Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wishlist Wednesday: Huntress
A weekly event on my blog where I post about books (not necessarily pre-release or new) that I've just added to my wishlist, along with a little blurb on why I want to read it.
(hosted by Book Chick City & Breaking the Spine)
Huntress
by Malinda Lo
release date: 5 April 2011
Nature is out of balance in the human world. The sun hasn’t shone in years, and crops are failing. Worse yet, strange and hostile creatures have begun to appear. The people’s survival hangs in the balance.
To solve the crisis, the oracle stones are cast, and Kaede and Taisin, two seventeen-year-old girls, are picked to go on a dangerous and unheard-of journey to Taninli, the city of the Fairy Queen. Taisin is a sage, thrumming with magic, and Kaede is of the earth, without a speck of the otherworldly. And yet the two girls’ destinies are drawn together during the mission. As members of their party succumb to unearthly attacks and fairy tricks, the two come to rely on each other and even begin to fall in love. But the Kingdom needs only one huntress to save it, and what it takes could tear Kaede and Taisin apart forever.
The exciting adventure prequel to Malinda Lo’s highly acclaimed novel Ash is overflowing with lush Chinese influences and details inspired by the I Ching, and is filled with action and romance.
Why it's on my wishlist
A fantasy quest with strong, teenage girls in the leading roles! Sweet romance between friends-by-circumstance! Chinese influences! Fierce Asian face on the cover!
I admit I haven't read my copy of Ash yet, but it's definitely been bumped up to the Must Read Immediately spot on my TBR pile.
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15 comments:
I have not heard of this book yet. It sounds really interesting! I will be on the look out for it ;)
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Ah...another fairy book. This in new to me. Thanks.
I haven't heard of this one either! I will have to check it out! Beautiful colors on your blog! Look forward to your reviews! I'm a new follower!
The Delusional Diaries
This one looks really good! Thanks for sharing! I love the cover!
-Steph
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Finally a new title and it sounds awesome. Great pick!
Great pick. I am going to have add this to my TBR list.
I am a new follower. Check out my pick at http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/
Ooh, I haven't heard anything about this one! It looks good though and I like the cover a lot. Thanks for sharing! :)
Here's what I'm waiting for this week :)
I am in love with that cover! Nice WoW!
This looks interesting. I hope when you get your books, that you will enjoy it as much as you hope to. Wanna see what I am Waiting On Wednesday for?
A popular choice this week. Great pick!
~Pixie
Our Wow
I haven't read the first one but I love the cover and premise of this one. I'm definitely going to have to check it out!
I haven't read Ash but this one sounds really good.
Looks good and love the cover!
Brilliant choice this week! That cover is awesome, too :)
What an adorable blog!!!! I'm a new follower *waves* nice to meet you!
Awesome choice... the book cover is captivating from the get go! Definitely checking out!
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