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Showing posts with label Mindy McGinnis. Show all posts
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Monday, November 09, 2020
YA Survival Novel Tense and Unflinching
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Ashley Hawkins' single father doesn't have the money to provide her with much more than her basic needs, but he did teach her how to survive in the Tennessee wilderness. She's perfectly at home in the Smoky Mountains, more comfortable there than inside the walls of her drama-filled high school. So, when she catches her boyfriend making out with another girl while they're all on a group campout, she takes off in a fit of anger, seeking solace among the trees that have always cocooned her. In her drunken rage, she wanders farther than she intended and injures herself. When she wakes, Ashley's shocked to realize she's lost and alone. She's not expected home for a couple of days. Barely able to walk, she's got no supplies and no choice—she has to get out of the forest. Battling infection, fatigue, hunger, thirst, wild animals, and more, Ashley's in for the fight of her life.
Be Not Far From Me is another raw, gritty tale from YA veteran Mindy McGinnis. She pulls no punches in this survival tale, so be prepared. It's brutal and unflinching. Ashley is the perfect heroine for this story. She's smart, tough, and determined. Her vulnerability, though, is what makes her authentic and relatable. It's impossibly not to root for her success, even as it becomes less and less likely. While Be Not Far From Me is a intense, straightforward survival story, it does offer some interesting ruminations on how the things (nature) and people (family and friends) we love can both shelter and harm us. I've enjoyed all of McGinnis' books; this one is no exception. If you enjoy stark survival tales, you're going to love Be Not Far From Me.
(Readalikes: Reminds me of other YA and MG survival stories like The Canyon's Edge by Dusti Bowling, I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall, When We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall, The Wild Lands by Paul Greci, etc.)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language, violence, blood/gore, and depictions of underage drinking and illegal drug use (marijuana)
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Top Ten Tuesday: Chills and Thrills on My TBR List
With Halloween at the end of this week, it's no surprise that today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is a holiday freebie. I don't know how you feel about Halloween, but it's not my favorite. Although I'm all about candy (as long as it's chocolate), I've never been a fan of dressing up. Just not my thing. Ghost stories have always thrilled me, although truth be told, I'm a pretty big wimp when it comes to scary things! In the past, my husband and I have spent Halloween evening sitting in our driveway handing out candy and visiting with neighbors while we supervised our kids' trick-or-treating efforts. Now that our youngest is a month away from her 12th birthday, she's decided she wants to trick-or-treat with her friends in their neighborhood without any parents tagging along. Fine by me. Way I figure it, these unwanted parents will stick a bowl of candy on our porch, turn off the lights, and stay inside with popcorn and a scary-ish movie. We'll see. What about you? Any big plans for Halloween?
Back in high school, I spent many nights hiding under my covers with a flashlight and a chilling horror novel. The older I've gotten, though, the wussier I've become. I still love me a shivery ghost story or a haunting Gothic thriller, as long as it's not too terrifying. For my TTT list, I decided to highlight some of the creepy novels from 2020 and 2021 that are on my TBR list. These are sure to give me a good fright!
Before we get to that, though, I want to give a shout out to our lovely host, Jana. Click on over to That Artsy Reader Girl to give her blog some love and find out more about Top Ten Tuesday.
Top Ten Creepy 2020-2021 Books on My TBR List
1. The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb—In search of a life reset, the titular character checks into a boardinghouse on the shores of Lake Superior for the summer. There she finds camaraderie with a group of similarly lost souls. Her peace is short-lived—soon she's hearing voices, being plagued by nightmares, and wondering what's inside the mysterious room at the end of the hall ...
2. The Whispering House by Elizabeth Brooks—Haunted by the recent suicide of her sister, Freya Lyell decides to visit the place of her death. When she enters mysterious Byrne Hall, she sees a portrait of her sister hanging on the wall. Freya's never seen the picture and she knows her sister has never been to the house. What is her sister's likeness doing in a house she's never been to? What do its owners know about her death? What dark secrets is the house hiding?
