Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I get to spotlight a few upcoming book releases that sound interesting to me. Here’s what was supposed to be coming out in the next few weeks. Due to Coronavirus, some of the release dates have been changed.
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May 2020 Book Releases
The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes by Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games #0)
Young Adult Science Fiction
May 19, 2020
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will revisit the world of Panem sixty-four years before
the events of The Hunger Games,
starting on the morning of the reaping of the Tenth Hunger Games.
What
interests me? NEW HUNGER GAMES BOOK! I’ve wanted this for
years, and it’s finally happening. I’ll be getting it on release day for sure. Yes, I am trash. I don’t even care what it’s about. Just give it to me.
Every Missing Piece by Melanie Conklin
Middlegrade Contemporary
May 26, 2020
Maddy Gaines can't help but see danger everywhere she looks.
When a new kid shows up in her small town, Maddy suspects he isn't just any
boy—he's Billy Holcomb, the missing person the police have been searching for
the last six months. Except, who will believe her? Definitely not her mom or
her stepdad. Or the chief of police.
But when Maddie convinces her best friend Cress to keep investigating Billy Holcomb, they find out more than they bargained for. As they try to put the pieces together, Maddie faces her own demons that she's been running away from all this time.
What
interests me? The synopsis is like a children’s version
of Three Things About Elsie. A quirky
character suspects she’s uncovered a stranger’s identity, but no one believes
her. I love Three Things About Elsie!
I’ll be thrilled if this book is similar.
The Ballad of Ami Miles by Kristy Dallas Alley
Young Adult Science Fiction (?)
December 1, 2020
Raised in isolation at Heavenly Shepherd, her family’s
trailer-dealership-turned-survival compound, Ami Miles knows that she was lucky
to be born into a place of safety after the old world ended and the chaos
began. But when her grandfather arranges a marriage to a cold-eyed stranger,
she realizes that her “destiny” as one of the few females capable of still
bearing children isn’t something she’s ready to face.
With the help of one of her aunts, she flees the only life she’s ever known, and sets off on a quest to find her long-lost mother (and hopefully a mate of her own choosing). But as she journeys, Ami discovers many new things about the world and about herself.
What interests
me? There are two “Ballad” books in this post.
That’s weird. What’s with the ballads? Anyway, this novel sounds like it
combines two of my favorite things: apocalypses and cults. If it’s like other
cult novels I’ve read, the apocalypse will turn out to be a lie, but I still
want to read it. The cults are enough for me.
The Jewel Thief by Jeannie Mobley
Young Adult Historical Romance
May 26, 2020
In the depths of the Bastille, sixteen-year-old Juliet Pitau
sits cold and filthy in her cell. Charged with stealing what has come to be
known as the Hope Diamond from King Louis XIV, she has one final chance to convince
the King that her motives were pure. If she fails, this night may be her last.
Recording her confession is Rene, a scribe for the king and the man she loves.
But Rene won't even look her way, let alone begin to forgive her for her
betrayal of him.
Before Juliet was imprisoned, she was the daughter of the finest gem cutter in all of Paris. The young King Louis XIV hand-selected Jean Pitau to be his crown jeweler, the only man who could make him shine like the sun. When Louis purchases the Tavernier Violet, a large, deep-blue diamond the likes of which the French court has never seen, Jean is tasked with turning it brilliant. But Juliet's father has never cut a diamond quite like this—and shaping it is risky business. While Jean spirals into depression, Juliet takes it upon herself to have the diamond cut for the King. But with every misstep, she brings her family closer to ruin, and closer to probable death at morning's light once Louis casts his sentence.
Before Juliet was imprisoned, she was the daughter of the finest gem cutter in all of Paris. The young King Louis XIV hand-selected Jean Pitau to be his crown jeweler, the only man who could make him shine like the sun. When Louis purchases the Tavernier Violet, a large, deep-blue diamond the likes of which the French court has never seen, Jean is tasked with turning it brilliant. But Juliet's father has never cut a diamond quite like this—and shaping it is risky business. While Jean spirals into depression, Juliet takes it upon herself to have the diamond cut for the King. But with every misstep, she brings her family closer to ruin, and closer to probable death at morning's light once Louis casts his sentence.
What interests me? I know
this is a romance, and romances aren’t my thing, but the history is too
interesting to pass up. It’s about the Hope Diamond. I’ve never read a book
about that before. I know it has a complicated history and is worth a crap ton
of money. Also, there’s a betrayal in this book? I always like a good betrayal.
Burn by Patrick Ness
Burn by Patrick Ness
Young
Adult Fantasy
June
2, 2020
Sarah Dewhurst and her father,
outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon
to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort
to.
The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul, but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe.
Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself.
The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul, but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe.
Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself.
What interests me? I’ve heard
that Burn involves parallel universes, so this universe is similar to
ours, but there are dragons? Cool. Also, I want to know about the assassins,
cults, and FBI agents. Everything about this book sounds spectacularly weird.
Are
you looking forward to any May book releases?
I would definitely like to get my hands on The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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I've been on the fence about the new one from Suzanne Collins. I loved The Hunger Games trilogy but it's been a decade since I read them and I'm not sure I still care enough to want to return to the story.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know Patrick Ness had a new book coming out, very cool!
ReplyDeleteYes to more Hunger Games! I really want to read that as soon as I can get my hands on a paperback version!
ReplyDeleteThe Jewel Thief cover is gorgeous. Great list you´ve got there. Some of them might end up on my wishlist too *lol* Oh boy, that list is growing *sigh* Happy reading and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteEvery Missing Piece sounds intriguing. I am really curious to learn more about Maddy (and I want to go read the synopsis for Three Things About Elsie too)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I am curious about the Hunger Games prequel!
ReplyDelete-Lauren
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I have read all the Hunger Games books ... so I'll be interested to see about the new one. 64 years before the Hunger Games times ... should be a little scary right? or was it better before then?
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for the new Hunger Games book too! Let's hope we both enjoy this book! Great picks!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I wasn't sure about the new Hunger Games book at first, but now I really want to read it!
ReplyDeleteI am super excited about Burn by Patrick Ness. Don't know why but for some reason it's calling to me.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hunger Games is following Star Wars (and to some extent J. R. R. Tolkien) by having a hit, then going back in time for a sequel.
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The Ballad of Ami Miles looks really interesting, and I love the cover. I requested it on NetGalley, so fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteSOOOO excited for A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! Why is it not coming until Thursday!? no idea. Also didn't know that Ami Miles was pushed back, I am looking forward to that one too! ALSO Burn is really good! Like SO GOOD I loved it and I think (and hope!) you will too!
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