Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (#161): Empire of Dust by Eleanor Herman


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.


This week, I'm featuring:


Empire of Dust by Eleanor Herman
Book Two of the Blood of Gods and Royals series
Publisher: Harlequin TEEN
Publication Date: June 28, 2016

Summary (from Edelweiss):

In Macedon, war rises like smoke, forbidden romance blooms and ancient magic tempered with rage threatens to turn an empire to dust. 

After winning his first battle, Prince Alexander fights to become the ruler his kingdom demands—but the line between leader and tyrant blurs with each new threat. 

Meanwhile, Hephaestion, cast aside by Alexander for killing the wrong man, must conceal the devastating secret of a divine prophecy from Katerina even as the two of them are thrust together on a dangerous mission to Egypt. 

The warrior, Jacob, determined to forget his first love, vows to eradicate the ancient Blood Magics and believes that royal prisoner Cynane holds the key to Macedon's undoing. 

And in chains, the Persian princess Zofia still longs to find the Spirit Eaters, but first must grapple with the secrets of her handsome—and deadly—captor. 

New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Herman entwines the real scandals of history with epic fantasy to reimagine the world's most brilliant ruler, Alexander the Great, in the second book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.



I thought Legacy of Kings was pretty decent, definitely worthy of continuing the series. I hope this sequel does not disappoint!

33 comments:

  1. I'm not familiar with this series. Hope you get to see the cover soon and that this installment is everything you would like it to be.

    Happy Reading!

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  2. Oh I've seen Legacy of Kings around but haven't picked it up yet. Hope the sequel is everything you want it to be! My WoW

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  3. I haven't read the first book but I hope you enjoy the sequel!!
    Danielle @ Life With Two Boys

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  4. I gave up on the previous book, so I'll have you spill all the spoilers once you read this one! ;)

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  5. I haven't decided on Legacy of Kings yet, but have been hearing good things! Nice pick!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  6. I still need to read Legacy of Kings, but the sequel sounds deliciously good.

    Grace @ Books of Love

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  7. I wasn't all that into the first book, but I think I might interested in this sequel. The whole series has a ton of potential I think! I hope this will be even better for you, Alyssa!
    Great pick!

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    1. I think that was the overall feeling of many! I'm taking a leap of faith with this one. Thank you, Nick!

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  8. I still need to read Legacy of Kings! I have it on my shelf, and I'm hoping to get to it soon. :) Great pick!

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  9. I haven't read Legacy of Kings yet, but I plan to soon. Great pick!

    My WoW

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  10. I haven't read Legacy of Kings yet, but this looks like a great series! I hope you love this one when you get to read it. :) My WoW http://angelerin.blogspot.com/2016/01/waiting-on-wednesday-burning-world-warm.html?m=0

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  11. I really need to get to the first one! LOL! I have it. I hope you enjoy this one. Have a great week! My WOW

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  12. I really loved the first one! As soon as they put a cover up for this one I'll probably use it for a WOW as well. Great pick!
    Check out my WOW

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  13. Fingers crossed you will love this sequel Alyssa :D Stunning pick this week. <3 I don't think these books would be for me, though, lol.

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  14. I always wanted to read the first book, but I never could. I hope you enjoy this one!

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    1. It seems like many people did not like or finish the first book! You're not alone. =)

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  15. I haven't read this series, but it does sound like it has potential! Hopefully this one is awesome! Thanks for sharing (:

    Here's my WOW!

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  16. I think this is one of those that I will wait until the whole series is published then binge read it.

    My WoW

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  17. Ohh great pick Alyssa. I did hear really mix reviews about the first book, so I will most definitely check out the first book from the library first. And see if I like it or not. Thanks for the awesome post my friend.

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    1. There were a lot of dissenting opinions! Thank YOU, Katiria. =)

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  18. I haven't read Legacy yet... I hope you love it Alyssa :)

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