If you are like me and live the college life, you may have just been released from all of the crazy school schedules, exams, and stress that you have spent months slowly dying inside. But THANKSGIVING BREAK was just on the horizon. AND, it’s finally here! So let the distressing begin!Of course, one of the first things I will be doing is grabbing my current book (which happens to be Heartless by Marissa Meyer), a giant cup of coffee, and a cozy blanket to help escape from this freezing wind.
So what better way to kick off the break than with a hefty TBR pile to help bring my sanity back before finals snatches it away again?
So here are a few of the books that I will be reading within the next week:
Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles #2) by Marissa Meyer
Synopsis:
“Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she succeeds, she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive.
Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn’t know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner.”
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Published: 5 February 2013
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi / Re-Telling
Pages: 464
Heir of Fire (The Throne of Glass #3) by Sarah J. Maas
Synopsis:
“Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak―but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life―and her future―forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed?
The bestselling series that has captured readers all over the world reaches new heights in this sequel to the New York Times best-selling Crown of Midnight. Packed with heart-pounding action, fierce new characters, and swoon-worthy romance, this third book will enthrall readers from start to finish.”
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Published: 2 September 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Pages: 565
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Synopsis:
“Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and left crippled by the kidnapping of a valuable team member, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz’s cunning and test the team’s fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city’s dark and twisting streets―a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of magic in the Grisha world.“
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Published: 27 September 2016
Publisher: Orion Children’s Books
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Pages: 536
Blood Red Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick
Synopsis:
“There never was a story that was happy through and through.
When writer Arthur Ransome leaves his home in England and moves to Russia to work as a journalist, it is with little idea of the violent revolution about to erupt. Unwittingly, he finds himself at its center, tapped by the British to report back on the Bolsheviks even as he becomes dangerously romantically entangled with revolutionary leader Trotsky’s personal secretary. Both sides seek to use Arthur for their own purposes…and, as he struggles to find autonomy, both sides grow to suspect him of being a double agent. Arthur wants only to elope far from the conflict with his beloved. But when he attempts to extract himself and Evgenia from the complicated politics and politicians that he fears will lead them both to their deaths, the decisions he faces are the most dangerous and difficult of his life.”
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Published: 25 October 2016
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction / Re-Telling
Pages: 320
Wrecked by Maria Padian
Synopsis:
“Everyone on campus has a different version of what happened that night.
Haley saw Jenny return from the party, shell-shocked.
Richard heard Jordan brag about the cute freshman he hooked up with.
When Jenny accuses Jordan of rape, Haley and Richard are pushed to opposite sides of the school’s investigation. Now conflicting versions of the story may make bringing the truth to light nearly impossible—especially when reputations, relationships, and whole futures are riding on the verdict.”
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Published: 4 October 2016
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Pages: 368
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Synopsis:
” Welcome, welcome to Caraval―Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game.
Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.
But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.
Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever.”
More Book Information:
Published: 31 January 2017
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Pages: 401
Whether its between the turkey and pumpkin pie, or after I’m laid out on the couch with my stomach packed full of stuffing, I hope to be able to get to all of these books by November 28th. Let the challenge begin!
I know some of you may not have Thanksgiving in your countries, so tell us what you plan on reading over the next week! Join in on the fun and post your progress below!
So that’s all I have for the Thanksgiving TBR, BUT I have a few announcements that I would love to finally share with y’all.
First off, I will be hosting my first giveaway sometime within the next month, so stay tuned for more information on that!
If you are struggling on what to find for your Secret Santa, friend, or family member, stay tuned beginning December 1st for my new blog series, Tis the Season TBR, which I will be announcing the full details November 30th. From December 1st through the 24th, I will be counting down the days of Christmas with a daily featured book, series, or author that will be the PERFECT gift for your bookish friends. So now you don’t have to worry about book-buying ideas, leave it all to me! 🙂
December will be jam-packed full of bookish goodies that will surely satisfy those reading cravings.
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