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Girl Gone Viral
Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai is $3.99! I know some of you yesterday expressed frustration that this is already on sale after you paid full price. I completely agree with you and I think it turns readers off from buying books during release week, which is when sales are most important. BUT THAT IS A DISCUSSION FOR ANOTHER TIME!
Maya wrote a great review for this one and gave it a B-:
If you can handle some angst, some systemic oppression, and a distinct lack of totally justified vengeance, check out this slow burn romance between two damaged, but kind people of color who desire only each other and the safety of anonymity.
In Alisha Rai’s second novel in her Modern Love series, a live-tweet event goes viral for a camera-shy ex-model, shoving her into the spotlight—and into the arms of the bodyguard she’d been pining for.
OMG! Wouldn’t it be adorable if he’s her soulmate???
I don’t see any wedding rings
Breaking: #CafeBae and #CuteCafeGirl went to the bathroom AT THE SAME TIME!!!
One minute, Katrina King’s enjoying an innocent conversation with a hot guy at a coffee shop; the next, a stranger has live-tweeted the entire episode with a romantic meet-cute spin and #CafeBae is the new hashtag-du-jour. The problem? Katrina craves a low-profile life, and going viral threatens the peaceful world she’s painstakingly built. Besides, #CafeBae isn’t the man she’s hungry for…
He’s got a to die for.
With the internet on the hunt for the identity of #CuteCafeGirl, Jas Singh, bodyguard, friend, and possessor of the most beautiful eyebrows Katrina’s ever seen, comes to the rescue and whisks her away to his family’s home. Alone in a remote setting with the object of her affections? It’s a recipe for romance. But after a long dating dry spell, Katrina isn’t sure she can trust her instincts when it comes to love—even if Jas’ every look says he wants to be more than just her bodyguard…
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We Set the Dark on Fire
RECOMMENDED: We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia is $2.99! This is a YA fantasy novel and Elyse gave this one a perfect grade. That’s right, it earned an A and it’s on sale:
The bottom line is, We Set the Dark on Fire has elements that I love–women coming together to dismantle the patriarchy, rebellion, secret affairs, and it’s written so superbly that I found myself relishing every chapter. There’s always an element of danger, of being found out, hovering in the background that carried a wonderful tension through the entire novel.
In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Córdova and Anna-Marie McLemore, society wife-in-training Dani has a great awakening after being recruited by rebel spies and falling for her biggest rival.
At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class.
Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her pedigree is a lie. She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society.
And school couldn’t prepare her for the difficult choices she must make after graduation, especially when she is asked to spy for a resistance group desperately fighting to bring equality to Medio.
Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or will she give up everything she’s strived for in pursuit of a free Medio—and a chance at a forbidden love?
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The Library of the Unwritten
The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. Carrie read this one and gave it a C+, noting it was the wrong book for her at the time, as it’s dark and rather angsty. Have you read it?
In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren’t finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories.
Many years ago, Claire was named Head Librarian of the Unwritten Wing– a neutral space in Hell where all the stories unfinished by their authors reside. Her job consists mainly of repairing and organizing books, but also of keeping an eye on restless stories that risk materializing as characters and escaping the library. When a Hero escapes from his book and goes in search of his author, Claire must track and capture him with the help of former muse and current assistant Brevity and nervous demon courier Leto.
But what should have been a simple retrieval goes horrifyingly wrong when the terrifyingly angelic Ramiel attacks them, convinced that they hold the Devil’s Bible. The text of the Devil’s Bible is a powerful weapon in the power struggle between Heaven and Hell, so it falls to the librarians to find a book with the power to reshape the boundaries between Heaven, Hell….and Earth.
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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White is $1.99! This is a YA re-imagining of Frankenstein and has a 3.9+ rating on Goodreads. Readers say the first two-thirds of the book are great, but then it kind of goes off the rails. Have you read this one?
Elizabeth Lavenza hasn’t had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her “caregiver,” and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling, solitary boy who has everything–except a friend.
Victor is her escape from misery. Elizabeth does everything she can to make herself indispensable–and it works. She is taken in by the Frankenstein family and rewarded with a warm bed, delicious food, and dresses of the finest silk. Soon she and Victor are inseparable.
But her new life comes at a price. As the years pass, Elizabeth’s survival depends on managing Victor’s dangerous temper and entertaining his every whim, no matter how depraved. Behind her blue eyes and sweet smile lies the calculating heart of a girl determined to stay alive no matter the cost . . . as the world she knows is consumed by darkness
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Iirc, the same thing happened earlier this year with Adriana Anders’s much-anticipated WHITEOUT. Its initial cost was $5.99 for the ebook, but within two weeks it was on sale for 99-cents, which was when I grabbed it. I’m thinking there were extenuating circumstances (a book club selection, maybe?), but it was still infuriating for the people who paid full price. The only reason I didn’t buy it when it was first released was because the release date fell between my two monthly paydays and I had to wait to replenish my book-buying budget. You want to support your favorite writers, but when publishers pull this type of thing, it makes buyers nervous about buying a book when it’s first released.
The price drop is annoying at best and infuriating at worst. Thanks to a combination of my wonderful library having an amazing Overdrive inventory + my own hefty TBRs, it’s extremely rare for me to pre-order a book.
That said, I had something similar to the GIRL GONE VIRAL price drop with BONDS OF BRASS. I pre-ordered it (despite the fact that I wasn’t a fan of the $9.99 price point) because I was really hyped for it. IIRC, it was released early April. Fast-forward to last week when it dropped to $2.99.
Which was a reminder for me to not get swept up in the hype of GOTTA HAVE IT NOW, I guess. From now on, I’ll continue to support authors by reading their books via my local library.
FTR, I’m aware that has more to do with the publishers than the authors themselves, but it’s not a cute move.
When the price-decrease-after-purchase has happened to me, I freely admit to an initial argh. Then I remind myself that I’m supporting the authors whose work I enjoy, recall the instances where I’ve found a smoking good deal, and let it go. This works for me and I make no claims to being right, nor do I fault others who may request a refund/repurchase. Everyone’s mileage varies, especially now, and we can only do what we can do.
I loved THE LIBRARY OF THE UNWRITTEN and still agreed with CarrieS’s review. Librarian Claire was not likable, but I admired her determination and resolve. The journey/quest to recover escapee Hero was dark and perilous, ultimately so life-changing for every character that I wished for a sequel. Very creative world-building, delightful secondary characters.
Liked all of these a lot.
I have such a tendency to wait before buying, though there are a few authors where that is difficult. If it’s an author I really love, I will often wait a couple months and then buy a used or marked down copy of the hardcover so I can keep it forever (and lend it out). Some of the local bookstores are good sources for that.
@DiscoDollyDeb I knew there was another book that had happened with to me recently! Just couldn’t remember exactly what it was.
I was the one that complained yesterday, and I’d love to see some sort of more formal discussion that includes people who know a lot more about ebook pricing than I do. I always thought of the books going on sale as a way to attract new readers who might be wary to try someone new bc of budget reasons, much like used bookstores do. Not going to help profits much in the short term, but good for long term growth of readership.
And I think it’s the time frame that bothers me most. 6 months and I don’t care, I don’t want to wait an extra 6 months to read something I know I’ll enjoy. But I could wait an extra month or two if it meant I could afford a whole other book or two. I tend to keep my TBR pile pretty small, if I buy a book I read it right then 95% of the time so I’m always running out of stuff to read and that contributes too.
I’m glad it’s not just me that gets frustrated though!
Different topic:
I got someone to read “We Set the Dark on Fire” solely on how pretty the cover is.