Waiting on Wednesday 03/18/20
“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
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (September 29, 2020 by Del Rey Books)
Who all is excited about this one with me! I love Naomi Novik’s work, but after feeling so-so about Spinning Silver, I’m looking forward to see how this one will go, especially since it sounds pretty dark.
“From the New York Times bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver comes the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic.
I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life.
Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I’m concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I’m not joining his pack of adoring fans.
I don’t need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I’m probably the most dangerous thing in the place. Just give me a chance and I’ll level mountains and kill untold millions, make myself the dark queen of the world.
At least, that’s what the world expects me to do. Most of the other students in here would be delighted if Orion killed me like one more evil thing that’s crawled out of the drains. Sometimes I think they want me to turn into the evil witch they assume I am. The school itself certainly does.
But the Scholomance isn’t getting what it wants from me. And neither is Orion Lake. I may not be anyone’s idea of the shining hero, but I’m going to make it out of this place alive, and I’m not going to slaughter thousands to do it, either.
Although I’m giving serious consideration to just one.
With flawless mastery, Naomi Novik creates a heroine for the ages—a character so sharply realized and so richly nuanced that she will live on in hearts and minds for generations to come.”
The BiblioSanctum 
Ooh nice! I just saw this somewhere the other day and was immediately entranced with its cover! This is definitely one I will need to keep an eye on! I hope you love it once you get to read it!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
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It’s a pretty cover indeed!
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Oh I liked a book by this author and I would be curious about this one as well
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Yes, she’s written some great stuff!
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Somehow I hadn’t heard of this but now that I have I’m excited. Not only is it by Novik but it sounds intriguing! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Right? I’m always up for something by Novik 😀
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Hmmm, sounds very schooly, which I’m kind of done with as a trope/setting, but could still be interesting.
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Yes, I definitely think it uses the magic school trope.
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I’ve been seeing this one around a lot. I really need to pick up something by this author.
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Yep, I think a lot of poeple are excited!
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I never read Spinning Silver, but I definitely want to read this one!
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I thought Uprooted was better 🙂
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I think I must be tha last one who has never read her books Mogsy (hiding under a rock here) LOL
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Haha, no worries, but you certainly must try!
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With this kind of “presentation” I simply want this book *right now*! 😀
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Definitely, I love the premise.
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Sounds very interesting. And I’ve yet to read anything by Naomi Novik, which makes me think I’m really missing out on some great work.
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She’s been hit or miss with me, but her good ones are amazing! Uprooted is my favorite.
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I’m so excited for this one, hope it’s good!
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Crossing my fingers!
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Ohhh new one! Want
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Anything by Novik is definitely want 😀
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