Waiting on Wednesday 12/25/19
“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
Shielded by KayLynn Flanders (July 21st, 2020 by Delacorte Press)
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Whatever you celebrate, I hope you are all having a wonderful day full of warmth and joy and love! Here’s a book that caught my eye earlier this week, and since I had such awesome luck with YA debuts this year, I hope that trend will continue. And of course, the cover is gorgeous!
“For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war, and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, if she reveals the very secret that could destroy her.
The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It’s losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans.
As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn’s–her brother’s–magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.
Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong–the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it’s too late–for her and for her entire kingdom.”
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This sounds awesome, and I love that cover. Nice pick!
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Yeah, I’m in love with the cover!
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🎄 A very Merry Christmas to you too!!! 🎄
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Thanks, hope you had a great Christmas!
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Oooh this sounds amazing Mogsi!!!
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It sounds good, but I should so stay away from YA
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I always tell myself that, but I get dragged back in, lol!
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Happy holidays! I love the sound of this, I’m looking for some good YA. Fingers crossed😁
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Fingers crossed here as wel!
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This looks and sounds really good. I’m gonna have to check it out!
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I like the sound of this one, and it’s got a cool cover too!
Hope you had a merry Christmas!!
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Agreed, I was drawn to it immediately!
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Well hello book, you had me at ‘fans of Sorcery of Thorns’ lol. Ugh, I’m so mad at my self for my stupid book buying ban.
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I found out about this one recently too, it sounds wonderful. Fingers crossed we both enjoy it.
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That cover alone would certainly make me want to pick this one up – it’s gorgeous.
Lynn 😀
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