Can’t Wait Wednesday – THE WREN HUNT by Mary Watson
“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. It is a meme that I have loved participating in for over a year now, but as Jill is no longer actively posting, from now on I’ll just be linking to Can’t Wait Wednesday, hosted by Tressa, which is a spinoff of the original WoW meme.
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My selection for this week is THE WREN HUNT by Mary Watson. I found myself drawn tot his book as soon as I saw that it’s set in Ireland. Plus I also love the idea of the main character going undercover in an attempt to save her family from their enemies.
THE WREN HUNT by Mary Watson
Publication Date: November 6, 2018
From Netgalley:
Thrilling, atmospheric, and filled with ancient magic, this lyrically written YA debut is perfect for readers of The Raven Cycle and Wink Poppy Midnight.
Every Christmas, Wren is chased through the woods near her isolated Irish village by her family’s enemies–the Judges–and there’s nothing that she or her grandfather can do to stop it. Once Wren’s people, the Augurs, controlled an ancient, powerful magic. But now that power lies with the Judges, who are set on destroying the Augurs for good.
In a desperate bid to save her family, Wren takes a dangerous undercover assignment as an intern amidst those who want her dead. But as the web of lies, deceit, and betrayal thickens around her, she finds herself hurtling towards a truth that threatens to consume her and reveal who she really is. Not only has she come to the attention of powerful Judge Cassa Harkness, but she is also falling dangerously in love with the one person she shouldn’t. . .
This captivating fantasy from an award-winning author is equal parts thrilling and romantic, perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater.
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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 CWW selection for this week. 🙂
This does sound really thrilling! I’m so curious. And that cover – beautiful.
-Lauren
I really love the cover too. So simple and gorgeous.
This sounds so cool, I’m so happy I snagged a copy at ALA.
Oh cool. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
This sounds like a fabulous dark fantasy and the cover is gorgeous. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks, me too!
I love the Ireland setting, too!
Right? I need to read more books set in Ireland!
I’m excited to read this as well, and I Iove the simplicity of the cover 😀
Me too. The cover was really what first drew me to it.
I have to read They Raven Cycle still (it’s on my shelf because I’m a HUGE Maggie Stiefvater fan) but I would pick this book solely because the cover is gorgeous!
I still need to read The Raven Cycle as well.
What a stunning cover! I love the sound of this one, too, Suzanne. I look forward to hearing what you make of it.
Isn’t it gorgeous? That cover was what initially drew me to the book.
I’ve not heard of this before but it does sound good. Thanks for sharing it. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for some reviews1
You’re welcome!
I like the idea of this being set in Ireland as well. This one’s new to me but looks promising!
I really need to read more books set in Ireland.
That cover is stunning and eek gads I love the setting. I hope you review it. If there isn’t a love triangle I might grab this one!
Oh gosh, I really hope there’s not a love triangle, lol.
I want to draw hearts around this book and I want it ASAP bc I read a review which likened it to my favourite book of all time — The dark is rising. I am hooked on this already and I haven’t even read it lol
Oooh, that’s exciting to hear. That makes me even more excited for it!
I’m with you. This does sound good. And I love a good Irish setting. The cover is quite stunning too. I will have to keep my eye out for this one. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, you too!
I love reading books set in other countries! Especially Ireland because I love the accent and it’s one of the only ones I can even moderately do in my mind lol. This sounds like a good book!
I always try to do the accents in my head while I’m reading too, lol.