Backlist Shelf Control: The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Okay, so, this post is a day early, because I'm hosting a blog tour tomorrow, but please share your links if you post something tomorrow!

Cover Reveal: Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share the cover reveal of Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley with you all today, the first book in the Never Ever Love series. It's being released February 12, 2019 by Snowy Wings Publishing. Now, without further ado, let's check out the cover!

Here there be ghosts - Moonlight Scandals ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader's Copy from the author for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Moonlight Scandals

Series: de Vincent #3

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

My rating: 4 hearts

Genre: Mystery, Romance

Pub. date: January 29th, 2019

Publisher: Avon

Synopsis: It takes a fearless woman to love the most scandalous man alive in New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s breathtaking novel 

Even a ghost hunter like Rosie Herpin couldn’t have foreseen the fateful meeting between two mourners that has brought her so intimately close to the notorious and seductive Devlin de Vincent. Everyone in New Orleans knows he’s heir to a dark family curse that both frightens and enthralls. To the locals, Devlin is the devil. To Rosie, he’s a man who’s stoking her wildest fantasies. When a brutal attack on her friend is linked to the de Vincents, he becomes a mystery she may be risking her life to solve. 

Devlin knows what he wants from this sexy and adventurous woman. But what does Rosie want from him? It’s a question that becomes more pressing—and more dangerous—when he suspects her of prying into the shadows of his past. 

Now, the legends surrounding the de Vincents may not be myths at all. But if she’s to discover the truth, she must follow them straight into the arms of the man she can’t resist—the handsome devil himself. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Shelf Sequels: The Wicked King by Holly Black

Shelf Sequels is a weekly NovelKnight feature highlighting backlist titles from authors with upcoming releases. Want to join in? Share your post and drop a link in the comments!

So, this week I picked a sequel that was just recently published, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I read The Cruel Prince last year when it was released, and I absolutely loved it. I've been really busy this month and haven't had a chance to read The Wicked King, but it's on the top of my TBR pile! 

P.S.: I haven't included the synopsis of the sequel to avoid spoilers, but I've linked it on Goodreads so you can check it out.

Backlist Shelf Control: Nightshade (Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Release Day Launch: Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry

Would you dare to defy destiny? Are our destinies written in stone? Do we become nothing more than the self-fulfilling prophecies of other people's opinions? Or can we dare to become what we believe we were born to be? 

Only a Breath Apart if a young adult contemporary novel from critically acclaimed Katie McGarry, available now!

"A gorgeous, heartfelt journey about redemption and love" (Wendy Higgins)

"Haunting, authentic and ultimately hopeful" (Tamara Webber)

Backlist Shelf Control: Incarnate (Newsoul #1) by Jodi Meadows

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

YA Books to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

This week, I'm going to visit France (Strasbourg, to be exact) for the first time, and I'm really excited. I've decided to get ready with - what else? - books. About travel. So this post will start with three Young Adult books that I'm dying to read, followed by three of my recommendations. So if you feel a bit wanderlust but aren't able to travel right now, here are some books to satisfy your wanderlust.

A heart-stopping, emotional adventure - Vortex Visions ARC Review

Title: Vortex Visions

Series: Vortex Chronicles #1

Author: Elise Kova

Source: Advance Reader's Copy

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy

Pub. date: February 4, 2019

Publisher: Self-published

Synopsis: A desperate princess, a magical traveler, and a watch that binds them together with the fate of a dying world.

Vi Solaris is the heir to an Empire she’s barely seen. Her parents sacrificed a life with her to quell a rebellion and secure peace with a political alliance. Now, three years past when her wardship should’ve ended, Vi will do anything to be reunited with her family.

The Empire is faltering beneath the burden of political infighting and a deadly plague. Yet, Vi can’t help but wonder if her inability to control her magic is the true reason her parents haven’t brought her home. Suspicion becomes reality when she unleashes powers she’s not supposed to have. 

Powers that might well cost her the throne.

As Vi fights to get her magic under control, a mysterious stranger appears from across the world. He holds the keys to unlocking her full potential, but the knowledge has an unspeakable price — some truths, once seen, cannot be ignored.

All eyes are on her and Vi must make the hardest choice of her life: Play by the rules and claim her throne. Or, break them and save the world. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Backlist Shelf Control: Dreams of Gods and Monsters (Daughters of Smoke and Bone #3) by Laini Taylor

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!

Excerpt Reveal: Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry

Would you dare to defy destiny? Are our destinies written in stone? Do we become nothing more than the self-fulfilling prophesies of other people's opinions? Or can we dare to become who we believe we were born to be?

"A gorgeous, heartfelt journey of redemption and love" (Wendy Higgins)

"Haunting, authentic, and ultimately hopeful" (Tamara Webber)

Only a Breath Apart is a young adult contemporary novel from critically acclaimed Katie McGarry, and will be available on all retailers on January 22, 2019!

Backlist Shelf Control: Something Strange and Deadly

Backlist Shelf Control is a new weekly feature hosted by The Reading Faery that will run on Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing backlist books that have been on your TBR for too long. Each week, you talk about a backlist book (any book published 2018 or earlier) that you're excited to read and why you want to read it. If you participate, feel free to comment on my post and share your link, so that I can check out your post!