"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!
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.
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Thank you, Marilyn!
DeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteI hope so too, Eve!
DeleteI haven't read the first book but I hope you enjoy the sequel!!
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Thank you, Danielle!
DeleteI gave up on the previous book, so I'll have you spill all the spoilers once you read this one! ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't decided on Legacy of Kings yet, but have been hearing good things! Nice pick!
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Have a GREAT day!
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I still need to read Legacy of Kings, but the sequel sounds deliciously good.
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I hope it will be!
DeleteI 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!
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I think that was the overall feeling of many! I'm taking a leap of faith with this one. Thank you, Nick!
DeleteI still need to read Legacy of Kings! I have it on my shelf, and I'm hoping to get to it soon. :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI hope you give it a shot, Christy! ^_^
DeleteI haven't read Legacy of Kings yet, but I plan to soon. Great pick!
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Thank you!
DeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI really need to get to the first one! LOL! I have it. I hope you enjoy this one. Have a great week! My WOW
ReplyDeleteThanks and you too, Brooke!
DeleteI 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!
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Hopefully we'll get a cover soon!
DeleteFingers 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.
ReplyDeleteI hope so!
DeleteI always wanted to read the first book, but I never could. I hope you enjoy this one!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like many people did not like or finish the first book! You're not alone. =)
DeleteI haven't read this series, but it does sound like it has potential! Hopefully this one is awesome! Thanks for sharing (:
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I hope so too! Thank you, Cyn. ^_^
DeleteI think this is one of those that I will wait until the whole series is published then binge read it.
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That sounds like a good idea, Angela!
DeleteOhh 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.
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of dissenting opinions! Thank YOU, Katiria. =)
DeleteI haven't read Legacy yet... I hope you love it Alyssa :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liza!
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