Waiting on Wednesday #706

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

LADY'S KNIGHT BY AMIE KAUFMAN & MEAGAN SPOONER

Goodreads Description:

An undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight’s Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great!

Gwen is sick of hiding—hiding the fact that she’s taken over her father’s blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight.

Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is—until now. She’s been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can’t talk her way out of trouble.

When Isobelle discovers Gwen’s knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together—Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means… well, let’s not go there.

One thing’s for sure: falling in love was never the plan.

But the best laid plans…are often trampled all over by dragons.

"A sapphic delight, full of jousts, jaunts, and courtly love. Lady's Knight sparkles with wit and charm and has lady knights to swoon over. Kaufman and Spooner will leave you breathless." —C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: June 3, 2025 by Storytide
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

I am so curious about this book :D I'm such a big fan of Amie and Meagan. <3 They are both awesome. And I have read many of their books together; all of them awesome. I do not usually read a lot of queer books, as I prefer straight romances. But those I have read have been great. And this romance sounds cute. And this whole book sounds all kinds of fun. I just know that I'm going to love it. <3 Cannot wait :D
What are you waiting for on this fierce Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #703

Hope you all had a great Easter :D I did; just spending it at home, as usual. <3 But grilled outside with my small family, which is always nice :) But oh, this week have sucked. Started out good, spa bath finally up. Gotten to take two baths so far, and it has been the very best :) But it's still full winter here, snowing often, and so cold. Brrr. Waiting for the wind to be better before taking more baths :) Then my cat got sick days ago. Her usual way of puking all day, not eating or drinking just puking water and blank slime. She's done this several times over the years. So I waited for her to get better, as she always does after about twelve hours. But this time she did not. She was not better the next day. And she puked twice more after twenty four hours. And she hadn't peed for almost two days and only drank a little water and did not eat. I was so worried for her. It took her three days before she was back to normal. Today she is much better and more normal, eating like herself again. But gods. Those days were the worst. I really thought she was going to die. Kept checking her all the time, all night too. But oh. She thankfully got better. <3 But yeah. That was scary and stressful. I did not get a lot of mail this week, but I will be getting a whole ton next week. Ahhh. Help, haha. <3 But so excited :D I did not get to start my next read this week, ack. But in the next days, I hope. Just been too busy and worried about my cat. Watched some new crime shows, though. The Glass Dome on Netflix was awesome. And The Stolen Girl on Disney+ was amazing too. Loved them both. This week I'm waiting on To Clutch a Razor :) Hope you are doing well. <3 Do you have spring where you live?

Funko Pop Figures. Bought these from EMP. <3 Some cute exclusives that I had to own :D Finally got that gorgeous pumpkin Stitch; wanted him for so long :) I own Winnie the Pooh in glitter; now without :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #705

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

TO CLUTCH A RAZOR (Curse Bearer #2) BY VERONICA ROTH

Goodreads Description:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth pulls from Slavic folklore to explore family, duty, and what it means to be a monster in this sequel to the USA Today bestselling novella When Among Crows

A funeral. A heist. A mission born of desperation.

When someone in Dymitr’s family dies, he’s called back home for the Empty Night, a funeral rite intended to keep evil at bay.

The secret Dymitr is keeping from them makes returning home downright dangerous, but if he wants to get his hands on a book of curses that might appease Baba Jaga’s blood lust, he has no choice. And when that same funeral brings ferocious creature-of-legend Niko to town for his own bloody purposes, Dymitr’s charade becomes impossible to maintain.

Family gatherings can be brutal. Dymitr’s might just be fatal.

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: September 16, 2025 by Tor Books
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Ohh, I am so curious about this one :D I really enjoyed book one, When Among Crows. And it brings me much joy that there will be a sequel, eee. And it sounds awesome. So yes. Can't wait to read this one. <3
What are you waiting for on this fatal Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #702

Happy Easter :D Hope you are all having a wonderful time. <3 I'm spending Easter at home, as always :) Some grilling with my family, which is always nice. It's been a pretty exhausting week. I am back to doing my daily walks, which it nice. But it exhausts me a whole lot. Sigh. I'm hoping to get some better stamina soon. I think my surgery murdered me a little, haha. But at least I am healing well :) Still not healed in my throat, but it is much better and it does not hurt anymore, thankfully :) Feel like I have been busy all week, ack. Haven't started reading my next book yet. But hoping to start it tomorrow :) And eee. I got to take my spa bath up this week, at last :D I'm so, so excited. Will take three days, possibly, to warm it up fully. But I can wait that long, haha. Just. Yeah. Cannot wait for my warm baths outside again. <3 Missed it so much. It shall be the best :) I cannot wait. <3 And oops. Still got a bunch of mail this week, ha :) I love it all. Sigh. I have also ordered a bit too much lately, ack. So waiting on some epic things :) I'm way too excited. This week I'm waiting on The Librarians :D Hope you are all doing well. <3 How are you celebrating Easter? :)

