Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday (301)

 


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: Atlanta was always a dangerous city. Now, as waves of magic and technology compete for supremacy, it’s a place caught in a slow apocalypse, where monsters spawn among the crumbling skyscrapers and supernatural factions struggle for power and survival.

Eight years ago, Julie Lennart left Atlanta to find out who she was. Now she’s back with a new face, a new magic, and a new name—Aurelia Ryder—drawn by the urgent need to protect the family she left behind. An ancient power is stalking her adopted mother, Kate Daniels, an enemy unlike any other, and a string of horrifying murders is its opening gambit.

If Aurelia’s true identity is discovered, those closest to her will die. So her plan is simple: get in, solve the murders, prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled, and get out without being recognized. She expected danger, but she never anticipated that the only man she'd ever loved could threaten everything.

One small misstep could lead to disaster. But for Aurelia, facing disaster is easy; it’s relationships that are hard.

WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  I feel in love with the Kate Daniels series and am so excited that we are getting a spin-off continuation!



CASSIUS'S PICK:


FROM GOODREADS: Rex Dexter is cursed...with brains...and daring...and more than his fair share of devilish good looks. But also with an actual curse: dead animals keep showing up in his bedroom, wanting him to solve their murders.


After successfully sleuthing a series of endangered animal assassinations, Rex is pretty sure he's home free, spiritually speaking. But that's when he finds a two thousand pound narwhal in his beanbag chair. And this tough guy is dead. And super crabby about it.

Fishy business is at hand. And as if that's not bad enough, Rex's mom has a stressful new job. His new teacher may be part of a Russian hit squad. His best friend Darvish is distracted by a role-playing game. And, horror of horrors, Rex may accidentally have a girlfriend.

Rex Dexter is neck-deep in dead pet problems. And he's determined to solve them. Or let his best friend Darvish die trying.  

WHY CASSIUS CAN'T WAIT:  Mom just read the first one last month and loved it and I have to admit, it was really cute.  Maybe I can get her to review it soon - she's slacking.  Anyway I can't wait to see what trouble Rex gets into next.

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


25 comments:

  1. You can't go wrong with Ilona Andrews. I need to read more of their books. Reynolds is an author I have been wanting to try. His books all sound so good. I hope you enjoy these when you read them, Barb! Have a great week.

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  2. Ilona Andrews is my favorite!

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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    1. I know how much you love her and I can finally see why since I read all the Kate Daniels books!

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  3. I haven't read Ilona Andrews, but I know lots of reader adore her work! Hope you love this one!

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    1. Thanks Angela and you really should give them a try.

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  4. A big YES to The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter! :D

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    1. So you've read it? It's such a fun book and I loved the animals so much.

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  5. I haven't read any of Ilona Andrews' books, but Blood Heir sounds interesting! Great picks!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. I think you'd enjoy the Kate Daniels series. You should give it a try.

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  6. I was recently made aware of Blood Heir, and I think it's really cool that there will be a new spin-off series!

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    1. I'm thrilled and had no idea it was coming!

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  7. Oh my, do I need to know more about Rex Dexter and the dead pets he sees! What a great find (I love that covertoo!)

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    1. Yes you do and the pets, although dead, are adorable!

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  8. I'm not reading the Kate Daniels series but I wish I were! Everyone is excited about that book😁

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    1. I know I've been seeing it everywhere. It's definitely already planned for a buddy read with Stormi.

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  9. It's such a gift to get a spin-off series!

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  10. The word 'book' seems to fill me with terror at the moment as I can't seem to pick one up right now! Cass, I'm slacking way worse than your mum!!!

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    1. You've been so busy cleaning and reorganizing and I KNOW how much that can take out of you.

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  11. I have read Blood Heir and I really enjoyed it. Hope you have a great buddy read with that one.
    Lynn :D

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    1. Glad you loved it. I preordered it and can't wait!

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