In My Mailbox #784

I feel like this past week went by way too fast. Ack! We also got so much snow this week. Which I am so very happy about, as it is now much lighter outside, especially with the sun leaving in just days. Hope the snow stays. <3 So pretty. But it also got so very cold after the snow came. Brrrr. Been playing some extra pokemon go this week. I'm a bit exhausted. Not read anything yet, but in the next few days, I think. I just love having Christmas up :) Love looking at my tree. <3 I also got way too much mail this week too. Sigh. I just love shopping too much. Oops. I just makes me happy, ha :) I also completely forgot to mention last week that I re-watched The Haunting of Hill House, finally. <3 It was perfection, again. Love that show so, so much. I have been having way too many headaches this past week, and I'm not happy about it. Hmph. Hope it gets better soon. This week I'm waiting on The Arcane Trials. <3 I hope you are all doing well :D

The Last King of Faerie. Waterstones exclusive :D A little damaged, but still looking gorgeous. <3 Love.
The Rings of Power. Eeek, expensive. But gorgeous. Had to have the steelbook editions of the show :D
Pokemon. Too expensive, but happy to have these tins too :) But sadly just crappy cards inside them, aw.
Stranger Things. Okay, fine. I tried another time to get Max. And I failed. Aaaagain. Goddamn it. So rude.
Whoopea. Okay, so. Got some different things from Whoopea this week :D First that awesome Pokemon figure suitcase thingy. I wanted the latest set of three, but got the first set of starters. All three inside. And they are stunning. I may end up buying more. Oops. Just love them so much :D Finally got a Dear Birds egg case; it is just so cute to have one of the plushes in there. Got more of the cats; a charger cord; love that I got the pink one :) Got a phone buttom thing; love the cat I got for that too. Too cute. Then I got the awesome pink mini backpack :D It is the cutest. Love seeing one of my Labubu cats in it, haha :) Then I tried a 52Toys Disney pets blind box. I wanted my Marie. Or Lucifer. Instead I got Pluto. Hmph. My least favorite. Oh, well. He is still cute :) And I love all that I got. I still truly love opening blind boxes, haha :D
Pop Mart. Then I got more mystery boxes from the official aliexpress store, haha :) Got several of the new Crybaby series :D Got a pink pig as the plush, which is so pretty. Got the dog as a figure, and the dog as the charm. Kind of rude, haha. Wanted more pink. But still cute. Then I got the sheep as the bag, the only one with eyes closed. Ugh. A bit disappointed. But still awesome :D Got two of the older Monsters Kaiju figures that came back in stock. Boxes were dusty, haha. A bit disappointed with the ones I got. Aw. As there were cuter ones, haha. But like them too :) But the turtle one isn't able to stand as it should. Rude. 

Pop Mart. Eeee. Then I also got these two precious items from whoopea :D Have wanted to buy the 10th Labubu plush for ages. But it always cost too much. But then they got this deal with the plush and the tote bag, and it wasn't too expensive, so I had to finally buy it :D Loving this black Labubu. <3 It is so precious. And the newest Thailand exclusive :D A pink Mokoko, sort of, version to match my brown one. Love it so.

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Waiting on Wednesday #786

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

THE ARCANE TRIALS (Monster and Apprentice #2) 
BY JESSICA KHOURY

Goodreads Description:

For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.

While competing in trials to become a full arcanist, Rolan uncovers a conspiracy involving forbidden magic in this sequel to the “action-packed…marvelously inventive” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade fantasy Monster and Apprentice perfect for fans of Scott Reintgen and The Witcher .

Four months into his apprenticeship, Rolan has survived cursed cities and rogue Cryptics. So, when he learns he has to complete a series of trials at the mountain fortress of Blackspar to become a true arcanist, Rolan figures he can handle that easily.

But Blackspar is nothing like he expected. The apprentices and Arcanists are fighting internally across class lines as reports of Cryptics getting dangerously more intelligent roll in. And when Rolan breaks into a hidden library and uncovers historical accounts of arcanists that slowly turned into the very creatures they hunted—he realizes that history might be repeating itself at Blackspar.

The closer Rolan gets to the truth, the more his efforts cost him. His friends. His sword. His identity. As the walls close in, Rolan knows he has a claim the twisted power that could save everything—or stay true to himself and the Arcanist Luc taught him to be.

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: July 13, 2027 by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eeee. I am so very excited about this second book :D I loved Monster and Apprentice so very much. <3 I so cannot wait to read more about Rolan and this awesome monster filled world :D It shall be awesome.
What are you waiting for on this cursed Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #783

Ack, another week gone by. Been so very busy this past week. And I am just exhausted. But doing good too, and got so much pretty mail, and ahh. Love it all so much. <3 I got my Christmas decorations up :D Eeee. So gorgeous. Love my Christmas tree so much. Sigh. I just love Christmas time :) I also spent too much money this week; ack. Getting closer to done with my Christmas presents for my family; but more to buy. <3 And started wrapping today :) Though that will take forever and ever, so a little at a time :) As I am still hurting everywhere. Hmph. Took medicine for the first time at home this week, a new type. I made a mistake, so lost some of it. But now I know until next week; will be just two weeks after. So far it seems to be working the same as the last one I took. But not doing any better. Hmph. I also cannot believe it is Christmas soon, eee. Time moves so fast. I fully love the time that is coming, though. <3 This week I'm waiting on Dragon of the Deep. <3 Hope you are all doing well :D Have you gotten Christmas up yet? <3

