Friday 56 || Bargaining and Magic

Posted April 17, 2020 by Sammie in #5OnMyTBR, #amreading, Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, Friday 56 / 24 Comments

It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep.

Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps out at you.

First Epigraph



The moon dreamed. Far bleow it, a ship sailed toward Cape Fen, magic and moonlight illuminating a path across the ocean.


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First Lines



The midnight storm laying siege to Cape Fen’s shores seemed determined to ruin Eliza Serling’s little sister’s birthday.


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56% Snippet



“You all right?” Zilpha asked. “You’re looking peaky.”

Eliza took a breath and then four more, refilling her body with oxygen and steeling herself before looking at Zilpha. Her aunt watched her more than the road. “I’m tired is all. I didn’t sleep after we got home.”

“Bad dreams?”

“I never dream.”


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Book Reveal



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The Wolf of Cape Fen

First Frost has touched Cape Fen, and that means Baron Dire has returned. For as long as anyone can remember, Baron Dire has haunted the town come winter, striking magical bargains and demanding unjust payment in return. The Serling sisters know better than to bargain, lest they find themselves hunted by the Baron’s companion, the Wolf.

Then the Wolf attacks Eliza’s sister Winnie. They manage to escape, but they know the Wolf will be back, because the Wolf only attacks those who owe the Baron Dire. Winnie would never bargain, so that must mean that someone has struck a deal with Winnie as the price.

Eliza embarks on a journey to save her sister, but as she untangles the links between Baron Dire, the Wolf, and her family, she discovers a complicated web of bargains that cross all of Cape Fen. If Eliza can learn the truth, she might be able to protect her sister, but the truth behind the bargain could put her own life in danger.



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Reasons to Read



✿ Super strong, heartwarming sibling bonds.
✿ An adorable younger sister that deserves all the hugs.
✿ A mystery that spans generations.
✿ Things aren’t quite what you think.
✿ Heartwarming MG about finding yourself.
✿ Be careful what you dream!

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This is a new weekly meme hosted by E. @ Local Bee Hunter’s Nook meant to take place on Mondays, but since Fridays tend to be my TBR-focused post, I’ve decided to combine them here. Next week’s prompt is: Hype from the past.

Not even gonna lie, there is SO MUCH of this on my list that the past might just rise up and smother me while I’m sleeping at this point. I own half these books, and I’m trying to get around to reading them. I’m just … hopelessly behind. At least I know I’m not the only one!

A Curious Beginning     The Lies of Locke Lamora     And I Darken     Daughter of Smoke and Bone     Caraval


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24 responses to “Friday 56 || Bargaining and Magic

    • I’ve seen a lot of people with similar tastes to me (like you) saying that, so I’m sort of lowering my expectations going into that one. xD I’m glad to hear you liked Daughter of Smoke and Bone, though! I’m really looking forward to that one.

    • It really is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it?! It definitely caught my eye. I hope you enjoy it. I thought it was a great book! I’ll definitely be watching out for more books by this author.

    • I mean … I own A LOT of books, too. There’s always a good excuse. I can lend you one of mine? xD

      I’ve started it, and I’m kind of on the fence. I want to love the main character, but at the same time, she’s a little too “not like other girls” that it’s frustrating me a little. I’m only 10% in, so we’ll see how it goes.

    • Yes! It’s so fascinating, and that plays a big part in the story, and when you find out why it sort of breaks your heart a little. But in a good way. :3

    • It definitely is! It’s also historical fiction (which surprised me a little), so it was kind of neat getting to see the struggle of party lines, etc. xD It was definitely a much-needed bit of escapism.

  1. I’m sharing the first line from The Englisch Daughter by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall on my blog. This book is FANTASTIC! I’m currently on chapter 17 so I’ll share a line from there.
    “Roy glanced at the clock on the wall of the social services’ private meeting room.”
    Hope you have a great weekend!
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    • I actually bought the whole series on Kindle for $3 when it was on sale, so I’ll get to it eventually, but at least it’s not taking up space. And everyone knows Kindle books don’t count. 😉

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