Waiting on Wednesday: The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, which encourages fellow bloggers to spotlight upcoming releases that we’re excited about.
My “Waiting On” Wednesday selection for this week is The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana. The absolutely gorgeous cover of this book is what first caught my eye. Isn’t it just stunning?! Then once I got past that, the story itself just sounds so moving that I’m dying to read it. Plus it’s steeped in Indian folklore, which I’m not too familiar with but would love to learn more about.
The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana
Publication Date: July 18, 2017
From Goodreads:
A romantic coming-of-age fantasy tale steeped in Indian folklore, perfect for fans of The Star-Touched Queen and The Wrath and the Dawn
No one is entirely certain what brings the Emperor Sikander to Shalingar. Until now, the idyllic kingdom has been immune to his many violent conquests. To keep the visit friendly, Princess Amrita has offered herself as his bride, sacrificing everything—family, her childhood love, and her freedom—to save her people. But her offer isn’t enough.
The unthinkable happens, and Amrita finds herself a fugitive, utterly alone but for an oracle named Thala, who was kept by Sikander as a slave and managed to escape amid the chaos of a palace under siege. With nothing and no one else to turn to, Amrita and Thala are forced to rely on each other. But while Amrita feels responsible for her kingdom and sets out to warn her people, the newly free Thala has no such ties. She encourages Amrita to go on a quest to find the fabled Library of All Things, where it is possible for each of them to reverse their fates. To go back to before Sikander took everything from them.
Stripped of all that she loves, caught between her rosy past and an unknown future, will Amrita be able to restore what was lost, or does another life—and another love—await?
Advance Praise for The Library of Fates
“[R]ich, beautiful worldbuilding and thought-provoking questions on the power of experience, stories, and fate…” —Kirkus Reviews
“Khorana’s dazzling second book features a sweeping quest, sumptuous romance and complex heroines. This is the kind of book that lingers in your dreams.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen
“The Library of Fates transported me to a magical kingdom where troubled oracles, irreverent goddesses, and megalomaniacal kings battle for control of love and fate. With a rich, real mythology and a stunning twist, it’s basically everything I ever wanted in a book.” —Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere
“I was swept away by this unique, tantalizing tale. The Library of Fates spins a spell that breaks the heart and utterly enchants. An essential addition to any library—magical or not.” —Jessica Khoury, author of the Corpus Trilogy and The Forbidden Wish
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I’d love to hear what upcoming book releases you’re waiting on this Wednesday? Leave me your link in the comments below and I’ll stop by and check out your WoW selection for this week. 🙂
This sounds A-MA-ZING. Full stop. Excellent pick suzanne!
Doesn’t it? Like something right off of my reading wishlist from yesterday. 🙂
This does sound good! I love the girl on the chair — I didn’t notice it at first! LOL
It actually took me a few minutes to notice her too, haha.
When I saw that this was perfect for fans of The Star-Touched Queen I was already sold. The synopsis sounds amazing, that cover is gorgeous, and I can’t wait to read this one, either. Such a great pick!
Isn’t the cover incredible? It’s actually one of my favorites of the year so far.
I like the sound of this book! Great cover!
Isn’t it beautiful?