Fairyloot October YA. Reap & Sow. I like this cover a bunch :D It looks like a pretty great book as well.
Fairyloot October Adult. Tempest. Love this edition. But feeling tricked; did not know about the triangle.
The Last King of Faerie. First of my many copies, oops. <3 US hardcover. Stunning. So behind, though.
Heartless. New collector edition :D I loved this book. But only read it once; it really hurt my heart. Hmph.
Mortal Things. Of course I still buy every book by Marie, haha :) A bit behind, but this one sounds great.
The Sixth Faction. Oops. Another edition of this new Divergent book, haha :D UK paperback edition. <3
The House Saphir. New US paperback edition :D Love the bloody edges on this; and so loved this book.
Switch 2 games. Eee, loved Zelda as a child :D So excited for this. And the Godzilla one looks fun too :)
Immortal Rose Swag. Eee! Finally managed to trade for the artcards and letter too. <3 Love it. So happy.
Pokemon. Oops. Had to get the Mewtwo figure pack :D Overpriced in my town, but cute. Trash cards, aw.
Jellycat. Of course I had to get the newest bartholomew plushes, ha :D Cutest. Love the small ones too :)

Pop Mart. Whoops. My second full set of the Labubu cats are here :D They are just as gorgeous. Sigh. Just so happy that I bought two sets. Oops. They are perfection. No secret, though, aw. So I have to buy that one myself. Soon, hahaha. And got a full set of the cat fridge magnets :D They are so precious. One card holder, also cute. One phone lanyard thingy, also cute. Got four of the Dip for Fun; I just wanted the two Labubus. Got none. Siiigh. But no doubles at least :D And still cute. Then my most gorgeous green Labubu :D Fully moveable. Small and pretty. Getting a bit more next week. Oh. It makes me so happy :)

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Waiting on Wednesday #785

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

DRAGON OF THE DEEP BY BETH REVIS 

Goodreads Description:

From New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis comes the first book in a breathtaking new romantic fantasy duology about a woman exiled by superstition who joins a dragon-hunting voyage only to be caught between a formidable longship captain, a prince destined for the throne, and an ancient power that could change her fate…or destroy a kingdom.

Branded as bad luck and bound to her barren island home by the superstition of skalds and sailors alike, Emelya has no future…until she risks her life to save a storm-tossed longship and boldly challenges formidable—and dangerously compelling—Captain Ragnar to let her prove her worth.

But what begins as a desperate gamble soon becomes the adventure of a lifetime, for the crew is hunting a legendary colossal dragon—a mythic beast said to bear the old gods' blessing. Only Prince Erik, the devastatingly handsome (and charming) son of an ailing king, believes the myths are true…just as he believes Emelya may be the key to helping him unlock their ancient power.

As the longship sails farther north, storms rage, monsters rise from icy depths, and the line between legend and death grows perilously thin…and Emelya finds herself caught between an ancient power meant for kings and the love of two men that could bring ruin to them all.

By the dragon's choosing, Queens will rise and Kingdoms will shatter.

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: January 26, 2027 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Ohhh. I am nervous about this one. I adore Beth Revis. And a book about dragons sounds aaamazing. Well, one dragon, I think. And it looks gorgeous. Then I got the stunning patreon swag from Beth. <3 And read that one part that said love triangle. And ahhh. I had not really read the summary before now, where it is very much mentioned too. Gosh. I am not looking forward to that part at all. But I will give it a try. <3
What are you waiting for on this monstrous Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #782

Happy Halloween :D Hope you are all having a great day. <3 I don't do anything for Halloween, but I have a bunch of scary and cute decorations up for all of October, haha :) And tomorrow I will be decorating for Christmas, ahhh :D I am so very excited, eee. <3 I love my Christmas stuff the very most. Sigh. It makes me happy :) Though this week have been a goddamn pain. Started tidying my attic to get my Christmas stuff down, so I have less to do tomorrow. Did not realize how very much I had to do then all week long -.- It was exhausting and I am feeling dead. Not done yet, but making progress :) I finally started reading a book yesterday, and I read so much, and managed to finish it today. And a five star :D Eeee. Made me so happy. And today I had my final spa bath of the season, aw. And took it down for winter. Sigh. So rude. It will be forever to wait until April to get it up again. But also kind of happy to have it down now, so I now can start bathing in my bathtub again, haha. It is less stress, though much warmer, as outside at least I have air for my head. Ack. Anyway. I got my Labubu cats this week, eee :D Waiting on much more, oops. But first set arrived, and goddamn. They are the cutest things ever. I love them to death. Anyway. Written way too much now; started with my review, which ended up being so very long too. Oops. After I get all of Christmas ready, I will finally watch things again, ha :) This week I'm waiting on The Traitor Game. <3 And I shared my review of Reliquary :D Hope you are all doing well. <3 When do you decorate for Christmas?

The Sixth Faction. Whoops, another edition. This time the UK hardcover edition, haha :) Still gorgeous.
Victorious. Been forever and ever since I read Vicious; around when it came out. Will re-read one day :)
The Blood Queen. I have yet to read book one, but adore these authors, so I had to own book two too.
Up From the Ashes. I so love Sharon and her books. I'm so excited to read her newest historical story :D
Funko Pop. Stitch in bath :D This is so cute. So happy I got picked in the drawing to buy it; adorable. <3
Switch 2 Game. Minecraft :D New edition. My nephew loves this game. My switch one always had issues.
EOS Lipbalms. Only empty boxes, ha :D Already opened them; bought from Amazon, a few of the newest ones, eee. So glad they shipped to Norway. I do not have all the new ones, but some. Love them so. <3

Pop Mart. EEEE! My kitties are here :D Oh my gosh. I am SO HAPPY WITH THEM :D Ahhh. The cutest things I have ever seen. Labubu cats. Most precious. So so so so soft and fluffy. Full of mini beads. They are truly perfection. I also bought a second set, hahaha. I cannot wait to get them as well. Just. Purrrrfect.

More Instagram photos here. <3