Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are all eagerly anticipating.
This week I’m eagerly anticipating A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess. I love a good historical fiction, mix that with fantastical elements and I’m hooked. This debut novel promises just that. Romance, betrayal, and epic fighting all mixed with Henrietta’s abilities….I cannot wait to read this one!!!
A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess Series: Kingdom on Fire,
Published by Random House on 2016-09-20
Length: 416 pages
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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.
About Jessica Cluess
Jessica Cluess is a writer and general ne’er-do-well. A graduate of Northwestern University, she now lives and works in Los Angeles, where she has served coffee to the rich and famous.
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Oh this cover drew me right in for sure it’s beautiful! And the summary sounds like something I am bound to love. Can’t wait to check it out! Great pick!
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Ooh, I really want this one too! The cover is so lovely, too! Great pick! Happy reading!
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Ooh nice! I have this in my review pile to read! I can’t wait! It sounds like a intriguing one! Hope you love it once you read it!
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Great pick! I knew I had to read this book the moment I read the summary! And the cover is beautiful too!
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This cover keeps catching my eye! Thanks for sharing. Here’s my WoW if you’d like to stop by my blog.