Below are the top ten books that will leave you counting for eye bags instead of sheep:
1. The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
This book revolves around the story of Magnus Chase, who, one day found out that not only are the Viking myths true and that a war is about to break involving trolls, giants and monster, but that he is a son of a Norse god. The book tells of how he, Magnus Chase, tried to prevent Ragnarok by looking for an ancient weapon hidden somewhere in one of the Nine Worlds, which was never seen for a thousand years. This book, which is highly suggested and anticipated by a number of avid book readers both young and adult alike, is set to be released on October 2015.
2. Carry on by Rainbow Rowell
Following the success of Fangirl, Rowell continues the story in Carry On about the heartaches and triumphs of Simon and Baz. This book is a cross between a love story, a melodrama, a mystery and a ghost story—all written to produce a fine work that will leave you wanting for the next sequel. Set to be released later this year, the book is said to appeal mostly to young adults but is gaining popularity among adult readers, as well.
3. The Rose Society (The Young Elites) by Marie Lu
This book exemplifies the effect of betrayal on a person and how it destroys him while he clings to his desire for vengeance. This is what happened to Adelina Amouteru, who was betrayed by all the people surrounding her whom she trusted. Eventually, she grew vengeful and treaded the dark path towards bitterness and revenge. Known as the White Wolf, Adlina ventures on a quest to gather forces and allies in order to strike down the Inquisition Axis—the soldiers who killed Prince Enzo Valenciano, her object of affection. The story twists when Adelina struggles to keep whatever good is in her and preserve her personality while her powers grew as her fear and hatred do.
4. Shadows of Self (Mistborn) by Grandon Sanderson
Fans of the Mistborn series will be all grins with this fifth installment on the series set to be released on the fourth quarter of this year. The story builds on the effect of the mixture of technology and magic, the growth of the economy as a result, the threat corruption poses on democracy and the growing influence of religion to society. Thus, the complexity of the details and the unpredictability of the twists in the plot will surely leave you gaping for more.
5. Illuminae (The Illuminae Files) by Amie Kaufman
The story centers on the estranged lovers who are forced to work together to solve a deadly plague and survive a homicidal AI after being trapped in supposedly safe evacuating fleet. This first in The Illuminae Files series would sure keep you hooked up to the end of the series.
6. Ice Like Fire (Snow Like Ashes) by Sara Raasch
Second to the Snow Like Ashes installment, Ice Like Fire continues the journey of Meira after freeing the Winterians. In this book, Meira's quest is pressed even further after the discovery of Primoria's lost chasm of magic—an artifact of so much power it can even withstand Angra. The threat the artifact poses, though, to the world is so great that Meira is convinced it should be kept hidden and safe.
7. The Iron Warrior (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten) by Julia Kagawa
If you have been a fan of The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten series, this is the third installment you've been dying to read and its set to be published later this year. It begins when Ethan Chase was killed and woke up from the brink of death a month after. Now, a new threat lead of Keirran endangers the harmony and balance of the world of fey. Will he succeed? The twists and the plot is sure to leave you breathless page after page.
8. The Favorite (The Selection) by Kiera Cass. Built on the success of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series, this 64-page story brings about the story of America's Singer, Aspen, Prince Maxon and her friend Marlee. Told in Marlee's voice, discover how one night changed the lives of the characters forever.
9. Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike) by Robert Galbraith
Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott once again unravel a mystery in this third installment in the acclaimed Cormoran Strike series. Set to be published on October 22, this year, expect a 512-page book filled with twists and turns page by page that will leave in awe.
10. A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis
This tenth book in this list is worthy to be saved for last as this 384-page thriller combines criminal psychology and twisted history told in a vividly illustrated voice. Mindy McGinnis, explores the fine lines separating good and evil, and sanity and insanity—a worthy addition to her acclaimed books Not a Drop to Drink and In a Handful of Dust.
There are still more than a hundred books scheduled to be released later this worthy of a mention. But you deserve the best—and the top ten is among the best you could ever read this fourth quarter of 2015.
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