TBR Plans

A new month and I am brimming with reading plans.

Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers #3)

From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope

The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.

Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.

Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.

Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.

When a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:

What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?

Becky writes such warm, creative scifi. I fall in love with characters and her words. This sounds weirdly excellent, aka her brand.



Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne -- two fantasy authors take on fantasy tropes and expectations with crude humor, puns, and cheese. Here for it.


Sea Witch by Sarah Henning -- The Little Mermaid but centered on Ursurla's version of events? Sign me all the way up.


Temper by Nicky Drayden -- brothers, vices, possession -- what could go wrong? I know this author can go super weird but this sounds intriguing.

Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson

A new novel in the New York Times–bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.

When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.

At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.

I really enjoyed Pearson's first series and my friend Gaby loved this spin-off. So. Signs are pointing to good things ahead!

November TBR

It is my birthday month and hopefully that means all my planned reads for the next few weeks are all awesome and five-stars. It's not too much to hope for is it? I should say not.


Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance.

Dalinar Kholin's Alethi armies won a fleeting victory at a terrible cost: The enemy Parshendi summoned the violent Everstorm, which now sweeps the world with destruction, and in its passing awakens the once peaceful and subservient parshmen to the horror of their millennia-long enslavement by humans. While on a desperate flight to warn his family of the threat, Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with the fact that the newly kindled anger of the parshmen may be wholly justified.

Nestled in the mountains high above the storms, in the tower city of Urithiru, Shallan Davar investigates the wonders of the ancient stronghold of the Knights Radiant and unearths dark secrets lurking in its depths. And Dalinar realizes that his holy mission to unite his homeland of Alethkar was too narrow in scope. Unless all the nations of Roshar can put aside Dalinar's blood-soaked past and stand together--and unless Dalinar himself can confront that past--even the restoration of the Knights Radiant will not prevent the end of civilization. 

I am so excited and so scared and nervous that I have not even read the finished review copy Tor sent me. I'M SORRY TOR it's just all so much pressure. But I do plan to marathon this in the next few days and have a review for the pub date of the 14th!

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills -- Mills is quickly becoming the queen of contemporary YA for me. This looks so good and she writes such good friendships.

The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia --I am and will always be a sucker for a manners-and-magic kinda story. So this looks excellent on both fronts.

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray -- hoo boy here we go with the third Diviners. I haven't even seen my copy yet and I am 100% already Not Ready for this.

Hamilton's Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan, and Alyssa Cole -- though I have yet to read Lerner or Milan yet (sorry Dani!!!) I love Cole and I am v excited for a diverse romance historical.. even if I am not a Hamilperson (sorry, world).

 An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard

There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the city’s magicians’ power in this fantasy thriller by acclaimed author Kat Howard.

In New York City, magic controls everything. But the power of magic is fading. No one knows what is happening, except for Sydney—a new, rare magician with incredible power that has been unmatched in decades, and she may be the only person who is able to stop the darkness that is weakening the magic. But Sydney doesn’t want to help the system, she wants to destroy it.

Sydney comes from the House of Shadows, which controls the magic with the help of sacrifices from magicians.

This just sound absolutely fucking amazing and that cover kills meeeeee.

July TBR

I am still marginally ahead of my ARC list. I am taking a bit of a blogging break -- not quite a hiatus but I did run through most of my scheduled posts. I feel the need to recharge my creative well so if you see less of me on here lately, that would be why.


The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee

The struggle to get into a top-tier college consumes sixteen-year-old Genie Lo's every waking thought. But when her sleepy Bay Area town comes under siege from hell-spawn straight out of Chinese folklore, her priorities are suddenly and forcefully rearranged.

Her only guide to the demonic chaos breaking out around her is Quentin Sun, a beguiling, maddening new transfer student from overseas. Quentin assures Genie she is strong enough to fight these monsters, for she unknowingly harbors an inner power that can level the very gates of Heaven.

Genie will have to dig deep within herself to summon the otherworldly strength that Quentin keeps talking about. But as she does, she finds the secret of her true nature is entwined with his, in a way she could never have imagined…

This looks fantastic and is already garnering good reviews and word of mouth. I can't wait to start it soon.




Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody - a moving city-circus that is constantly shielded by smoke and murder? Sign me tf up.
The Wardrobe Mistress by Meghan Masterson - a young girl gets swept up into the world of fashion and power at the court of Versailles during the reign of Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Gallery of Unfinished Girls by Lauren Karcz - contemporary YA with art, grief, and a f/f ship (I hope).
The Competition by Donna Russo Morin (Da Vinci's Disciples #2) - Renaissance Florence, Da Vinci, and illegal women artists = a good time for me.


Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popovic (Hibiscus Daughter #1)

All the women in Iris and Malina’s family have the unique magical ability or “gleam” to manipulate beauty. Iris sees flowers as fractals and turns her kaleidoscope visions into glasswork, while Malina interprets moods as music. But their mother has strict rules to keep their gifts a secret, even in their secluded sea-side town. Iris and Malina are not allowed to share their magic with anyone, and above all, they are forbidden from falling in love.

But when their mother is mysteriously attacked, the sisters will have to unearth the truth behind the quiet lives their mother has built for them. They will discover a wicked curse that haunts their family line—but will they find that the very magic that bonds them together is destined to tear them apart forever?

I love the premise and cover for this rather a lot. 

TBR Planning: June

It's June. What? How did this happen? Why am I always surprised by the passage of time? Who knows?


After Anatevka by Alexandra Silber

The world knows well the tale of Tevye, the beloved Jewish dairyman from the shtetl Anatevka of Tsarist Russia. In stories originally written by Sholem Aleichem and then made world-famous in the celebrated musical Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, his wife Golde, and their five daughters dealt with the outside influences that were encroaching upon their humble lives. But what happened to those remarkable characters after the curtain fell?

In After Anatevka, Alexandra Silber picks up where “Fiddler” left off. Second-eldest daughter Hodel takes center stage as she attempts to join her Socialist-leaning fiancé Perchik to the outer reaches of a Siberian work camp. But before Hodel and Perchik can finally be together, they both face extraordinary hurdles and adversaries—both personal and political—attempting to keep them apart at all costs.

A love story set against a backdrop of some of the greatest violence in European history, After Anatevaka is a stunning conclusion to a tale that has gripped audiences around the globe for decades

Musicals have long been my favorite kind of movie. The Fiddler on the Roof is one of my favorites of the genre -- so it's impossible for me to resist this continuation of the lives of the characters. I am only sad I won't get a catchy soundtrack to remember after I finish.




What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy - I quite enjoyed Kennedy's debut last year. A fun mix of science and awkward humor it was pretty unique and memorable. The same can hopefully be said about her second.
Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee - so I have had this on my kindle for months and have resisted reading it because it was pubbed so late in the year. FINALLY I get to read the historical gay roadtriiip boooook.

Godblind by Anna Stephens - the time has come to see if the hype building around this has any merit. I've already seen some mixed reviews from trusted sources so I am tempering expectations.
The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell - magic in modern-day New York and thieves and secret societies and this sounds gooood.





Sovereign by April Daniels (Nemesis #2)

Only nine months after her debut as the fourth superhero to fight under the name Dreadnought, Danny Tozer is already a scarred veteran. Protecting a city the size of New Port is a team-sized job and she's doing it alone. Between her newfound celebrity and her demanding cape duties, Dreadnought is stretched thin, and it's only going to get worse.

When she crosses a newly discovered supervillain, Dreadnought comes under attack from all quarters. From her troubled family life to her disintegrating friendship with Calamity, there's no trick too dirty and no lever too cruel for this villain to use against her.

She might be hard to kill, but there's more than one way to destroy a hero. Before the war is over, Dreadnought will be forced to confront parts of herself she never wanted to acknowledge.

And behind it all, an old enemy waits in the wings to unleash a plot that will scar the world forever.

The second in April Daniels' superhero series, Sovereign looks and sounds fantastic - interesting, diverse, actiontastic (I love a good supervillain!). I was pretty impressed by Daniels' debut earlier just this year so I'm excited to not have to wait long to see more of Danny's turn as Dreadnought.

