Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where the participants tell their readers about an upcoming release they are waiting to read. This week I've picked The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey.
Beneath the streets of New York City live the Avicen, an ancient race of people with feathers for hair and magic running through their veins. Age-old enchantments keep them hidden from humans. All but one.
Echo is a runaway pickpocket who survives by selling stolen treasures on the black market, and the Avicen are the only family she's ever known. Echo is clever and daring, and at times she can be brash, but above all else she's fiercely loyal. So when a centuries-old war crests on the borders of her home, she decides it's time to act.
Legend has it that there is a way to end the conflict once and for all: find the Firebird, a mythical entity believed to possess power the likes of which the world has never seen. It will be no easy task, but if life as a thief has taught Echo anything, it's how to hunt down what she wants . . . and how to take it. But some jobs aren't as straightforward as they seem. And this one might just set the world on fire.
Echo is a runaway pickpocket who survives by selling stolen treasures on the black market, and the Avicen are the only family she's ever known. Echo is clever and daring, and at times she can be brash, but above all else she's fiercely loyal. So when a centuries-old war crests on the borders of her home, she decides it's time to act.
Legend has it that there is a way to end the conflict once and for all: find the Firebird, a mythical entity believed to possess power the likes of which the world has never seen. It will be no easy task, but if life as a thief has taught Echo anything, it's how to hunt down what she wants . . . and how to take it. But some jobs aren't as straightforward as they seem. And this one might just set the world on fire.
This sounds like a fantastic fantasy read - I can't wait to experience Echo's story!
Releasing 28th April 2015
RIGHT? How good does it look? And I love the cover we have here :)
ReplyDeleteIt does look great with the black/white contrast and cool colours!
DeleteOoh, this book seems absolutely wonderful, and very intriguing. I can't wait for it!
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear Ana, here's to hoping we both love it :)
DeleteOMG this is on my list as well! I love both covers, and the feather!!! I love feathers on books, it makes it look so whimsical. Can't wait for this book, thanks for sharing Eugenia! xx
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Joy! It does have that whimsical feel for sure, and the feather almost reminds me of 'The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender'.
DeleteThis sounds wonderful and boy do I love the cover! I can’t wait to give this one a read when it comes out!
ReplyDeleteSame here Katie - it's definitely something good to look forward to in the bookish world :)
DeleteGah, doesn't this look AMAZING?! Because a) lovely cover, and b) I read someone comparing it to CITY OF BONES and DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE, so I'm so going to be reading this one. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are some big comparisons to live up to, but I'm sure this one from the sounds of things will be a hit!
DeleteI want to read this book so bad! It sounds just like a book I'd love. How gorgeous is the cover?
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear Rochelle - it's certainly something exciting to look forward to!
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