Month: November 2017

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[TBR List] Winter 2017

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This week on Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by Broke and the Bookish, we’re sharing our Winter TBRs. We’re down to the wire, but I can’t help but skip ahead to 2018 releases, The Hazel Wood especially!

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The Wolves of Winter by Tyrell Johnson: If The Maze Runner and Hunger Games had a baby in the snow-covered Yukon, you’d probably get something along the lines of The Wolves of Winter. Okay, so I’ve already read this one, but I just couldn’t wait! Just trust me, it’s amazing!

A Conspiracy in Belgravia (Lady Sherlock #2) by Sherry Thomas: Charlotte’s become a great success, using her time away from Society to solve the unsolvable, but stakes are heightened when her brother is reported missing and a mysterious body unsurfaced.

Renegades by Marissa Meyer: A new series by Marissa Meyer – I’m already hooked!

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert: One of the most anticipated novels of 2018, The Hazel Wood brings the Hinterland to life, a cruel supernatural world where fairy tales ring true.

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The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand:  A modern day retelling of A Christmas Carol turns the beloved classic upside down when a young scrooge refuses to change and becomes the Ghost of Christmas Past.

The English Wife by Lauren Willig: From the author of Pink Carnation, The English Wife brings the New York Gilded Age to life as long held family secrets lead to murder.

Shatter (Glitter #2) by Aprilynne Pike: What can I say, I’m a sucker for Versailles!

Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2) by Neal Shusterman: With the Scythedom corrupted, Citra seeks the ancient Thunderhead, the only being left able to solve the world’s problems – but will they reach him in time?

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Fragments of the Lost by Megan Miranda: Blamed for the accident, Jessa is surprised when her ex-boyfriend’s family asks her to help with his room. Packing his things, remembering their time together, she slowly realizes how little she knew him as new secrets emerge. Of course, with Miranda at the wheel, anything is possible.

The Winter Station by Jody Shields: No TBR is complete without some sort of historical fiction. Set in 1910, during the last days of imperial Russia, The Winter Station follows the collapse of the monarchy as members find themselves torn between duty and compassion.

What will you be reading this winter?

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[Short Reviews] 2017 Fall Favorites

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Tomorrow I’ll post my Winter TBR, but first I need to share my fall favorites! I can’t believe fall has already come and gone! It’s been a busy couple of months, but thanks to an endless supply of reading, I’ve been happily distracted. 🙂

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The Girl in the Tower (The Bear and the Nightingale #2) by Katherine Arden: A mixture of Russian folklore and history, it’s no surprise that The Bear and the Nightingale is my new favorite series. Cast out by her village as a witch, Vasya decides to turn lemons into lemonade as she explores the world beyond, battling savage bandits and guarding innocent children… all while keeping her gender secret. A force to be reckoned with, Vasya proves female characters are far deeper than their romantic dreams. (5 Stars)

We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter: Following a Polish family separated by war, We Were the Lucky Ones is a heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice.  A perfect read for any World War II reader. (4 Stars)

Hunting Prince Dracula (Stalking Jack the Ripper #2) by Kerri Maniscalco: Attending one of the most astute schools of forensic medicine, Audrey struggles to prove herself equal in a male-dominated classroom while a copy-cat murder brings ancient lore to life. Sadly, after an endless game of cat and mouse, the hype won out on this one, but it’s always a pleasure visiting the charming Mr. Cresswell. (3 Stars)

Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-Created by Patrick E. McGovern: Combining the worlds of history and beer, Ancient Brews proves dreams really do come true.  (4 Stars)

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The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter: Another wild ride from the queen of thrillers! Be sure to check out the prequel Last Breath too. (4 Stars)

The Changeling by Victor LaValle: A modern day fairy tale set in the wilds of New York City, The Changeling is entirely out of the norm, mixing parental anxieties with the haunting secrets we keep from those we love best. (5 Stars)

 

The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman: The Aunts are no doubt the secret stars of Practical Magic, full of wisdom and mischief, who could deny their charm? I’m so glad Hoffman finally decided to share more of their story! (5 Stars)

Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout: This is a book for anyone and everyone. Full of hope and second chances, you’ll find a very different novel than its predecessor, My Name is Lucy Barton. (4 Stars)

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Vengeance Road & Retribution Rails by Erin Bowman: A mysterious gunslinger, hidden gold, and cowboys galore – Vengeance Road is a hidden gem! I can’t believe I waited so long to read it! (5 Stars)

The Empress (The Diabolic #2) by S. J. Kincaid: For anyone in ACOTAR withdrawal, I might have found your next series… if you’re not reading it already. (4 Stars)

Ringer (Replica #2) by Lauren Oliver: Picking up where Replica left us, Gemma’s finding it impossible to go back to normal life – and how could she, with everything she knows now!? With a new cast of characters and darker secrets, it’s going to be another long wait for the next one! (4 Stars)

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell: It’s been ten years since Ellie disappeared, but her mother Laurel has never given up hope. A parent’s worst nightmare come to life, Then She Was Gone will leave you in suspense as the mystery falls closer and closer to home. (4 Stars)

What did you read this fall?