New Releases Of The Month

Well, the strangest summer I've ever experienced has come to a close, and now it's time for the strangest back-to-school season we've ever had to start.  Life may still be weird, but at least we can always count on our favorite authors to release new books!

For Better Or Cursed
(Babysitters Coven #2)
by Kate Williams

Young Adult

Release date 09/15/2020

"Esme Pearl's life used to be all about bumming rides and babysitting. Sure, it wasn't glamorous, but it was predictable. All that changed when Cassandra Heaven came to town, and they discovered their complicated, and connected, legacy: Esme and Cassandra are Sitters, supernaturally-gifted teens armed with an ever-changing grimoire of Sitter witchcraft to help them protect the innocent and keep evil demons at bay. You know, the typical teenage stuff.

But just as Esme is starting to adjust to--and maybe even like--her new normal, life lobs another glitter bomb her way. The Synod--the Sitterhood's governing circle--has called a Summit, a once-in-a-generation gathering that promises training, education, and a whole lot of ice-breakers.
Esme should be excited--a Summit might mean she can finally get the answers she desperately wants--but she can't shake a building sense of panic. Especially since Cassandra's not acting like herself; Esme's dad is MIA; Pig is out of dog food; Janis is scared to be alone; and there's a guy who seems too good to be true, again. Worst of all, it soon becomes clear, there's no one watching the kids. It's obvious the Summit is a haute mess, but will it be a deadly one, too?"

When I read The Babysitters Coven last year, I had no idea it was the first book in what would be a series!  I absolutely loved The Babysitters Coven - it was perfect for Halloween, so I am definitely adding the sequel to my reading list this fall.

One By One

By Ruth Ware

Mystery

Release date 09/08/2020

"Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t trust any of them?

When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong when an avalanche hits, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps togetherness. Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be?"

I was lucky enough to win an advance copy of this book in a giveaway from GoodReads!  Once it arrives, I am definitely getting started on it right away.

Majesty

(American Royals #2)

By Katharine McGee

Young Adult

Release date 09/01/2020

"Power is intoxicating. Like first love, it can leave you breathless. Princess Beatrice was born with it. Princess Samantha was born with less. Some, like Nina Gonzalez, are pulled into it. And a few will claw their way in. Ahem, we're looking at you, Daphne Deighton.

As America adjusts to the idea of a queen on the throne, Beatrice grapples with everything she lost when she gained the ultimate crown. Samantha is busy living up to her "party princess" persona...and maybe adding a party prince by her side. Nina is trying to avoid the palace--and Prince Jefferson--at all costs. And a dangerous secret threatens to undo all of Daphne's carefully laid "marry Prince Jefferson" plans.

A new reign has begun.... "

Another sequel to a book I read last year (that I haven't reviewed yet...oops!) that I was not expecting!  I thoroughly enjoyed American Royals, and I can't wait to read this one next.