Thursday, October 17, 2019

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab.

About the Book
Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.

So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger.

When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift," she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself.

And she'll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined.

NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab delivers a thrillingly spooky and action-packed tale of hauntings, history, mystery, and the bond between friends (even if that friend is a ghost . . .).
 


Book Beginning
People think that ghosts only come out at night, or on Halloween, when the world is dark and the walls are thin.

Friday 56
I'm so used to Jacob's constant commentary, like a narrator in my life, that without him, the world feels quiet. He's not always around, but this is the first time it feels like he's deliberately missing.

https://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/p/blog-page.html

You're spending a night in a haunted house. What book would you bring with you?

Hmmm... good question. I wouldn't want anything scary because I'd already be scared enough in a haunted house. I'm thinking my Bible would probably be the best option.


What have you been reading lately?

22 comments:

  1. I've read a couple of books by Victoria Schwab, but I haven't gotten around to City of Ghosts. It looks interesting.

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    1. This was just my second book from her, but I have quite a few more on my TBR list that I'm very eager to read. Thanks for coming by, Breana! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. I've not read this one yet either, and plan to, eventually! lol Happy Friday! Here's MY FRIDAY POST.

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    1. It's a fun one. A little creepy, but not too bad. Thanks for stopping by, Sassy! Happy Friday! :)

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  3. Wow, a perfect choice for this time of year. I would have chosen it based on the cover alone.

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    1. It's definitely gotten me in the mood for Halloween. Thanks for visiting, Roberta! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  4. This book has been on my TBR list for awhile. I like Schwab's writing, and I love a good ghost story. Makes me wonder why I haven't read this one yet. :D

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    1. It's really good! I need to read more of her books. Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  5. I've heard of this, but I haven't picked it up yet. Sounds like a good Spooky-time read.
    My Friday: Marie @ Pages to Explore

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    1. I really liked it. Thanks for coming by, Marie! Have a great weekend! :)

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  6. Sounds wicked good!!! Perfect for this time of year! Happy weekend!

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    1. Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Freda! Happy weekend! :)

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  7. Not sure a Bible would save my nerves from a haunted house. My Friday Quotes

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  8. Hope you're enjoying this one. I love V.E/Victoria Schwab's adult and YA works, but I have not tried her middle grade books yet.

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    1. I've gotta read more of her books. I only hear great things about them. Thanks for coming by, Nicki! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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    1. It's a great one, for sure. Thanks for visiting, Lauren! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  10. I wouldn't really want to read a scary book if I was staying in a haunted house either. ;-) I hope you enjoy your weekend, Ashley. Here's my BBH Post
    Flora x

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    1. I get scared way too easily, lol. Thanks for coming by, Flora! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  11. Lol! Your the second person to say they would bring a Bible if spending the night in a haunted house!

    I like being sacred. Plus, haunted places don't scare me a bit, so I would most likely be bringing a horror novel with me.

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    1. We're exact opposites, lol. I hate being scared. My anxiety just can't take it. Thanks for stopping by, Billy! Have an awesome week! :)

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