Great selection of books for young adults. Can't wait to read them all.

I am a little late to the party with this one (it's September and this sampler came out in May for these Fall books), but I thought I'd check out this sampler from NetGalley as I enjoyed getting a preview with another similar excerpt round-up. Plus I'm a new reviewer so it was something I could get my hands on!
There are so many great books coming out in the YA category at the moment, so some of these books are already getting buzz (even without sending out samplers) and for some, it may be easy to get lost in the fray. There's a pretty broad range of books here (13 in all!) so there's something for everyone. Here are some standouts:

'Solo' (Kwame Alexander) - This obviously will not be the right book for everyone, and you can tell that immediately when you start reading the poetic verse. It's a coming-of-age story, written in song, about a teenager called Blade Morrison and from seeing the buzz around this book, this might be one I would actually prefer to go the audio route; it's narrated by the author, which is something I love, and would help with any struggle with the fact that it's verse/poetry. Actually reading along at the SAME TIME as hearing it would be amazing too, because I think this might just be a groundbreaker, and it may be easy to dismiss this one based on it being verse. Perfect for music and poetry lovers. Fascinating.

'Girls Made of Snow & Glass' (Melissa Bashardoust) - This is one of those that has had a lot of buzz around it; for me, I was initially drawn in by the simplicity of that beautiful monochromatic cover design of the icicles! Stunning. 'Snow & Glass' is described as a 'feminist fantasy reimagining of the Snow White Fairytale'; although we've had quite a few retellings of fairytales of late, what I hear is that this is a complex and magical look at the relationship between stepdaughter/stepmother and this is NOT a damsel-in-distress story (thank goodness). The excerpt is a slow introduction into the story but I would love to read this one in its entirety.

'All Rights Reserved' (Gregory Scott Katsoulis) - The title sticks with me right away (I'm a photographer), and it's honestly genius with respect to the premise of the book. Set in a world where every word and gesture is copyrighted (are we that far off?), a girl called Speth chooses to stay silent in protest, and refuses to speak, rather than to pay every time she opens her mouth. When I read this synopsis I immediately began to think about the current day's debates over the right to protest, and THEN the excerpt immediately starts with references to suicide (so trigger warning right away); I know pretty quickly this is not going to be the book for everyone either. Quite a bit of controversial content and lots to talk about. I want to keep reading this dystopian novel as I'd love to see how Speth navigates this frustrating world.

'Warcross' (Marie Lu) - Without a doubt, this was/would have been/is the highlight for me, and by this point, I'm happy to say I've read the book. I read a sampler ahead of time, and preordered the book; after picking it up, I had read it by the next night. Had I not had photos to go take, a dog to walk, and my child to keep alive, I expect I would have read it quicker! Needless to say, I devoured Warcross faster than just about anything I've read of late. While this is about a teenage hacker and a virtual-reality game that has taken over the world, which before this, wouldn't sound like anything I would read, this book is amazing. The imagery and plot take you to a colorful and exciting world very quickly and you become so immersed in it that suddenly Marie Lu has you wanting Book 2 (and she says it's in the works) immediately upon finishing. LOVED it. And all because I read the sampler.

'Beasts Made of Night' (Tochi Onyebuchi) - The short excerpt that I read in this sampler was one that I had been looking forward to reading for a while (the book, which is about dark magic, appropriately debuts on Halloween). The book is set the city of Kos, where a young sin-eater called Taj wrestles with his livelihood and his desires; this novel immediately throws you into the Taj's world, and you can just sense this will be a book filled with rich imagery, complex world-building, and I have high expectations for vivid fantasy and great characters. I hope the buzz delivers!

*Thanks for making my book list even longer!

Note: The whole of this excerpt edition can be found at buzz.publishersmarketplace.com

I thought this book was great! It got me really excited for some of the books coming out, but some aren't in my interests. I did love how it was just little excerpts so it was more like reading short stories.

Great samplers roundabout the books coming out soon

Buzz Books 2017: Young Adult Fall/Winter edition offers a peek at upcoming young adult fiction titles from a range of publishers.. A diverse collection that includes 13 differents works of contemporary fiction, fantasy and science fiction chapter samples, it's the first Buzz Book I've had the pleasure of reading.

