In My Mailbox #674

Another week gone by already, how rude. It's almost winter again. Shudders. But I have not taken my spa bath down yet, eee :D Probably taking it down in a week, though. I just love my warm baths so much. Will be hard to be six months without it again. Sigh. But I am looking forward to Christmas, so that is a plus :) I'm all kinds of exhausted this week. I got many new instagram photos taken, twice this week, so I got 24 total new photos for October :) Guessing it will start snowing pretty soon, ack. I did talk to the doctor this week. First he made me start a different medicine. But I read the side effects. So I said no. And thankfully getting to start the medicine that I wish to try, in a couple of weeks :) I'm nervous yet excited. Hpoing it will work better. Fingers crossed. Update on grandpa. He finally arrived home last week. And today he had to go back. He is not doing well at all. Please cross your fingers for him. We just want him to get better. <3 So yeah. I'm hoping. Anyway. I'm reading a book this week :D It is going slow; only about an hour a day. But I'm reading, and that is enough. I'm enjoying the book too, so that's a plus. <3 But yeah. My energy is so low and everything goddamn hurts. So reading is slow. But I'm doing my best. I may have gotten way way too many books this week. Oops. They all came out at once, haha. But I love them all, eee. <3 This week I'm waiting on Firebred :) Hope you are all doing well. <3 Is it cold where you are as well? Brrrrrr :)

The Hunger Games. Illustrated edition :D I couldn't help but buy this new book. Been a fan of this forever.
Percy Jackson: Wrath of the Triple Goddess. I am so behind on these books. Oops. But I own them all.
The Bell Witches. I saw this Waterstones exclusive and had to give it a try, ha :) Unsure about it, though.
Lady Macbeth. My Fairyloot edition just arrived. <3 And it is gorgeous. I must read this one soon, ack :)
The Thirteenth Child. My US hardcover has made it :D And it is so stunning. I love it. I so loved this book.
Percy Jackson. My second copy, ha. First was Waterstones exclusive. This is the regular US hardcover :)
Wish Monster. I read this as an eARC months ago. I adored it. And the hardcover is just so beautiful. <3
A Crane Among Wolves. I got curious about this new book. And I wanted to give it a try :) Hope to love it.
Curses. Paperback edition. <3 I so adored this book. And the paperback edition is just so precious. Love.
The Mirror of Beasts. Bought a new hardcover, as I was not at all happy with my previous. This is perfect.
A Song of Ash and Moonlight. The international paperback editions :D Eee. One is misprinted. So weird.
Shiver. So excited about this new edition of this lovely book :D It is damaged, so have to get a new copy.
The Grinch. Eee. This new game for my Switch looks all kinds of adorable :D I'm hoping to love it, haha :)

Funko Europe. I know, I know. I couldn't help but buy these, haha :D The new Stitch ones are adorable. Had to have them. And The Grinch. So cute. Tried for more mystery minis. Failed, as usual. Sigh. The Chucky and the dinosaur was bought from a Norwegian site, as funko europe did not have them. Love :)

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Waiting on Wednesday #676

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

FIREBRED (Storm Dragons #2) BY JULIE KAGAWA

Goodreads Description:

Newfound friends must overcome countless danger in a quest to save the world in this epic sequel of the Storm Dragons saga!

REMY has come a long way from his life as a scrappy orphan on Cutthroat Wedge. Still on the run from the evil pirate Jhaeros, Remy and his dragon, Storm, set out to find a True Dragon, the only creature old enough to understand why the magic that powers their floating islands is dying. After a confession from a long-forgotten sky knight about the remote location of a True Dragon, Remy is more determined than ever to help save the day. But this is easier said than done when an ancient force has done everything in its power to keep that True Dragon hidden.

GEM is ready to harness magic to protect her friends, but training is impossible now that she’s far away from the College of Magic. That is, until she teams up with the surly wizard Lysander aboard the Queen’s Blade, forming a begrudging partnership and beginning a journey to master magic. As Gem grows stronger, so does her desire to live up to her title as the princess by halting the kingdom’s impending doom. But what good is revealing the truth about the dire state of the world if nobody will listen?

To save their realm, Remy, Gem, and Storm must evade the king’s guards, discover the hidden truths about the past, and face down a vengeful villain none of them saw coming. Together they will discover who they are, what it means to be a good friend, and what it takes to be a hero.

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: April 1, 2025 by Disney Hyperion
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eeee. Look how gorgeous that cover is :D I love it so. <3 I have yet to read book one, ack. But I think I shall get it done before this one comes out in April :) They both sound amazing. I know I will love them.
What are you waiting for on this magical Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #673

Help. A new week gone by. I am so tired. And still hurting like crazy all the time. Sigh. This coming week I will finally talk to the doctor again about new medicine. Fingers crossed. I am in such a bad way lately. So rude. I haven't gotten to read anything this week, but I'm starting a new book next week :) I got a bunch of mail this week, and waiting on even more. Oops. I could not stop myself from buying, haha :) But yes. I'm in pain. So short update this week. I'm hoping to get a medicine that works. Need to take new instagram photos tomorrow. This week I'm waiting on The Girl With No Reflection :) Hope you are all doing well. <3

The Falconer trilogy. Illumicrate editions :D I could not resist buying these, eee. They are so gorgeous :)
A Song of Ash and Moonlight. Second hardcover edition. <3 I had to have two, haha. It's just so precious.
The Heart of the World. US hardcover edition :) I truly did love this duology. <3 Such great characters :D
The Thirteenth Child. UK paperback. <3 Which is all kinds of lovely. I'm getting all copies of this book. <3
Rise of the Vicious Princess. I finally got this paperback edition; I'm also reading this book next :) Excited.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. I'm so curious about this game :D Hopefully trying it tomorrow.
The Grinch plush. Eee! I found this precious in my town this week on sale. Wanted him for a while. Cuute.
Funko Europe. Oops. There was a sale. I had to get the How to Train Your Dragon backpack + wallet :D Ahh! I love them so much. <3 I bought that Freddy box as I wanted the shark pop, haha. I'm hoping to sell parts of this box to earn back the money. Fingers crossed. Finally got Rapunzel as a mystery mini :D Eee. Too cute. Worst part: they forgot two things from my order. And they are now sold out. I'm so upset. Sigh.

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Waiting on Wednesday #675

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

THE GIRL WITH NO REFLECTION BY KESHE CHOW

Goodreads Description:

Princess Ying Yue believed in love … once upon a time.

Yet when she’s chosen to wed the crown prince, Ying’s dreams of a fairy tale marriage quickly fall apart. Her husband-to-be is cold and indifferent, confining Ying to her room for reasons he won’t explain. Worse still are the rumors that swirl around the imperial palace: whispers of seven other royal brides who, after their own weddings, mysteriously disappeared.

Left alone with only her own reflection for company, Ying begins to see things. Strange things. Movements in the corners of her mirror. Colorful lights upon its surface. And when, on the eve of her wedding, she unwittingly tears open a gateway, she is pulled into a mirror world.

This realm is full of sentient reflections, including the enigmatic Mirror Prince. Unlike his real-world counterpart, the Mirror Prince is kind and compassionate, and before long Ying falls in love—the kind of love she always dreamed of.

But there is darkness in this new world, too.

It turns out the two worlds have a long and blood-soaked history, and Ying has a part to play in the future of them both. And the brides who came before Ying? By the time they discovered what their role was, it was already too late.

Format: 477 pages, Paperback
Expected Publication: January 1, 2024 by Hodderscape
Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

This book is already out, I know, but I only recently got it as a Fairyloot book :D And I think it looks and sounds so good. I think I will love this book. And I'm hoping to read it soon. It sounds so very interesting :)
What are you waiting for on this fairy-tale Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #672

Ugh. It's been a long week. I'm not doing the best. Been in so much pain lately, my arm is such a mess. Still waiting on hospital and the doctor to let me try a new medicine. This old one is obviously not working anymore. But they don't see it that way. Sigh. So I am still arguing, and hoping to make it work next week. Fingers crossed. But yeah. It's been hard and I am in so much pain. But trying my best to stay positive :) I finished re-watching The Lord of the Rings and The Rings of Power this week. <3 And just barely started season two :) And also watching the Lyle and Erik crime on Netflix. So I'm trying to take it easy. Hopefully figuring out soon which book to read next, ha. Not sure what I am in the mood for. Got a whole lot of mail this week, though, ack. <3 Love it all :) This week I'm waiting on Fable for the End of the World :) I hope you are all doing well lately. <3 It's gotten so goddamn cold now. Brrr. I miss summer already. How rude :)

A Song of Ash and Moonlight. First hardcover has arrived. <3 A little damaged.. but still gorgeous :) Love.
The Heart of the World. UK hardcover edition have arrived :) And it is stunning. Really loved this sequel.
A Dark and Drowning Tide. Got my special Waterstones edition and it is so lovely. I hope to love this one.
Lucy Undying. I am all kinds of curious of this book. I adore Kiersten. I'm hoping to read this book soon.
Team Chu and the Wild Ghost Chase. Book three :D One day I shall read this adorable looking trilogy. <3
Us in Ruins. I couldn't help but buy this new-to-me-author book :) It looks so pretty. I hope to love it lots.
Night of the Witch. Paperback edition :D I love the colored edges. It looks all kinds of goregous. I love it.
House of Roots and Ruin. Finally bought the paperback of this one. I have yet to read it, though. Soon :)
Funko Europe. Oops. Help. More pop figures have arrived. And they are all lovely, ha :D Love the new Eddie. And Wednesday. And the Fievel pop figures. That cat is all kinds of awesome. Love it so, eee :)
UGGs. Look at these new and most perfect UGGs :D Ahh! I had to buy them. Love the soft pink so much.

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