Hello fellow bookworms, hope we are doing well. Bookshops are open this week and I can’t wait to go into one, hopefully today! I’m trying to get back into blogging and I’ve written loads of ideas down. So to start back my comeback and getting back into a blogging routine I thought I would share with you a reading update and the 5 books I’m going to be reading next.
These books are a mixture of blog tours, arcs and books I’m excited to read that have been long awaited. But first I thought I would share my thoughts on my current read which is…
Sistersong by Lucy Holland
This book is classed as Historical Fantasy and for me that’s a rare genre that I find myself reading. BUT I started reading it and I instantly gives my The Bear and the Nightingale vibes. So if you love the Winternight series, you’ll love this. Told from the perspectives of 3 sisters, with historical and fantasy elements, set in the Saxons era, the battle between magic and religion of a land once built on these elements. Fate brings them together but a warrior could tear them apart!
Read my full review later this week (hopefully).
Now let’s get on to the books I’m going to be reading after Sistersong, in no particular order.
5 Books that I will be reading next…
The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent Published by Viking on April 15, 2021
Genres: Contemporary, General, Romance
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Have you ever imagined running away from your life?
Well Birdy Finch didn't just imagine it. She did it. Which might've been an error. And the life she's run into? Her best friend, Heather's.
The only problem is, she hasn't told Heather. Actually there are a few other problems...
Can Birdy carry off a summer at a luxury Scottish hotel pretending to be her best friend (who incidentally is a world-class wine expert)?
And can she stop herself from falling for the first man she's ever actually liked (but who thinks she's someone else)?
If you're looking to replace that Fleabag or Bridesmaids sized hole in your life, look no further: Birdy Finch is here. A snort-out-loud romcom with a heart of gold, The Summer Job is THE debut to lose yourself in this year.
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli Published by Penguin on April 22, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
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From bestselling YA rom-com queen Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Love, Simon), comes a new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life and, yes, theatre.
Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship.
Vulture (Isles of Storm and Sorrow, #3) by Bex Hogan Published by Orion Children's Books on April 8, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
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Power, politics and pirates collide in Vulture, the finale of the epic YA fantasy series The Isles of Storm and Sorrow, perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean.
We are all one misstep away from being the villain...
Marianne has passed the ultimate test required to be a Mage. She is finally powerful enough to reunite the Twelve Isles.
But having exposed herself to the darker side of magic, Marianne is struggling. The magic within her is nearly impossible to control, and she becomes cruel and violent, mercilessly pursuing those who have harmed her in the past, ignoring the pleas of those closest to her to remember what's really important: saving the islands.
Everything she's fought for has come down to this. Will Marianne be able to fulfil her promise to bring peace to the islands when she can't even bring peace to herself?
Conquer the darkness. Control the magic. Save the Isles.
The Yearbook by Holly Bourne Published by Usborne Publishing on May 13, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary
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The dramas, the traumas, the rumours - it's time to expose it all... The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Mean Girls in this scathingly funny and relatable high-school takedown from the queen of UKYA.
Most likely to...be forgottenWorking on the school newspaper, Paige is used to dealing with fake stories. How popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie).
Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the all-important Yearbook. And they're not just fake. They're poison.
But Paige has had enough of all the lies in her life. And with the help of Elijah - the only boy who could ever understand her - she's going to reveal the truth.
Destination Anywhere by Sara Barnard Published by Macmillan Children's Books on April 15, 2021
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
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Sometimes you have to leave your life behind to find your place in the world.
After five years at secondary school spent without any friends, Peyton King starts sixth form college determined that things will be different. Whatever happens, she will make friends at any cost.
When she finds the friends she’s always dreamed of, including an actual boyfriend, she’s happier than she’s ever been.
But when they let her down in the worst way, Peyton is left no better off than when she started.
Now Peyton knows the only chance she has of finding happiness is to look for it somewhere else. Her life may feel small, but it doesn't have to be. With nothing but her sketchpad and a backpack, she buys a one-way ticket and gets on a plane. . .
What books are you reading next? Are any of these on your upcoming TBR?
Yay! I’ve read a couple of these already but excited to read Vulture
I’ve just finished Kate in Waiting and it’s definitely a cute read!
I’m excited for Destination Anywhere too!