Book Riot does a thing called Buy, Borrow, Bypass that I like, and I wanted to do something similar but in my own style and at my own pace. (They read A LOT of books over there at Book Riot. Because I think technically that is their job.)
So in my version, I'll share something I have binged or am about to binge-read (the Binge, obviously), something that I have discovered at the library (the Borrowed... again, kind of self-explanatory), and something I have found for free on Amazon for my Kindle (the Bargain).
Ready? Here we go!
{ Binge }
The Paper Magicianby Charlie N. Holmberg
Available as: hardcover, paperback, Kindle edition, ebook, audiobook
Pages: 222
Publisher: 47North
Publication date: September 1, 2014
Suggested tags: young adult (ages 12-18), fantasy
First in The Paper Magician series. From Goodreads:
"Ceony Twill arrives at the cottage of Magician Emery Thane with a broken heart. Having graduated at the top of her class from the Tagis Praff School for the Magically Inclined, Ceony is assigned an apprenticeship in paper magic despite her dreams of bespelling metal. And once she’s bonded to paper, that will be her only magic… forever.
Yet the spells Ceony learns under the strange yet kind Thane turn out to be more marvelous than she could have ever imagined — animating paper creatures, bringing stories to life via ghostly images, even reading fortunes. But as she discovers these wonders, Ceony also learns of the extraordinary dangers of forbidden magic.
An Excisioner — a practitioner of dark, flesh magic — invades the cottage and rips Thane’s heart from his chest. To save her teacher’s life, Ceony must face the evil magician and embark on an unbelievable adventure that will take her into the chambers of Thane’s still-beating heart—and reveal the very soul of the man."
I'm very late to this party, but I read the first chapter yesterday and I'm so ready to get completely lost in this magical world! I envision myself tearing through this one. (um... was that an unintentional paper pun??)
{ Borrowed }
Archival Qualityby Ivy Noelle Weir & Steenz
Available as: paperback, Kindle edition
Pages: 280
Publisher: Oni Press
Publication date: March 6, 2018
Suggested tags: young adult (ages 13-17), graphic novel, mental health
From Goodreads:
"After losing her job at the library, Celeste "Cel" Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist. But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for, and she finds herself confronting her mental health, her relationships, and before long, her grasp on reality as she begins to dream of a young woman she's never met, but feels strangely drawn to. Especially after she asks Cel for help…
As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman, she begins losing time, misplacing things, passing out—the job is becoming dangerous, but she can't let go of this mysterious woman. Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? And does Cel have the power to save her when she's still trying to save herself?"
I used to work in a museum and I loved it, so any book I see about museums pretty much immediately ends up in my hands. This one popped up on the list of new books at my library and I snagged it!
{ Bargain }
The Viking's Chosenby Quinn Loftis
Available as: paperback, Kindle edition, ebook, audiobook
Pages: 300
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing
Publication date: February 12, 2018
Suggested tags: young adult (ages 13-17), historical fiction, romance
First in the Clan Hakon series. From Goodreads:
"The prophesy must be fulfilled.
His orders are clear: launch a raid against England and bring home the spoils of war. But the prophecy is also clear: General Torben will take a foreign bride—one who is a seer and healer just like his mother. The eldest princess of England is said to be just that…a beautiful, charming, and headstrong woman. But he's a Viking army general and she's an English princess—and one who is already promised to the king of Tara.
Two worlds collide in this epic historical fiction centered on an undeniable chemistry that smolders against the odds. Richly written and injected with moments of humor, this action-packed romantic tale will leave you breathless."
I had this one on my "maybe read" list. Generally anything sold as a "romance" is just not my thing. But the Viking twist is calling to me, and it's freeeee, so I'll give it a shot!
Hope you liked my latest effort in new content! If nothing else, you got a freebie alert, right? ;) See you next time!
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