Waiting on Wednesday #769

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

THE DREAM THIEVES: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
BY MAGGIE STIEFVATER + ADAPTED AND 
ILLUSTRATED BY SAS MILLEDGE 

Goodreads Description:

The second book in Maggie Stiefvater's #1 NYT bestselling series The Raven Cycle, now gorgeously illustrated as a graphic novel!

Ronan Lynch is made of secrets. His longest kept one? He can pull impossible things out of dreams. It's a secret that's nearly killed him more than once.

Waking the corpse road should have led Blue and the Raven Boys straight to Glendower, the Whelsh king rumored to be sleeping beneath the mountains of Henrietta.

But instead, the forest of Cabeswater has disappeared, energy hums and sputters beneath the town, and the Raven Boys' search is at a dead end. Ronan's dreams may be the key to finding Glendower, but none of the Raven Boys are prepared for what will be unleashed in Ronan's desperate attempt to finally control his power. 

Reimagined as a stunning full-color graphic novel adapted and illustrated by Sas Milledge, Dream Thieves blurs the line between reality and nightmare until they are one and the same.

Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Expected Publication: August 4, 2026 by Viking Books for Young Readers
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Excited to get this second book as a graphic novel too, eee :D Of course, have not read the first one yet, but someday. <3 Just happy to own them. Loved these books so much. Sigh. Cannot wait to peek at it :D
What are you waiting for on this dreamy Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #766

Ohhh. This week have been pretty exhausting. I do not sleep well enough lately. How rude. And I have been playing a bit too much pokemon go, because of the fest this weekend. And today I played for hours and hours. I am so tired. And will play tomorrow too. Ahh. Too exhausted, haha. But I'm liking it too. Been re-watching some movies. And tried to take it easy. But yeah. I'm always tired and hurting. So rude. But I also finally started reading a new book yesterday. <3 Though no time to read more today, but hopefully in the next few days :) Got less mail this week, but all still fully awesome. <3 Also, oh my gosh. Eee :D I got the very best news this week. Sobs. I'm going to get the very best mail soon, in the next few weeks, and I simply cannot wait, eee. <3 This week I'm waiting on Letters from Ketterdam. <3 Hope you are all well :D 

Jellycat. Eeee. I could not resist getting another new Bartholomew Bear :D Cute! And raccoon! Love it.
Mouse: P. I. For Hire. Switch 2 game :D I do not really like shooting games, but this look pretty great :)
Pop Mart. More coming next week, ha. <3 But these random mystery boxes were just too cute; I had to get them. Ha. I wanted that pink one. Cute. But also wanted the only Labubu, and I did not get that one. Aw. But they are both pretty, at least :) Finally got an Angry Molly; not the pink I wanted, but adorable :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #768

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

A DARKER SHORE: LETTERS FROM KETTERDAM
(Six of Crows #2.5) BY LEIGH BARDUGO 

Goodreads Description:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a new Grishaverse short story: a mystery told through found documents and set after the events of Crooked Kingdom.

In the years since the violent upheaval caused by the auction of Kuwei Yul-Bo, the merchants of Ketterdam have been under attack. Secret businesses exposed. Ships sunk. Slavers hunted as they once hunted their victims. All the work of a mysterious sea captain and her ship, the Wraith.

Now, two investigators meet to uncover the truth behind the latest disaster: a massacre on an island off the shores of Ketterdam. Among the evidence collected is private correspondence between notorious crime boss Kaz Brekker and an anonymous sailor aboard the Wraith known only as “I.”

Follow along with the lead investigator as he tries to piece together how such a disaster transpired, and explore the Grishaverse like never before with new illustrations by E.K. Belsher and in-world collectible items.

