Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine and is where we can talk about books we are looking forward to being released.
Summary:
Award-winning author Juliet Marillier “weaves magic, mythology, and folklore into every sentence on the page” (The Book Smugglers). Now she begins an all-new and enchanting series that will transport readers to a magical vision of ancient Ireland...In exchange for help escaping her long and wrongful imprisonment, embittered magical healer Blackthorn has vowed to set aside her bid for vengeance against the man who destroyed all that she once held dear. Followed by a former prison mate, a silent hulk of a man named Grim, she travels north to Dalriada. There she'll live on the fringe of a mysterious forest, duty bound for seven years to assist anyone who asks for her help.
Oran, crown prince of Dalriada, has waited anxiously for the arrival of his future bride, Lady Flidais. He knows her only from a portrait and sweetly poetic correspondence that have convinced him Flidais is his destined true love. But Oran discovers letters can lie. For although his intended exactly resembles her portrait, her brutality upon arrival proves she is nothing like the sensitive woman of the letters.
With the strategic marriage imminent, Oran sees no way out of his dilemma. Word has spread that Blackthorn possesses a remarkable gift for solving knotty problems, so the prince asks her for help. To save Oran from his treacherous nuptials, Blackthorn and Grim will need all their resources: courage, ingenuity, leaps of deduction, and more than a little magic.
Oran, crown prince of Dalriada, has waited anxiously for the arrival of his future bride, Lady Flidais. He knows her only from a portrait and sweetly poetic correspondence that have convinced him Flidais is his destined true love. But Oran discovers letters can lie. For although his intended exactly resembles her portrait, her brutality upon arrival proves she is nothing like the sensitive woman of the letters.
With the strategic marriage imminent, Oran sees no way out of his dilemma. Word has spread that Blackthorn possesses a remarkable gift for solving knotty problems, so the prince asks her for help. To save Oran from his treacherous nuptials, Blackthorn and Grim will need all their resources: courage, ingenuity, leaps of deduction, and more than a little magic.
Summary & Cover taken from Goodreads.com
Length: 448 pages (Hardcover)
Expected Publication Date: November 4th 2014 by Roc Hardcover
Why I'm Waiting:
I love the idea of this being set in a magical version of ancient Ireland and the cover is gorgeous.
Summary:
From the author of Entwined, a brilliantly conceived adventure through an alternate London. This sweeping, cinematic tale of an apprentice scientist desperate to save his family—and his world—is The Night Circus meets Pixar.
Through richly developed parallel worlds, vivid action, a healthy dose of humor, and gorgeous writing, Heather Dixon spins a story that is breathtaking and wholly original.
Through richly developed parallel worlds, vivid action, a healthy dose of humor, and gorgeous writing, Heather Dixon spins a story that is breathtaking and wholly original.
Summary & Cover taken from Goodreads.com
Length: 336 pages (Hardcover)
Expected Publication Date: May 19th 2015 by Greenwillow
Why I'm Waiting:
I love YA takes on an alternative London, and again I love the cover.
The covers are beautifully done. Really catches the eye
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous covers! I'm excited to see Heather Dixon coming out with another book, especially if it's a steampunk story!
ReplyDeleteOh wow these both sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard about this two books before - they look interesting Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are great covers. Sound like good stories too! Hope you're having a good week.
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Wow! Both have beautiful covers and intriguing blurbs. Thanks for sharing :)
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Shane @ Itching for Books
How gorgeous are both those covers? So freaking pretty! :)
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Kirsty @ StudioReads
Both of these have beautiful covers and I need them in my life! Also the summaries sound fantastic! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely picks!
Nick - My WoW
I feel like I've been waiting on Heather Dixon's book since FOREVER! I absolutely adored Entwined and can't wait to see what magic she works!
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I'm so excited for Juliet Marillier's book. She is one of my favorite authors!
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