DECEMBER BOOK HAUL [2023 edition]!!! | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

In this December book haul, Megan shares five books she recently acquired, including a YA fantasy with a magical train, a dark Beauty and the Beast retelling, and a book involving a magical library.

Key Insights

• 📙 Megan's book haul includes a diverse range of genres, from YA fantasy to dark retellings and maritime fantasy.
• 📔 The books she shares have intriguing premises, such as a magical train, a unique connection to pain in magic, and a book-filled chamber.
• 🪜 The Beauty and the Beast retelling in the Transformation Trilogy adds smutty elements to the plot.
• 🐲 "The Bone Ships Wake" explores the pursuit of rare dragon bones for shipbuilding and the challenges faced by the characters.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the premise of "The Vanishing Station" by Anna Elixon?

"The Vanishing Station" is a YA fantasy about Ruby Santos, who discovers a magical train that can travel between our world and a magical underworld. She gets involved in delivering packages for a powerful family but soon realizes the train may be involved in dangerous activities.

Q: How does "The Transformation Trilogy" by Cassie Alexander reimagine Beauty and the Beast?

In the "Transformation Trilogy," a princess named Bell is given to the Beast by her father. However, she doesn't know that her father made this arrangement. The series explores Bell's journey of learning magic and the unique connection she has with pain.

Q: What is intriguing about "The Book That Wouldn't Burn" by Mark Lawrence?

"The Book That Wouldn't Burn" follows two characters, a boy who lived in a book-filled chamber and a girl who grew up in a settlement. When they meet, they become involved in something magical that will change their lives, but the exact plot is left mysterious.

Q: What is the setting of "The Bone Ships Wake" by R.J. Barker?

"The Bone Ships Wake" is set in a maritime fantasy world where ships are made from dragon bones. The story follows Captain M and her crew as they chase after a rare dragon to obtain its bones for shipbuilding. The dragons in this world can travel underwater and fly.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan shares five books she recently acquired: "The Vanishing Station" by Anna Elixon, the last book in the Transformation Trilogy by Cassie Alexander, "The Book That Wouldn't Burn" by Mark Lawrence, "The Bone Ships Wake" by R.J. Barker, and "The Hexologist" by Josiah Bftt.

• "The Vanishing Station" is a YA fantasy about a girl named Ruby who discovers a magical train that leads to a dangerous underworld.

• The Transformation Trilogy is a dark Beauty and the Beast retelling with smutty elements and a unique take on magic.

• "The Book That Wouldn't Burn" involves two characters with mysterious backgrounds who get involved in something magical that will change their lives.

• "The Bone Ships Wake" is a maritime fantasy set on a ship made from dragon bones, following a captain and her crew as they chase after a rare dragon.

• "The Hexologist" follows two hexologists who create spells and get caught up in the mysteries of the royal family.