can visit, great banter, giant ship – a must read.
Valeria @ A Touch of Book Madness says
Pfew! If I were to count the series I want to start yet it would be a never ending list!! Although I do have my priorities I fear that maybe I’ll never get to read some of them. Of the ones in your list, though, based on recs I’m absolutely dying to read Splintered! The covers are so beautiful and I can’t resist an Alice retelling. I’ve also heard the best things about The Archived and Rebel Belle, and of course Exquisitive Captive. I would start with the ones that are finished , because you still got time to catch up with the new ones when the sequel comes out, and chances are the first book will drop it’s price (just being practical).
Jacque says
Awesome list!! Trial By Fire, Splintered, and The Archived all made my list this week. Snow Like Ashes and Wait for You are both on my TBR list as well. I have a book for a review tour due in a week and then I plan on starting Trial By Fire. Happy Reading!!
Here is my TTT: http://www.jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/10/top-ten-tuesday-new-series-i-want-to.html
Britt @ Not So Teen Reads says
Rebel Belle is SO GOOD. I cannot recommend it highly enough. There’s just something about girls in big dresses kicking ass that I love. I’ve also been meaning to read Scarlet and The Archived for what feels like forever now. I have to bump them up on my list of priorities.
Tiffany (AboutToRead) says
Love The Burning Sky and Splintered! Trial by Fire and Snow Like Ashes are both on my TBR.
Fida says
My list continues to grow: I want to read Splintered and Rebel Belle. Scarlet and Exquisite Captive have been added.
Emily N says
SCARLET!!!!!!! Seriously, I read this book when the 2nd was just about to come out and was IN LOVE with it. There are a lot of series that I generally like, but very few that hit me in the feels and make me so emotional. Scarlet was that series for me. I thought it would be a little cheesy (and I guess it sometimes is) but I just adored it. I also have a slight thing for Robin Hood and Robin Hood retellings, and I think this was a fun take on it.
The rest of those that you have listed I have not read. I will definitely be looking into those.
Cassie @ Happy Book Lovers says
I adored Rebel Belle, it was cute and also filled with ass-kicking ladies, and it didn’t feel like something that had been done before.
I liked Taken okay, but the second one was a huge letdown, and I was so unbelievably bored reading it. But the covers are beautiful, and I love them for that!
Maraia says
The Archived is SO good, and Unbound is even better. That’s definitely my top recommendation!
Hollie @ Music, Books and Tea says
I haven’t read any of these either, but I do have Wait For You on my kindle, so maybe I’ll get to it soon. I’ve heard a lot of people enjoyed Splintered and the covers for the series are so eye-catching, I’m hoping I’ll pick it up soon.
Kaitlyn @ Bookish Comforts says
Scarlet is sooooo good. I think you will really like it given it’s old timey/magical/fantasy feel, and your newish interest in fantasy (i.e. Throne of Glass).
Sarah @ What Sarah Read says
A HUGE YASSSS to the Scarlet series…it is amazing and one of my absolute faves! Splintered, Rebel Belle, The Burning Sky and Trial By Fire have me totally intrigued too!
Heather says
OMG I haven’t read any of these and now I have to 🙁
Specifically: Splintered, Rebel Belle, Trial By Fire, Taken, Snow Like Ashes…
I have way too many books to read and WAY WAY WAY to many series to start/finish…
Rissi says
The Rebel Belle series is on my list as well; it sounds really fun – and plus that cover!? So pretty. I’ve heard “Exquisite Captive” is an excellent read also. Hope you enjoy these, Jamie.
Mel@thedailyprophecy says
One world:
SCARLET! SCARLET! SCARLET! 😀
It has everything. Romance, kick-ass MC, snarky conversations/banter, action and it’s of course a Robin Hood retelling. What more could you wish for?
Splintered was good. Not mind-blowing, but I liked the dark fairytale setting. The somewhat love-triangle wasn’t my favorite (I hate one of the guys), but I recommend checking it out 🙂
Exquisite captive.. ugh.. Love-triangle with an abusive guy, I didn’t buy it.