3. The Shadow in the Glass by J.J.A. Harwood (coming March 18, 2021)—In this dark Cinderella retelling, a miserable maid finds her only solace in the bewitching library inside her stepfather's home. One night as she's lost in her world of books, her fairy godmother appears to grant her seven wishes. Each comes with a price—how much is Ella willing to risk for a magical respite from her many troubles?
4. Don't Tell a Soul by Kirsten Miller (coming January 26, 2021)—I read Rebecca earlier this year and was seriously underwhelmed, but this modern-day YA version still sounds compelling. It concerns Bram, a young woman who goes to live with her grieving uncle in an effort to escape her old life. The old mansion he's renovating is seriously creepy and the town he lives in is filled with suspicious, unwelcoming people who tell chilling tales about missing girls associated with her uncle's manor house. Is the place haunted? Should Bram be wary of her strange uncle?
5. The Nesting by C.J. Cooke—Set in Norway, this Gothic thriller sounds absolutely terrifying! It concerns a nanny who takes a job watching two young children while their father finishes building his dream home on an isolated fjord near a deep, looming forest. When strange things start happening in the house, the nanny begins to suspect that the kids' dead mother might not be as dead as they all supposed ...
6. Girls of Brackenhill by Kate Moretti—When her aunt dies in a car accident, a woman travels to the Catskills to help the woman's dying husband. Being there brings back haunting memories of a troubling disappearance sixteen years ago. As the woman digs into the past, disturbing family secrets start coming to light.
7. The Lost Village by Camilla Sten (coming March 23, 2021)—People have been mysteriously vanishing from an old mining town for years. Alice, a documentary filmmaker, is obsessed with the place and wants to make a movie about it. When she takes a crew to the village, strange things start to occur. Can they figure out what happened to all the missing townspeople before they become the next ones to vanish without a trace?
8. It Will Just Be Us by Jo Kaplan—A crumbling mansion on the edge of a swamp, Sam Wakefield's ancestral home is a decaying pile built by her mad ancestors. Already full of ghosts, the house shifts when Sam's pregnant sister moves in. A new ghost haunts the mansion's corridors. What does it want? And why is it leading Sam toward a mysterious forgotten room? Actually, this one might be a little too creepy for me ...
9. The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni—When Alberta Monte receives a letter informing her that she's inherited not just a title but also a castle in Italy, she's skeptical but curious. She'll take any chance to learn more about her mysterious family. Soon, she discovers that her ancestry is much darker than she ever imagined.
10. The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis (coming February 3, 2021)—I enjoy McGinnis' dark YA novels, so I'm excited for her newest. The first in a planned duology, it concerns Tress Montor, a teen whose whole life changed when her parents disappeared while taking her best friend home one night. Desperate for answers, Tress uses a raucous Halloween costume party as a cover for forcing her former bestie to come clean about what really happened that night. Sounds intriguing!
Spooky books aren't on the menu for me this Halloween since I'm deep into middle-grade reading for the Cybils Awards, but I'm hoping to get to these chilling reads at some soonish point. Have you read any of them? What did you think? Are you reading anything creepy this Halloween? I'd truly love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on yours.
Happy TTT!
Monday, December 30, 2019
Raw, Hard-Hitting Drug Addiction YA Novel a Difficult, But Important Read
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Although she's awkward in most aspects of her life, there's one place where Mickey Catalan feels perfectly in control—on the softball field. There, she's seen as a beast, a gifted athlete with enough talent to not just help win an upcoming high school tournament, but also to get recruited for a college team. Between Carolina Galarza, the team's equally skilled pitcher and Mickey's best friend, their team can't be beaten.
Then, the girls are in a car accident that severely injures them both. Carolina's pitching arm is broken and Mickey, who was driving, has a fractured leg and a screwed-on hip. If the two don't recover—and fast—their team will be in big trouble. Despite her determination to rehabilitate her body as quickly as possible, Mickey struggles with guilt, lack of energy, and brutal pain. The OxyContin she's given to manage the pain masks the hurt while giving her an extra boost that makes her feel loose and confident, so much so that she can't stop taking it, even after her prescription runs out. Desperate for her next hit, Mickey—who's always been a good girl—is suddenly lying, stealing, and letting down her teammates. Eventually, her new group of young addict friends turns her on to heroin, an even higher high. It's only when tragedy occurs that Mickey realizes her drug addiction could cost her everything—and everyone—she cares about. Can she stop herself before she destroys her whole world?
