Glass of Wine

I had pumpkin flavoring in my coffee today, which means something very, very important- fall is almost here! To celebrate this, the best of all seasons, here is a sneak peek at some of the books I will be reading and reviewing over the coming months. Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn Since this paranormal thriller is being billed as a cross between the writings of Stephen King and Pretty Little Liars , it promises a hefty dose of chills, drama and intrigue. I, a fan of CW dramas, particularly of a supernatural nature, am so there. The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo "One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..." "Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still cling to ancient customs. And in the sleepy port town of Malacca, ghosts and superstitions abound. Li Lan, the daughter of a genteel but bankrupt family, has few prospects. But fate intervenes when she receives an unusual proposal from the wealthy and...

Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction edited by Carrie Ryan Have you ever been tempted to look into the future? To challenge predictions? To question fate? It's human nature to wonder about life's twists and turns. But is the future already written—or do you have the power to alter it? From fantastical prophecies to predictions of how the future will transpire, Foretold is a collection of stories about our universal fascination with life's unknowns and of what is yet to come as interpreted by 14 of young adult fiction's brightest stars . -Plot summary borrowed from Goodreads This anthology collects stories from: Malinda Lo ( Ash ) Lisa McMann ( Wake ) Kami Garcia ( Beautiful Creatures ) Margaret Stohl ( Beautiful Creatures ) Laini Taylor ( The Daughter of Smoke and Bone ) Michael Grant ( Gone ) Saundra Mitchell ( The Vespertine ) Richelle Mead ( The Vampire Academy ) Matt de la Pena ( I Will Save You ) Meg Cabot ( The Princess Diaries ) Heather Brewer ( ...

Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood With the Brotherhood persecuting witches like never before, a divided Sisterhood desperately needs Cate to come into her Prophesied powers. And after Cate's friend Sachi is arrested for using magic, a war-thirsty Sister offers to help her find answers—if Cate is willing to endanger everyone she loves. Cate doesn't want to be a weapon, and she doesn't want to involve her friends and Finn in the Sisterhood's schemes. But when Maura and Tess join the Sisterhood, Maura makes it clear that she'll do whatever it takes to lead the witches to victory. Even if it means sacrifices. Even if it means overthrowing Cate. Even if it means all-out war. -Plot summary borrowed from Goodreads I've been waiting for this for a year, and that much buildup may have tarnished my enjoyment of it a bit. I loved the first installment , with its alternate 19th century New England details and seasonal flair, not to mention sisterly relationships t...