Waiting on Wednesday #536

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

RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL
BY SOMAN CHAINANI

Goodreads Description:

The battle between Good and Evil begins.

Two brothers.

One Good.

One Evil.

Together they watch over the Endless Woods.

Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil.

Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate.

Then, something happens.

Something unexpected.

Something powerful.

Something that will change everything and everyone.

Who will survive?

Who will rule the School?

The journey starts here. Every step is filled with magic, surprises, and daring deeds that test courage, loyalty, and who you really are. But they only lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

Hardcover, 356 pages

Expected publication: June 7th 2022 by HarperCollins
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Amazon #ad

EEE! I am BEYOND excited about this prequel book :D Yesss. Okay, I wish there was more of Agatha instead, haha. But that could still happen one day ;) But yeah. I'm just really excited for this one. This series is beyond incredible. I can't wait to read more from it. Eee. I cannot wait. And that cover! LOVE!
What are you waiting for on this magical Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #533

Another week gone by, another week of not reading. Oops. But I will make myself start in the next few days. I must. So far behind. But yeah. I'm just exhausted and feeling shitty. But doing okay despite this. Got some great books in the mail this week. <3 But next week will be eeeepic :D I SO CANNOT WAIT. <3 Eeee. Waiting on some amazing mail :) So very excited. And the sun is finally back in my town. Still a few days until it hits my house, but not long left now. Cannot wait for daylight again. Sigh. And finally getting to take prettier, lighter photos, haha :) This week I'm waiting on Demon in the Wood. <3 Hope you are all doing great and staying safe :) I'm still safe and doing mostly good. Just tired all the time. Sigh. Rude :)

Aurora's End. Goldsboro finally shipped my signed special edition :D Yay! And it looks fully gorgeous.
Nightrender. I'm excited about this book :) Though I probably won't read it for ages. Oops. Looks great.
Dog Star. Eee. This book looks so cute and sounds awesome too. I cannot wait to read it someday soon.
Encanto Soundtrack. Yay! I loved this movie so, so much. So needed the songs and score :) So perfect.
Animal Crossing Amiibo Cards. Still waiting for Nintendo UK. Sigh. So only bought a few more expensive ones, haha. They were all completely perfect, eee. <3 But yeah. I need a much, much larger order soon :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #535

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

DEMON IN THE WOOD
BY LEIGH BARDUGO & DANI PENDERGAST

Goodreads Description:

Before he led Ravka’s Second Army, before he created the Fold, and long before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy burdened by an extraordinary power.

Eryk and his mother, Lena, have spent their lives on the run. But they will never find a safe haven. They are not only Grisha—they are the deadliest and rarest of their kind. Feared by those who wish to destroy them and hunted by those who would exploit their gifts, they must hide their true abilities wherever they go. But sometimes deadly secrets have a way of revealing themselves…

Discover the start of a grand and sinister destiny in this must-have graphic novel prequel to the bestselling series and international Netflix sensation Shadow and Bone from spectacular new talent Dani Pendergast and #1 New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo.

Hardcover, 208 pages

Expected publication: September 27th 2022 by Roaring Brook Press
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Amazon #ad

I'm so excited about this graphic novel :D Eee. Okay, I have never liked the Darkling. Not one bit. And I still do not. But I love Leigh. And I love the Grishaverse. So of course I'm going to love this graphic novel too, haha :D I'm sure the artwork will be gorgeous. <3 I also haven't read this short story before. Oops :)
What are you waiting for on this sinister Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #532

Another week gone by super fast :) And I still have not read anything. Oops. But I have my next read ready, and will make myself start this coming week, ha. I just need to start. I love reading. But I am too lazy and exhausted, still. Rude. This week haven't been easy, as I'm feeling pretty much dead. Always waiting to feel better, always feeling worse instead, lol. Sigh. I'm still checking for those goddamn Animal Crossing cards eeevery day all the damn time. They are still not back in stock, not any of the six types. Grrr. It's making me exhausted and stressed and I just want to be able to buy them all. Sigh. Hopefully early next week then. Hmph. Tired of just waiting and waiting. Which is also why I have not really done anything else. I'm still just checking and waiting. Oops. But I don't mind too much :) My body needs the rest. A few pretty books this week. <3 But only one new blog post. This week I'm waiting on Wretched Waterpark :) Hope you are all doing okay. <3 My "baby" niece turns four years old tomorrow, aaaack :D

Rebellion of the Lost. I'm excited to read this middle grade sequel one day soonish, hopefully :) So cute.
Serendipity. I know, I know. Not really a book for me, but Marissa, so of course I had to have the UK too :)
Tess of the Road. New paperback edition :D It looks gorgeous. Can't wait for book two next month, eee.
WarioWave. I wasn't sure if I wanted this game, but I also couldn't stop myself, haha :D Hoping it's good.
Amiibo Figures. These were a little expensive. But Cat Peach is the most adorable. Cat Mario too, sure :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #534

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

WRETCHED WATERPARK BY KIERSTEN WHITE

Goodreads Description:

From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes her middle grade series debut! Part Scooby Doo, part A Series of Unfortunate Events, and entirely genius! Meet the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who solve mysteries at increasingly bizarre summer vacation destinations in the hopes of being reunited with their parents--or at the very least finally finding a good churro.

Twelve-year-old twins Theodora and Alexander and their older sister Wilhelmina Sinister-Winterbottom don't know how they ended up with their Aunt Saffronia for an entire summer. She's not exactly well equipped to handle children. The twins are determined to make it a good vacation, though, so when Aunt Saffronia suggests a waterpark, they hastily agree.

But Fathoms of Fun is not your typical waterpark. Instead of cabanas, guests rent mausoleums. The waterslides are gray tongues extending from horrible gargoyle faces. The few people they encounter are very, very odd. And the owner disappeared under bizarre circumstances, lost to the Cold, Unknowable Sea--the wave pool.

When Wil goes missing, rule following, cautious Alexander and competitive, brave Theo will have to work together to solve the mystery of Fathoms of Fun. But are they out of their depth?

Hardcover, 256 pages

Expected publication: June 7th 2022 by Delacorte Press
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Amazon #ad

I am all kinds of excited about this middle grade book :D It looks awesome. I love that cover. It sounds so creepy and delicious. I cannot wait to read it. And very much think that I will end up loving it a whole lot :D
What are you waiting for on this wretched Wednesday?