If you ask people what a junkie looks like, chances are good they're not going to describe the fresh-faced girl next door, the stressed-out housewife who lives down the street, or their boss with his high-end job and fancy car. The thing with opioid addiction is that it's changing the face of what an addict looks like, a point aptly addressed in Heroine by Mindy McGinnis. Mickey's softball star status might make her a bit extraordinary, but she's still an average, middle-class Jane whose opioid dependency starts as it does for many people—with a legitimate prescription. The book traces her downward spiral, a trajectory that's familiar to anyone who's experienced drug addiction or watched someone else go through it. McGinnis starts the novel with a warning about graphic depictions of drug use and indeed the story has many. For that and other reasons, it's a difficult read. A necessary cautionary tale, but not a pleasurable one. In addition, the characters are not easy to like. Edith is a particularly slimy one, but Mickey's not the most sympathetic one either. The ending of the novel is hopeful, but I don't feel that Mickey loses quite enough to really understand the consequences of her actions. In the end, I can't say I liked Heroine. For me, it was just too difficult and disturbing, so much so that I had to force myself to keep reading. I do, however, feel that it's a powerful, timely novel that is well-crafted and tightly-written. The story offers a real, eye-opening, hard-hitting picture of the effects drug abuse can have on an individual, a family, and a community, without glamorizing any of it. For these reasons, I feel that it's an important read with the power to keep kids from taking even the first step toward drug addiction. If it saves just one life, then it's worth the difficult, disturbing read.
(Readalikes: Reminds me of the Crank trilogy (Crank, Glass, and Fallout) by Ellen Hopkins and Invisible as Air by Zoe Fishman)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language, graphic depictions of illegal drug use and prescription drug abuse, innuendo/rude humor, and disturbing subject matter
To the FTC, with love: I received a finished copy of Heroine from the generous folks at HarperCollins for the purpose of Cybils Award judging. Thank you!
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
TTT: Spring Has Sprung On Mt. TBR
Considering that March 20th is the official first day of Spring, it makes sense that today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Top Ten Books on my Spring TBR List. These seasonal lists are my favorite as I always get tons of great reading recommendations from my fellow bloggers. Not that I actually need any more books on ole Mt. TBR ...
If you want to play along (and you really should), head on over to That Artsy Reader Girl, read a few simple instructions, create your own list, and spend some happy hours clicking all over the book blogosphere. It's a great way to discover new blogs to love, revisit favorites, build up your TBR pile, and have a good ole time talking books. What could be more fun?
Alright, here we go with my Top Ten Books on my Spring TBR List:
1. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland—This zombie/alternate history YA novel is one of my most anticipated releases of 2018. I was lucky enough to win an ARC of the book from the fabulous and always generous Mindy McGinnis. It showed up yesterday and I can't wait to dig in! If you don't read McGinnis' blog or follow her on social media, you really should. The YA writer is always hosting low-entry giveaways for great books.
2. The Lost Family by Jenna Blum (available June 5, 2018)—Although Blum's newest doesn't come out until summer, there's an ARC on its way to me as we speak. I loved the author's previous two novels and can't wait to read her newest, which concerns an Auschwitz survivor's battle to banish the ghosts of his past.
3. Valley Girls by Sarah Nicole Lemon (available May 8, 2018)—This YA novel about a teen who is sent to live with her park ranger sister at Yosemite and the adventures she has when she falls in with a group of rock climbers, sounds interesting.
4. Along the Indigo by Elsie Chapman—Out today, this one is about a teen's desire to escape the grim life for which she feels destined. It sounds gritty and compelling.
5. Bookish Boyfriends by Tiffany Schmidt (available May 1, 2018)—This YA novel about a girl whose bookish crushes start coming to life just sounds fun.