May TBR Planning

Five months in and this is part of the planned TBR for me:

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

Years ago, Rachel had a crush on Henry Jones. The day before she moved away, she tucked a love letter into his favorite book in his family’s bookshop. She waited. But Henry never came.

Now Rachel has returned to the city—and to the bookshop—to work alongside the boy she’d rather not see, if at all possible, for the rest of her life. But Rachel needs the distraction. Her brother drowned months ago, and she can’t feel anything anymore.

As Henry and Rachel work side by side—surrounded by books, watching love stories unfold, exchanging letters between the pages—they find hope in each other. Because life may be uncontrollable, even unbearable sometimes. But it’s possible that words, and love, and second chances are enough.

I am a big fan of this author... and this cover.

 

More of Me by Kathryn Evans - "Due to a genetic abnormality, Teva unwillingly clones herself every year" -- and Teva is fed up with the clones stealing her life. So she must fight... herself? It sounds weird and interesting and totally new to me. 

Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios - I have loved both of Demetrios' prior YA contemporary and am glad she's back to the genre after her fantasy series. This newest one sounds as intense and emotional as could be hoped. Her books and characters have a way of getting under your skin.

The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden - science fiction centered on South Africa with AI uprisings and ancient demigoddesses running around causing all kinds of mayhem... and awesomeness.

The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May (The Falconer #3) - The third and final in one of my favorite series. I am scared and excited and sad and terrified and KIAAARAAAN.

Song of the Current by Sarah Tolcser (Song of the Current #1)

Caroline Oresteia is destined for the river. For generations, her family has been called by the river god, who has guided their wherries on countless voyages throughout the Riverlands. At seventeen, Caro has spent years listening to the water, ready to meet her fate. But the river god hasn’t spoken her name yet—and if he hasn’t by now, there’s a chance he never will.

Caro decides to take her future into her own hands when her father is arrested for refusing to transport a mysterious crate. By agreeing to deliver it in exchange for his release, Caro finds herself caught in a web of politics and lies, with dangerous pirates after the cargo—an arrogant courier with a secret—and without the river god to help her. With so much at stake, Caro must choose between the life she always wanted and the one she never could have imagined for herself.

From debut author Sarah Tolcser comes an immersive and romantic fantasy set along the waterways of a magical world with a headstrong heroine determined to make her mark.

This one has already been making waves (heh) among my friends. It's looking good so I am tentatively hopeful that it will be a good romantic fantasy.



Any of these on your TBR?

April TBR Planning

New month, new semi-planned TBR.


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

 From Taylor Jenkins Reid comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actress’s relentless rise to the top—the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.

Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband, David, has left her, and her career has stagnated. Regardless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.

Summoned to Evelyn’s Upper East Side apartment, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her story: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the late 80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way. As Evelyn’s life unfolds through the decades—revealing a ruthless ambition, an unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love—Monique begins to feel a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyn’s story catches up with the present, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.

Filled with emotional insight and written with Reid’s signature talent, this is a fascinating journey through the splendor of Old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it takes—to face the truth.

This is a bit of a departure from her usual kind of novel, but TJR has quickly become one of my favorite authors. This may not be like her previous books but I am very excited about this -- Old Hollywood vibes and messy love lives sound pretty good to me!
 

The Sandcastle Empire by Kayla Olsen -- this is one I admit I wasn't too interested in at first. The title, cover, and description all sound pretty damn generic. But this is already gathering some good buzz and movie deals so I figured I might as well accept the ARC.

Romancing The Throne by Nadine Jolie Courtney -- this is a YA contemporary that I picked up from edelweiss based purely on how cute it seems, the illustrated cover, and how it feels like a YA version of The Royal We. I am 100% here for both of those things.

Queer, There, And Everywhere by Sarah Prager -- after reading and loving Rejected Princesses earlier this year, I am reminded how much I enjoy reading nonfiction. This book is the "first-ever LGBTQ history book for young adults" and it sounds fantastic.

The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord

From acclaimed author Emery Lord comes a vibrant, compelling story of love, loss, faith, and friendship.

