Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.
This week I can't wait for:
Rachel Griffin
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: June 1, 2021
Goodreads
For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, their power from the sun peaking in the season of their birth. But now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic. All hope lies with Clara, an Everwitch whose rare magic is tied to every season.Why I want to read this book
In Autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It's wild and volatile, and the price of her magic―losing the ones she loves―is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.
In Winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she's the only one who can make a difference.
In Spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she's terrified Sang will be the next one she loses.
In Summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves... before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos.
Practical Magic meets Twister in this debut contemporary fantasy standalone about heartbreaking power, the terror of our collapsing atmosphere, and the ways we unknowingly change our fate.
I know a paranormal book is a bit out of the norm for me, but I actually really like witch books. I especially like contemporary witch stories, and that is just how this book has been described. I am curious about the magic, and there seems to be some romance in there too for me. I am hoping it doesn't get too political, but I am giving the author the benefit of the doubt here.
That Second Chance
Meghan Quinn
Series: Getting Lucky, #1
Age/Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Release Date: May 7, 2019
Goodreads
Because I have zero respect for series order when it comes to companions, I read the last book in this series first. I had been seeing really great reviews for this series, and so, when I saw the final book, That Swoony Feeling on Hoopla, I immediately downloaded it. I wasn't surprised I liked it, since Quinn never fails to delight me in some way, but I was surprised that I LOVED IT! With the last book being such a hit, I thought I would go back and read the rest. Some of my blogger friends have noted this book as their fave of the four. If that's true, than I it should be a hit for me.
Meghan Quinn
Series: Getting Lucky, #1
Age/Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Release Date: May 7, 2019
Goodreads
It was supposed to be an innocent night, celebrating my brother’s birthday. Nothing was supposed to go wrong. We’d vowed to be on our best behavior after all . . .Why I want to read this book
But it only took one rowdy night with my brothers to flip my world upside down. One unlucky encounter saddled us with a family curse and the promise of doomed relationships. I laughed it off immediately. “Yeah, right,” I thought. “A love curse. Ha!”
Boy, was I wrong.
Word spreads quickly in a town like mine; rumors about that night soon made us the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. As a subject of endless gossip and speculation, I could kiss my dating life goodbye.
It would have stayed that way if Ren Winters, the new girl in town, hadn’t crashed into my life. Brave, beautiful, and smart—her vivacious thirst for a fresh start has given me hope that maybe, just maybe, I can have one too.
Everyone wishes for that second chance . . . but could this really be mine?
Because I have zero respect for series order when it comes to companions, I read the last book in this series first. I had been seeing really great reviews for this series, and so, when I saw the final book, That Swoony Feeling on Hoopla, I immediately downloaded it. I wasn't surprised I liked it, since Quinn never fails to delight me in some way, but I was surprised that I LOVED IT! With the last book being such a hit, I thought I would go back and read the rest. Some of my blogger friends have noted this book as their fave of the four. If that's true, than I it should be a hit for me.
What are you waiting on?
Any backlog books you want to read soon?
Let us know in the comments!
Any backlog books you want to read soon?
Let us know in the comments!
I haven't tried Meghan Quinn before, but this one sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteHer books are fun. If you are looking to laugh, I recommend them.
DeleteI got a surprise ARC of the first one in the mail from the publisher, and although I'd heard of it, wasn't sure if I'd read it. But now I will. And of course I love Meghan Quinn's books, that whole series is so good!
ReplyDeleteLisa Loves Literature
Book mail is always a good thing. Hope we both enjoy it
DeleteI have That Second Chance waiting on my kindle for me. I'm hoping to get to it soon. Hope we both enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHope it's a hit for both of us. I think I should be reading it by Friday morning.
DeleteI'm so excited you're reading that Meghan Quinn series! I loved them all.
ReplyDeleteBack when KU started, I subscribed and read lots of Quinn's books. I have been slowly reading them again. They are always a lot of fun
DeleteI'm excited for the first book too. Love those witchy reads! I also just picked up a copy of that Meghan Quinn after loving The Wedding Game so much. Hope both of these are great reads for you. :)
ReplyDeleteYEAH! I hope we both love the Quinn book.
DeleteOOh nice! Been seeing The Nature of Witches around a bit lately! Getting curious about it now. Lol. Hope you enjoy both of these!
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I am seeing good reviews, so I am excited about it.
DeleteI need to try the Quinn book, especially since you loved it so much!
ReplyDeleteShe's so fun! I think you would love the Wedding Game, and this series has a LOT of great buzz.
DeleteI kind of want The Nature of Witches too, I've seen some good stuff for it.
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DeleteSame. Seen lots of great reviews. It's been a while since I read a witchy book too.
Both of these sound like great reads! I have been on the fence on requesting The Nature of Witches but that is only because I am feeling overwhelmed by ARCs. I do want to read the book! I really need to try Quinn soon as well.
ReplyDeleteI understand. My finger is so itchy for May/June/July releases, but I already have too many. One of these days we will be able to read them all.
DeleteNature of Witches really does give off Practical Magic vibes.
ReplyDeleteI never read those books. Are they related to the movie in any way?
Delete| have zero respect for a series order too😏 The ‘love curse’ made me smile; I hope this is a great read !
ReplyDeleteOrder is not *that* important in companions, though you may see some couplings ahead of time. The book was great! It was funny and sweet and the family is my kind of nutty. Loved them!
DeleteAh these are great choices, Samantha! I'm so curious about the Nature of Witches as well and that cover, it looks SO good! :)
ReplyDeleteI am curious to see how they tie in the seasons and all that.
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