Can't-Wait Wednesday: Set Fire to the Gods

 "Can’t-Wait Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Wishful Endings, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...

Set Fire to the Gods

Sara Raasch & Kristen Simmons

(Set Fire to the Gods #1)

Publication Date: June 16, 2020

Hardcover, 432 pages, Balzer + Bray

Genres: YA, Fantasy

Goodreads

Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has stripped her country of its resources.

Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family's taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn't have the earth god’s powers like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else—something that hasn't been seen in centuries.

When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games. The fights put Madoc in Ash's path, and she realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs—but Madoc won’t jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful warrior.

But when the gods force Madoc’s hand, he and Ash uncover an ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal—it will unravel the world.

My Thoughts

I’ve read a couple of YA gladiator-esque books. I’ve enjoyed them, but I haven’t loved them. I’m hopeful for this one, since it’s supposed to have elements of Avatar: The Last Airbender as well, but the reviews I’ve seen aren’t fantastic. I have enjoyed Sara Raasch’s other books, though, so let’s hope her and Kristen can wow me with this one.

What book are you waiting for this Wednesday?