Cassidie Jhones says
I just finished Trial by Fire. It was good, though a but less than I expected based on the hype… Splintered, Wait for You, The Archived and Snow Like Ashes are on my list, too, however not on the “official”. In my TTT post (http://geekgirlobsess.blogspot.hu/2014/10/top-ten-tuesday-top-new-series-i-want.html), only Snow Like Ashes is featured.
Brianna says
Okay, so looking over the comments apparently Scarlet is a must read. I actually have it so I’ll have to check it out soon!
Makaela says
I’ve only read Splintered from your list and I have had Scarlet sitting on my shelf since it released and I still haven’t read it! Splintered was a great Alice in Wonderland retelling. I decided to read the originals beforehand and I’m glad I did. I had no idea about the bandersnatch since I was too scared to watch the movie when I was little. Everyone seems to love Scarlet, I hope we both get to read it soon! I have a list a mile long. I’ll try to remember that it’s fairly short so I could fit it in my schedule anytime. =)
Amanda says
I can’t believe I haven’t read any on your list. I really need to get Scarlet and Rebel Belle soon though! I didn’t realize RB was a series-this sounds even better!
Liza @ Reading with ABC says
The Burning Sky is So good!
Sarah @ Sarah Can't Stop Reading says
I haven’t read ANY of the books on your list! But I am very intrigued by many that I had never heard of before today, especially The Archived!
My list:
http://sarahcantstopreading.blogspot.com/2014/10/top-ten-new-to-me-series-i-want-to-read.html
Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books says
Great picks, Jamie!! Yesss, read Snow Like Ashes, it’s EPIC 🙂 I’m really interested in Burning Sky, Exquisite Captive, and Trial by Fire too. Thanks for sharing <3
Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros says
We have quite a few similarities this week! Trial By Fire and Splintered both made my list. I want to read alot of the others though. The only others I’ve read are Wait For You, (which I LOVED) The Burning Sky (OMG LOVED TOO!), and The Archived (which was just ok for me) Great list girl!
Kayla @ The Thousand Lives says
I really enjoyed Splintered as a retelling; it has a Tim Burton feel to me 🙂 And Trial by Fire is one of my recent favorites! I love how the magic is explained too.
Christa says
Scarlet and The Archived! They’re two of my all time favourites.
Nats says
I’ve owned Splintered for a while and I’ve been planning to get to it this month! I’ve heard quite a lot of mixed reviews though haha.
I’ve wanted to get to Rebel Belle and The Archived for AGES they sound so interesting and EEEK I’m just really excited for the day I get to read them!
Stephanie says
I am in the same boat. I haven’t read any of these series :/
Morgan @ Gone with the Words says
Scarlet!!! So good! The language threw me off at first but once you get used to the rhythm of the book it’s sooo amazing. Great characters and setting.
I really liked The Archived and The Burning Sky too! Have both sequels at home, I need to read them 🙂 I’m curious about Splintered too, and Snow Like Ashes because I love fantasy!
A couple other series I love to rec: Stolen Songbird, The Winner’s Curse, Maid of Secrets, The Dark Unwinding!
Jennifer from YA Book Nerd says
I want to read many of these, especially Snow like Ashes. I really liked Rebel Belle – looking forward to the sequel!
La Coccinelle says
I’ve seen Exquisite Captive on a few lists, and it does look interesting!
The only one of these books I’ve read was Splintered, and I DNFed it. I just didn’t like the characters.
Cara says
All lovely choices, but THE BURNING SKY is _so_so_good_.
Shae/Shelver @ Shae Has Left The Room says
Ummm, you need to start 3, 5, and 9 RIGHT NOW. And of those three, Burning Sky needs to be your first priority, because the sequel is FANTASTIC. You will be a puddle of feels.
Danielle @ Love at First Page says
I had trouble narrowing down my list, too!
From yours I definitely recommend The Burning Sky (fun world building, magic, awesome characters, and a couple you will be shipping like crazy) and Wait for You (I’m kinda obsessed with this NA series).
I hope to binge read Scarlet when book 3 comes out next year, and I’m hoping the love triangle in Exquisite Captive will be gone in book 2. 😛
Alexa S. says
You should DEFINITELY read The Burning Sky, and follow it up with The Perilous Sea. It’s seriously such a great fantasy series, and I’m SO in love with it! I also really liked Snow Like Ashes and Exquisite Captive 🙂