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Waiting on Wednesday: ‘The Disasters’ by M.K. England

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly series hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on.

This week’s Waiting on Wednesday pick has been described as The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy: The Disasters by M.K. England.

We know, HarperTeen had us at The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy too.

The book follows a group of teen underdogs from a space academy who have been framed for the “biggest crime in the history of space colonization.” Ummm, can this be adapted yesterday? Thanks.

You can snag your very own copy of The Disasters when it hits shelves on December 18, 2018.

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My Year in Reading: Cassie-la’s March 2018 Wrap Up

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The Witch Doesn’t Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace (★★★★★)

Lovelace’s second –and in my opinion superior — poetry collection in the Women Are Some Kind of Magic series is a love letter to feminism and all the nasty women of the world. Once again split into four parts (The Trial, The Burning, The Firestorm and the Ashes), this time around Lovelace takes aim at a broken patriarchal system through the lens of a witch hunt, inspiring and motivating readers through her quotable poetry.

Opal: A Raven Cycle Story by Maggie Stiefvater (★★★★☆½)

This short story follow up to The Raven King focuses on Ronan (the best raven boy), Adam (the okayest raven boy) and their dream made sort of love child Opal as the trio plans to create a brand-new Cabeswater. Told from Opal’s perspective, this is the coda The Raven Cycle deserved, now with 100% more adorably domestic Ronan/Adam moments.

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw (★★★★☆½)

Every summer in the town of Sparrow three accused witches return from the dead to seek their revenge, taking over the bodies of three young girls and luring men to their deaths. Moody, suspenseful and atmospheric, The Wicked Deep is set in the seemingly magical town of Sparrow (they sell cakes that make you forget), whose dark past is now a successful tourist attraction. One room facing the haunted ocean please!

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Waiting on Wednesday: ‘A Lite Too Bright’ by Samuel Miller

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly series hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on.

This week’s Waiting on Wednesday pick is from a debut author and it’s already being compared to classics like The Perks of Being a Wallflower: A Lite Too Bright by Samuel Miller!

While this doesn’t sound like our usual cup of tea — because come on, no fantasy — we are super into a story about solving the mystery of a missing (fictional) author.

A Lite Too Bright, and its amazing cover, will hits shelves everywhere on May 8, 2018.

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My Year in Reading: Cassie-la’s February 2018 Wrap Up

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Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson (★★★★★)

Beautifully illustrated by Emily Carroll, this graphic novel adaptation of Speak re-imagines the classic novel for a new generation, complete with modern technology. Perfect for fans of the original, or someone who has yet to read the prose version, Anderson’s young adult story about finding your voice is even more prevalent for those growing up in the midst of the Time’s Up and Me Too movements.

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid (★★★☆☆½)

Sadly, Exit West was not what I anticipated. I was super excited to read about magical doors that take their users to far away places (the main reasons I picked up this novel), but was disappointed when the doors did not go to other dimensions. But mostly, I just found the overly extended sentences to be tiresome.

Glitter by Aprilynne Pike (★★★★☆)

Despite having a somewhat unlikable heroine who makes the worst decisions imaginable, Glitter is still an exciting ride that combines the decadence and fashion of Marie Antoinette’s court with fun, futuristic technology. Does this combo make any sense? Not really. Is it still an enjoyable and fast-paced read regardless? Absolutely.

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Waiting on Wednesday: ‘The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy’ by Mackenzi Lee

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly series hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on.

This week’s Waiting on Wednesday pick is the thrilling sequel/spinoff to The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee: The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy!

Felicity Montague, the breakout star of her brother Monty’s LGBT historical fiction road trip, is back with her very own adventure and we are 100% here for it.

The novel will center around Felicity’s desire to be a doctor, despite society demanding that she get married and have babies ASAP.

We would also like it to center around Felicity telling society where to shove it.

You can grab your very own copy of The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy wherever real and digital books are sold on October 2, 2018!

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