20 For Better or Cursed- Kate Williams

December 18, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Adventures in Babysitting meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this funny, action-packed sequel about a coven of witchy babysitters who realize their calling to protect the innocent and save the world from an onslaught of evil. Esme Pearl’s life used to be all about bumming rides and babysitting. Sure, it wasn’t glamorous, but it was […]

First Line Friday 12/11/20 Gabriel is Cursed- Julia Goldhirsh

December 11, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

I helped Rose escape her glass prison, but at what cost? With each passing day it gets more difficult to tell fantasy from reality. Nightshade’s warning of a curse keeps lingering on my mind. Can he curse me if he’s dead? Rose should leave me behind. I couldn’t live with myself if she died because […]

Goodreads Monday 10/26/20 Send Me Their Souls- Sara Wolf

October 26, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Send Me Their Souls (Bring Me Their Hearts #3)- Sara Wolf The finale to the epic Bring Me Their Hearts series reaches its thrilling conclusion, full of intrigue, emotion, and of course romance. Reunited with Lucien, Malachite, and Fione, Zera finally has the choice of whether or not to regain her humanity and give up […]

Goodreads Monday 10/19/20 Caraval Collector’s Edition- Stephanie Garber

October 19, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

We here at A Court of Coffee and Books are so in love with Caraval. We have read the book numerous times and we’re excited to have a new edition to add to our collection. This must-have, deluxe collectible edition of the first book in the #1 bestselling series has new art, a slipcase, and […]

It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? 6/15/20

June 15, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Happy Monday! I hope everyone is doing well and reading lots of fantastic books. This week I’m going to read a book that I’ve judged by its amazing horror cover, a book that I picked up at ALA Midwinter, an arc a friend sent to me, and a hardcover book that I’ve gotten signed at […]

First Line Friday 6/12/20 The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow #2)- Margaret Owen

June 12, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Dangerous magic, a tormented romance, and lethal betrayals come to a head in the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen’s The Merciful Crow. As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she?s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow […]

It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? 5/18/20

May 18, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hello and happy Monday! I hope everyone is doing well! This week I’m going to be reading an arc that I picked up at BEA years ago (It’s even signed by the author), an arc that I picked up at ALA Midwinter, and a book that I’ve been wanting to read for a while. What […]

Nerd Blast & Giveaway The Shadow Wand- Laurie Forest

May 5, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

*Click on the image above for more information about this release* SYNOPSIS Elloren Gardner hides the most powerful secret in all of Erthia – she is the Black Witch of Prophecy, and destined to triumph…or be used as the ultimate weapon of destruction. Separated from everyone she loves, isolated and hunted, Elloren must turn […]

First Line Friday 3/6/20 When We Were Magic- Sarah Gailey

March 6, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

A moving, darkly funny novel about six teens whose magic goes wildly awry from Magic for Liars author Sarah Gailey, who Chuck Wendig calls an “author to watch.” Keeping your magic a secret is hard. Being in love with your best friend is harder. Alexis has always been able to rely on two things: her best friends, […]

Reread Book Review Welcome, Welcome to Caraval by Stephanie Garber: The Magic Comes Alive

April 23, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s that time of year everyone! The birds are starting to chirp, the weather is getting warmer…and Finale is hitting shelves in just a few weeks! So, to take part in all the excitement, I’m posting my thoughts about reading Caraval for the second time. Flatiron Books on Twitter is doing a wonderful Caraval Reread (they’re currently on Legendary) to help prepare […]