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: June 30, 2026 by Insight Editions
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

This beauty just came out, and I am so excited to get my copies of it. <3 I have not read the Nikolai books yet, but oh, how I loved Shadow and Bone + Six of Crows. Eeee. And this short novel sounds so so very good. Sigh. I cannot wait to read it. <3 I'm just unsure if I should wait until I do a re-read one day. Hmm :)
What are you waiting for on this darker Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #765

Another week gone by super fast. Ack! Have not had time to read yet. Sigh. But will start my next read in the next few days for sure. Hmph. Been having a difficult week. My body is just not approving. I am just exhausted all the time. It sucks. But I'm trying my best. Got some gorgeous mail that makes me so happy, haha. <3 And waiting on more awesome popmart things. Oops. I spend too much money. Sigh. But it all makes me so, so happy. And I love it all too much :) But yeah, do need to start buying less. Oops. Even though I feel poorly, I have managed to go outside twice this week and take photos for instagram. <3 And I'm liking them all :) Took twelve water pop figures at a new beach, which made me so so sandy, which sucked, ha. But love the photos. So now I have photos planned all through August 15th :) Which makes me so happy. Now going to take a break in taking more until August, ha. We did have a few sunny days this week, so sat outside for hours. But too few of them. Aw. Hope we actually get summer warmth soon. Hmph. My body needs it. Though it makes me so very exhausted. Hoping this coming week will be better. Took medicine at home this week, and I hope it will finally start working like it should. I simply need better energy. This week I'm waiting on Royal Vengeance :D I'm hoping you are all doing well these days. <3

Nevernight Trilogy. Locked Library editions. They are gorgeous. But packing so sucked, so they are damaged. Sobs. Turns out everyone got them damaged. Sigh. I just want a refund. Fingers crossed.
Starfox. New game for my Switch 2 :D I never played the original; so I am curious. Hope to play soon :)
Rayman. I used to play a little Rayman on my gameboy advance years back. Excited to try this soon :D
Pop Mart. Eee. More popmart goodies, haha. Bought full set of Baby Molly, as I thought they were cute. They don’t feel the best, though. Aw. But cute. Finally got my Kodak Hirono :D So precious. Love his box.
Funko Pop. Eee. Finally have the Rumi chase :D Bought locally, so expensive, but worth it. <3 Love her.
Stranger Things. Yeah.. I tried again to get a Max figure. Sigh. I failed again. Another double. Goddamn it.
Crocs. Can't help but share these too, ha :D I have a Crocs obsession. <3 Two new glitter pairs :D Love.

Funko Pop. Yeah. I couldn’t resist placing a big order. Oops. Love the new Stranger Things :) Finally got Glinda and Kermit. So love the new Moana ones. <3 And finally got some of the new Toy Story :) Cute. Love the swimming Godzilla so much. Got a Lord of the Rings loungefly mini backpack. Did not get my Legolas. Aw. But Sam one is cute too :) Got a Tom and Jerry mystery; little weird, but cute too. At least got a cat :D Wanted Tigger and not Eeyore, aw. But cute. Not my favorite of the Stitch mysteries.. but still cute :) Love all that I bought this time. <3 Still have tons of figures I have not bought yet, though, ack :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #767

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

ROYAL VENGEANCE (Royal Blood #3) BY AIMEE CARTER 

Goodreads Description:

The media believes they have uncovered all the royal scandals about the "killer princess," but there is one game-changing secret remaining that will take the crown in the final book of the Royal Blood series, which Jennifer Lynn Barnes calls "a darker Princess Diaries."

Evangeline Bright has only one shot to prove she isn’t a traitor: by finding the real mastermind behind the plot that almost killed her father, the King of England.

With the help of Kit, her steadfast boyfriend, Evan must find a way to outsmart the real threat to the throne no matter the cost, because the deadliest enemy the monarchy has faced in over a century is back with a vicious vengeance. And Evan soon uncovers the reason why.

A scandal so huge that if it ever becomes public, it will tear the monarchy apart.

To protect her loved ones, Evan must silence her enemies for good—because if the truth gets out, it won’t just shatter the monarchy. It’ll shatter Evan’s entire family.

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: June 16, 2026 by Delacorte Press
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

This beauty came out a couple of weeks ago, and I am excited to read this trilogy one day. <3 I adore Aimee. And I think these books sounds exciting :D Not fully my genre, but I will try them one day. <3
What are you waiting for on this vengeful Wednesday?