Waiting on Wednesday 05/30/18
“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
Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven (September 25, 2018 by Ace Books)
My first encounter with Grace Draven was years ago with Master of Crows, which was one of only a handful of romance fantasy novels I’ve ever really enjoyed because of the skillful way the author balanced elements from both genres. I’ve not had a chance to read her again, though it appears she’s come a long way and garnered quite a huge following of fans in the almost ten years since. This fall, Draven will be launching a new series with the first book Phoenix Unbound, and I’m really looking forward to this opportunity to revisit her work.
“A woman with power over fire and illusion and an enslaved son of a chieftain battle a corrupt empire in this powerful and deeply emotional romantic fantasy from the USA Today bestselling author of Radiance.
Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire’s capital–her fate to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village’s tithe has been the same woman. Gilene’s sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her secret to staying alive lies with the magic only she possesses.
But this year is different.
Azarion, the Empire’s most famous gladiator, has somehow seen through her illusion–and is set on blackmailing Gilene into using her abilities to help him escape his life of slavery. And unknown to Gilene, he also wants to reclaim the birthright of his clan.
To protect her family and village, she will risk everything to return to the Empire–and burn once more.”
The BiblioSanctum 
Powers over flame and illusion? That sounds intriguing. I can see trying this one!
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Wtf is wrong with these people!!!!!! OMG MUST READ IT
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Haha, I know you like Draven so I knew you would want to 🙂
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Ooh this one is new to me! Liking that cover! I love a good fantasy read! Hope you enjoy this one once you read it!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
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Ooh I like the sounds of this one. I’ve not seen it before and the cover is really nice as well. However, I saw the author’s name and immediately thought of The Crow – how sad is that? Nice choice.
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Not just you – whenever I see the name Draven I think of The Crow too. 🙂
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Hope you’ll enjoy it when you read it!
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This really sounds good, I’ve actually never heard of Draven before. Its definitely going on the list😁
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I think she sort of began as small press and then gained a loyal cult following with Master of Crows. But then she had a big hit called Radiance a few years ago, so I believe more people are aware of that one. 🙂
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The core concept for this novel/series is very, very intriguing (that is, once I manage to get past the human sacrifice bit, of course…) and the cover is nothing short of magnificent 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
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Oh I’m curious. pretty cover!
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I’ve not read this author but with a concept like that I will definitely keep an eye out for this one. Sounds really good.
Lynn 😀
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