Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are all eagerly anticipating.
I’m a sucker for high fantasy novels. I love disappearing into a new world. So this week’s pick should come as no surprise. I’m anxiously waiting on Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake. I’ve never read her work but I’ve heard amazing things about her. The blurb for her newest book has me intrigued and I cannot wait to read it!
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake Published by HarperTEEN on 2016-09-20
Length: 416 pages
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Every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.
But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.
If only it was that simple. Katharine is unable to tolerate the weakest poison, and Arsinoe, no matter how hard she tries, can’t make even a weed grow. The two queens have been shamefully faking their powers, taking care to keep each other, the island, and their powerful sister Mirabella none the wiser. But with alliances being formed, betrayals taking shape, and ruthless revenge haunting the queens’ every move, one thing is certain: the last queen standing might not be the strongest…but she may be the darkest.
About Kendare Blake
Kendare Blake grew up in the small city of Cambridge, Minnesota. She is a graduate of Ithaca College, in Ithaca, New York and received a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Middlesex University in London, England. She loves to travel, is an advocate for animals, and cheats a lot when she plays Final Fantasy. Adopted from South Korea at the age of seven months, she arrived with the following instruction: "Feed her chocolate." Though not medically advisable, she and her parents are eternally grateful for this advice.
Kendare is the author of six novels: the contemporary SLEEPWALK SOCIETY, YA horror duo ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD (2011 NPR Top 5, Kirkus Top Ten), and GIRL OF NIGHTMARES (2012 Kirkus Reviews Top Ten), and the Goddess War trilogy (ANTIGODDESS, MORTAL GODS, UNGODLY).
Coming in September 2016: THREE DARK CROWNS, the first book in a fantasy series about warring triplet queens.
What are you not-so-patiently waiting on this Wednesday?
This sounds so good, I can’t wait to read it. And I hope we both love it. Thanks for sharing, and happy Wednesday! 🙂
Petra recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Beauty of Darkness
This one looks really good. I have been waiting to see if I will add it to my pile or not.
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This is on my list, I’m very curious about it!
Here’s my WoW, and hope you have a fantastic Wednesday! 🙂
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Not my usual read, but this one sounds like fun. Thanks for sharing…here’s mine: “COMMONWEALTH”
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Looks interesting. Thanks for sharing it. My WoW is a nonfiction book about Halloween.
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This looks like a book my daughter and I would both enjoy. I’ve added it to my TBR list. Happy Reading!
Nice! I can’t wait to read this one too! Love Kendare’s books! Still need to finish her last trilogy though! Once again behind on everything!! Hope you love this one too!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Jessica @ a GREAT read recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday
This one sounds so good! Makes me wish I could have gone to BEA just to get it. Great pick! You can check out my WOW in the link below!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday: Nothing More by Anna Todd
I am excited about this one too! I have it from Edelweiss. I’ve seen some meh reviews so far, but I can’t wait to read it myself. I hope you enjoy this book when you get a chance to read it!
Have a lovely week. =)
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This book really does sound epic, doesn’t it? I have heard that it is really going to break my heart, so I will proceed with caution. I hope that you enjoy it! <3
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