I found almost every selection interesting, but these six held my attention and intrigue the most: Solo by Kwame Alexander & Mary Rand Hess, Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust, Your One & Only by Adrianne Finlay, Everless by Sara Holland and Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi.

Though most of these titles fall into science fiction and fantasy categories, the one that most excited me was Alexander & Hess's Solo, which is a novel written in verse. In spare yet intimate poetic prose, Solo gives readers a unique experience that is both emotional and highly intelligent. It will be the first of these selections that I add to my t0-read list.

In summary:: There is something here for every kind of reader. Though the books in this Buzz Book collection are being marketed to young adult readers, they will undoubtedly also appeal to older readers as well. For fans of contemporary fiction, fantasy and science fiction there will be plenty to choose from in Fall 2017-Winter 2018.

I one-clicked this b/c it's meant to be the Big One, the Good One, but it wasn't as Big or as Good as anticipated, and in the throes of disappointment, I couldn't make myself read the scant excerpts I would've usually been interested in.

I found this to be great for recommendations towards myself and others. I liked how you could read the first chapter as that is usually what brings me into the book, if I am past 3 chapters and I am still not feeling great about it then I probably wont continue. What I also found great is it has different genres in and you could request to read the full version.

Great collection of excerpts. I was especially interested in Warcross by Marie Lu and Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust. However I found a few other gems which I plan on checking out soon.

My first experience with Buzz Books! A wonderful way to discover new talent and upcoming authors aswell as getting a sneek peek at highly anticipated titles by favourite writers. I only wish I had discovered this publication earlier. A highlight in this edition has to be Kwame Alexander's 'Solo'. I wouldn't normally have picked up a novel in poetic verse but having the extract in front of me meant I discovered how much I enjoyed reading it and will definitely be reaching for more.

As usual a brilliant advanced guide to upcoming autumn releases. Useful guide for those who have a book budget in libraries,s books etc and bloggers,influences to request and promote on their channels

Looking to find out what books the teens at your library will be asking for next season? Look no further. This is a great collection of upcoming titles that will help you with almost all of your readers' advisory needs.

I love reading BuzzBooks Samplers! I always find new and interesting reads for my TBR shelf! In this sampler set, I am really excited for Girls Made of Snow and Glass as I have heard many good things about it.

This is an excellent selection of Young Adult titles to get excited about. I'm definitely going to be reading and reviewing a lot of the full books!

This is such a useful tool for book bloggers. All these books look great, can't wait for Fall!

Thanks for putting this together. Great compilation of upcoming books. I always appreciate these. I love that you include excerpts of a selections of books. I'm particularly excited for "All Rights Reserved" this fall!

I love Young Adult books. I never know what books are coming out unless i watch my favorite youtubers. So this is great for those who want to plan ahead. You get a preview of the book and you get to see the prices. There are so many books that after reading the previews i'm super excited for them to come out! :) This is a great book to have when planning for future books!

I always enjoy sampling the upcoming books! It makes it easier to decide what to request and helps me to try out new authors or genres.
Highly recommend!

This Buzzbooks edition included excerpts from 2017's most anticipated reads including Girls Made of Snow and Glass and Warcross. I exceptionally loved the Warcross snippet and am even more excited for the release of it.

I love Buzz Books as it is great for new books and authors. Wonderful for book clubs and reader's advisories. A librarian's delight!

Solo – Kwame Alexander
This excerpt could be very powerful in the right hands. It was very deep at times and could easily be related to by teens and adults. Some sections were a little erratic and didn’t seem to flow well together, but that may have been how the formatting was set up on the kindle edition. It is a conundrum as to whether or not to purchase for the library as Alexander is a popular author, yet books in poetry are almost impossible to get off the shelves unless assigned.

