Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Waiting on Wednesday #18

Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! This week I will be participating in Waiting on Wednesday. WoW is a weekly meme hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Every week we showcase upcoming releases that we are excited about. Tressa @ Wishful Endings has recently taken lead in this meme, considering Jill hasn't been posting on for a while. Learn more here!




 This week I chose Mask of Shadows!
Perfect for fantasy fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, the first book in this new duology features a compelling gender fluid main character, impressive worldbuilding, and fast-paced action.

Sallot Leon is a thief, and a good one at that. But gender fluid Sal wants nothing more than to escape the drudgery of life as a highway robber and get closer to the upper-class―and the nobles who destroyed their home.

When Sal steals a flyer for an audition to become a member of The Left Hand―the Queen's personal assassins, named after the rings she wears―Sal jumps at the chance to infiltrate the court and get revenge.

But the audition is a fight to the death filled with clever circus acrobats, lethal apothecaries, and vicious ex-soldiers. A childhood as a common criminal hardly prepared Sal for the trials. And as Sal succeeds in the competition, and wins the heart of Elise, an intriguing scribe at court, they start to dream of a new life and a different future, but one that Sal can have only if they survive.

Why Am I Waiting?

I got this book on Netgalley, and I'm actually reading it now and really enjoying it. I love that Sal is gender fluid, and so far the author is doing a really good job with it. So far I'm getting a Throne of Glass feel with Sal competing with others to gain power with the monarch. Unlike Throne of Glass, this is pretty kick ass. I love Sal's voice and I'm liking them much more than Celena. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of this and seeing everyone's thoughts! 
Are you looking forward to Mask of Shadows?

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you soon with another post!

Happy Reading!

Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!
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14 comments:

  1. czaiFebruary 22, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    The gender fluid aspect caught my attention. Nice to know you're enjoying it, Genni! I'd love to read your thoughts when you're done :D

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:16 AM

      It was one of the selling points for me! I'll for sure be writing a review on this one, especially because the feedback is pretty mixed on goodreads right now. :) Thanks for stopping by czai!

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  2. AmyFebruary 22, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    Yay so glad you're enjoying this! It does look really good, so I'm gonna add it to my TBR :) And I love the idea of thieves and a kick-ass heroine!
    Great choice!

    Here's my WoW

    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:27 AM

      I'm happy I convinced you! It's been really good so far. :) Thanks Amy! I'll be sure to visit your WoW.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 5:07 AM

    I've not heard of this one but I've recently started getting into fantasy more so I'll have to bare this one in mind! Great choice!
    Here's my WoW!

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:28 AM

      Thanks Kirsty! It's definitely easy enough to comprehend, which I always looked for as a fantasy newbie. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Jessica @ a GREAT readFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    Been seeing this one around a bit lately! Still feels new to me though. LOL! Love the cover though!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:29 AM

      I completely understand where you are coming from. Some books I've seen hyped for months and then once it's closer to release date, I can't believe it. :)

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  5. AnetaFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    I'm so glad you're loving this one. I got it on Netgalley as well but I'm waiting till it gets closer to the pub date to read it. I absolutely loved Throne of Glass, so I'm sure I'll love this one.
    Great choice this week. Here is my WOW 

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks Aneta! I hope you like it as well. :) I've made the mistake of downloading too soon plenty of times, so I completely understand why you've been waiting.

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  6. brittanysbookramblesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    Oooo a throne of Glass feel? Cool! I got this one recently and I can't wait to read it! Fabulous pick :D

    Brittany @ Brittany's Book Rambles

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks Brittany! I'm sure that the Throne of Glass mention will draw a ton of people in. :D

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  7. AlyssaFebruary 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    GOSH THAT COVER. I want to frame it. :D I think I saw this one on NetGalley? I hope you get the chance to read it soon, Genni!

    Have a lovely weekend. =)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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    1. Gennifer EcclesFebruary 25, 2017 at 6:29 PM

      Right?! It's stunning. :) Yeah, it was on NetGalley a month or so ago! I actually requested it and was accepted, and I'm currently reading it now!

      You too, Alyssa! :D

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