Waiting on Wednesday 06/13/18

“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
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto (February 12, 2019 by Simon Pulse)
I know I can be picky about my YA, but when I discovered this book recently, I just couldn’t resist adding it to my TBR. I’ve always enjoyed seeing phoenixes in fiction, but they always seem to be peripheral to the story even when they are featured. In this case though, they seem pretty central to everything that’s happening. And there’s a girl-disguised-as-a-boy plot! That cover too, is to die for. I just hope this one turns out as good as it sounds.
In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders—legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire—until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart.
I promised her the throne would not come between us.
Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders—even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks.
But it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Rule or be ruled.
Just as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. And meanwhile, the new empire has learned of the Riders’ return and intends to destroy them once and for all.
Sometimes the title of queen is given. Sometimes it must be taken.
Crown of Feathers is an epic fantasy about love’s incredible power to save—or to destroy. Interspersed throughout is the story of Avalkyra Ashfire, the last Rider queen, who would rather see her empire burn than fall into her sister’s hands.”
Beautiful cover. And I’m not sure I’ve ever read a phoenix story! I’ll have to keep an eye on this one.
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I know, I’m simply in love with that cover.
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Ooh nice! Just starting to see this one around the blogosphere! Loving the cover! Hope you thoroughly enjoy this one once you get to read it!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
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That is such a stunning cover!
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That cover is amazing! I’m excited to read a story that centers on Phoenix riders, it sounds like an idea with a lot of potential😁
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Yeah, I’m crossing my fingers it’ll be good!
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Oh nice cover there!
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This sounds like a solid read and Cass, the bird lover, definitely approves of the cover!
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Cass has good taste 😀
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You must be a man to ride when queens ruled? Silly rules
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Haha, I know, right? Stuff like that always makes wonder.
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Whoa…that cover is absolutely gorgeous! Also, the synopsis sounds so unique, I’m totally adding it to my TBR. 😛
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OMG!!!! This cover is simply fabulous!!!
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WOW.
Just WOW…
Phoenix riders might end up being far more fascinating than dragon riders! 🙂
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Definitely. Makes you wonder why more people didn’t think of it sooner 😀
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This book sounds freaking amazing!!! Everything about it seems super cool and the cover is gorgeous! Adding it to my TBR!
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PHOENIX RIDER! Okay, take my money.
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Huh, I don’t think I’ve ever come across a story with phoenix mounts. This looks really cool and that cover is pretty brilliant!
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My giddy aunt – that cover. I want this book. The description. Phoenix riders – stop.
Lynn
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Added this one to the plunder list! Arrr!
x The Captain
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Oh… my… Wow. I really, really hope it’s as good as it promises to be.
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