Waiting on Wednesday – These Rebel Waves

December 6, 2017November 29, 2017 karenjo46Leave a comment

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

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My pick for this week’s “can’t wait to read” is

These Rebel Waves

(Stream Riders #1)

Sara Raasch

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Expected publication: August 7th 2018 by Balzer + Bray

Genre(s): Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work.

Devereux is a pirate. As one of the outlaws called stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he pirates the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war.

Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre.

As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

This book sounds really fun and thrilling! And Pirates!!! Yup just take my money now please!

What’s your Waiting for Wednesday pick? Leave your comments down below!

Sincerely Karen Jo

Top Ten Tuesday – Bookish Settings I’d Love to Visit

December 5, 2017December 12, 2017 karenjo468 Comments

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Hello loves! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is – Bookish Settings I’d Love to Visit. Here are the top 10 gorgeous and stunning bookish places that I’ve fallen in love with and would visit in a heartbeat if I could.

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly event hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Doon from the Doon Series by Lorie Langdon and Carey Corp – It’s in Scotland. There’s a magical bridge that takes you there. Everything about this place is absolutely breathtaking and I would live there if I could.

The Castle /Island in Cornwall from Bell of Eternity by Martina Boone – It’s a castle.. on an island.. I don’t think I need to say anymore.

Hogwarts from Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Narnia from the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Croswald from the Crowns of Croswald Series by D.E. Night, and Orkney from the Legends of Orkney Trilogy by Alane Adams – Do I even have to explain why?!? All these places are just so fascinating, incredibly beautiful, and insanely magical!

Idris from the Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare – I still have to finish this series, but I’ve always wanted to see Idris in real life.

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The Library in the basement of an Ice Shack from No Ordinary Star Series by M.C. Frank – If I could pick a library to explore and visit, I would most likely pick this one. It’s in the middle of a gorgeous location, hidden and mysterious, and full on history!

Wonderland from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by – Cause who wouldn’t want to go there?!? It’s whimsical, mesmerizing, fun and just full of magic and wonder!

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