Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It is a chance to share those new releases were are super anxious to get our hands on and read.
Okay I admit the cover caught my attention first but then I zeroed in on "Victorian London" and I was completely sold and a debut author too so really, anything is possible with this one.
Book Description:
Henrietta Howel can burst into flames.
Forced to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when instead of being executed, she's invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal sorcerers.
Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta is declared the chosen one, the girl who will defeat the Ancients, bloodthirsty demons terrorizing humanity. She also meets her fellow sorcerer trainees, handsome young men eager to test her power and her heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray her.
But Henrietta Howel is not the chosen one.
As she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers that the sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, what does it mean to not be the one? And how much will she risk to save the city--and the one she loves?
Exhilarating and gripping, Jessica Cluess's spellbinding fantasy introduces Henrietta Howel, a powerful, unforgettable heroine, and an entertaining world filled with magic, monsters, and mayhem.
Okay I admit the cover caught my attention first but then I zeroed in on "Victorian London" and I was completely sold and a debut author too so really, anything is possible with this one.
Book Description:
Henrietta Howel can burst into flames.
Forced to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when instead of being executed, she's invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal sorcerers.
Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta is declared the chosen one, the girl who will defeat the Ancients, bloodthirsty demons terrorizing humanity. She also meets her fellow sorcerer trainees, handsome young men eager to test her power and her heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray her.
But Henrietta Howel is not the chosen one.
As she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers that the sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, what does it mean to not be the one? And how much will she risk to save the city--and the one she loves?
Exhilarating and gripping, Jessica Cluess's spellbinding fantasy introduces Henrietta Howel, a powerful, unforgettable heroine, and an entertaining world filled with magic, monsters, and mayhem.
Nice fine. I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteNice find. I clicked publish before I saw my typo. lol
DeleteLOL I sadly do that all the time. ;P
DeleteI love it. Always favor reading chosen one books when the chosen turns out not to be the one. Bring on the calamity! What if Neville had been picked as the chosen one instead of Harry? Tell me you haven't wondered about it?!
ReplyDeleteOh I have, definitely. ;)
Deleteaaahh, I've been eyeing this book. I'm really looking out for reviews for this one!!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteYES! Can't wait to read this Ali! I love the Chosen One/Not Chosen One element:)
ReplyDeleteI really do too Jenny, I really hope it is a good one!
DeleteThat cover is incredible. I'm excited to see what people think of it.
ReplyDeleteI think so too, I just hope the rest lives up to it as well. ;)
DeleteVictorian London? I'm in!
ReplyDeleteI know! It has to be one of my favorite settings. ;)
DeleteI really like that cover and the promise of Victorian London, but I've been hearing that it might have a love square, so I think this will be one I wait for the sequel for.
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it, Ali!
A love square? *sigh* Darn it. Maybe I will hold off on it as well. :(
DeleteI like the premise but all the boys vying for her love is not sitting well with me. So I think I'll pass on this one, but I hope you'll love it. I'll be on the lookout for your review, Ali!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy, I understand and Nick said a love square, so yeah, maybe I'll hold off as well.
DeleteOh yes! I have a copy of this beauty on the way and I can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteLucky! Can't wait to read your review for it!
DeleteThat is a great cover. I hope you enjoy reading this, Ali.
ReplyDeleteMy WoW
Thanks so much Sandra!
DeleteThis does sound like a good one, and I love Victorian London.
ReplyDeleteMe too, there is just something about it that is so appealing.
DeleteOh you had me at the cover and the blurb! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty alluring aren't they? I really hope it will be a good one.
DeleteHi Kindlemom, I too love the cover and its really intriguing. Thanks for putting it on my radar!
ReplyDeleteHey Debbie! Thanks and let's hope it is a good one.
DeleteI'm also very excited about this one!! Nice cover, but the ''Victorian London'' definitely has my attention!
ReplyDeleteThat really was the first thing I loved about it too beside the gorgeous cover. ;)
DeleteThat would totally catch my eye, too!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this one either! It was also my pick. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHere's my post here
How fun that we both picked the same one!
DeleteFantastic pick!! I want to read this one too. The Victorian London part is what first intrigued me about this one as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to resist that setting isn't it?
DeleteI want to read this SO BADLY. I'm a little worried about the love interests. But I'm willing to give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteI am too but I really want to as well. Hopefully we both like it. :D
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