Waiting on Wednesday(85): The Queens of Innis Lear & The Traitor's Ruin

This lovely picture is borrowed from Thoughts on Tomes, you should check out her page!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine and specifically spotlights upcoming novels we can't wait to read. As always, there are some amazing upcoming books, but this week I'm particularly excited for..

Jessica's Pick

Title: The Queens of Innis Lear 

Author: Tessa Gratton

Publisher: Tor

Release Date: March 27th, 2018

A kingdom at risk, a crown divided, a family drenched in blood.

The erratic decisions of a prophecy-obsessed king have drained Innis Lear of its wild magic, leaving behind a trail of barren crops and despondent subjects. Enemy nations circle the once-bountiful isle, sensing its growing vulnerability, hungry to control the ideal port for all trade routes.

The king's three daughters—battle-hungry Gaela, master manipulator Reagan, and restrained, starblessed Elia—know the realm's only chance of resurrection is to crown a new sovereign, proving a strong hand can resurrect magic and defend itself. But their father will not choose an heir until the longest night of the year, when prophecies align and a poison ritual can be enacted.

Refusing to leave their future in the hands of blind faith, the daughters of Innis Lear prepare for war—but regardless of who wins the crown, the shores of Innis will weep the blood of a house divided.

**Also I know this book will be released before Wednesday but I really want to read this book. 

Melissa's Pick

Title: The Traitor's Ruin
Author: Erin Beaty

Publisher: Imprint

Release Date: 7/10/2018

After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she’s called upon to teach his majesty’s soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora—and to be reunited with her fiancé, Captain Alex Quinn. 

During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated. She watches him die before he can deliver important military intel—or so she thinks. She escapes from the enemy and makes an unlikely alliance with a mysterious soldier from a third nation. As Sage tries to rally their support against a common foe, the important political alliance is plagued by secrets and betrayal. 


Can Sage complete Alex’s mission and save her kingdom once more?

Bahh that synopsis sounds Uh-mazing!!! I can't wait to read it!!

Let us know what books you're waiting for, in the comments below!

Adults Reading Ya Novels?!?!

Recently Jessica has sent me a link about how adults should be embarrassed to read YA books.When I read this I was just sitting there confused as hell. This is a quote from the article, : "Read whatever you want. But you should feel embarrassed when what you’re reading was written for children."
Um...excuse me I read YA as adult and I'm not all that embarrassed...yes at 18 I took a stroll down the adult fiction isle thinking that I need to move past YA novels( and I still do from time time') but I have moved on from feeling embarrassed; it is what it is, I like what I like.I find no reason to be shamed by what I like. Yes, on occasion I find my self rolling my eyes at certain situations found in YA but it isn't a huge thing.YA books are on this beautiful spectrum where you can find something for 13 yrs olds to 25-30 year olds. You can find pretty juvenile books that border on middle grade to the steamy so called hip New Adult books that border on adult fiction.(only because they include the 20something gang and sex)

Yes, I agree that YA books and that community is for young adults but there nothing wrong with adults being there. There are plenty of articles that are similar to Ruth Graham and I feel like we need to move away from the idea that an adults reading YA is shameful or that certain types of books are lesser than others.

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Honestly, I had no idea that people felt this way nor do I care about how others feel about books I choose to read. Yes, I could read New Adult but I don't, not really my genre haha! But really Ruth Graham's article is talking about two specific books "The Fault in Our Stars, and Elanor and Park", I have read neither nor do I plan on reading them... Ruth has issues that these books are becoming movies because we ADULTS are reading YA...I'm not sure it works that way, sometimes the movie rights are bought before the book even comes out. Ruth herself stated in her NPR interview that "the best YA is much richer than, and more sophisticated than I give them credit for..." Ruth is simply saying that her opinion is her opinion even if it is unwarranted, and we should listen because her voice matters?? I'm being dramatic but whatever. Ruth has an issue when ADULTS read "teen love stories" me too but I can't tell you, that you should be embarrassed to read them. I think people should be embarrassed to read fiftyshadesofbland but I keep that to myself...Maybe Ruth was tired of all the fiftyshadesofbland slander , When Ruth states ya is a guilty pleasure for ADULTS..Personally I don't like the idea of  YA being a "guilty pleasure", I just like the books..

Top Ten Tuesday(51): Books That Take Place In Another Country

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Books That Take Place In Another Country..

Jessica's Picks

1. Nefertiti by Michelle Moran- takes place in Egypt.
2. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire - takes place in The Land of Oz.
3. Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat - takes place in Haiti, and New York.
4. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shonelyn - takes place in Nigeria 
5. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini -  takes place in Afghanistan.

Melissa's Picks

1. Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill Takes place in England on a study abroad feild trip and this book was wonderful.I have reread it a few times. 
2. Sophomore Year Is Greek to Me by Meredith Zeitlin Takes place in Greece.This book is hilarious. 
3. The Boy on the Bridge by Natalie Standiford Takes place in Russia and it sounds super intriguing.
4. Falling in Love with English Boys by Melissa Jensen Takes place in England and it sound adorable.  
5. Instructions for a Broken Heart by Kim Culbertson Takes place in Itlay and is heartbreaking cute.I really dig this book!!

Tell us which books are on your spring TBR!!!!
Drop a comment below!