Lucy Hansson was ready for a perfect summer with her boyfriend, working at her childhood Bible camp on the lake. But when her mom’s cancer reappears, Lucy falters—in faith, in love, and in her ability to cope. When her boyfriend “pauses” their relationship and her summer job switches to a different camp—one for troubled kids—Lucy isn’t sure how much more she can handle. Attempting to accept a new normal, Lucy slowly regains footing among her vibrant, diverse coworkers, Sundays with her mom, and a crush on a fellow counselor. But when long-hidden family secrets emerge, can Lucy set aside her problems and discover what grace really means?

Emotionally-charged and unforgettable, Emery Lord’s storytelling shines with the promise of new love and true friendship, even in the face of life’s biggest challenges.

I've really grown to love Emery Lord's books. I think they've only gotten better as she goes, which makes me excited to dive into this, her newest!

TBR Planning: March

There are a lot of good books on the horizon.... I have  been jumping between a few different ones the last few fays, still keeping ahead of my ARC review queue! I don't know what magic this is but I am happy with it.

Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, Spindle Fire is an enthralling, wholly original reimagining of a classic faerie story.

Half sisters Isabelle and Aurora are polar opposites: Isabelle is the king’s headstrong illegitimate daughter, whose sight was tithed by faeries; Aurora, beautiful and sheltered, was tithed her sense of touch and voice on the same day. Despite their differences, the sisters have always been extremely close.

And then everything changes, with a single drop of Aurora’s blood, a Faerie Queen who is preparing for war, a strange and enchanting dream realm—and a sleep so deep it cannot be broken.

Spindle Fire is a tour-de-force fantasy set in the dwindling, deliciously corrupt world of the fae and featuring two truly unforgettable heroines.

Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman - I have been looking forward to this book for months. I am always in need of a good contemporary and this seems more than ready to fit the bill.

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia - I have been on the look out for more from this author since her fantastic debut Made You Up came out two years ago. If it's anything like her debut, this will be a smart and realistic look at mental health.

Cold Summer by Gwen Cole -- I admit I was drawn to this because of the pretty cover but I am intrigued by the summary. I love time travel stories and need to fill the void that the ending of the Firebird series left behind.

The Edge of the Abyss by Emily Skrutskie (The Abyss Surrounds Us #1)

Three weeks have passed since Cassandra Leung pledged her allegiance to the ruthless pirate-queen Santa Elena and set free Bao, the sea monster Reckoner she’d been forced to train. The days as a pirate trainee are long and grueling, but it’s not the physical pain that Cas dreads most. It’s being forced to work with Swift, the pirate girl who broke her heart.

But Cas has even bigger problems when she discovers that Bao is not the only monster swimming free. Other Reckoners illegally sold to pirates have escaped their captors and are taking the NeoPacific by storm, attacking ships at random and ruining the ocean ecosystem. As a Reckoner trainer, Cas might be the only one who can stop them. But how can she take up arms against creatures she used to care for and protect?

Will Cas embrace the murky morals that life as a pirate brings or perish in the dark waters of the NeoPacific?

What are you planning to read in February? Any of these on your TBR?

February TBR

I read a lot and I read quickly. I often hit mid to upper twenties in numbers each moth. So I am using my TBR Planning posts to try to highlight those I am most excited about. This is also helping to keep me organized: I am still ahead of my ARCs, too.

I have quite a few good ones on the horizon so that definitely helps me keep on track.


The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George (Untitled #1)

Built on the backs of those who fell before it, Julius Caesar s imperial dynasty is only as strong as the next person who seeks to control it. In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman or child. 

As a boy, Nero s royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son s inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead. 

While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his very survival rests on his ability to navigate the sea of vipers that is Rome. The most lethal of all is his own mother, a cold-blooded woman whose singular goal is to control the empire. With cunning and poison, the obstacles fall one by one. But as Agrippina s machinations earn her son a title he is both tempted and terrified to assume, Nero s determination to escape her thrall will shape him into the man he was fated to become an Emperor who became legendary. 

With impeccable research and captivating prose, The Confessions of Young Nero is the story of a boy s ruthless ascension to the throne. Detailing his journey from innocent youth to infamous ruler, it is an epic tale of the lengths to which man will go in the ultimate quest for power and survival."

