Top Ten Tuesday | Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2024

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January 9: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2024

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I'm doing this topic a week late, but it is one I love to do...hope you enjoy seeing my list. :) Let me know if you see any books that you are looking forward to reading. 

(in no particular order)

The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz

I've already read this one, but it gets a mention because it is one of the books I was eagerly anticipating.

Fatal Domain by Steven James

If you've been around my blog for a while, you probably know that Steven James is one of the favorite authors and I loved the first book (Broker of Lies) in his new series. I can hardly wait to start this one and see what happens next.

All My Secrets by Lynn Austin

I've really enjoyed Lynn's other books that I've read, so I am eager to dive into this one.

Love, Unscripted by Denise Hunter

Hunter's books are usually easy, light reads and I am anticipating this one to be a good one. 

One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

I love Pettrey's suspense stories. So excited about this new one!

Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin

Sarah Sundin is a favorite historical author of mine and I hope this one will be another winner.

A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White

I have loved pretty much all of the books I've read by White and I can hardly wait to read this one...the first book was SO good!

If the Book Fits by Karen Witemeyer

I've been anticipating this one since reading the first book...I hope it is just as amazing.

Rocky Road by Becky Wade

I've been a huge fan of Wade's contemporary romance novels. This one sounds super cute and I can't wait to read it.

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Review: The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz

About the book:

As 1754 is drawing to a close, tensions between the French and the British on Canada's Acadian shore are reaching a fever pitch. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family--French-speaking Acadians wishing to remain neutral--are caught in the middle, their land positioned between two forts flying rival flags. Amid preparations for the celebration of Noël, the talk is of unrest, coming war, and William Blackburn, the British Army Ranger raising havoc across North America's borderlands.

As summer takes hold in 1755 and British ships appear on the horizon, Sylvie encounters Blackburn, who warns her of the coming invasion. Rather than participate in the forced removal of the Acadians from their land, he resigns his commission. But that cannot save Sylvie or her kin. Relocated on a ramshackle ship to Virginia, Sylvie struggles to pick up the pieces of her life. When her path crosses once more with William's, they must work through the complex tangle of their shared, shattered past to navigate the present and forge an enduring future.

My rating:
5 stars

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My thoughts:

The Seamstress of Acadie was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024 and it did not disappoint! The story pulled me in right away and, while it was a slower read for me in the beginning, I really enjoyed it.

The characters were great. I really liked Bleu (her brother) and Will. Both were favorite characters. 😊 The romance between Will and Sylvie was good and I liked that it took its time to progress. 

All in all, The Seamstress of Acadie was a very good read. It had some sad moments, but it felt realistic and I loved the book. I am eagerly looking forward to Laura Frantz's next story.

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Find the book on:
Amazon (aff link), Goodreads

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Weekend Wrap-Up (January 5th, 2024)

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Weekend Wrap-up is where I share what I read this past week, am currently reading, and my reading plans for the coming week. 

Feel free to join along and post your own Weekend Wrap-up on your blog/site (if you do, please leave the link in a comment so I can stop by) or, in a comment, share what you've read this past week. :)

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