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 waiting on Kingdom of Ash and Briars by debut author Hannah West. That description is SO promising: “Building on homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jane Austen’s Emma and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan.” I need this book ASAP!!!
Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West Published by Holiday House on 2016-09-15
Length: 352 pages
Bristal, an orphaned kitchen maid, lands in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she is an elicromancer with a knack for shape-shifting. An ancient breed of immortal magic beings, elicromancers have been winnowed down to merely two - now three - after centuries of bloody conflict in the realm. Their gifts are fraught with responsibility, and sixteen-year-old Bristal is torn between two paths. Should she vow to seek the good of the world, to protect and serve mortals? Or should she follow the strength of her power, even if it leads to unknown terrors? She draws on her ability to disguise herself as a man to infiltrate a prince's band of soldiers, and masquerades as a fairy godmother to shield a cursed princess, but time is running out. As an army of dark creatures grows closer, Bristal faces a supernatural war. To save the kingdoms, Bristal must find the courage to show her true form.
Building on homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jane Austen’s Emma and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a spectacular debut.
About Hannah West
Hannah West has swooned over fantasy and fairy tales since before she wrote her first story about a runaway princess living on top of a flagpole with two loves of bread. Kingdom of Ash and Briars is her first novel, which she began as a college junior while studying abroad in Orléans, France. She freelance writes for Modernize.com about renewable energy and sustainable living, and spends her days in Rockwall, Texas, with her fiancé and their rambunctious blue heeler.
What are you not-so-patiently waiting on this Wednesday?
Oooh I love anything fairytale inspired and this sounds so perfect for me!
Great WoW pick!
Here’s my pick for the week 🙂
Here is a link to my blogoversary giveaway as well!
I like the snowy cover with the trees and the homages element is interesting- those are some pretty good stories to have an influence on!
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This looks amazing! I hope it will be good as it looks! 😀
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I love the cover! And the synopsis sounds great! I can’t wait to read it!
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Ohh great pick! This one looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance. Here is my WOW pick for this week.
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I’ve seen this one before! I’m not sure if it’s one for me but I do remember seeing some blogging friends excited about it. I hope you enjoy this book when you get a chance to read it!
Have a fantastic week. 🙂
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