Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday!


Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.

This week I can't wait for:

Get a Clue

Tiffany Schmidt
Series: Bookish Boyfriends, #4
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Amulet
Release Date: January 19, 2021
Goodreads
The game’s afoot in the next book of the Bookish Boyfriends series—this time starring Huck and Winston! After Ms. Gregoire assigns the works of Sherlock Holmes in English class, a mystery deepens at Reginald R. Hero High. Huck and Win—Curtis’s younger brother—team up to solve the case . . . and while the sleuths gather clues, another swoon-worthy romance blooms in the school halls. Perfect for younger readers of YA or older readers of middle grade, this squeaky-clean series is sure to charm any reader who’s ever had a book boyfriend of their own.
Why I want to read this book

This series is really cute, fun, and sweet. In each book, the characters are going through some sort of dilemma, and with the help of one or two classic novels, they are able to work through it all. In the previous books, all the main characters have been young women, so I was intrigued to see Schmidt spotlighting some of the young men we have met in previous installments. It seems there will also be some of sort of mystery for these two to solve, and I think it will be a fun part of the story. 
 


A List of Cages

Robin Roe
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Goodreads
When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he’s got it made. Sure, it means a lot of sitting around, which isn’t easy for a guy with ADHD, but he can’t complain, since he gets to spend the period texting all his friends. Then the doctor asks him to track down the troubled freshman who keeps dodging her, and Adam discovers that the boy is Julian—the foster brother he hasn’t seen in five years.

Adam is ecstatic to be reunited. At first, Julian seems like the boy he once knew. He’s still kindhearted. He still writes stories and loves picture books meant for little kids. But as they spend more time together, Adam realizes that Julian is keeping secrets, like where he hides during the middle of the day, and what’s really going on inside his house. Adam is determined to help him, but his involvement could cost both boys their lives…
Why I want to read this book

This book has been on my radar since I saw it on NetGalley, which was probably back in 2016. Since it's published by Disney, I was obviously rejected, but I still wanted to read it. I think I have listed it on multiple posts as a book I want to read, but it kept slipping through the cracks. My interest was renewed not too long ago when AJ posted about it (I'm pretty sure it was AJ). AJ's thoughts plus all the other tremendous reviews I have read over the years from other bloggers I followed kept my interest high for this book. I kept avoiding it, because I have heard it's quite painful, but I think I am ready to finally read it.  


What are you waiting on?
Any backlog books you want to read soon? 
Let us know in the comments!

24 comments:

  1. Bookish Boyfriends get a Clue is just toooo cute! I love that cheeky-ish cover!

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    1. It's a cute series, so I expect the same with this installment

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  2. Get a clue sounds fun - using classic novels to solve problems is really cool.

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    1. Schmidt usually incorporates two different classics to "help" the character work through the problem

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  3. Bookish Boyfriend Gets a Clue sounds adorable! I hadn't heard of that series before. I hope you love it.

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    1. It's a cute series, and I think lovers of classic books would enjoy the tie-ins

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  4. I've really got to read the Bookish Boyfriend series, can't believe I'm this far behind in that one! The second book is new to me, but sounds good! Hope you get to these both soon.
    Lisa Loves Literature's Wednesday Post

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    1. I was hoping she would go back in time to show us the older sister's relationship, because the first two books focused on the sisters, but it looks like Schmidt is branching out

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  5. Cute picks! These are new to me ones. I hope you enjoy them both once you get the newer one! ;)


    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. List of Cages was about a kid living in an abusive home, so heavier than Get a Clue

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  6. I haven't see either one of these books around, but A List of Cages does sound like it could heartbreaking at times. Hope you enjoy both!

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    1. Cages is a bit older, but I think it was somewhat popular when it came out. It was wonderful. Painful but full of hope and love.

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  7. A List Of Cages is excellent! You’re right about the pain, though. Lots of child abuse. :(

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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    1. I was more angry than sad as I read Cages, and the friendship was something I treasured as I read the book.

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  8. I got A List of Cages at BEA years ago. I *think* I read it?? lol

    The other series sounds adorable.

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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    1. A List of Cages was such a lovely story of friendship. The abuse parts were so difficult, but the friendship between the boys was incredible.

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  9. I loved A List of Cages. It is definitely a book that has stayed with me over the years. Get a Clue sounds like a lot of fun!

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    1. Those parts towards the end were horrifying, but I was such trash for the friendship Adam and Julian shared. My heart exploded.

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  10. I know you read A List of Cages so I NEED TO KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS!!!💜

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    1. It was as wonderful as everyone said it was. It melted my heart.

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  11. I hope you'll LOVE A List of Cages! That book was so good!

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  12. Ok I don't really read YA but these sound cute!

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    1. A List of Cages was really emotional. Heartbreaking, but ultimately hopeful

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