Thursday, September 16, 2021

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Between Family (The City Between #9) by W.R. Gingell

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 Between Family (The City Between #9) by W.R. Gingell.

About the Book
When someone tries to threaten me by telling me they know my name, I take that personally.

G’day. I’m not really a pet anymore, but you might as well keep calling me Pet. It’s not like I’m gunna tell you my name anyway. And if I sound stroppy, well, I am. First, I was threatened. Now, someone has cut off my house from the human world and left my emotional support vampire on the human side. On the inside, it’s just me and an emotionally compromised fae; outside, a closed arena in the world Behind, where everyone is out to kill us and a few of that everyone might actually be capable of it.

Yep. The Heirling Trials have begun, and it seems like it’s either be king or be dead when it comes to the world Behind…

Book Beginnings
Life has come to a pretty mess when you're starting to get paranoid about why you're still alive.
Don't get me wrong; I'm glad I'm alive. I'd just like to know why.
I know, I know; that sounds weird. Let me explain.

Friday 56
"I feel like it's a bad idea to go out again," I said slowly, giving voice to thoughts I didn't quite understand. "Not that it's a bad idea to make sure your parents are okay, but it feels like stuff is closing in on us, and I don't know what direction it's closing in on us from. I don't like it. I don't like that Zero's dad is in here, either."

What have you been reading lately?

24 comments:

  1. Sounds different but interesting. My post: https://moretoodiscover.blogspot.com/2021/09/book-spotlight-fridays-death-triangle_01450151169.html

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    1. This series is definitely one of the most unique ones I've read. Thanks for coming by! Happy weekend! :)

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  2. I'm trying to figure out that opening. If I had the book in front of me, I'd definitely read more to find out where the book is going.

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    1. I'll just say that trouble always seems to follow Pet around. There's never a dull moment when she's around, lol! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  3. Oooh this sounds intriguing, even though I'm clearly missing the previous eight books of set up! I would also keep reading though, I love the sassiness of the tone and the idea of an emotional support vampire xD Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend :)
    Juli @ A Universe in Words

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    1. Pet is the sassiest character I've ever read about. She's awesome. And her "emotional-support" vampire is pretty cool too! Thanks for visiting! Happy reading! :)

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  4. First of all - that cover will draw me in for sure. And what an interesting synopsis! Something different indeed. Love the snippets!

    Yes, I will take a closer look.

    Have a good weekend!

    Elza Reads

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    1. I was so happy to find this series. It's so unique. I read a lot of urban fantasy, but I've never come across one quite like this one. I love when I can find something new in a genre I've read a ton of. Thanks for coming by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  5. I hope you're enjoying it. Happy reading and weekend.

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    1. Thank you! It was really good! Ready for the next one, lol! Thanks for visiting! Happy reading and weekend to you too! :)

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  6. Ok this is interesting, I might have to investigate further
    I like the cover

    Here is my link:
    https://twogirlsandtheirbookishlife.blogspot.com/2021/09/book-beginnings-be-my-ghost-by-carol-j.html

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    1. It's so good! I highly recommend it if you're a fan of urban fantasy. Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading! :)

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  7. I am definitely curious! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “56 DAYS”

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  8. Ninth in the series, it must be good! Happy weekend!

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    1. It's right up there with the October Daye series as my fave. So much fun! Thanks for visiting! Happy weekend! :)

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    1. I agree. It definitely put a smile on my face. Thanks for coming by! Happy reading! :)

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  10. I like the cover of this one! Happy reading!

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    1. I think this is my favorite cover of the series yet. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  11. I can't wait for this one! I've enjoyed every book in the series so far. Thanks, Ashley!

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    1. It's so good! I can't believe there's only one book left in the series after this one. I'm gonna miss these characters. Thanks for visiting! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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    2. :) Only one more after this one? Oh, dear. On the other hand, I've enjoyed some of her other books as well. But the characters in this series have been so much fun. At least I now have two more Between books to enjoy.

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    3. I agree, these characters are so much fun! I was a little upset when I found out there would only be ten books in the series. But the author has said there'll be two spinoff series, so at least we have that to look forward to. I do wonder who and what they'll be about. :)

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