Top Ten Tuesday(50): Books On My Spring TBR

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Books On My Spring TBR...

Jessica's Picks

1.  Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson 
2. Dread Nation (Dread Nation #1) by Justina Ireland 
3. Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas #2) by Zorida Cordova
4. Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann
5. Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles

Why these books? I'm honestly all over the place when I read, I just like reading. 

Melissa's Picks

1. Burro Hills by Julia Lynn Rubin Gahh I plan to start this book today and I can't even.That cover and synopis are golden!!!
2. Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw This book has been described as “Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic meets the Salem Witch trials!!!! So of course it is on my Spring TBR list
3. Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett Described as like Romeo& Juliet. So the retelling lovers that I am I must read Starry Eyes.
4. An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson This book is all about the fair folk, art and feeling, so of course it.
5. Tess of the Road (Tess of the Road #1)by Rachel Hartman One word for why this book is on my list Dragons

Tell us which books are on your spring TBR!!!!
Drop a comment below!

Waiting on Wednesday(84): The Wicked Deep & The Heart Forger

This lovely picture is borrowed from Thoughts on Tomes, you should check out her page!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine and specifically spotlights upcoming novels we can't wait to read. As always, there are some amazing upcoming books, but this week I'm particularly excited for..

Jessica's Pick

Title: The Wicked Deep

Author: Shea Ernshaw

Publisher: Simon Pulse

Release Date: March 6th, 2018

Welcome to the cursed town of Sparrow…

Where, two centuries ago, three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery. Stones were tied to their ankles and they were drowned in the deep waters surrounding the town.

Now, for a brief time each summer, the sisters return, stealing the bodies of three weak-hearted girls so that they may seek their revenge, luring boys into the harbor and pulling them under.

Like many locals, seventeen-year-old Penny Talbot has accepted the fate of the town. But this year, on the eve of the sisters’ return, a boy named Bo Carter arrives; unaware of the danger he has just stumbled into.

Mistrust and lies spread quickly through the salty, rain-soaked streets. The townspeople turn against one another. Penny and Bo suspect each other of hiding secrets. And death comes swiftly to those who cannot resist the call of the sisters.

But only Penny sees what others cannot. And she will be forced to choose: save Bo, or save herself.

The cover is giving me all the feels!! I'm salivating thinking about the death, revenge, and heartbreak in this book!  I can't wait!!

Melissa's Pick

Title:The Heart Forger 

Author: Rin Chupeco

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Release Date: March 20th 

No one knows death like Tea. A bone witch who can resurrect the dead, she has the power to take life…and return it. And she is done with her self-imposed exile. Her heart is set on vengeance, and she now possesses all she needs to command the mighty daeva. With the help of these terrifying beasts, she can finally enact revenge against the royals who wronged her―and took the life of her one true love.


But there are those who plot against her, those who would use Tea’s dark power for their own nefarious ends. Because you can’t kill someone who can never die…

That cover , that synopsis,death, betrayal, The Heart Forger sounds awesome.

I can't wait to read it!!

Let us know what books you're waiting for, in the comments below!

Top Ten Tuesday (49): Favorite Book Quotes

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Favorite Book Quotes!!

Jessica's Picks

This is easily my favorite Top Ten Tuesday!! I love quotes, they are over my classroom, my room, my planners, agendas,and I include quotes in my staff emails!!

1. "I don't know what's worse. Being mistreat because of the color of your skin, your size, or having to prove that it really happened."Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson
2. "ANOTHER THING ABOUT THE RULES, They weren't meant to be broken. They were meant for the broken to follow. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
3. When you have something precious, you do not forget it. Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
4. "If you cut yourself off from the roots, you'll wither. Roots that ignore the branches turn them into termite dust. Paradise by Toni Morrison
5. " There are all kinds of courage," said Dumbledore, smiling. "It tales a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends." Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling  

Melissa's Picks

1. Sometimes people think they know you. They know a few facts about you, and they piece you together in a way that makes sense to them. And if you don't know yourself very well, you might even believe that they are right. But the truth is, that isn't you. That isn't you at all.”― Leila Sales, This Song Will Save Your Life
2. “Sometimes this was just the way the game ended. Sometimes you did your best, and it all went straight to hell anyway.” By Brenna Yovanoff, The Replacement
3. “I loved everyone who said yes to the world and tried to make it better instead of worse, because so much in the world was ugly- and just about all the ugly parts were due to humans.” 
   By Lauren Myracle, Shine
4. “Searching, always. And yes, we all are, or soon will be, disenchanted, I still want to know it all: the heartbreak, the fear, the friendship, the anger, the love. All of it.”

    By Nina LaCour, The Disenchantments
5. “Sometimes you make choices in life and sometimes choices make you.”By Gayle Forman, If I Stay

Teaser Tuesday(17): The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle & The Friday Night Kitting Club

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Ambrosia @ The Purple Booker.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read.
• Open to a random page.
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR 

"You are! Tell me what you know!" I demand.

"I can't." pg.231

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by

Stuart Turton

Puffing a bit as she reached the top of the stairs,Anita stopped to catch her breath.Maybe Nathan was right- she was getting a bit old. 

Pg.148 The Friday Night Knitting Club
 By Kate Jacobs