Waiting on Wednesday 12/30/15
“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:
Winterwood by Jacey Bedford: February 2, 2016 (DAW)
Last month I talked about how much I couldn’t wait to read this book, and I just can’t seem to rein in my excitement. Stories about women disguised as dudes are always fun, but wait, your protagonist is also cross-dressing privateer captain on the high seas too? Sign me up. There also appears to be a good dose of romance, and I couldn’t help notice the comparison to Marie Brennan, no doubt due to the historical fiction meets fantasy vibes. This world appears to have werewolves as well, as evidenced by the mention of a potential love interest. So history, magic, and romance? Um, yeah, where has Winterwood been all my life?
“Set in 1800 in Britain, Mad King George is on the throne with Napoleon Bonaparte knocking on the door. Unregistered magic users are pursued to the death, while in every genteel home resides uncomplaining rowankind bondservants who have become so commonplace that no one can recall where they came from.
Meanwhile, Rossalinde Tremayne is satisfied with her life as a cross-dressing privateer captain on the high seas. But a bitter deathbed visit to her estranged mother changes her life completely when she inherits a magical winterwood box. Now, not only is she confronted with a newly-discovered brother, and an annoyingly handsome wolf shapeshifter, Rossalinde has to decide whether or not to open the box to free rowankind and right an ancient wrong—even if it brings the downfall of Britain.
This brand-new series is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Bear, D.B. Jackson, and Marie Brennan, as well as readers of historical fiction who are looking for an accessible gateway to fantasy.”
The BiblioSanctum 
This one sounds cool 😀
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Ooh nice! That’s a new to me one!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
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This does sound good. I’ll have to give it another look! I know I definitely want her jacket, LOL:-) It sounds like a lot of elements to stuff into one story, but it could be amazing if the author does it right.
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Yeah, she looks striking in green. I don’t know if I can pull that look off as well as she does, but I love her jacket too 😀
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Hmmmm I think I missed your gushing about this one Mogsy but you’ve certainly caught my interest now! This sounds super promising! I hope you get your hands on it asap because I want to hear all about it 😀 Wishing you all the best for 2016 – bookish and otherwise ❤
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I’m actually hoping to dive right in later on in the month! Thanks! 🙂
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OHMYGOD THIS SOUNDS AMAAAZING. And yes, stories about women dressed as dudes are fantastic. For some reason I’m getting Mulan feels from this book, their plot seems slightly familiar.
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Definitely the girl dressed up as a guy aspect 🙂
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Privateers and shape-shifting wolves? Count me in! 🙂
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WANT! 🙂
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Now that sounds like a lot of fun! *takes note*
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This does look great!
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I think the “non-tradational” female protagonist may be favorite. Characters likee Vin, Lady Trent, Ahsa, Vi (from Knight Angle trilogy) are some of my favorites 🙂 And Karen Memery comes to mind also
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I generally like/am drawn to books starring female protags, especially in fantasy. You’re right, there are so many great ones these days!
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Historical fantasy!!! Cross-dressing protagonist!! Annoyingly hot werewolves!! This is everything I love, haha. Sounds kinda similar in tone to Gail Carriger’s books, which can only be a blessing. 🙂
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Absolutely, I’ve enjoyed Carriger in the past, especially her new book Prudence. Can’t wait for the sequel. If I get similar vibes from this, I totally wouldn’t complain!
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