Christmas Book Haul
I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas- I know I did! I got so many books and I'm so thankful for it. There are so many books on this list so instead of typing out a synopsis for each one, I am going to give a really short description then give a link for Goodreads in case you want to learn more.
Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige
Amy Gumm has been transported to the magical land of Oz, but its nothing like she expected. Dorothy has returned and has seized power. Amy is then given one mission: kill Dorothy.
Romanov by Nadine Brandes
Anastasia "Naysta" Romanov was given the mission of smuggling a spell on her way to exile in Siberia. The leader of the Bolshevik army is also hunting her. Now, Naysta's only chance to save her family is to release the spell or enlist the help of the handsome soldier Zash.
The Evil Queen by Gena Showalter
Everly Morrow has no idea she's destined to be a fairy tale princess until she finds she can commune with mirrors. But the horrifying truth reveals itself to be that she is destined to be Snow Whites' greatest enemy, the Evil Queen. Now she must make a choice: to follow the path of evil that is layed out for her or hold strong to the kindness in her heart.
Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killen
Sarah is a Jewish girl living in Germany. Her mother was shot at a checkpoint. Soon after, Sarah is recruited by a secret resistance group against the Third Reich. Sarah's mission is to hide in plain sight at a school for the daughters of the top Nazi brass. If she could befriend one of them, she can steal the blueprints of a bomb that could destroy cities. Sarah may look sweet, but she is the Nazi's worst nightmare.
All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn
Travis and his sister Corey are spending the summer at the grandmother's quiet Vermont inn. The inn has a history of ghost sightings and Travis and Corey decided to do a little hunting of their own. Their supernatural pranks have tourists flocking to the inn, but they soon find that they aren't the only ghost around.
All the Wrong Questions: Who Could That Be At This Hour? by Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket recounts the time he spent as a young man in a fading town. He is surrounded by the questions of a missing father, a flooding basement, a suspiciously young taxi driver, a stolen statue, a peculiar librarian, and much more. And it's all surrounding a mysterious organization.
Hamilton and Peggy by L. M. Elliott
In the midst of the Revolutionary War, Peggy, the youngest of the Schuyler sisters, is often overshadowed by her sisters, Angelica and Eliza. Then, Alexander Hamilton writes to Peggy asking her for help in wooing Eliza. When she writes back, she begins her own journey into the revolution.
Witch Born by Nicholas Bowling
Alyce's mother had been burned at the stake. She is now living in Bedlam Asylum. When Alyce is visited by two masked strangers, they provide her with an opportunity to escape and Alyce takes it. In the dark streets of London, there is a secret to be revealed. England is divided by two queens and Alyce may prove to be useful.
Lily's Story by W. Burce Camron
Lily is the smallest pup in her litter and the only girl. Lily meets a girl named Maggie Rose and realizes that things aren't so bad after all. Her size means that she can help save other animals.
Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse
Hanneke spends her days deliver black market goods in Amsterdam, 1943. When Hanneke is asked to find a person- a Jewish person- she is stunned. In the beginning, she wants nothing to do with the missing person but is ultimately drawn into a web of mysteries.
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Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Lithuania is occupied by Russian soldiers. They insist that everyone must become Russian. Everything Lithuanian is banned. That includes books, religion, culture, and even the language. When Cossacks arrive at their door, Audra's parents insist that she run away. They give her an important package to take with her. But that package means danger.
Don't Tell the Nazis by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Krystia lives in a Ukrainian village under the cruel occupation of the Soviets. When the Nazis arrive, they are welcomed. Krystia's best friend, Dolik, is Jewish though and there are rumors that the Nazis are even more brutal than the Russians. Soon after they arrive, the Nazis find a grave of Soviet prisoners and blame the Jews for it.
The Magic Misfits: The Second Story by Neil Pattrick Harris
Leila grew up in an orphanage and was bullied for being different. She turned her hardships into skill becoming an escape artist. When a psychic comes to Mineral Wells, Leila and her friends won't be able to escape the mystery heading their way.
Stepsister by Jenifer Donnelly
Isabelle should be happy. She gets to marry the prince and live happily ever after in a beautiful castle. But she isn't the girl who danced with him at the ball. She's the girl that cut off her own toe to fit in the slipper. When the prince discovers Isabelle's deception she is turned away in shame. Isabelle has tried to fit in, to live up to the expectations placed on her. But instead, it made her mean, jealous and hollow.
Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass
Happily Ever After is a companion novel to The Selection series by Kiera Cass. This book contains the four novellas: The Prince, The Guard, The Queen, and The Favorite. It also includes bonus scenes, illustrations, and a map.
That's it! I'm so excited to read all the amazing new books I talked about. Happy Holidays!
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