I’m participating today in "Waiting On" Wednesday. It is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, and its purpose is to spotlight eagerly anticipated upcoming releases.
I’m not sure where I first heard about The Girl of Fire and Thorns. All I know is that suddenly it seemed like EVERYONE was talking about how awesome it was on twitter. And by then, of course, I was a little bit skeptical and also a lot intrigued (and wondering when I missed the bus, exactly). Fast forward a couple of months to the present day. Now that I’ve seen the summary, I can barely contain my excitement. It’s supposed to be all awesome and stuff, AND it’s epic fantasy? Sign me up right quick! The Girl of Fire and Thorns will be published by Greenwillow Books on September 20, 2011.
Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never done anything remarkable. She can’t see how she ever will.Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.
And he’s not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies seething with dark magic are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people’s savior. And he looks at her in a way that no man has ever looked at her before. Soon it is not just her life, but her very heart that is at stake.
Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn’t die young. Most of the chosen do.
What books are you waiting on?
I heard a lot about this book, too, but I haven't read it yet (no ARC)...
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I am waiting for this one, too! I did like the old cover better, though. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this one but you're right it does look good! Thanks for posting about it :)
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thanks for the comment! this book looks pretty awesome!
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This looks So good. It's going in my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this one, it does sound great!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick!! I'm totally curious what will happen.
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Yes, I completely agree with you! This novel honestly came out of nowhere all of a sudden. Made me think it'd been out for a long time and I was just out of the loop!!
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ReplyDeleteYep, I've been noticing this book a lot, too. It sounds fab.
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I'm not really into epic fantasy but I mist admit this one has me intrigued - I've heard the buzz too :)
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Cecelia: I can't get the link to work :) I adore making hats and I uber loves raccoons! You hat is super cute!
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I absolutely cannot wait for this one, it sounds awesome! But all the hype worries me a bit, because usually I'm disappointed with the really hyped up books. Hopefully it won't be the case with this one, it does sounds amazing. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteIs this the new cover? I don't think I like it quite as much. It's different which is nice, but sort of ugly. It reminds me a bit of the cover for Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima *shrugs*. This book still sounds great. Super choice!
ReplyDeleteLiz R.: I know what you mean about hyped books. They almost always let me down. But for this one, I'll keep hoping!
ReplyDeleteBrittLit: Yes, this is the new cover. I agree with you - I don't think it's as pretty. Ah well!
@cecelia - Those are very cool!! Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting on this too! But I prefer the other cover, the one with the picture of the girl. It's much more enticing, to me.
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Ella
I looks very interesting, and the cover is nice too, although I liked the other one more.
ReplyDeleteNice pick!
-Mariana S
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I've just started hearing about this one too. I know it has a new cover (the one in your post) which I like much more than the first. It sounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I prefer the other cover but this is probably more appropriate since it looks more fantasy-ish.
ReplyDeleteOkay, this looks both action packed and awesome. Great pick!
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nice pick! I heard about this one but the cover is new :) Looks like it'll be an interesting read.
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Great choice; I didn't know this one yet, but it sounds exciting!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll love it when you're finally able to read it :)
Apparently I live under a rock, because I haven't heard of this one. It does sounds good, though.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... sound like it has the almost inescapable love triangle going on, but otherwise it does sound promising.
ReplyDeleteThe story sounds amazing, I'll definitely be checking it out! The cover...hm, it looks like they were trying to give it more of a high fantasy look. Both cover are just "okay" for me, but I'm hoping the story is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI didn’t know this one but it sounds really promising. Thank you for sharing, I’ll add it to my wishlist!
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Ohhh! I've not heard of this one! I wonder how it skipped my radar! Sounds fantastic though...adding it to my wish list right away! Great pick thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I'm super excited for this book to come out too! And I love the new cover :)
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds very, very exciting! I'll be sure to investigate further!
Thanks for posting it on WOW!! : )
Maria @ http://anightsdreamofbooks.blogspot.com/
I'm so excited for this one, it sounds like it's going to be an amazing story! Wonderful pick :)
ReplyDeleteI have this one on my wish list. I noticed the cover change couple days ago. Great choice.
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Michelle A.
I haven't heard about this one! I likes the sound of it :)
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing really good things about this one as well, and since I always love a good YA fantasy I'm definitely going to be checking it out. Though, I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of the new cover... but it's starting to grow on me.
ReplyDeleteI must have missed the bus on this one, too, because this is the first time I'm hearing about it. It does sound super good, though. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteWow, I haven't read anything about this book... but looks pretty good! : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by! Yep, The Girl of Fire and Thorns is on my tbr list too...I'm a sucker for high fantasy :D
ReplyDeleteWah! Your WoW book is intriguing.
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I hadn't heard of this one before, but it sounds really good! Thanks for stopping by, and for bringing this book to my attention :-)
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this! It will probably be one of my WoW entries in the future lol!
I like this cover more than the original one, and yes! This book looks so awesome, I can't wait for it to be released either :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great and mysterious adventure! :) A very unique premise that looks promising. To the TBR list on Goodreads! Thank you for visiting and for sharing. :) Happy reading!
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Haven't heard of it but it sounds really good.
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Awesome pick!
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