Waiting on Wednesday 07/30/14
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!
Mogsy’s Pick:
The Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter: September 2, 2014 (Ace)
The Midnight Queen didn’t make itself known on my radar until fairly recently, but it sounds so magical, beautiful, and just…special. Maybe a touch of romance? Maybe a bit of mystery?
“In the hallowed halls of Oxford’s Merlin College, the most talented—and highest born—sons of the Kingdom of Britain are taught the intricacies of magickal theory. But what dazzles can also destroy, as Gray Marshall is about to discover…
Gray’s deep talent for magick has won him a place at Merlin College. But when he accompanies four fellow students on a mysterious midnight errand that ends in disaster and death, he is sent away in disgrace—and without a trace of his power. He must spend the summer under the watchful eye of his domineering professor, Appius Callender, working in the gardens of Callender’s country estate and hoping to recover his abilities. And it is there, toiling away on a summer afternoon, that he meets the professor’s daughter.
Even though she has no talent of her own, Sophie Callender longs to be educated in the lore of magick. Her father has kept her isolated at the estate and forbidden her interest; everyone knows that teaching arcane magickal theory to women is the height of impropriety. But against her father’s wishes, Sophie has studied his ancient volumes on the subject. And in the tall, stammering, yet oddly charming Gray, she finally finds someone who encourages her interest and awakens new ideas and feelings.
Sophie and Gray’s meeting touches off a series of events that begins to unravel secrets about each of them. And after the king’s closest advisor pays the professor a closed-door visit, they begin to wonder if what Gray witnessed in Oxford might be even more sinister than it seemed. They are determined to find out, no matter the cost…”
The BiblioSanctum 
This looks wonderful, I can’t believe I had never heard of it!
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I don’t even care what this is about. I LOVE THIS COVER!!! Adding it to my TBR! (but yes, it sounds like it would be right up my alley!)
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I won’t life, the cover drew me in too. It’s gorgeous!
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Nice! Just heard about this one the other day! Sounds interesting! Hope you love it once you read it!
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Have a GREAT day!
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I’m all over this one too, Mogsy. I think it sounds lovely. Great pick 😉
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Lovely cover and blurb. Hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it 🙂
Happy Wednesday!
Shane @ Itching for Books
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I would probably read that. And I would love to have that cover on my shelf.
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I know, right? For some reason I am getting a Moth and Spark-ish vibe off this one, which is not a bad thing at all.
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I love the sound of this too…and dare I say I got a copy at Comic Con? We can share it if you want!
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You got to grab one at Comic Con? Lucky!
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Sounds good 🙂
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This looks like such a fun read with a great cover 😉 awesome pick!
, Nemo @ Blame it on the Book
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I just noticed this book sometime within the past week or so myself. And I love the cover!! The story sounds good to.
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Awesome pick! I haven’t heard of this one yet. I have to go check it out!
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This sounds adorable. Charming, lovely, and adorable. And the cover is so whimsical, too! All of my favourite adjectives. 🙂
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Hadn’t heard of this before, love the sound of it. Adding to my TBR 🙂
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Yes this delicious sounding book shall be ours! *grabby hands*
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