Waiting on Wednesday 03/08/17
“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 Court of Broken Knives by Anna Smith Spark (June 29, 2017 by Harper Voyager UK)
This one is right up my alley! Crossing my fingers that it’s as good as it sounds.
“Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy’s most exciting new voices.
They’ve finally looked at the graveyard of our Empire with open eyes. They’re fools and madmen and like the art of war. And their children go hungry while we piss gold and jewels into the dust.
In the richest empire the world has ever known, the city of Sorlost has always stood, eternal and unconquered. But in a city of dreams governed by an imposturous Emperor, decadence has become the true ruler, and has blinded its inhabitants to their vulnerability. The empire is on the verge of invasion – and only one man can see it.
Haunted by dreams of the empire’s demise, Orhan Emmereth has decided to act. On his orders, a company of soldiers cross the desert to reach the city. Once they enter the Palace, they have one mission: kill the Emperor, then all those who remain. Only from ashes can a new empire be built.
The company is a group of good, ordinary soldiers, for whom this is a mission like any other. But the strange boy Marith who walks among them is no ordinary soldier. Marching on Sorlost, Marith thinks he is running away from the past which haunts him. But in the Golden City, his destiny awaits him – beautiful, bloody, and more terrible than anyone could have foreseen.”
Hmm interesting! Not sure it’s for me but curious to hear more about it
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Nice!! Totally new to me one! Sounds like an exciting read!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Hmm, I’m a bit skeptical of the “special child” trope, but otherwise this sounds fantastic. I may have to check it out.
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I agree, that does make me a bit wary. But if done well and in a fresh way, I don’t mind 🙂
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NEED! R. Scott Bakker is a rare comparison; he isn’t exactly a known name outside of a cult following.
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I was thinking the same! The author’s profile also lists Bakker as a strong influence.
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Awesome cover!
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Depends on how dark
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Apparently it is quite dark. The author said at one point the book might have been “unsellable” because of how melancholy and downer it is.
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I’m certain I could love this one with a passion 🙂
And the cover is amazing…
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I loooove epic fantasy! This is a debut? Harper Voyager has SUCH great adult fantasy novels. I may need to give this one a shot. I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
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I agree, I’ve found quite a few amazing gems from Harper Voyager!
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Sounds good.
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This is new to me, and wow, it sounds good! Plus gorgeous cover doesn’t hurt either:-)
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That cover, wow. I hope this one is fantastic and blows you away! 🙂
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For fans who love Mark Lawrence ?? – colour me happy then.
Lynn 😀
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