A Brew for January

Please, come in, out of the cold. We have a fresh shipment of teas to carry you through January. Have a look. See if anything catches your eye. And do be careful. Some of our brews have been known to swallow the inadequate and trap the unprepared.

Over here, we have some stimulating brews to nourish that insomnia habit:

Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner

            This one promises to make an exciting cup, quick to go down, great to go with that sleepless, windy night. Keep in mind, this is the seventh shipment in a series, called Quincy & Rainie. If you haven’t kept up to date, it might leave a confusing taste.

Drowning Tides by Karen Harper

            Dreams of a forensic psychologist, a kidnapping, and a billionaire criminal may visit you with this drink. Like the last, this is part of a series, the second specifically, coming in from South Florida.

Beside it, we have a few smoother, heartwarming blends:

A List of Cages by Robin Roe

            One of the more consistent complaints about this section is too much focus on romance. It tastes sweet, syrupy, maybe a hint of cocoa, reminiscent of love, and there are only so many times you can drink that. But I promise you, this one goes beyond that, good for anyone seeking to break from the traditional mold.

History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera

            Doesn’t it look like a sad little brew? Loss, love, emotion—it’s tied into this one. I recommend drinking it on more stable days, when your heart can take it.

Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley

            They say representation is needed in more brews, and I quite agree. You’ll find that here, I believe. I haven’t tasted it myself, but I hear it warms the heart. We all need that from time to time.

And over here are products from our more famous brewers:

Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken

            This is part two of a series called Passenger. I won’t spoil it for you (besides, you have probably already heard something), but doesn’t the wrapping look fantastic?

Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth

            The first brew in a duo from a well received author. Based on her previous brews, it would not be the one I recommend. Nevertheless, others like her, maybe you do, too. You may have heard a controversy surrounding this brew, but we try not to peddle in gossip here. Not unless you’re willing to pay in monthly installments of $9.99.

Death’s Mistress by Terry Goodkind

            He’s well known in the circles of dragons and elves, and this is the beginning of another series for him. It’s in the same vein as his previous works. If you liked them, you may enjoy this one. If, like me, you did not, I would advise finding something else. I hope I don’t sound too harsh on these last two brewers. Some people love them, and they aren’t terrible writers, exactly, but I prefer other brews.

The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkin 

            You’ve heard of her, right? She’s popular in the poetic rooms, though some find her brews to be a bit too dark. It’s great for those who love the woody tastes that remind you of shadows, the secrets kept in them, and misery.
The Dark Days Pact by Alison Goodman 
              Of our more popular brewers here, this is the one I would most recommend. It's part two of the Lady Helen series. Here, you will find reminders of the early 19th century, traces of secrets, and maybe the suggestion of demons. 

Here, sparks jumping, you can find a shelf for a magic brew:

Frost Blood by Elly Blake

            It’s a fast, exciting brew. Based on the ingredients, it doesn’t quite sound original, with mentions of rebels, a tyrannical king, and a fantasy caste, but as we know, sometimes old stories are still beautiful.

Roam a while, pick your brew. I hope you find what you seek. Remember, this is not an exhaustive tour of our supply. Several other brews are coming in for January; this is just a sample. Here, I’ll light the candles.