Fresh Batch (November 20th – 26th)

Posted by Giselle

Fresh Batch, posted weekly, keeps you up to date on the hottest releases of the upcoming week.

Flavor of the week:

Of Fire and Stars
Audrey Coulthurst
Publication date: November 22nd 2016
by Balzer + Bray

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Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden.

Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses before her coronation—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine (called Mare), sister of her betrothed.

When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two work together, each discovers there’s more to the other than she thought. Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. Soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.

But with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms—and each other.

Other releases this week:
* In no particular order *

– Scythe (Scythe #1) by Neal Shusterman [Purchase]
– Fate of Flames (Effigies #1) by Sarah Raughley [Purchase]
– Shadow Fall (Shadow Fall #1) by Audrey Grey [Purchase]
– Trouble Makes a Comeback (Trouble #2) by Stephanie Tromly [Purchase]

– Dust Bath Revival (Feral Seasons #1) by Marianne Kirby [Purchase]
– Catalyst by Kristin Smith [Purchase]
– Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More by Dustin Hansen [Purchase]
– Cursing Fate (The Fated #2) by Brenda Drake [Purchase]

– Gap Life by John Coy [Purchase]

Anything going on your wishlist from this week?

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Giselle

Canadian blogger, wife, mother, coffee lover, and sarcastic at heart! She has had a love for all things bookish since before Amazon and eReaders existed *le gasp*. You can also find her organizing tours and other fun things at Xpresso Book Tours.