Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (134): Snow Like Ashes


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October 14th 2014 from Balzer + Bray
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.

Sara Raasch’s debut fantasy is a lightning-fast tale of loyalty, love, and finding one’s destiny.

I'm very interested in this novel, it sounds like a story I'll love! Plus, that cover is fabulous.

What are you waiting on?


24 comments:

  1. There is some great looking high fantasy coming out this year and Snow Like Ashes is definitely one that I'm excited about too! And this cover is breathtaking! Great pick!

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    1. It definitely sounds like a book to watch out for. The cover is so stunning! I could stare it for days :)

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  2. Thanks for putting this on my radar, I hadn't heard of this book until now ;)

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    1. Glad I found a story that's new to you! Thanks for stopping by :D

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  3. Ohh, I like this cover too. PRETTY. I hope you enjoy it sweetie. <3 great pick :)

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  4. This sounds awesome. You know I'm always looking for a new fantasy that will hook me in. Great pick!

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    1. Let's hope it's as epic as Rae Carson's Fire & Thorns trilogy! I need a new fantasy trilogy to fangirl over :)

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  5. Stunning cover! Just added to Goodreads :-)

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  6. LOVE the cover and premise. Hope you get to read it soon.

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  7. This book sounds so good! I hadn't heard of it before, but now I can't wait to read it either!
    My WoW

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  8. YES! I absolutely cannot wait for this one! That premise and cover are a stunning combo!

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    1. I'm pretty much in love with the cover + summary. So much fabulousness!

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  9. I saw this book recently and really like the sounds of it! And the cover is awesome :)

    Janina
    My WoW!

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  10. Oooh!! I just added this one to my tbr on GR - thanks for pointing it out! It's now part of a long list of upcoming high fantasy reads that I can't wait for! And I love the cover, as well.

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  11. I do really like the cover, the portal thing makes me thing of the show Stargate haha.

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  12. Oooh this sounds really cool!! Thanks for the heads up!

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