Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blogging event hosted by Breaking the Spine, in which one spotlights an upcoming release they are eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
It all began with a ruined elixir and an accidental bolt of lightning…
Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's being told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the greatest mage tyrant the world has ever known. A suicide task for anyone let alone a sixteen-year-old girl with no training, facing a prophecy that foretells a fiery clash to the death.
Prince Titus of Elberon has sworn to protect Iolanthe at all costs but he's also a powerful mage committed to obliterating the Bane to revenge the death of his family—even if he must sacrifice both Iolanthe and himself to achieve his goal.
But Titus makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the Bane closing in, he must choose between his mission and her life.
Why I'm Looking Forward To It: I haven't been much for fantasy as of late, but this one sounds like it's worth trying, and lots or reviewers are already singing its praises.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Title: The Burning Sky
Author: Sherry Thomas
Release Date: September 17, 2013
Summary (from Goodreads):
It all began with a ruined elixir and an accidental bolt of lightning…
Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's being told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the greatest mage tyrant the world has ever known. A suicide task for anyone let alone a sixteen-year-old girl with no training, facing a prophecy that foretells a fiery clash to the death.
Prince Titus of Elberon has sworn to protect Iolanthe at all costs but he's also a powerful mage committed to obliterating the Bane to revenge the death of his family—even if he must sacrifice both Iolanthe and himself to achieve his goal.
But Titus makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the Bane closing in, he must choose between his mission and her life.
Why I'm Looking Forward To It: I haven't been much for fantasy as of late, but this one sounds like it's worth trying, and lots or reviewers are already singing its praises.
So what book are you waiting on this Wednesday?
This one looks awesome! I have a ecopy and I can't wait to get to it. The new cover is cool too, though I like the old one as well. Great pick!
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Loving the cover, it's so beautiful! XD I haven't been reading a lot of fantasy either, but I kind of want to give this one a try, so thanks for sharing! Hope you'll stop by my blog to read
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p.s. we are currently reading the same book ( school spirits), hope you review it!
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Great pick here Skye! I read The Burning Sky a week or two ago and yeah, definitely worth giving a try since it's more than just a normal fantasy! Hope you get to read it!
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LOL, I haven't been in the mood for fantasy either recently but I LOVE the story to come from THE BURNING SKY :) The only thing that bothers me is that they changed the rocking cover >_< I still love this one but not as much as the other one :P
ReplyDelete-awesometastic Pick Skye, much bloggy <3
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