Waiting on Wednesday 01/13/21
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
Capture the Crown by Jennifer Estep (July 6th, 2021 by HarperVoyager)
Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards ended last year, but that doesn’t mean the stories are over. That was the first series I ever read by the author, and I’m definitely up for more. That’s why I’m excited for an all-new trilogy set in the same world, starting with Capture the Crown, the first novel of A Gargoyle Queen.
“Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her kingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy.
Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess who is more interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and other frivolous things than learning how to rule the kingdom of Andvari. But her carefully crafted persona is just an act to hide the fact that Gemma is a powerful mind magier—and a spy.
Gemma is undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing large amounts of tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she encounters Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta—her mortal enemy. Gemma tries to steer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself behind enemy lines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Also coming to Gemma’s aid is Grimley, her beloved gargoyle.
Despite the fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter enemies, a dangerous attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Further complicating matters is Leo’s murderous family, especially Queen Maeven Morricone, the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre.
The closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly plots she uncovers. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but only one queen can sit on the throne…”
The BiblioSanctum 
I’m so curious as well about this one!
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Yeah, I really enjoyed the previous trilogy, I’m super excited to see that the world will continue.
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“beloved gargoyle”…. Ok, I *want* this!!!! 😉
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Haha yeah, “gargoyle” is totally one of those buzz words for me 😀
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Oh yes! Very excited for this one too! Loving the cover as well!!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
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Yeah, that cover is stellar!
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I’ve never read Estep, but it’s always a great day when you get to continue reading about a world you really enjoy.
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I only came to her work recently, and I was pleasantly surprised!
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I haven’t read Estep yet, but this definitely catches my eye. Pampered princess moonlighting as a spy? A beloved gargoyle? A murderous queen? Yes, please!
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Yeah, Estep is a relatively new discovery for me as well. I’m glad she’s continuing to write epic fantasy 🙂
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I remember how much you loved the last series. Maybe Estep should be another “new to me” author of 2021?
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I think that would be awesome! She was a new to me author back when her previous trilogy started 😀 I think you can just jump right in with this one.
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I have yet to read this author but I do have one of her books in my TBR and I really want to check out her stuff. Hope you enjoy this one!
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Yeah, she’s been writign for a long time, but I only tried her work for the first time a couple years ago. So I totally get ya!
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Interesting 🙂
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I saw this one and was very curious but at the back of my mind I was thinking it was part of a series – so it’s good to know it’s a new start but from the same world. Must go back and take another look.
Thanks
Lynn 😀
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Yep, it’s the same world, but it looks like it’s a brand new start so no prerequisite reading needed!
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Jennifer Estep’s other trilogy is on my list for some day!!
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