Waiting on Wednesday 09/13/17
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!
Mogsy’s Pick
From Unseen Fire by Cass Morris (April 3, 2018 by DAW Books)
From Unseen Fire is the first book of the Aven Cycle, a historical fantasy series set in an alternate Ancient Rome. It also features a strong female lead and is a debut novel to boot. I think I need this book in my life!
“The Dictator is dead; long live the Republic.
But whose Republic will it be? Senators, generals, and elemental mages vie for the power to shape the future of the city of Aven. One such mage, Latona of the Vitelliae, must rediscover her incredible powers of Fire and Spirit—which she suppressed for years at the Dictator’s court—in order to protect her family and the city she loves.
Her siblings—a widow who conceals a canny political mind in the guise of a frivolous socialite, a young prophetess torn from the sanctuary of her temple, and a military tribune leading a dangerous expedition in the province of Iberia—will be her allies as she builds a place for herself in this new world, against the objections of their father, her husband, and the strictures of Aventan society.
Their paths intersect with that of Sempronius Tarren, a rising politician who dreams of a vast and harmonious empire growing from the nexus of their beloved city. He believes the gods have thrown down a personal challenge, and equipped him with the skills to steer Aven towards this glorious future—but in order to realize his goals, he will have to break the Republic’s most sacred law. Although centuries-old custom dictates that no mage may hold the highest political offices, Sempronius, a Shadow mage who has kept his abilities a life-long secret, intends to do just that.
As rebellion brews in Iberia, Sempronius must outwit the ruthless leader of the opposing Senate faction to claim the political and military power he needs to achieve his—and Aven’s—destiny. As Latona unleashes her magical potential, she discovers that Sempronius’s extraordinary vision for their nation aligns with her desires to protect its people—but their burgeoning relationship may jeopardize the very future they seek to build in Aven.”
Ooh interesting! That’s a totally new to me one! Hope you love it once you read it!
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This sounds glorious!!! 😍
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Sounds like an interesting pick and this is the first time I’m seeing it. Nice choice!
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This is new to me, but it sounds really good! Plus I love the “cracked porcelain” cover design:-)
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Hmmm, we will see
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Alternate history ancient Rome – colour me happy. This could definitely be a book for me.
Lynn 😀
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This one is new to me! Awesome cover too. An alternate Rome sounds like a lot of fun. As do elemental mages. Nice pick!
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Hope you will love it when you read it!
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Hmmmm, I’m intrigued!
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Lately, Ancient Rome seems to be very much in demand as far as historical fantasy is concerned, and this book seems to be pushing all my right buttons. I’ll keep an eye on it, thank you so much for sharing!
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Haha, yep Ancient Rome certainly is a growing trend, and it’s one I’m embracing since you know how I can’t resist any fantasy set in this period 😀
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