6. Beyond the Green by Sharlee Glenn (available October 2, 2018)—Although this MG novel doesn't come out until Fall, I'm really, really looking forward to reading it. It's about a girl whose big Mormon family fosters a baby from the Ute tribe—and what happens when the child's birth mother decides she wants her back.
7. The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati—I find the Gilded Age a fascinating time period, so I bought this family saga recently because it sounds intriguing.
8. A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander—I've been trying to find lighter novels that satisfy my constant craving for mysteries without giving me nightmares. I think this series is going to fit the bill nicely. I just finished the first, Meet Your Baker, and am looking forward to this one, the second.
9. Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson—After loving Almost Sisters, I've been wanting to read more of this author's heartfelt Southern novels.
10. The Night the Lights Went Out by Karen White (available March 27, 2018)—White's books are similar in setting and theme to Joshilyn Jackson's, but they're more gentle and less R-rated. This one, about a divorceé whose new start in Georgia isn't going so well, sounds interesting.
What do you think? Do we have any books in common? Have you read any of these? What did you think of them? What will you be reading this Spring? I'd truly love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I'll gladly return the favor.
Happy TTT!
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
TTT: Fall/Winter, I've Got You Covered
If you like books and you dig lists, then you're going to love Top Ten Tuesday, my favorite bookish meme. If you've never participated, what are you waiting for? All you have to do is click on over to The Broke and the Bookish, read the instructions, make your own list, share it on your blog, and click around the book blogosphere to find new blogs, get great reading recommendations, and just have fun.
Each week, we're given a topic on which to base our list. Our topic du jour is a freebie about book covers. You can interpret it any way you like and be as creative as you please. I couldn't think of anything clever, so I'm going to share the covers of the Top Ten Books I'm Excited to Read When They Come Out in Fall/Winter 2017 (I'm not a summer person; I'd willingly skip right over June - August if I could):
1. Into the Bright Unknown by Rae Carson—I loved the first two books in this trilogy, so this final installment is a must-read for me.
2. The Good People by Hannah Kent—This story, about three women who come together in 19th Century Ireland to save a special child from a superstitious community, sounds intriguing. Available September 19.
3. Friend Request by Laura Marshall—This tagline is pretty darn irresistible: "Maria Weston wants to be friends with you on Facebook. But Maria died twenty-five years ago. Didn't she?" Available September 5.
4. There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins—A teen slasher tale sounds like perfect Halloween reading, doesn't it? Available September 26.
5. The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittal—This novel about a beloved teacher who's accused of a heinous crime against a student and the effects of the impending investigation on his family and community looks compelling. Available September 19.
6. If You Knew My Sister by Michelle Adams—A debut psychological thriller, this one is about a woman who was placed for adoption as a young child, while her twin sister was kept by their biological parents. When the adoptee returns to her family home, she and her sister are reunited, but it's not a happy reunion ... Sounds good, no? Available October 3.
7. All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater—I don't know a lot about this one, but it's by Maggie Stiefvater, so it's got to be good, right? Available October 10.
8. The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman—Did you love the book Practical Magic? I did, so I'm excited for this prequel. Available October 10.
9. Renegades by Marissa Meyer—I'm not big on teens-with-superpowers books, but I'll read anything by Meyer. Maybe she'll change my mind about the genre? BTW: I'm cheating on this cover. The above is only a temporary version. Available November 7.
10. This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis—I've enjoyed other books by this author, so I'm excited for this one—another evil twin story. Available October 10.
So, there you go, my take on this week's topic. What was yours? Leave me a comment and I'll happily return the favor.
Happy TTT!
*I discovered most of these upcoming books from the ultimate list of 2017 books at Reading Like a Boss.
