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Feb 29, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #26


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. My pick for this week is:

Title: Shadow and Bone
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Reading level: Ages 12 and up
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.(June 5, 2012)

Book Synopsis: Alina Starkov doesn’t expect much from life. Orphaned by the Border Wars, all she’s ever been able to rely on is her best friend and fellow refugee, Mal. And lately not even that seems certain. Drafted into the army of their war-torn homeland, they’ve been sent on a dangerous mission into the Fold, a swath of darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh.

When their convoy is attacked, all seems lost until Alina reveals a dormant power that not even she knew existed. She is torn from everything she knows and whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling. He believes that she is the answer the people have been waiting for: the Sun Summoner. Only her power can destroy the Fold.

Overwhelmed by luxury, envied as the Darkling’s favorite, Alina struggles to keep her wits about her without Mal by her side. But nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her mastery of her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha—and the secrets of her heart.

9 comments:

  1. Hi!
    I saw this cover on a few blog this week and I think it's so pretty! Reminded me of Night Circus! The story sounds great too!

    Here's mine:
    http://www.proserpinecravedfor.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-february-2012.html

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  2. A quote from Veronica Roth on the cover? I'm so in! :)

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  3. Excited for this one! Thanks for sharing. I love the cover!

    Check out my WOW HERE

    Sara @ upon a love story

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  4. Wow, blurbed by Roth! love it! I've seen this one a few times lately...looks really good! Check out our Waiting on Weds this week!

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  5. This book sounds like it will be a good read. Everyone seems to love the cover :)

    Her's my WoW if you get time:
    http://escapingonebookatatime.blogspot.com/2012/02/wow-temptation-of-angels-by-michelle.html

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  6. Great pick! I've been looking forward to this ever since I saw all the cover reveals. Thanks for sharing!

    My WoW: http://bibliophilesthoughtsonbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-12-goddess.html

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  7. This book is definitely getting around the blogging world. Sounds very interesting. Great pick.

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  8. Thanks for sharing such a great WoW book. I have definitely added it to my wishlist (New GFC Follower) Natasha @ Paranormal Goddess Book Blog - My Waiting On Wednesday Post

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