This is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine. In this post we highlight a book that’s highly anticipated.
The book that I’m waiting on this Wednesday is Infinity Reaper (Infinity Cycle #2) by Adam Silvera. The expected publication date is March 2, 2021.
Goodreads Synopsis:
Emil and Brighton Rey defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives–or so they thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper’s Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him.
In Emil’s race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers, he will have to dig deep into the very past lives he’s trying to outrun. Though he needs the help of the Spell Walkers now more than ever, their ranks are fracturing, with Maribelle’s thirst for revenge sending her down a dangerous path.
Meanwhile, Ness is being abused by Senator Iron for political gain, his rare shifting ability making him a dangerous weapon. As much as Ness longs to send Emil a signal, he knows the best way to keep Emil safe from his corrupt father is to keep him at a distance.
The battle for peace is playing out like an intricate game of chess, and as the pieces on the board move into place, Emil starts to realize that he may have been competing against the wrong enemy all along.
Title: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices #2) Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Source: Purchased Format: Paperback Release Date: December 6, 2011 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, but her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
Review:
The Shadowhunters of London still are not safe as the Clave wants to remove Charlotte as the head of the London Institute. To save her position, they must hunt down the Magister. Will, Jem, and Tessa have to visit the homes of other Shadowhunters to find the secrets to bring down the Magister. Tessa now knows she can’t trust her brother, but she may not be able to trust some of the other Shadowhunters either.
This series has quickly become one of my favourites. The characters are well developed and have many layers. I like that there are hints of a plot line given early, which ends up developing into an important part later in the book or the series.
There were some shocking twists, but I didn’t find the ending to be as much of a cliffhanger as the first one. There were some secrets that began in the first book and were unraveled in this one. Even though some parts of the story were solved by the end, there are plenty of questions I need answered in another book.
I also love the Victorian literature included in the book. Each chapter opens with a short passage of poetry. Tessa and Will communicate through sharing books. Books are an important part of my life, so I can relate to a character who loves books.
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and it is now hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s theme is Books That Made Me Laugh Out loud. Here’s my list:
1. Kens by Raziel Reid
2. Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
3. A Midsummer Night #nofilter by William Shakespeare and Brett Wright
4. Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
5. Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
6. Elvis Puffs Out by Georgia Dunn
7. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
8. Candy Hearts by Tommy Siegel
9. Fangs by Sarah Andersen
10. Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
(All book covers from Goodreads)
What’s your list of books on your Top Ten Tuesday?
Title: Megabat and the Not-Happy Birthday (Megabat #4) Author: Anna Humphrey, Kass Reich (illustrator) Genre: Children’s Publisher: Tundra Books Source: Publisher via NetGalley Format: Ebook Release Date: March 2, 2021 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
It’s Daniel’s birthday, and Megabat wants to join in all the fun, but his excitement gets the best of him and suddenly the birthday celebrations are on the brink of disaster. The next laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny chapter book series featuring a talking bat.
Daniel isn’t in the birthday party mood. He hates his new glasses — they’re dorky, and he feels silly in them.
Megabat LOVES Daniel’s new face windows! They make him dizzy and his tummy feel funny. And he loves parties even more!
Daniel starts planning his party, and things are looking up — all of his friends are excited, and he has some fun games planned. Plus: presents!
Megabat’s party excitement is losing steam. He has to hide the whole time. He can’t eat any of the delicious buttermelon. And he can’t participate in any games, even though it’s the thing he wants most in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD.
When Megabat loses his temper and breaks Daniel’s best birthday gift, he realizes he’s been a bad friend and gives Daniel what he thinks is the best possible gift: he runs away. But being alone in the big, wide, world is harder than he thought. Kass Reich’s adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey’s hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure, one that will appeal to Megabat fans and newcomers!
Review:
Megabat is Daniel’s talking pet bat. It’s Daniel’s birthday and Megabat is excited because he’s never been to a birthday party. The problem is that no one else knows about Megabat, so he can’t take part in the party with Daniel’s friends. Megabat takes out his anger by breaking Daniel’s birthday present and running away. However, Megabat quickly realizes life isn’t as easy or fun without Daniel.
When I saw a Megabat book about a birthday coming out, I knew I had to review it on my birthday! I love Megabat. This is the third Megabat book that I’ve read and they keep getting better each time.
I don’t like bats as animals (I’ve had a couple of bats find their way into my house in the night and that wasn’t fun!) but I love Megabat! He’s not like regular bats because he can speak. He often gets his words mixed up and uses them incorrectly, which is so cute. He says “mine” and “yours” instead of “I” and “you.” One of my favourite Megabat phrases was “face windows.” I didn’t know what that meant at first, but then Daniel started talking about his glasses. I think “face windows” is such a cute way to describe eyeglasses!
This is such a fun series! I highly recommend it for young readers!
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What to read next:
Megabat is a Fraidybat by Anna Humphrey and Kass Reich (illustrator)
This blog meme is hosted by Book Date. It is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile!
What I just finished:
This weekend I finished Megabat and the Not-Happy Birthday by Anna Humphrey and Kass Reich (illustrator).
What I’m currently reading:
I’m currently reading Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare.
What I’m reading next:
Next I will be reading A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas.
What are you guys reading this week? Have you read any of these books?
I was chosen to receive the Once Upon a Book Club Box in November 2020 from the Book Club VIP program. This was my first box from OUABC and it was awesome!
This book subscription is special because there are gifts that you open while you’re reading. Each gift corresponds to something that is mentioned on a page in the book. When you get to the pages with a corresponding gift, there is a sticky note reminding you to open your gift. This makes the reading experience so fun!
The book was Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce. My review of the book can be found here.
These are the items from the box.
Two teabags from Jaf Tea bags.
A polkadot travel case and a luggage tag with a quote from the book.
A mini bluetooth speaker that looks like a vintage radio.
A magnifying glass and a photo of two characters from the end of the book.
This was such a fun subscription box! I will definitely be getting another one in the future.
If you’d like to purchase something from Once Upon a Book Club use my discount code Jemmett10 to get 10% off anything on the site!
Thank you Once Upon a Book Club for providing a subscription box in exchange for a review.
Do you get any subscription boxes? Which ones are your favourite?
The meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning? Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today! This meme is hosted by Midnight Book Girl.
This Sunday I’m reading Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices #2) by Cassandra Clare.
Goodreads Synopsis:
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, but her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
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