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The authors of the New York Times bestseller My Lady Jane return with the courtly tale of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mary is the jewel of the French court. Except when she’s a mouse. Yes, Mary is an Eðian (shapeshifter) in a kingdom where Verities rule. It’s a secret that could cost her a head.
Luckily, Mary has a confidant in her betrothed, Francis. But things at court take a treacherous turn after the king meets a suspicious end. Thrust onto the throne, Mary and Francis face a viper’s nest of conspiracies and treason. And if Mary’s secret is revealed, heads are bound to roll.
Summer is sizzling, so there’s no better time to grab a good book and enjoy it at the pool, beneath a shady tree, or somewhere inside beside a fan or air conditioner. There are so many outstanding ebook deals this weekend, so stock up and prepare for a lot of great reading to come.
The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe is a fantastic mystery/thriller about identity and revenge. One of my favorite reads this year! $3.
If you haven’t yet read Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, snag it for $3.
Baby and Solo by Lisabeth Posthuma was one of my favorite reads over the last couple of months. It’s a coming-of-age workplace story, set in a video rental store in the 90s and explores grief, as well as the realities of suburban queer life at that time. $3.
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, the first in the Simon Snow series that just wrapped up this week, is $2. Follow it up with Wayward Son, the second book in the series, for $3.
This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki is an excellent graphic novel and perfect for summer. $3.
Mirage by Somaiya Daud is the first in a duology about a stand-in princess, set in a magical sci-fi world. $2.
Skyhunter by Marie Lu is a fast-paced, action-driven fantasy read and the first in a series by the beloved author. $3.
Haven’t yet read the work of David Arnold? The Electric Kingdom may be where to begin. $3.
A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen is a new foodie rom-com, perfect for fans of Jenny Han. $3.
Speaking of foodie romances, Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau is also a new one, with a Parisian setting. $3.
Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa just hit shelves, and it’s a coming-of-age story about coming out and finding love. Snap it up for $4.
Kosoko Jackson’s just-released Yesterday is History is the very specific price of $3.76.
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh is a fantasy read launching a series. $3.
If you want to read a new take on vampires, The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh will delight. It’s the first in a trilogy. $3.
Forged in Fire and Stars by Andrea Robertson is Game of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone. The first book in a series is $3.
The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood, a collection of historical short stories about girls through history, featuring rockstar contributors, is on sale for $2.
Daniel Aleman’s recently-released story of a teen fearing his parent’s deportation, Indivisible, is $3.
I hope you found your next favorite read!
See you Monday,
Kelly Jensen, @heykellyjensen on Instagram.
Big thank you to Epic Reads and My Contrary Mary for sponsoring this weekend’s newsletter.