Waiting on Wednesday 05/24/23
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 Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (October 3, 2023 by HarperVoyager)
“The fates of two bitter enemies with opposing magical abilities are swept together in The Hurricane Wars, the spellbinding debut in a fantasy romance trilogy set in a Southeast Asia-inspired world ravaged by storms, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and R. F. Kuang.
The heart is a battlefield.
All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, Talasyn has found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But she is hiding a deadly secret: light magic courses through her veins, a blazing power believed to have been wiped out years ago that can cut through the Night Empire’s shadows.
Prince Alaric, the emperor’s only son and heir, has been forged into a weapon by his father. Tasked with obliterating any threats to the Night Empire’s rule with the strength of his armies and mighty Shadow magic, Alaric has never been bested. That is until he sees Talasyn burning brightly on the battlefield with the magic that killed his grandfather, turned his father into a monster, and ignited the Hurricane Wars. In a clash of light and dark, their powers merge and create a force the likes of which has never been seen.
Talasyn and Alaric both know this war can only end with them. But a greater threat is coming, and the strange new magic they can create together could be the only way to overcome it. Thrust into an uneasy alliance, they will confront the secrets at the heart of the war and find, in each other, a searing passion–one that could save their world…or destroy it.
An exquisite fantasy brimming with unforgettable characters, sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, and richly drawn worlds, The Hurricane Wars marks the breathtaking debut of an extraordinary new writer.”
The BiblioSanctum 
This one certainly sounds good.
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Good luck with that “fantasy romance”….
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The last one I read was great, so I’m on a kick!
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Ooh nice! I’ve been seeing this one around a bit! The cover is so pretty! I hope you enjoy it once you get to read it!
Here’s my CWW
Have a GREAT day!
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That sounds good but makes me think of Leigh Bardugo rather than SJM.
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Glad I’m not the only one who got that vibe!
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After loving Fourth Wing, I’m tempted to try more fantasy romance😁
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I’m definitely feeling more open to the genre lately!
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I know it’s nothing new anymore to see epic fantasy inspired by cultures beyond medieval Europe, but I still love seeing it. Granted, I love me some old-school epic fantasy, but I also really enjoy mixing it up with different cultures, characters, locations, perspectives.
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Can’t argue with that! I also like the “romantasy” sound of this one. Romance isn’t really my genre, but speaking of mixing things up, I’ve been meaning to branch out more this year 🙂
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