This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Author: Melinda Salisbury
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Publisher: Scholastic
Publisher: Scholastic
Summary:
A startling, seductive, deliciously dark debut that will shatter your definition of YA fantasy.
16-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she's engaged to the prince, no one speaks to her. No one even looks at her. Because Twylla isn't a member of the court. She's the executioner.
As the goddess-embodied, Twylla kills with a single touch. So each week, she's taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love her. Who could care for a girl with murder in her veins? Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to her touch, avoids her.
But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose playful smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, he's able to look past Twylla's executioner robes and see the girl, not the goddess. Yet a treasonous romance is the least of Twylla's problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies-a plan that requires an unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon her duty in favor of a doomed love?
16-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she's engaged to the prince, no one speaks to her. No one even looks at her. Because Twylla isn't a member of the court. She's the executioner.
As the goddess-embodied, Twylla kills with a single touch. So each week, she's taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love her. Who could care for a girl with murder in her veins? Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to her touch, avoids her.
But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose playful smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, he's able to look past Twylla's executioner robes and see the girl, not the goddess. Yet a treasonous romance is the least of Twylla's problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies-a plan that requires an unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon her duty in favor of a doomed love?
Why I'm Looking Forward To It: Awesome killer magic! A beautiful cover! And who doesn't want their definition of YA fantasy shattered? Let's do this!
So what book are you waiting on?
This looks like the perfect fantasy! I mean a girl who can kill with a single touch, what more can I ask for?
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Sooooooooooo excited for this one!!!! I can't even. It sounds AMAZING.
ReplyDelete*u* Such awesome cover that makes me want to read the book asap. *add on my tbr* Happy reading!
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Can't wait for this one! I love the cover so much, and it sounds absolutely amazing. Hope we love it when it's released :D
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Haha, agreed, I'm really looking forward to this book. I think it could be so epic! Bring on the fantasy shattering!
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