Waiting on Wednesday 3/17/21
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
The Seventh Queen by Greta Kelly (November 2, 2021 by Harper Voyager)
It’s still early in the year, but I have a feeling The Frozen Crown will remain in my list of favorite books of 2021, and certainly it’s still the most surprising gem and underrated book I’ve read this year. I’m so excited for the sequel so I we can get a resolution to that killer cliffhanger ending from the first book, and also for the series ending since this is a duology.
“After the gasp-inducing cliffhanger ending of The Frozen Crown, the exciting conclusion to the epic story of Askia—a warrior, witch, and queen-to-be—as she confronts the monster that stole her throne…and is holding her prisoner to steal her magic.
The Empire of Vishir has lost its ruler, and the fight to save Seravesh from the Roven Empire is looking bleak. Moreover, Askia has been captured by power-hungry Emperor Radovan, who plans on making her his wife simply so he can take her magic as his own, killing her in the process. Aware of his ex-wives’ fates, Askia must find a means of avoiding this doom, not only for the sake of Seravesh, but now for Vishir as well. She must put both nations first and remember Ozura’s advice: you must play the game in order to survive. Askia was born a soldier, but now it’s time to become a spy.
But it’s hard to play a game where the only person who knows the rules wants to kill her.
And time is a factor. The jewel Radovan has put around her neck will pull her power from her in thirty days. Worse, Vishir might not even have that long, as the two heirs to the throne are on the verge of civil war. Without any hope for help from the south, without any access to her magic, alone in a hostile land, Askia is no closer to freeing her people than she was when she fled to Vishir. In the clutches of a madman, the only thing she’s close to is death.
Yet she’d trade her life for a chance to save Seravesh. The problem: she may not have that choice.”
The BiblioSanctum 
Oh, an intriguing one there!
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Saying that the character is facing high stakes here would be the understatement of the year! 🙂
Intriguing…
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Oh nice! That’s a new to me one. I hope you enjoy it once you get to read it!
Here’s my WoW
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
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You’ll get to read them both in the same year! 🙂
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I love not having to wait that long for a sequel!
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Sounds interesting! I’ve actually never heard of it but I looked up The Frozen Crown and it looks like exactly the sort of thing I would like so I’ve added it to my tbr.
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The Frozen Crown was excellent! I’m trying to get it on more people’s radars!
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A good reminder to try and read The Frozen Crown at some point!
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You really should! 😀
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AHHH!!!! This is the first I’ve seen news of the sequel! And I only have to wait until November!!
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I know, lol! So close yet so far – at least we get both books in 202!
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It has been sooo long since I read a good fantasy!
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Wow. I feel like I’ve just added the first book to my wishlist and here’s the second on the horizon. Need to get my act together.
Lynn 😀
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It’s on a faster release schedule than one per year, it seems!
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Hadn’t heard of this one, hope you enjoy it!
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