“Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine. The purpose is to spotlight upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.
This week I chose the sequel to one of my favorite books of last year: An Ember in the Ashes. This was a super epic, action-packed and brutal fantasy with serious Roman Empire vibes. It gripped me from the very first page, which is very difficult for books to do. But this one did and I loved every minute of it. So naturally book two is one of my most highly anticipated reads this year! I have high expectations for it to be just as epic as its predecessor!
My pick for this week: A Torch Against The Night by Sabaa Tahir
Expected publication: August 30th, 2016
What it’s about:
A Torch Against the Night takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant, and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.
In the city of Serra, Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader, Marcus. When her loyalty is questioned, Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself—a mission that might destroy her, instead.
Ooo, I have this on my TBR too! I was disappointed with the first book so I am hoping that it picks up in this one!
Sorry you were disappointed with the first book – hope you’ll enjoy the second one more!
This looks intriguing. Enjoy!
Thanks!
Sounds great ~ hope you enjoy it!
Renee ~ My Wow
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I definitely want to read this one but I haven’t managed to get around to Book 1 yet! I guess I’m just going to have to find more time to read to get through some of my TBR mountain!
Have a look at my #WoW on my Blog
I completely understand about TBR mountains 🙂 Hope you’ll enjoy this series when you’re able to pick it up though!
Great pick! I still have the first book in the series on my TBR list, but it sounds like a great read. I hope you enjoy it!!
My WoW: http://jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2016/07/waiting-on-wednesday-dare-you-by.html#comment-form
Thanks! I loved book one, so I would definitely recommend it 🙂 Hope you’ll enjoy it too!
Great choice! I have An Ember in the Ashes but I still haven’t read it.
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
Thanks! I loved An Ember in the Ashes so I definitely recommend it 🙂 Hope you’ll enjoy it!
Ohh great pick I heard amazing things about the first book, but hopefully one day I can read this duolgy. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance. Here is my WOW pick for this week
http://katisbookaholicramblingreviews.blogspot.com/2016/07/waiting-on-wednesday-45-invasive-by.html#more
Thanks! I really loved the first one, so I hope you’ll enjoy it too when you get to it 🙂
Ahh, I really need to read the first book in this series!!
An Ember in the Ashes was one of my favorites of last year so I have high expectations for book two. Hope you’ll enjoy them too when you get to them! 🙂