"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 #1)
Publication
Date: June 16, 2020
Hardcover, 432 pages, Balzer + Bray
Genres:
YA, Fantasy
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?
Ooh nice one! I'm kind of in the wait-and-see boat for this one. But my eyes are all on it!
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Same here.
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