Wednesday 3 May 2017

Can't Wait Wednesday #185 - The Waking Land


Can't Wait Wednesday is a new weekly meme hosted here to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine
 
This week's choice is -


The Waking Land - Callie Bates
ISBN - 9781473638723
Publisher - Hodder & Stoughton
Release date - June 27th, 2017

It's been fourteen years since King Antoine took Elanna hostage. Fourteen years since her father's rebellion failed. Fourteen years spent being raised by the man who condemned her people to misery. A man she's come to love as a father.

Now 20, Elanna is about to be taken prisoner once again... but this time by her father's mysterious right-hand man.

Her father wants to reignite his rebellion, this time using Elanna as figurehead. He will tell his followers she is the legendary Wildegarde reborn, a sorceress who could make the very earth tremble.

But what no one knows is that magic really does flow through Elanna's veins. Now she must decide which side she's on, and whether she'll use her powers for mercy... or revenge.


A bold and gorgeous fantasy featuring a brilliant heroine on the cusp of womanhood, The Waking Land is the first of a trilogy that will delight fans of The Red Queen, Six of Crows, and Court of Thorns and Roses.


I was initially drawn to this because of the striking US cover and then I saw this oh so pretty UK cover. Then I read the author's description of her inspiration - neolithic monuments, land stewardship, royal hostages, and poisonous fungi. Sold! I'm ignoring the bit that says 'for fans of...' because that way lies disappointment!

 

4 comments:

  1. Oh WOW this looks good! The premise has me hooked, and I also love the cover. Great pick!
    Here's my WoW

    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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  2. I can't wait for this either! And wow, I thought the US cover was gorgeous, this version is just simply stunning!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  3. I think I love this cover even more than the US one:-) I was just approved for this on NetGalley so I'm super excited!

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  4. I am looking forward to reading this. My daughter got an ARC and I was approved on EW. It looks great!
    Sam @ WLABB

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