2013 Debut Author Challenge discussion

Got something to say about a February debut? Let's discuss here!

Which one are you currently reading or dying to get your hands on?

Can't wait to read & !

I got an ARC for . Now I have just to not read it before January 1st. :)

Oh my gosh, I cannot wait for all of these books! And isn't the cover of Infinite Sky AMAZING?

I'm dying to read Gail Carriger's YA debut, Etiquette & Espionage!!

I got the ARC for through a GR giveaway so I'll be joining you guys too!

I'm excited to read as well. The cover is awesome.

I just got approved for on netgalley but I'm regretting it now...

Elaine wrote: "I just got approved for on netgalley but I'm regretting it now..."

Why are you regretting it Elaine?

Pantomime looks pretty good, I don't have an ARC for it though, so I'll have to wait til next month. I just got approved for Dance of Shadows from Netgalley, I didn't read the description, the cover is really pretty though.

Cristal wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I just got approved for on netgalley but I'm regretting it now..."

Why are you regretting it Elaine?"

Reviews on GR and the fact that it's "...from the creators of Lauren Kate’s Fallen." makes me very scared.

I've got ARCs of and . Can't wait to read them!

I just finished and absolutely LOVED the concept and the themes, but felt like the story was really slow and boring.

Angie wrote: "I just finished and absolutely LOVED the concept and the themes, but felt like the story was really slow and boring."

Oh no, I had this one on my list too. Still looking forward to reading it, but sorry to hear it was slow!

Elaine wrote: "Cristal wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I just got approved for on netgalley but I'm regretting it now..."

Why are you regretting it Elaine?"

Reviews on GR and the fa..."

I won't say much about DANCE OF SHADOWS but um. I didn't like it, at all. I'm going to write my review today and it's just...it was really, really bad. :(

I'm sorry to hear that Molli. Now I'm not looking forward to reading it...

I have and if anyone who hasn't read them yet would like to do a buddy read possibly then let me know :)

Cristal wrote: "I'm sorry to hear that Molli. Now I'm not looking forward to reading it..."

It started out good, then...meh. You know, it was that book I was really wanting to like, but didn't. But you know what - you might! I say give it a try, if you can get it from NetGalley/etc!

Thanks Molli, I'll keep my fingers crossed when I read it...hopefully I will like it.

Fans of Young Adult fantasy, Celtic myths, or books like Percy Jackson, The Olympians, and Trylle, will LOVE by debut Brad LaMar.

Check out the Goodreads giveaway going on until February 10. The paperback and e-book editions will be for sale February 20.

Group moderators and reviewers can request a galley copy from NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/widget/open...

I got a new galley this morning of

Lauren wrote: "I got a new galley this morning of "

That one looks good.

Oh, Reece Malcom! I really want to read that one. I requested it on NetGalley but was rejected. :(

Molli Moran wrote: "Oh, Reece Malcom! I really want to read that one. I requested it on NetGalley but was rejected. :("

Ugh, I wish I could lend it to you. I won't be reading it soon.

I know. It was surprising, because I'm auto-approved for several publishers, and usually get (*cringes because this is going to sound like bragging* *swears it isn't*) most galleys I request. I think Entangled Teen must just only give access to a very few e-galleys. I remember when I wanted to read Inbetween, I was just lucky enough to win an e-galley.

Entangled is picky about who they approve on NetGalley and I think they do cut off approvals after around 50.

Jenny wrote: "Entangled is picky about who they approve on NetGalley and I think they do cut off approvals after around 50."

That's what I was thinking. I remember when I got...Obsidian, I think, they announced there would only be 50 galleys, and I just happened to be stalking *Twitter at that time so I went right to NG. lol


*Who am I kidding, I'm ALWAYS stalking Twitter.

I'm so excited! I got a couple of February Debuts from net galley :) Like and

Paige wrote: "I'm so excited! I got a couple of February Debuts from net galley :) Like and "

Those aren't debuts, as both authors have previously published YA books.

I was just reading about City of a Thousand Dolls and it looks interesting. Has anyone read it yet?

Caitlin wrote: "I was just reading about City of a Thousand Dolls and it looks interesting. Has anyone read it yet?"

I have it, but haven't read it yet. It seems really good though!

Would you consider a debut for the purpose of the challenge since the rest of his novels are adult?

Paige wrote: "I'm so excited! I got a couple of February Debuts from net galley :) Like and "


ALSO KNOWN AS is really, really good! :)

Jessica wrote: "Would you consider a debut for the purpose of the challenge since the rest of his novels are adult?"

Yes, that would make it YA debut. It looks like Tara has it on her 2013-debut shelf, so I added it to the group shelf. :)

was really good, so I definitely recommend it!

Angie wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Would you consider a debut for the purpose of the challenge since the rest of his novels are adult?"

Yes, that would make it YA debut. It lo..."

Perfect, thank you :)

Molli Moran wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Cristal wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I just got approved for on netgalley but I'm regretting it now..."

Why are you regretting it Elaine?"

Reviews o..."

I just posted my review for Dance of Shadows and... I didn't think it was exceptionally good, though I love the whole ballet + mystery atmosphere! :D

I'm currently reading and it's going great for me.

Molli Moran wrote: "Paige wrote: "I'm so excited! I got a couple of February Debuts from net galley :) Like and "


ALSO KNOWN AS is really,..."

Neither of those novels are debuts; both authors have released YA novels previously (The Butterfly Clues and Audrey, Wait!, respectively).

also, is Marilynn Halas' "Play On" part of the official list yet? She has written other books, but they are all picture books.

Jenny wrote: "Paige wrote: "I'm so excited! I got a couple of February Debuts from net galley :) Like and "

Those aren't debuts, as b..."

Haha I didn't even realize that I've read a book by Robin Benway before lol :)

I just read and I loved it! Even though the ending was sad.