#ARCstravaganza is hosted by the wonderful ladies of YA and Wine and The Clever Reader– Krysti and Sarah respectively – where each week, we showcase one of the best perks of being a book blogger – those glorious ARCs – on our blogs, Instagrams, or both! And when you participate? You’ll be entered to win a YA ARC each month! How cool is that? Find out more about it here!
I present this week’s feature ARC without further ado…
The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy
What if the ordinary things in life suddenly…disappeared?
Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery: vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town far from home–and the place where Juliet grew up.
Sterling is a place with mysteries of its own. A place where the experiences that weave life together–scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors and lakes, even the ability to dream–vanish every seven years.
No one knows what caused these “Disappearances,” or what will slip away next. But Sterling always suspected that Juliet Quinn was somehow responsible–and Aila must bear the brunt of their blame while she follows the chain of literary clues her mother left behind.
As the next Disappearance nears, Aila begins to unravel the dual mystery of why the Disappearances happen and who her mother truly was. One thing is clear: Sterling isn’t going to hold on to anyone’s secrets for long before it starts giving them up.
I’m in the midst of reading this right now – and by the midst I mean, I read two chapters and then got super busy and totally forgot that I was reading it. But it was a really good first two chapters! 😉
I’ve been really excited for this one. Ever since I saw that cover, I knew that I had to pick it up somehow – and to get it sooner rather than later is so much A++++++. But I mean, also, look at that description! Not only is it in the 1950s, there is some magic realism, cool disappearings in small towns, and an epic mystery. Um, sign me up even more!!
I’m going to start buckling down more to read this book this week, and I literally can’t wait. I’m sure I will be screaming about it super soon.
Check out more about it here.
I so want to read the Disappearances. It looks so amazing! 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying it! (And just forwarded your info to Meg btw.)
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It does! The two chapters that I read was really good so far! 😀 (And yay, thanks so much, Kester! <3)
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Ooh nice! Historical fiction and magical realism? I need to read it! And you’re welcome! I’m glad you won it! Have fun reading PHSRQ with Nic Cage! 😉
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Yes! They are an amazing combo. And ahahahaha, I definitely will. XD
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Set in the 1950s! It already has brownie points for that! And the concept seems really promising 😀 I may have to check this one out. Glad you’re enjoying it so far! Hopefully it stays just as well until the very end! 🙂
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Yes! I was sold on those facts as well. But yes! Hopefully so! XD
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I just read an egalley that was okayishhh but I’m excited to start my arc of The Diabolic! This sounds amazing though, things disappearing from memory every 7 years?! Sign me up xD
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Oooooh, I can’t wait to see what you think of The Diabolic. I’ve heard it’s amazing, and I really need to read it soon. But yesssssss. Totally agreed! 🙂
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I need to read this book as well! Hope you will enjoy it 😊
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Thanks so much! Hopefully you do as well when you make it to it! 🙂
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This sounds so good! I’m going to be part of a tour for this book, but sadly not a review so I’ll have to wait a bit longer for the book, but it sounds so twisty and spooky. 🙂
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Ooooh, I’m sorry, but yay for being on the tour. But it doessssssss, and twisty, spooky books are the best.
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Oh my gosh! I thought I commented on this yesterday, and I didn’t! I’m so sorry! I think I commented on Instagram at least. Anyway, so glad you picked this one! It sounds fantastic, and I’m so excited to read it!
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Ahahaha, no worries. XD I do the same. But yes! I tried to read a bit more of it last night but I kept getting called back to my other one. XD When are you planning on reading it again?
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Ooh, I hope you’re enjoying it! I am reading it this weekend! Can’t wait. 🙂
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Yes, so far so good! I’m just having an issue where I just want to read physical books right now, so I keep failing on going back to it. XD But yes, I super can’t wait to see your thoughts on it!
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Physical books and audiobooks are my favorites, so I hear you! I love my kindle, but the reading experience is not the same. Thanks, lady!!!! 🙂
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I totally agree. I just miss turning the page. I don’t know. Plus, it kills my eyes after a while. XD But I totally agree. And I still need to try an audiobook. It’s a goal this summer.
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I seriously don’t know how you read so much without audiobooks! Multitasking while reading is the only way I can do it!
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Ahahahaha, you read so fast too, but I’m not sure how either. Maybe all the DNFs add up? But that does sound so nice. I think we have discussed this before, but how does distraction factor in?
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I only can because I do audiobooks and read both. Otherwise, I would only get through half as many. I don’t really get distracted when I listen to audiobooks honestly. I’ve heard if you do though to try bumping up the narration speed, because it make you pay attention. Something worth trying, I guess. 🙂
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Huh. Okay, I will have to try it. That’s my huge fear, but if you don’t, then I have faith. 😀
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I am obsessed with audiobooks. Absolutely obsessed. My dad actually asked me yesterday if I preferred physical books or audiobooks, and I couldn’t choose.
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Ahahaha, that’s too funny! Okay, I really need to get into them if you couldn’t choose. I’m clearly missing out.
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Yes! They are the best things ever. Next to books. Equal to books? I don’t even know. LOL.
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Ahahahahaha. Something in the middle.
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Oooo this one sounds fun! I hope you like it!
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Thanks! It’s quite goo so far. Very interesting. 😀
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