Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine. This meme is a place to showcase a book we’re really looking forward to with bated breath! A new release in our favorite series, an exciting new title from a favorite author…
Waiting on Wednesday #82
Being a big fan of Richelle Mead, I have to admit I was bouncing with excitement when I heard she’s starting a new series, and that the first book, The Glittering Court is scheduled for release on April 16th by Razorbill! And just look at that beautiful cover. *Swoon* So today, I’m waiting on:
Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court.
Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court.
When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor.
But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . .
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Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I was disappointed with her standa-alone, Soundless, but am really excited for this new series! I just hope I don’t have too high expectations, ugh. I don’t want to end up being disappointed again, obviously … we’ll see! Great pick! 😀
I own Soundless, but I haven’t read it yet, Yvonne. I think it’s really hard sometimes when we have favorite authors who release something new, and different. I know I have really high expectations when it come to Mead, too, so I try to keep them in check lest I be disappointed.
Ohhh I can barely wait for this one to come out, a new series by Richelle Mead.. so awesome !! Great Choice 🙂
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I know – I always get her books, and I can’t wait to see how this new series will turn out, Liz.
I’ve been seeing this one around quite a bit… Love the cover!!! I hope you love it when you get your hands on a copy 🙂
I hope so, too, Danielle!
SO cannot wait to read this one either! Love Richelle’s books!!!
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*bounces on toes* Me too, Lexxie, me too! I can’t wait to for this one!!
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After seeing how disappointed everyone was with Soundless, I’m going to wait for the reviews of this one before I pick it p!
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Great pick! I’ve been thinking really hard about this one.
This one looks good. I haven’t read a lot of her books but I did enjoy Soundless. I do plan to pick this one up. Thanks for sharing!
This is on my insta-buy list, like all of Richelle Mead’s new books. I can’t wait for it to come out! ♥
I am looking forward to glittering court as well, hope that you get a chance to read it soon.
Gorgeous cover and blurb! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy….here’s mine: “THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT”
I’ve only read one Richelle Mead so far and while it was entertaining, I had some issues with it too – it might not have been the best book to get acquainted with her…I still want to read VA though for sure and I’m willing to read her other works as well. I have to say that the cover for this one is phenomenal! I can’t wait to read your thoughts on this one Lexxie!! Happy hump day xx
I can’t wait for this one either. I am hoping this will be more like Vampire Academy and Bloodlines (which I loved) rather than Soundless. Great pick!
Lovely cover! Thanks for sharing – I’m curious to see what people think of this one!!
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I am soooo waiting for this one too! I can’t even tell you how excited I am to read this! Mead is my favorite author so…
Great choice! 😀
I really didn’t like Soundless at all, but I feel like it was meant to bridge the gap between The Vampire Academy/Bloodlines and The Glittering Court so maybe I’ll have better luck with this one (not to mention it sounds amazing!).