Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Can't Wait Wednesday No. 3: Roar, by Cora Carmack




Welcome to "Can't Wait Wednesday"!
  
This is a weekly event hosted by
Tressa @ Wishful Endings, and inspired by "Waiting On Wednesday", which used to be hosted by
 Jill @ Breaking the Spine.

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As in the previous meme, this one showcases future releases  we book  bloggers 
are eagerly anticipating!!
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Here's my choice for this week!



   Roar
  (Stealing Storms, Book 1)
Hardcover, 352 pages 
 Tor Teen
June 13, 2017
Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction  
   
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29939048-roar






In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.

Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.

To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks—storm magic. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings. They’re storm hunters.

Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage.

She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.

Challenge a tempest. Survive it. And you become its master.


Why I can't wait for this one!

OMG, YES!!!!! Just reading the synopsis has left me breathless with excitement!! I kid you NOT. This has got to be the AWESOMEST fantasy novel I've yet come across!! (Well, except for the ENTIRE Harry Potter series, lol. And then there are Leigh Bardugo's books....) I just LOVE  this whole thing about Stormlings and storm hunters, and stealing magic, and....Aurora, the female protagonist, sure is brave enough to risk saving her people by getting magic that she does not yet possess!! You ROCK IT, GIRL!!!!




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12 comments:

  1. I am so in love with that cover -- and the blurb of course! sO epic! Here's mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2017/02/08/waiting-oncant-wait-wednesday-forget/

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    1. Hi, Verushka!

      Yes, me, too!!! And the blurb is SO AWESOME!!! As you say, this story is indeed EPIC!! Glad you like my pick!!

      Thanks for the great comment!! <3 :)

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  2. I've been eyeing this one for quite a long time. Since I personally have some fear of storms, I think it will be great to read about them in a context where I don't have to be fearful. It sounds like a great fantasy read and I wish we didn't have so long to wait!

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    1. Hi, Barb!

      Oh, how GREAT that you like this one, too!! And I agree with you about storms. It's kind of wish fulfillment to read a book where humans don't have to be fearful.

      I hope to be able to enjoy this book when I get to it!! It certainly looks very exciting!!

      Thanks for the great comment!! <3 :)

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  3. I recently got a copy of this one, and I'm absolutely dying to read it! Everything about it sounds fantastic :D Wonderful WoW pick!

    Brittany @ Brittany's Book Rambles

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    1. Hi, Brittany!

      OMG!!!! You ALREADY have a copy?! Is it an ARC? How did you get it? Oh, you're SO lucky!!!!

      Yes, everything about this book does sound fantastic. I can't wait to read it!!

      Thanks for the wonderful comment!! <3 :)

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  4. This one is high on my list too! Love the cover and the synopsis!!

    Tressa @ Wishful Endings

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    1. Hi, Tressa!

      Yeah, this looks like it's going to be a TERRIFIC read for sure!!

      I'm really excited about the synopsis, and that cover....WOW!!!

      Thanks for commenting back!! <3 :)

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  5. AWESOME pick! I am so excited for this one too, and isn't the cover just GORGEOUS??!! I ADORE the blonde hair against the white dress :) Great pick!
    Here's my WoW


    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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    1. Hi, Amy!

      Oh, how WONDERFUL that you're waiting for this one, too!! YAY!!!! And yes, I LOVE that GORGEOUS cover!! I totally agree about the blonde hair and the dress. They also contrast very nicely with the dark background.

      Glad you love my pick!!

      Thanks for the lovely comment!! <3 :)

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  6. Ooh loving the cover! Thanks so much for sharing. I think I've seen this one on only one other blog. I hope it's a great read.

    -Lauren
    www.letsgetbeyondtolerance.blogspot.com

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  7. Amazing cover! And I love the idea of harnessing storm power!

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