Waiting on Wednesday 02/17/21
Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!
Mogsy’s Pick
The Hidden by Melanie Golding (November 9, 2021 by Crooked Lane Books)
I loved Little Darlings last year, which was a suspenseful thriller with just a hint of the supernatural. So I was really excited to hear that Golding will have a new book out in the fall, one that sounds just as creepy and will even have a Celtic mythology angle.
“Following her acclaimed debut Little Darlings, Melanie Golding’s newest folkloric suspense is a spine-tingling twist on Celtic mythology.
One dark December night, in a small seaside town, a little girl is found abandoned. When her mother finally arrives, authorities release the pair, believing it to be an innocent case of a toddler running off.
Gregor, a seemingly single man, is found bludgeoned and left for dead in his apartment, but the discovery of children’s toys raises more questions than answers.
Every night, Ruby gazes into Gregor’s apartment, leading to the discovery of his secret family: his unusually silent daughter and his mentally unstable wife, Constance, who insists that she is descended from the mythological Selkies. She begs Ruby to aid in finding the sealskin that Gregor has hidden from her, making it impossible to return to her people.
DS Joanna Harper’s investigation into Gregor’s assault leads her to CCTV footage of the mother-daughter pair from town. Harper realizes she knows the woman almost as well as she knows herself: it’s her estranged daughter, Ruby. No matter the depth of Ruby’s involvement, she knows she will choose her daughter over her career.
Steeped in local legend and exploring the depths of what it means to be a mother, Melanie Golding’s newest novel is “a lyrical and atmospheric folktale for the modern age.” (Bustle, on Little Darlings)”
The BiblioSanctum 
Oh it’s the first time I hear abotu this one
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Intriguing!
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The mix of crime thriller with UF sounds very interesting! 🙂
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Ooh nice! I still want to give Little Darlings a try! Hope you enjoy this one once you get it!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
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I LOVE the sound of this one, Mogsy! The blend of thriller and fantasy AND myth is calling to me… Thank you for sharing:))
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Indeed! I just love thrillers like this, with just a hint of the supernatural!
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I like that inclusion of the mythological aspect, whether it turns out to actually be in it or is just hinted at. Those types of books can be fun.
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Yes, and selkies!
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Sounds right up your alley! Hope you enjoy this one when you get to it. 🙂
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This sounds very twisty and that blurb doesn’t give too much away😁
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Yes, the vagueness of the blurb is both intriguing and frustrating!
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This does sound creepy, and that cover is gorgeous. Sign me up! 🙂
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Ooh, I loved Little Darlings. I’m going to have to order this. 🙂
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I came really close to featuring this one this week. I think it sounds really good but reminds me I need to read Little Darlings. Hope we both like it.
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Ooh, I really enjoyed Little Darlings so definitely happy to see a new book by this author on the horizon.
Lynn 😀
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I hadn’t heard of this before. It definitely sounds intriguing – I love books that keep you guessing as to whether the supernatural elements are true or not.
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