**Book images from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and authors' websites.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
My Own Choose Your Comment Adventure
If you've been a blogger for any length of time, you've probably noticed the general decline in not just blog reading but also in blog commenting. I still spend a sizable chunk of time doing both, but no one has ever accused me of keeping up with trends! Megan over at Leafing Through Life is also sad that commenting has gone out of fashion. In order to bring back the blog commenting love, she launched a little thing she calls Choose Your Own Comment Adventure. To have an "adventure," you choose a book blog, read the most recent post, make a thoughtful comment, then click on the first commenter's link and head over to their blog. Repeat the process until you've visited ten (or more) blogs. I love this idea! I've been meaning to go on an adventure of my own ever since Megan posted about her first one. Now that she's provided a linky to join in the fun, I'm totally going for it! Here's the journey I took around the book blogosphere today:
1. Back to Books: The first blog that showed up in my Bloglovin' list was this one, written by a Canadian book lover. I've been visiting Nicola's blog off and on for years and have discovered lots of great books because of it. Unfortunately, the book she most recently reviewed—Crazy Dead by Suzanne F. Kingsmill—doesn't sound like my cup of tea. Nicola wasn't wild about it either. She said the plot was a mess and the characters behaved in ways that just weren't believable. Hate that! I'll pass on this book, but I'll definitely return to Back to Books.
2. Mystica/Musings from Sri Lanka: Mystica was the first commenter on Nicola's post, so I headed over to her blog next. She reviewed a book that sounds like the exact sort of read I would enjoy. Still Mine by Amy Stuart is a mystery about a missing girl and an outsider who refuses to give up on finding her. She says the book is descriptive, atmospheric, and twisty. I added it to my Goodreads TBR list. Can't wait to see what I think of it.
3. Bermuda Onion: This blogger has been around for a long time and is well known for her generous commenting. It's no surprise that her blog came up. I was intrigued by her Wondrous Wednesday post, highlighting words I'd never heard of. I learned the definition of "ruminants" (gross!) and "coelacanth" (interesting!).
4. The Book Sage: The first comment on that post led me to a new-to-me blog. Lloyd's most recent post was a recap of an author event he had attended. Yaa Gyasi, author of Homegoing—which has been getting excellent reviews—is a local author. Gyasi, who's originally from Ghana, sounds like a fascinating person. Her book has been on my Goodreads TBR list for many weeks.
The first comment on this post was from Bermuda Onion, so I went back to my Bloglovin' list and started over, which led me to:
5. Bart's Bookshelf: This is another blog that I've been reading for years. Darren reviews a lot of sci fi/fantasy and dystopian books and has provided me with some excellent reading recommendations in the past. His newest review is lovely. He talks about The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Milwood Hargrave, which, he says, is worth the buy just for its gorgeous writing. However, he insists readers should get themselves a paper copy because the book itself is so beautiful. Verdict? Sold.
6. The Written Word: The first commenter on that post was Kailana, another Canadian book blogger. Her most recent post was a "week in review" summary. Her loved ones have been sick, so it's been a bit of a rough one for her. On the bright side, she's reading two books that I enjoyed: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Cutting Season by Attica Locke. She also posted some gorgeous scenic shots that she took. Very impressive.
7. I Wish I Lived in a Library: Kailana's first commenter was Katherine P, whose blog I visit frequently. Her most recent post is a review of An Address to Die For by Mary Feliz. The book revolves around a professional organizer who is moving into a new house. When she drives up, she's shocked to see that the home is in terrible disrepair. Even more disconcerting is the dead body in the basement. The plot sounds similar to The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves. I enjoyed that one and am quite sure I'll dig this one as well.
8. Quinn's Book Nook: That post led me to Quinn's review of P.S. I Like You, a new YA romance by Kasie West. Quinn said it took her a little while to warm up to the characters in the book, but that she enjoyed it overall. Like West's other books, it's a light, cute romance. I enjoy West as well, so I'll check this one out soon.
9. Nick and Nereyda's Infinite Booklist: Quinn's commenter led me to another new-to-me blog. The most recent post by N&N is a fun guide to their "Favorite Friends to More Romances." I've only read 1 1/2 of the books on the list, so I got a lot of great recommendations on what to try next.
10. Lekeisha the Book Nerd: The last stop on my adventure was another new discovery for me. Lekeisha's Waiting on Wednesday post featured The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis. Like me, she's a fan of McGinnis' writing. Even when she doesn't like one of the characters or plot devices in one of the author's books, Lekeisha said McGinnis' prose is always "on point." I agree wholeheartedly.
