Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where we discuss what books we can't wait for! My pick for today is:
The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Expected Release Date: August 27, 2013
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Synopsis from Goodreads:
The epic conclusion to
Rae Carson's Fire and Thorns trilogy. The seventeen-year-old
sorcerer-queen will travel into the unknown realm of the enemy to win
back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of
her destiny.
Elisa is a fugitive in her own country. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves in order to lure her to the gate of darkness. As she and her daring companions take one last quest into unknown enemy territory to save Hector, Elisa will face hardships she's never imagined. And she will discover secrets about herself and her world that could change the course of history. She must rise up as champion-a champion to those who have hated her most.
Elisa is a fugitive in her own country. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves in order to lure her to the gate of darkness. As she and her daring companions take one last quest into unknown enemy territory to save Hector, Elisa will face hardships she's never imagined. And she will discover secrets about herself and her world that could change the course of history. She must rise up as champion-a champion to those who have hated her most.
Why I'm Waiting:
I am so in love with this series. I recently read the first two books (I know I'm really behind...) and I wanted to slap myself for not reading them sooner. So. Freaking. Good. Rae Carson has done a masterful job with this high fantasy series. I tore through The Girl of Fire and Thorns and immediately picked up the second one, The Crown of Embers. And then there was a horrible cliffhanger and I wanted to cry. Actually I think I may have actually cried. I am so in love with these characters and this world. I've literally had dreams about the Fire and Thorns series. Dreams people. I'm obsessed. And this one comes out in less than a month!!!! *does happy dance* I. Can't. Wait.
What are you guys waiting for this week? Have you read this series? Leave a comment below!
I haven't read the second one yet, but I think I'll try and wait until it's closer to the time Bitter Kingdom comes out given the cliffhanger you mentioned. So sick of cliffhangers! (I have a love-hate relationship with them right now). ~Pam
ReplyDeleteGood call. I am dying. I also have a love-hate relationship with cliffhangers, but I think I love to hate them. I guess I just love when a series can grab my attention so much that I am literally pulling out my hair waiting for the next one. :)
DeleteI haven't read this series yet, but your ravings make me want to start ASAP!
ReplyDeleteHere is my WOW post
You definitely should! It is incredible. If you like high fantasy, this is a series you cannot afford to miss.
DeleteI really enjoyed the first book but somehow haven't gotten the time to read book 2. Must read soon. My WoW
ReplyDeleteThe second book was great! No second book syndrome, yay! Definitely get it read before the end of next month when the last one comes out! Thanks for stopping by!
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