Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday (277) - And Cassius Has An Issue!


Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight highly anticipated books.  It is based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme which used to be hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.




FROM GOODREADS: Divided by their castes. United by their vengeance.


Iraya has spent her life in a cell, but every day brings her closer to freedom—and vengeance.

Jazmyne is the queen’s daughter, but unlike her sister before her, she has no intention of dying to strengthen her mother’s power.

Sworn enemies, these two witches enter a precarious alliance to take down a mutual threat. But revenge is a bloody pursuit, and nothing is certain—except the lengths they will go to win this game.

Deadly, fierce, magnetically addictive: this Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut is a thrilling journey where dangerous magic reigns supreme and betrayal lurks beneath every word.

WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  Um...witches?  Basically that's all I need to see.  Also, I've always wanted to visit Jamaica ever since I was a little kid.


UH-OH, CASSIUS HAS AN ISSUE!!!!!


FROM GOODREADS: 
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Owe You One, an utterly delightful novel about a woman who ditches her dating app for a writer's retreat in Italy--only to find that real love comes with its own filters

Call Ava romantic, but she thinks love should be found in the real world, not on apps that filter men by height, job, or astrological sign. She believes in feelings, not algorithms. So after a recent breakup and dating app debacle, she decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers' retreat in coastal Italy. She's determined to finish writing the novel she's been fantasizing about, even though it means leaving her close-knit group of friends and her precious dog, Harold, behind.

At the retreat, she's not allowed to use her real name or reveal any personal information. When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by "Aria," meets "Dutch," a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair, cliff-jumping into gem-colored Mediterranean waters and exploring the splendor of the Italian coast. Things seem to be perfect for Aria and Dutch.

But then their real identities--Ava and Matt--must return to London. As their fantasy starts to fade, they discover just how different their personal worlds are. From food choices to annoying habits to sauna etiquette . . . are they compatible in anything? And then there's the prickly situation with Matt's ex-girlfriend, who isn't too eager to let him go. As one mishap follows another, it seems while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they reconcile their differences to find one life together?

CASSIUS'S ISSUE:  Why is this dog jumping out of a window?  And look at its people!  Do they not care?  What kind of book promotes this on a cover?  I refuse to accept that that dog is dumb enough to jump out a window.  His people must be so stupid that he's willing to do whatever he can to get away.  This greatly disturbs me.  Apollo irritates me to no end but I would never allow him to jump out of a window!

WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK???

30 comments:

  1. You know I'm up for anything related to witches! And I agree with Cassius, there's no reason I can see why that dog would be jumping out of a window in that cover, lol!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Crazy right? And I'm like you. If I see witch, I want to grab it!

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  2. Maybe, the dog is actually the hero of the story who brings these two together!? Or so I hope! Witches Steeped ion Gold is a hell of a title -- and both the main characters sound intense and determined. the Jamaican aspect too sounds incredibly interesting -- I've never read anything set there either.

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    1. Of course the dog better be the hero. I think the Jamaican aspect will be so interesting. Hope we both get a chance to read it!

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  3. Haha, but it looks like he's going to land in the other window - he'll be fine! I love Sophie Kinsella's books, very excited for this one!

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    1. I bet you're right. Of course, those windows are floating in mid-air but I totally didn't realize that until now.

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  4. Ha ha, I have to agree with Cass! That's the first thing I noticed, the dog jumping out the window, weird. And Witches Steeped in Gold is headed to my TBR immediately!

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  5. Cassius's comment/concerns totally made me laugh. He's right. No dog is that dumb! :D

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    1. Cassius says thanks Lark for the support and agreeing that no dog is that stupid!

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  6. Love Your Life looks really good.

    Cassius - I'm sure there is a perfectly good reason for the dog jumping out the window and he will be fine :)

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    1. I bet it will be a popular book and I'll probably pick it up just because I want to learn more about the dog!

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  7. Hihi - the cover of Love Your Life is just hilarious. A dog jumping out of a window what a picture! Both of your picks sound good and I would read them both. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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    1. Thanks for visiting and I hope you love these if you ever pick them up.

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  8. I love the sound of Witches Steeped in Gold - the premise is a really intriguing one... And as for the dog jumping out of the window - don't worry, Cassius, I happen to know Lassie used to do it all the time and never came to any harm...

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    1. Yes, Lassie. Mom has told me about this infamous Lassie - Cass.

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  9. Wiches! And Love Your Life has such a cool cover! :)

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  10. LOL, I completely agree with Cass. :)

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  11. I have the same issue that Cass has! It was the first thing I seen on that cover and I was like what!! The Witch one sounds interesting.

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  12. A Jamaican-inspired fantasy . . . I am definitely interested! It's been ages since I read anything by Sophie Kinsella, but I remember loving what I read. Love Your Life sounds good too.

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    1. I think I've read one of her books where a ghost was a MC, or at least a side character. It was a good book and I'll probably give this one a chance.

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  13. I agree Cass, it is pretty dumb! Dogs are too smart to do stuff like that unless there is maybe a big trampoline just under the window to bounce on!

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  14. Oh yes,witches. Give it to me.
    And what on earth is going on - clearly that dog is trying to matchmake but there must be less dangerous ways than jumping out the window.
    Lynn :D

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  15. I agree, Cass! That's unacceptable! 😯

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  16. Oh cool, you always find the best witchy reads! :)

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