“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Release Date: May 1, 2012
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Eight years after Graceling, Bitterblue is now queen of Monsea. But the influence of her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities, lives on. Her advisors, who have run things since Leck died, believe in a forward-thinking plan: Pardon all who committed terrible acts under Leck’s reign, and forget anything bad ever happened. But when Bitterblue begins sneaking outside the castle—disguised and alone—to walk the streets of her own city, she starts realizing that the kingdom has been under the thirty-five-year spell of a madman, and the only way to move forward is to revisit the past. Two thieves, who only steal what has already been stolen, change her life forever. They hold a key to the truth of Leck’s reign. And one of them, with an extreme skill called a Grace that he hasn’t yet identified, holds a key to her heart
I only just recently read Graceling and Fire (reviews coming soon!), but I’m already eager to dive back into this world. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some familiar faces and I know it’s going to be a tough, but amazing, journey for Bitterblue to undo the damage caused by Leck (scariest everrr).
What are you waiting on this week?
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This book sounds very good!! I like the cover a lot!! Great choice! Thank you for featuring it!
Sam
Books For All Seasons
Another great pick, awesome week so far looking at everyone’s picks!
It’s on many WoW, which means I have to get my friend to lend me Graceling… Can’t believe I haven’t read them yet!
Jez
Jez’s Bookcase
I have a copy of Graceling sitting on my shelf and haven’t picked it up yet. Unbelievable, especially since so many people seem to love this series. :/
Great pick. :)
Carina
I’m asking myself why I haven’t read Graceling yet! heard nothing but good things about it but… err still not. Great pick!
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Jay @ We Fancy Books
Oh It really does sounds like a good book. I haven’t read Graceling or Fire yet, but I will most definitely be adding all 3 to my wishlist :) Great Waiting On Wednesday Choice
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I have got to read Fire soon. I read Graceling early last year and absolutely loved it, so I have no flipping idea why I haven’t caught up already. I’m so eager to read Bitterblue’s story, so I must catch up SOON!!
Haven’t read the first two books, but I really want to! They sound really good. Love the cover for this one. Great pick!
I’m definitely looking forward to this as well, I loved Graceling and Fire.
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Enjoy! your choice, sounds good.
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I still need to read Fire. I loved Graceling and I know this one will be good too. Awesome choice. Thanks for sharing. =]
This one looks so good. Already added it to by tbr. =] Thanks for sharing. =]
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OHhhh I’m really excited for this one :)) I loved Graceling and Fire so I can’t wait to read more by her :)
Anna @ Literary Exploration
It seems like we’ve had to wait for this one forever! I’m SO excited!!!
I haven’t read the others yet but I have them on my tbr list. Here’s my WoW
Can you believe I still haven’t read Graceling or Fire yet?? It’s sitting on my shelf lol. But that’s okay because I will get to it soon. Thanks so much for sharing this pick. I didn’t even know there was a third one..lol
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Giselle @ booknerd.ca
Waiting on Wednesday
I am SO excited about Bitterblue as well! I loved Graceling, it was an awesome read. :) Great pick!
I was a bit ambivalent about this book at first, as much as I loved Graceling, Fire both infuriated and sickened me. But I totally agree with you about Leck. I actually find Voldemort quite likeable as a character, especially when you can see how he lived as a child. But Leck was just sinister from the get go. Even as a toddler the things he forced his dad to. Reading and even thinking about Leck makes me feel really ill.