Stacking the Shelves is a weekly feature all about sharing your good luck in book acquisitions! So here’s what came my way since my last post!
It’s been another couple of great weeks for book additions!
Received for Review
I was really excited about both of these arrivals from Tor. The Traitor Baru Cormorant was really good, so I’m definitely looking forward to the sequel. And City of Broken Magic sounds like a fun read. Many thanks to Tor!
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Also by this author: The Traitor Baru Cormorant
Published by Tor/A Tom Doherty Associates Book on October 30, 2018
Pages: 458




moreBaru Cormormant's world was shattered by the Empire of Masks. To exact her revenge, she has clawed her way up razor-edged rungs of betrayal, sacrifice, and compromise, becoming the very thing she seeks to destroy.
Now she strides in the Masquerade's halls of power. To save the world, she must tear it asunder...and with it, all that remains of her...
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Published by Tor Books on November 20, 2018
Pages: 400




moreFive hundred years ago, magi created a weapon they couldn’t control. An infestation that ate magic—and anything else it came into contact with. Enemies and allies were equally filling.
Only an elite team of non-magical humans, known as sweepers, can defuse and dispose of infestations before they spread. Most die before they finish training.
Lau...
These were both surprise arrivals from Harper Voyager. I’d not heard of Vita Nostra before, but that amazing cover got my attention immediately, and reading the synopsis, I am excited about it! I have some catching up to do before I can read Shattered Sun, but I have heard good things about the series. My thanks to Harper Voyager!
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Published by Harper Voyager on November 1, 2018
Pages: 416




moreThe definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Ukrainian novel—a brilliant dark fantasy with "the potential to be a modern classic" (Lev Grossman), combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that makes us consider human existence in a fresh and provocative way.
Our life is brief . . .
While vacat...
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Published by Harper Voyager on December 4, 2018
Pages: 496




moreThe epic sword-and-sorcery Bound Gods fantasy series comes to its dark conclusion in this thrilling story of a vibrant world whose fate lies in the hands of vengeful gods and bold warriors
The world has been plunged into darkness . . . and only the scheming priest Joros might be able to bring back the sun.
With his ragtag band of fighters—a l...
A couple more surprise arrivals. Mage Against the Machine sounds like it could be a fun and exciting book, plus, look at that cover!! (It’s even more impressive in real life). My thanks to Saga Press for the review copy! And Astounding is a non-fiction look at science fiction, which sounds like to could be interesting if I’m in the mood. Many thanks to Dey Street books!
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Published by Saga Press on October 30, 2018
Pages: 512




moreHarry Potter meets The Terminator in this action-packed adventure about a young man who discovers that everything he believed about his world is a lie.
The year is 2120. The humans are dead. The mages have retreated from the world after a madman blew up civilization with weaponized magical technology. Safe within domes that protect them from th...
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Published by Dey Street Books on August 21, 2018
Pages: 544




more“[Astounding] is a major work of popular culture scholarship that science fiction fans will devour.” — Publishers Weekly
"Alec Nevala-Lee has brilliantly recreated the era. . . . A remarkable work of literary history." — Robert Silverberg
"Science fiction has been awaiting this history/biography for more than half a cent...
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I don’t tend to gravitate to Science Fiction for some reason, but Polaris Rising sounds great and I was in the mood for a bit of romance. My thanks to Harper Voyager! And I loved the premise of Vigilance, I so was very excited to get an early copy of it! Many thanks to Tor.com!
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Also by this author: Polaris Rising, Aurora Blazing
Published by Harper Voyager on February 5, 2019
Pages: 448




moreA space princess on the run and a notorious outlaw soldier become unlikely allies in this imaginative, sexy space opera adventure—the first in an exciting science fiction trilogy.
In the far distant future, the universe is officially ruled by the Royal Consortium, but the High Councillors, the heads of the three High Houses, wield the true power....
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Also by this author: City of Stairs, City of Blades
Published by Tor.com on January 29, 2019
Pages: 208




moreRobert Jackson Bennett's Vigilance is a dark science fiction action parable from an America that has permanently surrendered to gun violence.
The United States. 2030. John McDean executive produces "Vigilance," a reality game show designed to make sure American citizens stay alert to foreign and domestic threats. Shooters are introduced into ...
Bennett has another new series started!? AND IT’S SCIFI!!!!
Rebecca recently posted…Stacking the Shelves: 11/10/18
It’s a novella, so I’m not sure if it will be a series, but definitely exciting!!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
I also got City of Broken Magic. It sounded great. Anne – Books of My Heart
Northwoman recently posted…Series on Saturday: Female Detectives’ Mystery
It really did, look forward to hearing what you think of it
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
What a great haul! I am particularly intrigued by Polaris Rising – happy reading:))
I’m really looking forward to that one!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
Mage Against the Machine was bigger than I expected it to be! So much for getting it in quick for sci-fi month, but I’m definitely looking forward to checking it out at some point!
I know! I was shocked by the size of it
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
Hope you enjoy all of these! I’m reading Baru right now and LOVING it, though it’s very different from the first one.
Excellent! I look forward to reading it and hearing what you think
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
Cool haul!
I want to read ‘The Monster Baru Cormorant’ so badly, but it’s not available in the Australian Kindle store, for whatever reason
Oh no! Hope it shows up soon!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
Looks like a lot of great stuff! I had heard of Vitra Nostra, I think someone mentioned it at WFC, and said they read it in the original language. It sounds interesting.
Lisa @ waytoofantasy recently posted…World Fantasy Convention 2018 Recap
It does sound very cool! I am hoping to fit it in
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso
I love the title for Mage Against the Machine – plus HP meets Terminator. Oh yes.
Lynn
ha ha!! Yeah, me too!

Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso