Waiting on Wednesday #682

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

AMONG GHOSTS BY RACHEL HARTMAN

Goodreads Description:

Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon — among other dangers — seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original YA ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.

A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle' It's too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn. And anyone, from a humble serf to a runaway nun, may earn their freedom by living for a year and a day within the town walls. Seven years ago, Charl and his mother fled to St. Muckle's and made it their safe-haven, building a new life in this so-called Peasant's Paradise. But when Charl sees something impossible — a ghost — soon the embers of his past are threatening to engulf his world in flames. A tragic accident is quickly followed by murder, a deadly plague, and a mercenary dragon. 

Charl manages to escape to an abandoned abbey outside of town, but finds no safety within those ruined walls. A treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop await, ready to ensnare him in a complex web of history, magic, and fate. For some things should never be forgotten, however much they haunt us, and Charl will need all his wisdom and resiliency if he is to fight for the world he knows . . . and the people he calls home.

Discover more critically acclaimed fantasy from Rachel Hartman!

Seraphina
Shadow Scale
Tess of the Road
In the Serpent's Wake

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: June 24, 2025 by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Yesss. I am so very excited for this book :D That cover is all kinds of gorgeous. Oh. I love it so. And eee. I so very much loved Seraphina. <3 And Shadow Scale. And Tess of the Road. I need to re-read them all before this book, so I can finally read In the Serpent's Wake too, before this beauty :) I am so excited. <3
What are you waiting for on this ghostly Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #679

Just. Yeah. I'm not in the mood. Almost two weeks now since he died. It is still breaking my heart at all times. And so I have not gotten much done this week. I just feel like doing nothing, so I am just getting nothing done. Though, well. I did get all my Christmas decorations up this week. And I do love that. It is so pretty. Christmas is the best time. But it will be so bittersweet this year. Oh. So yeah. It's been so hard these past two weeks. And I still do not understand it at all. But we are all trying our best. Thankfully our family is so small and so close and we live next door to grandma, which helps a bit. But goddamn it. Life is every kind of unfair. So yeah. I'm behind on everything but I'm doing my best. I started re-reading The Scorpio Races tonight. It will be slow going, but at least I'm trying to read. Got a little bit of mail this week. More next week. Oops. This week I'm waiting on We Could be Magic. <3 Hope that you are all doing well.

Heartless. Eeee. The stunning LitJoy edition is finally here :D Been waiting ages, haha. I love it so much.
Warrior of Legend. Hardcover edition has made it. <3 And this book is simply so gorgeous. I loved it lots.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Yay :D New Mario game. I think it looks fully adorable. Hope to play it soon :)

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Waiting on Wednesday #681

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

WE COULD BE MAGIC BY MARISSA MEYER

Goodreads Description:

A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true.

There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well… thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn't fit the park's idea of a princess.

Given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after. . . without getting herself fired in the process.

With art by Joelle Murray, the wonder of Sommerland comes to life with charming characters and whimsical backdrops. We Could Be Magic is a perfect read for anyone looking to get swept away by a sparkly summer romance.

Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Expected Publication: June 3, 2025 by Feiwel & Friends
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eeee. This book looks all kinds of adorable :D I love the cover. And oh, how badly I love Marissa Meyer and her books. Sigh. Already loving the artwork by Joelle Murray just from looking at the stunning cover :) And it sounds like such a good graphic novel, eee. I simply cannot wait for this precious book next year.
What are you waiting for on this magical Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #678

Small update this week. My grandpa died suddenly on Sunday. As you know, he's been sick for months now. But we all thought he would get better. So his death was sudden to us all. And my small family and I are heartbroken and grieving. Life is simply unfair. This week I'm waiting on The Gods Below :) Hope you are all doing well. <3 I'm trying my best to stay strong. But it is hard. So very hard. I miss him so much. <3

Heir. The Fairyloot Young Adult book for October, I think. Unsure when I will read this. But it's gorgeous.
Sorcery and Small Magics. The Fairyloot Adult book for October, probably. It looks like a stunning book.
Warrior of Legend. Got my stunning UK paperback edition. <3 Eee. I really really loved this precious one.
A Song of Ash and Moonlight. Finally got my replacement for the damaged copy; international paperback.
Miraculous: Paris Under Siege. I haven't yet played the previous game. Oops. But had to get this one too.
A Dark and Drowning Tide Swag. eee. Thank you so much Allison for this stunning pre-order pack. Love.
Funko Europe. Yeah. I had to get all of these. Oops. New Stranger Things + Harry Potter. New Baymax. Failed at mystery minis again, ha. And oh, that big cat Pokemon is my favorite. I had to get this version :D

More Instagram photos here. <3