Created by and with thanks to That Artsy Reader! This Tuesday is all about the books I’m hoping to find under the tree…
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1. How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
I always save Holly’s books for when I know I’ll have the time to enjoy (and binge) them–and for a few years, I also had a tradition of trying to finish a book in a day over Christmas. No better time or book to try to revive that tradition!
2. The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo
Is it me, or have we been in a Grishaverse drought for a long time? (It’s me? Cool. Thought so.) Excited either way!
3. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
I’ve been wanting to read this one since before it came out–but I’ve also been desperately wanting the American cover rather than the U.K. version. Here’s hoping Santa ships worldwide…
4. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I’ve seen this EVERYWHERE, and I’m yet to see a bad review. I also read the Kindle sample when I was compiling my Christmas list, and I’m already hooked–so here’s hoping!
5. You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Another one I’ve been seeing everywhere, whose reviews suggest the hype is completely worth it!
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What books are you hoping for–for Christmas, or otherwise?
FangirlFlax 
Great list! I’m hoping I might find The Lives of Saints under the tree, too. Merry Christmas!
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Fingers crossed for us both! Happy Christmas ☺️
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The Lives of Saints sounds interesting.
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I love the rest of Leigh’s stuff so I’m sure it will be!
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I’m so curious about Mexican Gothic.
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Me too! The opening was super hooking.
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I enjoyed Mexican Gothic when I read it earlier this year, even though I wasn’t sure it would be a genre I’d enjoy. I hope you like it when you get to read the whole thing!
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I really enjoyed the sample but that’s super promising to hear! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
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The sample would definitely give you a good idea of the writing style in this case, so that’s a good indication. If you’re concerned about content warnings I’d check some of those out, though. It gets a bit heavier in the middle of the book. Nothing that I would consider too graphic, but others have different triggers than I do.
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Oof, I hadn’t considered any of that – thank you for the tip! My biggest worry for triggers would be anything negatively involving animals, but those tend to be hard searches – I don’t suppose you remember anything I should look out for on that end? Thank you! ❤️
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I don’t remember anything about animals in the book at all, honestly. The main thing I warn people of trigger-wise for this book is sexual content of questionable consent. It’s not that explicit, though, and does fit with the horror aspect of the book.
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That’s good to know! I did see some of that after searching for the trigger warnings. Very glad to be made aware of it, so thank you!
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You’re welcome! It can be hard to find the line between spoilers and triggers, but I’m glad the community as a whole is working on it.
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Me too. Makes the whole experience much better!
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I love your list and I don’t think you’ll have a problem with finushed HTKOELTHS in one day as I read it in under 2 hours the other day hahah!
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Ha! I’m super hoping that’s the case for me, too ☺️ I’m assuming, and am glad, you enjoyed it!
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I hope you find these under your tree. I’ve heard good things about Mexican Gothic.
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Me too! It’s definitely got people talking.
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I hope Santa brings all these for you! Mexican Gothic is on my Christmas list. I hope I like it as much as everybody else does.
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I’m hoping the same things! For us both. Merry Christmas! ☺️
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I want to read ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ and ‘Mexican Gothic, but I’ll probably get them from the library. 🙂 Here’s my list- https://sarahscorner82914520.wordpress.com/2020/12/22/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-hope-santa-brings/
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I hope you enjoy them when you read them! ☺️
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You Should See Me In A Crown is delightful. I hope you enjoy!
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That’s high praise! Thank you ☺️
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