Waiting on Wednesday #524

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

RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS BY C. J. REDWINE

Goodreads Description:

The first in a thrilling and romantic YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heart—from C. J. Redwine, acclaimed author of the Defiance series and the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series.

Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe, Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.

When violence erupts in the castle itself and an unseen enemy begins sinking Calera’s ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan. By day, she is Calera’s formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, there’s the one boy she can’t have—who guards her life but steals her heart.

But her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isn’t the only thing she has left to lose.

Hardcover, 400 pages

Expected publication: June 14th 2022 by Balzer & Bray
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Eeee! I am SO very excited about this book :D Gosh. Such a huge fan of C. J. <3 Have loved her and her books for so many years now. Sigh. And feel like I have waited ages for her next book, haha :) This one looks gorgeous and sounds like it will be amazing. Sigh. I can't wait. And yesss for it being with Harper, meaning I will be auto-approved for an eARC on Edelweiss, haha. Hoping it will be there. And soon. I have read so little lately, and will not read more ebooks, but this is one of very few eARCs I would read :)
What are you waiting for on this vicious Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #521

This week have been beyond exhausting. Gosh. Started with more medicine this Monday. Which went okay, which it usually does. But then hospital visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, to empty my stomach and do a new colonoscopy. Had been four years since the last time, so had been too long, I guess. Since I do have Morbus Crohn. But yeah. It killed me a little, those hospital days. It was awful to drink what I needed to empty my stomach, which it always has been. Shudders. But I managed it, and I feel like I did so well, haha. But it sucked to have to be so long with no food. It felt like forever. And needed to wait so so many hours both days, ugh. As I am aaalways the last on the program, the last to be put to sleep for the exam. Rude. So I just waited and waited, without eating or drinking. It so sucked. But the exam went well. And I slept through it all, as usual, thankfully. And no pain when I woke up either. So that is good. But I still feel kind of out of it. Feel so exhausted and tired. So yeah. My energy level is even worse right now. Need to wait weeks for results of the tests they took, but so far everything looks good. Just wish I would feel better too. Hmph. Stomach is better than I am. Rude, haha. Anyway. Maybe a little bit oversharing. Sorry. I like writing about my life and problems once I get started, ha :) So yeah. This week was long. And I'm so, so tired. But I'm doing okay, so hoping to feel more rested shortly too. I still have not read anything. Aw. But soooon. I'm also just waiting for the Animal Crossing update on the 5th. Oops. And waiting to be able to order the new Amiibo cards. Sigh. Been checking for hours every day so far. Ack. It's driving me nuts, lol. Only one new blog post. This week I'm waiting on Nightrender :D And I got a bunch of stunning mail this week, eee. <3 I hope you are all doing well and staying as safe as you can :) Happy early Halloween :D

Signed copy of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. International. Ends 11/08.

Lord of the Rings. Second new special edition, ahh :D More expensive. And so gorgeous. Gold pages. <3
Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales. International paperback edition. <3 I must read this book soonish.
The Other Side of the Sky. I just had to buy the new US paperback edition of this book :D Loved it tons.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. I still haven't read this book. Oops. But this special edition is gorgeous.
The Subtle Knife. I couldn't not buy this new illustrated edition as well, as I do have book one, of course :)
Lyra's Oxford. Regular edition, haha, since I got the signed one last week. Oops. Also, it's so big. Weird.
Pop Figures. Eee! Thank you so much Funko Nordic for this most amazing gift :D I love the Jurassic Park dinosaur with the t-shirt, eee. So pretty. And Mrs. Peacock looks awesome too. You guys are the best. <3

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #523

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

NIGHTRENDER BY JODI MEADOWS

Goodreads Description:

Kingdoms will fall, gods will die, and hearts will be broken in this sprawling new fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Meadows.

In the middle of nothingness is the continent of Salvation.

Reality bends easily here. Villages disappear. Forests burn forever. Pockets of inconsistent time are everywhere, their boundaries strung with yellow ribbon. And the three kingdoms of Salvation have been at war for a thousand years.

But the greatest threat is the Malice, an incursion from the demon plane slowly tearing its way through the world's weakest seams. Seams that--once split--will lead to the total unraveling of night and day, light and dark, life and death.

Not that the human world takes much interest. Of more concern is the upcoming marriage of Rune Highcrown, Prince of Caberwill, and Johanne Fortuin, Princess of Embria--the serpent bride, a girl of famous cunning--which offers a possible end to the ancient conflict. But Rune has noticed the growing darkness, and he is determined to summon mankind's only defense: Nightrender, the hammer of the gods, an immortal warrior more weapon than girl.

There is only one problem. The last time she was summoned, she slaughtered every royal in Salvation, and no one knows why. Will she save humanity from the Malice... or plunge it deeper into the fires of eternal war?

Hardcover, 368 pages

Expected publication: January 4th 2022 by Holiday House
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Amazon #ad

I have enjoyed books by Jodi for years now, so I will of course be giving this new adult one a try :D I think it looks pretty gorgeous. And sounds very thrilling too. And I very much hope that I will love this book. <3
What are you waiting for on this cunning Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #520

How is time moving so fast? Ahh! I feel like I have barely done anything this week. As in, still no reading and still no catching up. Oops. I'm mostly just busy dreading this coming week, as it is hospital time, and an awful thing needs doing again. Sigh. I do not want to. But it must be done. Fingers crossed, please :) Also busy waiting for the Animal Crossing New Horizons update that is coming on November 5th :) But I will make myself read something before then. Oops. I did get a whole bunch of books this week, though, ack. Love them all. <3 This week I'm waiting on Skin of the Sea :) Hope that you are all doing good. <3

Signed copy of The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. International. Ends 11/08.

Lord of the Rings. First of two special new editions, eee :D I LOVE IT TONS. But small damage, ahh.
Lyra's Oxford. Signed copy arrived from Waterstones :D And, uhm, huge for such a smaaall story? Ah.
A Magical Year. I bought this for the gorgeous artwork, not for the author. At all. But oh, so pretty art.
Daughter of the Deep. I am so behind on books by Rick. Sigh. But love this new cover and UK signed.
Any Sign of Life. Such a huge fan of Rae. <3 Did not fully love this book, but it was pretty great too :)
Clarice the Brave. Eee! I cannot wait to read this most gorgeous looking book. I think I will love it lots.
Between Shades of Gray. I did like this book years ago, so I'm curious about this pretty graphic novel.
TIX: Den Stygge Andungen. Eee. Signed Norwegian book :D I love TIX and his music. He's awesome.

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #522

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

SKIN OF THE SEA BY NATASHA BOWEN

Goodreads Description:

An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves.

A way to survive.
A way to serve.
A way to save.

Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata--a mermaid--collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.

But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkable--she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.

To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . . .

Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.

Hardcover, 336 pages

Expected publication: November 2nd 2021 by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Amazon #ad

I love this cover so much. It looks gorgeous. And I have already pre-ordered this book. Despite not really having heard about it at all. Oops. I just love the cover. And I think it sounds aaamazing too. I have not read many books lately by new authors to me, but I'm giving this one a chance :) Hope to love this lots.
What are you waiting for on this treacherous Wednesday?