Firebird. Oh. Another copy; Waterstones exclusive. Gorgeous. But everyone seems to hate it? Nervous.
Coven. The UK paperback edition :D I had to own this edition too, of course, haha. Reading this one next.
The Familiar. US paperback edition came out recently. <3 And of course I had to have it for my collection.
Taylor Swift Sticker Book. Not actually official, but I wanted to own this one anyway. As it looks so cute :)
Package from the UK, from Megan. AHH! Thank you so so so much Megan for helping me get all of this. You are the very best love. <3 I'm so thankful :D And oh so happy, eee. Silver in the Bone UK cover wrap. It is beautiful. It came with tarot cards. Sobs. I got one set from the pre-order offer. And then I was lucky enough to get a set from the UK publisher, and oh, I am so thankful. Thank you loves. <3 And they added a Emrys and Tamsin artcard, and omg. I am SO HAPPY :D It's so beautiful. <3 Love it so. Sigh. Precious. Then that gorgeous Aristocats plush from Disney, that I missed out on from the EU site, and was able to order from the UK one. <3 So glad I was able to get him too :) Then a bunch of Nintendo Store premium rewards, eee. I wish they would open to Norway again. Sigh. Hopefully one day. But I am so happy and thankful that I could get them sent to Megan :) I love it all so. Especially the Animal Crossing coasters. <3

Funko Nordic / Funtastic by Proxy. Eeee! Thank you so much lovely :D I love all of these goodies so very much. It is for several upcoming campaigns on Instagram. Star Wars and Lilo & Stitch and World Music Day. <3 I'm excited to take photos for them all :) Fuggler figures :D Ahh! They are the actual cutest. Love.

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #704

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

THE LIBRARIANS BY SHERRY THOMAS

Goodreads Description:

Murder disrupts the peaceful, predictable daily routine of life for four quirky librarians who must protect their life-altering secrets in the first contemporary mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas.

Sometimes a workplace isn’t just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge....

In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don’t always realize that their librarians are human, too.

Hazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won't be enough anymore.

When two patrons turn up dead after the library’s inaugural murder mystery–themed game night, the librarians’ quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library—and themselves—is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together....

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: September 30, 2025 by Berkley
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eeee. I am very excited about this new Sherry Thomas book :D I do not read a lot of adult books. But I read anything by Sherry. And she is such a great author. <3 This new book of hers sounds all kinds of thrilling and awesome :D And the cover is just awesome. I am certain that I will love this one very much.
What are you waiting for on this mysterious Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #701

Been another week of healing. Now 11 days since my surgery. And I am doing much better, thankfully :) It still hurts to swallow, but it is much better. It was such a hard first week, though. I ate so little and I drank little too, as I got so tired of everything that I could drink. But now I'm eating dinner normally again, which I so love. Still cannot drink my daily red bull, but hopefully soon. I'm fully exhausted, though. Still taking it easy. And can't bathe in my warm baths yet either. Hmph. I did go on my first daily walk today, which was nice. I wish I could take up my spa bath. But still need to wait over a week for that. Aw. If I am healed by then, of course. I so cannot wait, eee. Missed my spa bath so much. I have not read anything yet, though I have my next book planned. Just been taking it easy and doing pretty much nothing. Re-watched some movies. The Lord of the Rings, extended editions, always. <3 Now working on The Hobbit. Reading next week, I think :) Excited about Easter and grilling outside. I may have gotten a whole lot of mail this week. Ahhh. But less in the next weeks, haha :) I got everything at once. Oops. Love it all, though, of course. <3 Eee. This week I'm waiting on The Scorpion and the Night Blossom. <3 Hope that you are all doing well :)

Fairyloot March Adult. Gifted & Talented. Pretty artwork inside. And it sounds like an interesting story :)
Fairyloot March YA. Where Shadows Meet. Such a gorgeous edition. And sounds like a great book too.
Lady Macbeth. Owlcrate edition. I know. I own so many copies of this one. And I have yet to read it. Ack.
Coven. Both hardcover and paperback editions, eee. I will be reading this book later this month. Excited.
Master of Souls. Book three. Have yet to read book one. But finally bought this one, very much delayed.
Dustborn. Finally managed to buy the paperback of this one, that came out a few years ago. I loved it. <3
Firebird. Amazon edition. Also waiting on Waterstones. Oops. It just looked so awesome. I hope to love it.
The Notorious Virtues. US edition has arrived. <3 I'm hoping to read this book this summer. Excited for it.
Storm Dragons: Firebred. Book two in a series I have yet to start. But it's Julie Kagawa. Had to have it :)
Impossible Creatures. I know. I haven't read it yet, and I own the hardcover. But paperback was so pretty.
The Electric State. After loving the Netflix movie so much I had to get the graphic novel. Looks awesome.
The Art of Moana 2. Finally got to buy this book as well. I own so many Art of books. This is gorgeous. <3

Funko Europe. Yeah. I could not stop myself from placing this big order, eee. Nine new Stitch pop figures. They are just epic. Love. I got the girl with the cat for the cat, haha. And I got the chase. What even. So it is fluffy. Unsure if that is good. Still. Cute. I could not stop myself from getting the new Britney Spears :D

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #703

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

THE SCORPION AND THE NIGHT BLOSSOM
BY AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO

Goodreads Description:

In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass.

Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls.

Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm. Those who complete the Trials are granted a pill of eternal life—the one thing Àn’yīng knows can heal her dying mother. But to attain the prize, she must survive the competition.

Death is common in the Trials. Yet oddly, Àn’yīng finds that someone is helping her stay alive. A rival contestant. Powerful and handsome, Yù’chén is as secretive about his past as he is about his motives for protecting Àn’yīng.

The longer she survives the Trials, the clearer it becomes that all is not right in the immortal realm. To save her mother and herself, Àn’yīng will need to figure out whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all . . . for herself and for all the realms.

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: March 4, 2025 by Delacorte Press
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Another gorgeous looking Fairyloot edition that I got. <3 And ahh. I think I might like this one too, ha :D It looks so stunning. And sounds different and exciting and just awesome. I'm hoping to love this one lots :)
What are you waiting for on this competitive Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #700

Hi. This have not been an easy week at all. Started with going to the hospital on Monday for my tonsils surgery. Fasted all day, and was told to be the last on the list for surgery, as always. They got me ready with the needle in my arm, and I was just waiting for my turn. Then I was told they did not have time for me. Ha. So we had to stay an extra day and do the surgery on Tuesday instead and not go home until very late Wednesday. Which was the absolute worst. Plus side, got to do a little shopping and eating on Monday then. But I was fully exhausted. Then it was surgery on Tuesday. Got taken in earlier, so I got it done. It went well, I think. I am in a bunch of pain. But it also is not that bad, thankfully. But oh, it hurts to swallow. Badly. So I do not eat or drink much. Trying to drink more, but it is difficult, as many things just burn my throat. So I haven't eaten much at all. But that's okay; I can survive a couple of weeks with little food :) Shall be good for my health, I think, haha. I'm still worried about bleedings and possibly dying. It can still happen while healing. But so far everything is going well, so fingers crossed. But yeah. I'm still nervous. Yet so glad I finally got rid of my huge tonsils. Can already notice a huge difference with them gone. But anyway. Now I'm just taking it easy and trying to heal. Will spend two weeks at least doing just about nothing, which is needed. Possibly three, depends on if I heal fast or not. And my body is not fast at healing. Ha. Anyway. Got a bit of precious mail this week. <3 Now back to relaxing and hoping these next weeks pass by fast. Fingers crossed. This week I'm waiting on Firebird :) Hope you are all doing well. <3

The Prince Without Sorrow. I'm still a little unsure if this book will be for me. But I want to give it a try :)
The Notorious Virtues. This book is finally out, after so many years :D UK Waterstones exclusive. Love.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deluxe Edition Switch. Eee. Finally I will get to play this game very soon. <3
Bukowski Plush. Two new plushes from the hospital airport. <3 Love them both very much. Two small :)
Jellycat Plush. I just had to order this most adorable bee bear, haha :D Bartholomew is such a cute plush.
Flåklypa Grand Prix. Norwegian Switch game, that I used to play on a PC. Collector edition. Had to have.
Lego. Couldn't resist finally buying a couple Animal Crossing legos; just small ones. <3 + free Easter one.

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #702

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

FIREBIRD BY JULIETTE CROSS

Goodreads Description:

Passion ignites in Firebird, a scorching, dark romantasy set in Ancient Rome. From acclaimed author Juliette Cross, this is House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash.

A conqueror captivated.
A witch prophesied to save them all.
A world where dragons rule Rome.

From the moment Roman general and nephew to the emperor Julianus Dakkia laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his dragon form to save her, an action that may result in his head on the imperial gate. But he and his dragon know one she belongs to them.

Malina can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality. His warrior prowess cannot be denied, yet it doesn't reveal the secret he hides. All Malina knows is his protection and gentle touch and how her soul has always seemed to answer his.

As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.

Firebird by Juliette Cross is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds romantasy series.

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: April 8, 2025 by Bramble
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Oops. I somehow ended up pre-ordering the Waterstones exclusive of this book and the Amazon special first edition. And I have no idea if I will like this book at all. Ack. But I think it looks awesome. And I think it sounds great too. Curious about the dragon part. And so I am crossing all my fingers I will love this one :)
What are you waiting for on this fiery Wednesday?