Waiting on Wednesday is about sharing a book every week you cannot wait to be published. This week, I'm waiting on
Snow Like Ashes
(Snow Like Ashes, #1)
by Sarah Raasch
Snow Like Ashes
(Snow Like Ashes, #1)
by Sarah Raasch
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pages: 432
Expected Publication: October 14, 2014
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
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Description from Goodreads:
A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
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I can't believe how many amazing books are coming out this year, and Snow Like Ashes definitely makes to my list of the most anticipated books of 2014!
Great pick! Can't wait to read this one. I bet it's going to be epic!
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~Stephanie @ Bookfever
I know right, so excited! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThere are SO many this year, and I'm excited for this one too (even if the covers similar to others) but it does sound amazing! :)
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Kirsty @ StudioReads
There seems to be a trend that high fantasy and retellings are pretty hot at the moment, not that I'm complaining - I'm ecstatic about that! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSnow Like Ashes sounds amazing! Can't wait to read it, I hope it lives up to expectations, great choice!
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Alma @ Journey Through Fiction
It really does, and I'm so excited about it! I wish I had an ARC of it - it would be so great. :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis one sounds so great! and the cover is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteA pretty cover always is a good thing. :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI know! October is just too far away. :) Thanks for stopping by!
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