Happy Wednesday! Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, Waiting on Wednesday was adapted to Can’t Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings. It is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that I’m eagerly anticipating!
This week’s Can’t Wait Wednesday book is…
The Storyteller by Kathryn Williams Published on January 11, 2022 by HarperTeen
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, YA, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Retellings
Pages: 368
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With the mystery of Maureen Johnson and Brittany Cavallo and the historical intrigue of Romanov, this enthralling story follows a teenage girl’s quest to uncover the truth behind her secretive great aunt Anna, who just might be the long lost Russian princess Anastasia.
It’s not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia…or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna.
For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunt’s diaries shows her she’s not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess? Or is this some elaborate hoax?
With the help of a supremely dorky, but undeniably cute, local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery.
But soon Jess realizes there’s another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if she’s learned anything from Aunt Anna, it’s that only you can write your own story.
Part mystery, romance, and historical fiction, this genre-bending YA will pull readers into one girl’s journey of discovering the impossible tale of a long-lost aunt—and through her, the importance of being true to yourself.
About Kathryn Williams
Kathryn Williams is the author of four young adult novels, a handful of bestselling Disney junior novelizations, and a humorous guide to living with roommates.
Originally from the South, she now lives with her family in Portland, Maine, where she finds inspiration in the woods, by the water, in antique stores full of old stuff, and at The Telling Room, a nonprofit creative writing center where she helps kids and teens write and publish their own stories.
- where do I start??? “brittany cavallaro” “maureen johnson” “romonov” these are all comps that make me want to read the book RIGHT NOW THANK YOU VERY MUCH
- I LOVE ANASTASIA RETELLINGS omg plus right now I’m loving everything about retellings again and hello yes I NEED this book asap please!!!!!!
- hello have you seen this GORGEOUS cover?!?!!?
- Romonov by Nadine Brandes
- Daughters of a Dead Empire by Carolyn Tara O’Neil
- Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston
- The Stars We Steal by Alexa Donne
- Last of Her Name by Jessica Khoury
I AM SO EXCITED for this book! What upcoming books are you excited to read? Let me know in the comments and have a splendiferous week!
This sounds like such an interesting and exciting read! I absolutely love the story of Anastasia so this sounds like an extremely fun retelling of it. Great choice! 😊
Here’s my CWW post!
This book looks fun! And wow that cover is gorgeous!
I haven’t heard of this book, but I will be adding it to my TBR.