Phew! So, there you have it. I had a fun commenting adventure, which led me to new blogs and back to old favorites that I hadn't visited in awhile. Thanks for the inspiration, Megan! If you'd like to join in the commenting fun, head over to Leafing Through Life and sign up. I'd love to hear about the blogs you discover on your own journey. Until then, happy commenting!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
TTT: Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2016
I haven't done a Top Ten Tuesday in a long time, but I liked today's topic so I decided to join in. If you're not aware of this super fun weekly meme, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? click on over to The Broke and the Bookish to read all about it. Then, create your own TTT list and share it. It's a great way to find new book blogs, add exciting titles to your TBR mountain chains, and share your love of books/reading. Join in, won't you? It's a good time, I promise!
You might remember back in December when TTTers were prompted to list the Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2016. You can see my list here. I guess I wasn't anticipating them too much because I've only read one of the books I listed. Oh well. Anticipation is half the fun, right? In that spirit, let's talk about my Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2016:
1. The Trespasser by Tana French — French is one of my very favorite mystery/suspense writers. I've loved all the books in her Dublin Murder Squad series. My only complaint is that it takes two years for a new one to come out. Patience is a virtue but not one I have when waiting for new books from my favorite authors! The Trespasser (the 6th installment in French's popular series) makes its debut on October 4. Guess who's counting down the days?
2. Daisy in Chains by Sharon Bolton — After devouring Little Black Lies, I binge read the rest of this English author's mystery novels. All of them kept me totally and completely mesmerized. Even though I just barely finished reading them all, I've still been having Bolton withdrawals. Lucky for me, her newest comes out on September 20.
3. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult — I mentioned this one in my post about releases for the first half of the year, but Picoult's newest will actually not come out until October 11. This one concerns an African-American labor and delivery nurse and a decision she makes which leads to a court case that shakes up her life. I love me some Picoult, so I'm excited for this one.
4. I Will Send Rain by Rae Meadows — As compelling as I find stories about people struggling to survive during difficult times, especially in a historical context, I haven't read many books about the Dust Bowl. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck might be the only one. At any rate, this one sounds really intriguing to me. It comes out on August 9.
5. By Gaslight by Steven Price — As I said above, I've been big into British mystery/thrillers this year. Naturally, then, this book caught my eye. It's not written by a Brit (Price is a Canadian poet, actually), but the novel is set in London, 1885. Sounds grisly but good. It's available October 4.
6. Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra — This psychological thriller about a teen who goes missing only to be "replaced" eleven years later sounds intriguing. Comes out September 27.
7. We Are Unprepared by Meg Little Reilly — I know most people are so over dystopian novels, but I'm not. As long as it tells a compelling yarn, I'm still game for a post-apocalyptic tale. This debut novel by a former White House employee sounds like it fits the bill. I'll be eager to find myself a copy when it comes out on August 30.
8. Something in Between by Melissa de la Cruz — This YA novel about a high schooler whose bright future is shattered when it's discovered that she—and her whole family—are illegal immigrants sounds timely and interesting. It will appear on October 4.
9. The Forgetting by Sharon Cameron — I enjoyed Cameron's Dark Unwinding series, so I'm anxious to see what she's up to this time around. The synopsis of this book reminds me of Don't You Forget About Me by Kate Karyus Quinn. Every 12 years, the safe, rule-bound town of Canaan undergoes a bloody ritual that erases everyone's memories. One teen girl is determined not to forget. Sounds interesting. I'll look for it on September 16.
10. The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis — I enjoy this author's books, so I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for her newest YA novel. I'm not sure how to describe this one exactly, but it looks intriguing. Comes out September 20.
There are so many amazing-sounding books still to come out in 2016! Which ones are you most looking forward to? What do you think of my selections? Do we have any in common? Which others should I be popping onto ye ole TBR mountain chain? Leave me a comment and I will gladly return the favor.
Happy TTT!
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