This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted, but it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother.
Raikama has dark magic of her own, and she banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes, and warning Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die.
Peniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and, on her journey, uncovers a conspiracy to overtake the throne—a conspiracy more twisted and deceitful, more cunning and complex, than even Raikama’s betrayal. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she’s been taught all her life to contain—no matter what it costs her.
Published by: Knopf
Expected Publication: July 6, 2021
Why I’m Waiting: Forbidden magic, loss of control at a betrothal ceremony, dark magic, conspiracy, and betrayal. <— All of these are buzz words for me and omg they sound amazing! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one! And don’t get me started on tis cover….. It’s PAST beautiful!
What about you? Have you heard of this one? Will you be waiting on this with me? Let me know in the comments!
Oh nice! This is a new to me one. But you’re right that cover is GORGEOUS!!!
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