Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here, at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's
based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. If you're continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.
Fans of Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series have fallen in love with the Bloodwitch Aeduan. And now, finally, comes his story.
High in a snowy mountain range, a monastery that holds more than just faith clings to the side of a cliff. Below, thwarted by a lake, a bloodthirsty horde of raiders await the coming of winter and the frozen path to destroy the sanctuary and its secrets.
The Bloodwitch Aeduan has teamed up with the Threadwitch Iseult and the magical girl Owl to stop the destruction. But to do so, he must confront his own father, and his past.
SUPER excited for Aeduan's book!! Of course we've all been waiting for this one!
TITLE: Bloodwitch
AUTHOR: Susan Dennard
PUBLISHER: Tor Teen
GENRE: YA Fantasy
RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2019
People travel from afar to the small isle in the Aegean Sea hoping for a single glimpse of Princess Psyche. Their adoration for the mortal woman is so all-consuming that citizens begin to shower her with the very gifts and offerings they once left at the alter of Venus, goddess of love and beauty.
But gods are known for their jealousy.
Cupid, the god of love, takes pleasure in causing strife and mischief in the lives of humans. He uses love as a weapon, humoring in the weakness of people at the whims of their feelings. When his mother Venus approaches him about punishing the human girl who dares to steal her offerings and affections from the people, Cupid gladly accepts.
Psyche's punishment is to be given to a mysterious creature who only comes to her in the dark of night under the pact that she will never lay eyes on him. She is terrified of this stranger, who the oracle described as a serpent. Her mate, however, is masterful in his dealings with his bride. He takes his time, morphing her fears into different sensations completely.
Based on the Roman/Greek mythology of Cupid and Psyche by Lucius Apuleius, New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins brings the tale to life, weaving layers that show exactly how a sacrificial lamb can be enchanted by an unseen monster.
I looove mythology as much as I love fairy tales! When I heard about this book, I KNEW I had to have it!! I cannot wait to read it!! I remember the Cupid and Psyche myth was somewhat related to The Beauty and the Beast, at least that's what I recall from school! Lol. So I am super excited to read this one!
TITLE: Souls in Darkness
AUTHOR: Wendy Higgins
PUBLISHER: Self published
GENRE: Historical Fantasy
GENRE: Historical Fantasy
RELEASE DATE: February 12, 2019
Both of these sound exciting and have such great cover art. Bloodwitch sure is making the rounds right now.
ReplyDeleteI need to start that Dennard series soon or I'm going to be so far behind!
ReplyDeleteI need to make myself start Dennard's series. I remember when just the first book was out and I was gonna read it, and I still haven't!
ReplyDeleteOooh!! I really need to read the Truwitch series soon! Great picks!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I don't know the second one, but it feels like I've waiting for Bloodwitch forever!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I can't believe I've never read anything by either of these authors. I hope you enjoy reading both of your picks this week, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by My WoW yesterday.
So with you on Soul In Darkness! It sounds amazing. And one of these days I will catch up on the Truthwitch series.
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