Category: Booked-In

5 Books from my Favourite Authors coming out in 2021!

Posted January 15, 2021 by Emma in 2021 Books, Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, Most Anticipated, YA / 8 Comments

Happy Friday my lovely readers. I thought it’s about time I talk about some of the books coming out in 2021! Usually I would do a whole list of books, but this time I’m focusing on Top 5 books, that I will definitely read as soon as I can get my hands on! If you know me and my blog, you know what books would be on this list. 😅

2021 Favourite Books from my Favourite Authors

5 Books from my Favourite Authors coming out in 2021!

The Yearbook by Holly Bourne
Published by Usborne Publishing on May 13, 2021
Genres: 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.

Well this has to be my most anticipated book of 2021. You know the I’m the Ultimate Holly Bourne fan and I can’t wait for another book from the Queen of YA.

A Vow So Bold and Deadly (Cursebreakers, #3) by Brigid Kemmerer
Published by Bloomsbury YA on January 26, 2021
Genres: Fantasy
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Face your fears, fight the battle.Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir. Grey has agreed to wait two months before attacking Emberfall, and in that time, Rhen has turned away from everyone—even Harper, as she desperately tries to help him find a path to peace.
Fight the battle, save the kingdom.Meanwhile, Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow with a gentler hand than her mother. But after enjoying decades of peace once magic was driven out of their lands, some of her subjects are angry Lia Mara has an enchanted prince and magical scraver by her side. As Grey's deadline draws nearer, Lia Mara questions if she can be the queen her country needs.
As two kingdoms come closer to conflict, loyalties are tested, love is threatened, and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all, in this stunning conclusion to bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreaker series.

The final book in the Cursebreakers series. I was a little late to reading this series, but I absolutely loved it. I can’t for more Then, Harper and Grey. Maybe more Grey and not long to wait either.

A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4) by Sarah J. Maas
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing on February 16, 2021
Genres: Fantasy
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Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.
The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other.
Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.
Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.

Well a new SJM book, and one my favourite fantasy series. Enough said really. But I am a little put out by the cover. But it’s the story that matters.

The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path, #2) by Intisar Khanani
Published by HarperTeen on March 23, 2021
Genres: Fantasy
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I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.
Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.
Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.

One of my favourite Fantasy Debut Reads of 2020 and I can’t wait to read the sequel.

Vulture (Isles of Storm and Sorrow, #3) by Bex Hogan
Published by Orion Children's Books on April 8, 2021
Genres: 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.

Another one of my favourite fantasy series is coming to an end. Each year has been killer to wait for the next book and in this case, the last book in the Isles of Storm and Sorrow. Eeeeeeek! I can’t believe it’s the end. The tension from Book 2, I need it now!

What book are you looking forward to its release this year? Any of these on your radar? Let me know in the comments.

My Bookish Intentions for 2021

Posted January 6, 2021 by Emma in Booked-In, Bookish Post, Discussion Post, Happy New Year / 9 Comments

Welcome my lovely readers to the post were we as bloggers and readers set our bookish goals. I’m actually really excited for a new year, it’s like a reset button, a fresh new take on the year. This year with a lot things will be the year I finally read more, blog more and actually enjoy it all. I really want to refresh my love of reading and sharing that with you. Especially as I don’t want to feel so pressured with reading that I have done in the past. I need to focus on the love of books. So […]

Top 5 Fictional One True Pairings (OTPs)

Posted November 25, 2020 by Emma in Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, YA / 4 Comments

Hello my lovely readers, I am back again with another Top 5 post. I really do love these. So back in the original lockdown I created the Booked-In series of posts, as we are once again in a similar situation, Steph BooksLoveReaders and I wanted to expand it. We are going to be doing a Top 5 series every week, so do let us know if you would like to take part and we will send the prompts in advance. Today is all about our favourite romantic pairing, soulmates, the true pairings. This is really hard as I haven’t read a […]

Top 5 Red Books to commemorate Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2020 by Emma in 5 Stars, Best Books, Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, Favourites, UKYA, YA / 1 Comment

Hello my lovely readers. I abandoned you again. Back to work and more tired again. Ha. But I’m hoping to kick my ass into gear and actually get myself organised again. Stay tuned for the relaunch of the blog series Booked-In that I started during the original lockdown. So today I wanted to commemorate Remembrance Day/Armistice Day and all those that fought and died in the armed forces in the line of duty. I decided to recommend by books that are red which is obviously the colour of the Poppy. Each of these books are read and I absolutely loved […]

Top 5 Books that make me Smile

Posted August 17, 2020 by Emma in Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post / 3 Comments

Hello my lovely bookworms. Hope you had a lovely weekend, least it wasn’t too hot that’s for sure. Today I thought I would do another one of my famous top 5 posts. I guess I started these during Lockdown and somehow continued them. I’m coming up with new themes all the time and I love it. Today is all about the books that make you giddy, and you can’t stop smiling throughout. I’ve got quite the variety as well. So here they are…. Top 5 Books that make me Smile 😁 I would also recommend Only Mostly […]

My Top 5 Favourite Books of 2020 so far – the year of sequels and debuts!

Posted July 6, 2020 by Emma in 2020 books, Book List, Booked-In, Favourites / 4 Comments

Hello my lovely readers, so it’s July, over half way throughout the year. It certainly hasn’t been a great start to 2020 with the current situation but that hasn’t stopped me from reading. If anything it’s what I needed, books to escape into away from this reality. I’ve read some amazing books and I’m not the quickest of readers so rather than list loads, I thought I would list my top 5 from the beginning of 2020. So let’s forget the world right now and focus on my favourite books of the year so far especially during Booked-In. Top 5 […]

Top 5 Books I would love to read for the first time again

Posted June 24, 2020 by Emma in 2020 books, Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, Favourite Author / 2 Comments

Hello my bookish friends. I didn’t post on Monday as I was pretty knackered from building my bookcase on Sunday. So today I’m bring you another one of my famous top 5 lists as parted of my Booked-In series. This time I’m revisiting and reminiscing some old favourites, books I wish I could open that book for the first time again and be immersed into the world. These books opened a whole new world of literature for me. There is so many books out there it can be overwhelming. So I’m going back to where my reading really began for […]

Top 5 Books about Books

Posted May 25, 2020 by Emma in Book List, Booked-In, Bookish Post, UKYA, YA / 12 Comments

Hello my lovely readers. In the UK it’s Bank Holiday Monday and half-term so I hope your all enjoying it and the weather. It’s meant to be lovely and sunny. I hope. I will be spending it by finishing The Paper and Hearts Society: Read with Pride. Which falls nicely into today’s post. This is another Booked-In series book list. Being a librarian and a lover of books, of course, I also love reading about them. So I thought I’d put together a list of books that are abut books. I’ve spilt it into my my Top 5 I’ve read […]