Waiting on Wednesday 06/17/15
“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:
In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan: April 5, 2016 (Tor)
I love this series so much, and every time I see a cover for a new book my heart does a little happy dance in my chest. The artwork is just so pretty. From what I’ve heard, author Marie Brennan has five books planned, which will make this one the second to last book.
“The thrilling new book in the acclaimed fantasy series from Marie Brennan, as the glamorous Lady Trent takes her adventurous explorations to the deserts of Akhia.
Even those who take no interest in the field of dragon naturalism have heard of Lady Trent’s expedition to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia. Her discoveries there are the stuff of romantic legend, catapulting her from scholarly obscurity to worldwide fame. The details of her personal life during that time are hardly less private, having provided fodder for gossips in several countries.
As is so often the case in the career of this illustrious woman, the public story is far from complete. In this, the fourth volume of her memoirs, Lady Trent relates how she acquired her position with the Royal Scirling Army; how foreign saboteurs imperiled both her work and her well-being; and how her determined pursuit of knowledge took her into the deepest reaches of the Labyrinth of Drakes, where the chance action of a dragon set the stage for her greatest achievement yet.”
Tiara’s Pick:
The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan: October 6, 2015 (Disney Hyperion Books)
My kids and I love listening to/reading Rick Riordan’s books. My son knows that I read ARCs at times, and he’s like, “Mom, if you get this book early, I’ll love you forever.” Nice to know what my son’s love is worth. Not only are we excited about this as a family, but as someone who loves mythology of all kinds, I can’t wait to see his take on the Asgardians.
“Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, he’s tracked down by a man he’s never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.
The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .”
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Sooooo excited for Magnus Chase. I can’t wait to see Riordan’s take on Norse mythology, especially in comparison to his other series.
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I know right. I can hardly wait until October for this.
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Oh I really like the first cover! Really beautiful!
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Lockwood does the most amazing covers for the Lady Trent series – and the interior illustrations are gorgeous too.
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I neeed the Brennan one 😀
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I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the series!
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OOh nice picks! Have to say they’re both new to me but I have heard of the second one’s author! Hope you enjoy them both once you get to read them!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
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I hadn’t heard that there was going to be another Lady Trent memoir! Not that I’m surprised, given the potential for that series to go on for a few more books at least, by this point. Oh man, now I’m looking forward to that one too! 😀
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I think I saw somewhere that Marie Brennan planned for five books. so this will be book number four and there should be one more – it definitely will be a bummer when it ends!
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Letting Marie Brennan’s first book slip past me is one of my biggest regrets. The more I hear about the series, the more I really want to give it a read.
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It’s definitely worth it.
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I love the baby dragon on the cover! I wish I had time right now to get going on that series. And this is the first I’ve heard of a new Rick Riordan series, very cool!
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Me too, I wonder if the baby dragon hints at anything in the story. The covers for this series have all been amazing, and they each seem to focus on a specific aspect of dragon physiology.
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Only 10 months left! 😦
Another amazing cover. I’m hoping that Lockwood wins the Chelsey Award for his work on Tropic of the Serpents.
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I know, 10 months feels so long! And I hope Lockwood wins too, that artwork is sure deserving.
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I didn’t even know Riordan was making yet another series.
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One of these days I will read the first of Marie Brennan’s books. I have it now, so that’s one step closer!
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Backlist burndown time! I know you have the books now, but I have to say the audiobooks are excellent too. Kate Reading does an amazing job narrating.
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I thought I had the first book of the Memoir by Lady Trent on my tbr shelf already, but it seems like I didn’t so I’ve added it. I love dragons and that series has always appealed to me 🙂 And I’m also quite excited about Magnus Chase^^ should be good! Awesome picks all around! xx
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I love these Lady Trent books, it’s such an interesting way to look at dragons, and yet they’re not just about the dragons but a look at Isabella/Lady Trent’s life as a scientist studying dragons as a whole. Very unique and fascinating premise 😀
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