I have read a lot by this author's extensive bibliography. For the most part I have loved her books and how she tackles historical narratives. Dense, detailed, researched, her works are often the highlights of the genre. I am so excited to also be included in the blog tour for this. 

These Ruthless Deeds by Kelly Zekas & Tarun Shanker (These Vicious Masks #2)  - sequel to last years series debut -- a book that made me literally LOL multiple times -- I am so excited to see how this historical Jane Austen/X-Menish story continues.

The Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves (Blood Rose Rebellion #1) - some of the comparisons for this make me a bit leery (I didn't even finish the Red Queen series..) but I am a giant sucker for rebellions AND for pretty covers... so.. yeah.. No way I was resisting an ARC of this one!

Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima (Shattered Realms #2) - So... the first book in this series and I did not get along. However, I wasn't the hugest fan of the first book in her last series, though I did love the last three. So. This is getting a chance and I hope it follows the same pattern as before.

The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova

From the #1 bestselling author of "The Historian "comes an engrossing novel" "that spans the past and the present and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country. 

A young American woman, Alexandra Boyd, has traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, hoping that life abroad will salve the wounds left by the loss of her beloved brother. Soon after arriving in this elegant East European city, however, she helps an elderly couple into a taxi and realizes too late that she has accidentally kept one of their bags. Inside she finds an ornately carved wooden box engraved with a name: Stoyan Lazarov. Raising the hinged lid, she discovers that she is holding an urn filled with human ashes.
As Alexandra sets out to locate the family and return this precious item, she will first have to uncover the secrets of a talented musician who was shattered by oppression and she will find out all too quickly that this knowledge is fraught with its own danger. 

Kostova s new novel is a tale of immense scope that delves into the horrors of a century and traverses the culture and landscape of this mysterious country. Suspenseful and beautifully written, it explores the power of stories, the pull of the past, and the hope and meaning that can sometimes be found in the aftermath of loss.

Oh man, I have only known about this book's existence for a few weeks and yet I AM SO EXCITED TO READ IT. I feel like I have had years to anticipate the reading of Kostova's new book. It sounds like just the kind of eerie story that made me such a fan of hers in the first place.

TBR Planning: January 2017

January is here and I am actually ahead of my ARC/review queue? What is this madnesS? This is a weird feeling and I... entirely do not expect it to last. But hey, the sooner I get to the books on this month's TBR, the happier I'll be!


The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

 Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Angie Thomas’s searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circumstances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and unflinching honesty.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

I think most of us have heard of this book by now. It has gotten a lot of attention and I really am hoping it's as good and as important as hoped. I have only heard excellent things from those who have read it so far, so I am tentatively very optimistic about it.


Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller -- teenage girl pirate captain! Deceptions! Enemy pirates! Let this be as awesome as it sounds!

A Lie for A Lie by Robin Merrow MacCready -- teenage photographer finds out about her father's secret second life + family.

The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine (Ravenspire #2) -- I know I know. I didn't even like book one all that much. But I am a terrible glutton for punishment and I swear if THIS one isn't good, I'll stop.


Dreadnought by April Daniels (Nemesis #1)

Danny Tozer has a problem: she just inherited the powers of the world's greatest superhero. Until Dreadnought fell out of the sky and died right in front of her, she was trying to keep people from finding out she's transgender. But then her second-hand superpowers transformed her body into what she's always thought it should be. Now there's no hiding that she's a girl.

It should be the happiest time of her life, but between her father's dangerous obsession with curing her girlhood, her best friend suddenly acting like he's entitled to date her, and the classmate who is secretly a masked vigilante, Danny's first weeks living in a body that fits her are more difficult and complicated than she could have imagined.

She doesn't have much time to adjust. Dreadnought's murderer, a cyborg named Utopia, still haunts the streets of New Port City. If Danny can't sort through the confusion of coming out, master her powers, and stop Utopia in time, humanity faces extinction.

This reminds me of Steelheart? But even better? Own voices telling the story of a transgender superheroine? I am beyond excited to read this --- and to be on the blog tour for it! That post will be up in a couple weeks so keep an eye out! :)