Girls Made of Snow and Glass – Melissa Bashardoust
This is an interesting start to the Snow White story that appears to give a detailed background of the evil queen. The writing was well done and immediately gave the characters depth and meaning. This is a popular theme recently, but may get lost in the abundance of alternate fairy tales out there.
The House at 758 – Kathryn Berla
I was not immediately sold on this story after the first chapter. I felt that there needed to be a little more revealed to get the reader excited about this mysterious house and why it means so much to Krista. So far, she appears to just be a whiney teenager that is grieving for her lost mother. It is clear that this will be a story of coming to terms with life and its downfalls, yet I do not think that Krista’s character is sympathetic enough to make readers follow along.
Your One and Only – Adrianne Finlay
This title is a little hard to grasp from such a short excerpt. The characters were a little confusing, except for Jack, which immediately separates you from the “normal” people in the novel. I felt that I could get more of a handle on the same few names with different numbers, but it simply wasn’t comfortable at the beginning. The concept of this future world was intriguing and I would like to see where Finlay was intending to go with it. The writing appeared to be solid, with a large background, but the setting was limited. Needed more to make a decision.
Everless – Sara Holland
The writing of this excerpt was easy to read and follow, with a clear purpose and history. There is tension, action, humor, and backstory all rolled into the first chapter. I look forward to reading the rest of this tile and seeing where this story takes her.
All Rights Reserved – Gregory Scott Katsoulis
This new world is a little confusing and extremely farfetched. From the first chapter, it is clear that the message the author wanted to get through to the reader is that our reliance on consumerism and ease at being taken over by brands is dangerous. Getting the parents out of the way, to create a pseudo orphan situation, by says they owe six million dollars for a generations old fine is quite ridiculous. The authors thoughts are there, but the story, at least this first section, is too far out there and preposterous for even a teen to get into. Maybe a history lesson as to why things are the way they are would have been a better entrance to this story. I did not connect with the main character, as I was too distracted by everything else going on around her.

The Sidekicks – Will Kostakis
This first glimpse at the novel was both exciting and a little off putting. The loss of their best friend was rough on all three boys, yet they have a long way to go to become friends themselves. It seems a little far-fetched that they are not friends at all to begin with and this would take a lot of the novel to explain why. That aside, adding in the mischief at the beginning draws in a reader and gives them more shenanigans to look forward to.

The Gatekeepers – Jen Lancaster
I was not fully impressed with this excerpt. There was not a lot of detail in the characters and I was not sure, by the end of the second chapter, as to where this novel was trying to go or what angle the author was trying to portray. The setting of an upper class neighborhood was laid out nicely. The people in them clear, yet do not have definition at this point. I could see this as being a read for those who delve into the teen angst genre, yet without more from the book, it is hard to tell.

Warcross – Marie Lu
This title has an interesting concept but was slow going in the beginning. From the few chapters available, the actual game was not seen which makes me leery as to the rules, play, and action that will follow in the novel. The world and character building is strong, but a little long winded and repetitive. I am anxious to see Lu’s take on the online/immersive game that has been proposed.

All Things New – Lauren Miller
This brief look into Miller’s novel is a great look at the effects of anxiety on teens in this era. The writing was well done form the inside of our heroine’s head. We was what she did and felt her fears and anxieties. It was interesting to see the dynamics from this perspective. The chapter was fast paced and moved into a plotline quickly.

Before I Let Go – Marieke Nijkamp
Corey is reeling from the death of her best friend in this excerpt. There is a mystery as to how and why this death occurred. I’m not sure how an entire town can have such a large reaction to, as what most people see as a manageable disease, bipolar disorder, but I suppose that is part of the quirkiness that will be explained as the novel goes on. The characters are given depth with thorough descriptions and flashbacks. I liked the hints of mystery as new characters sidestepped questions and gave unexpected answers. Will definitely look for the full novel.
Beasts Made of Night – Tochi Onyebuchi
This was a very short excerpt, but definitely caught my attention. This is a very different and very intriguing idea. The process is somewhat explained, but was cut off right before we would have been able to experience it. The writing was very fluid and attention grabbing. I only fear that this may not be fully formed with necessary details and explanations for such a new and complex world. hard to tell in just one chapter.
Love Songs and Other Lies – Jessica Pennington
This was a great beginning to what could be a wonderful crossover book from young adult into adult fiction. The characters are a bit older than normal in a young adult novel and will most likely go through some situations that many older teens are about to face themselves. It was a good lead up to a romance novel driven from a heartbreak. I like the present and past switch in chapters and hope that continues throughout the novel.