by Kiersten White
Series: The Conquerors Saga #1
475 p.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Published: 6/28/16
NO ONE EXPECTS A PRINCESS TO BE BRUTAL. And Lada Dragwlya likes it that way. Ever since she and her gentle younger brother, Radu, were wrenched from their homeland of Wallachia and abandoned by their father to be raised in the Ottoman courts, Lada has known that being ruthless is the key to survival. She and Radu are doomed to act as pawns in a vicious game, an unseen sword hovering over their every move. For the lineage that makes them special also makes them targets.
Lada despises the Ottomans and bides her time, planning her vengeance for the day when she can return to Wallachia and claim her birthright. Radu longs only for a place where he feels safe. And when they meet Mehmed, the defiant and lonely son of the sultan, who’s expected to rule a nation, Radu feels that he’s made a true friend—and Lada wonders if she’s finally found someone worthy of her passion.
But Mehmed is heir to the very empire that Lada has sworn to fight against—and that Radu now considers home. Together, Lada, Radu, and Mehmed form a toxic triangle that strains the bonds of love and loyalty to the breaking point.
Been enjoying a lot of YA fantasy. Need more. :)
What is on your wishlist this week?
Is Dracula there too?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so... but I haven't gotten into this one yet. :)
DeleteYes, yes yes and a little more YES! This is one of my most anticipated 2016 reads. Can't wait!!!
ReplyDeleteI know! :D
DeleteYA fantasy is hot or miss for me but I keep trying :-)
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
I have been having good luck with it so far. Hope you find one that clicks with you.
DeleteI am so excited for this one as well! I love fantasy and though White has been a hit-or-miss author for me, I hope this one is a hit. Wonderful pick, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that she is hit or miss with others as well. I'm still thinking I'll enjoy it. :D
DeleteThis is high on my list as well, I really hope it is good and we both love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree. :D
DeleteThe Ottomans? Talk about a throwback! Lol. I hope you'll enjoy this one!
ReplyDelete:) Old school.
DeleteI'm curious to see what others think of it as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this one too. There's just something about her writing that I love.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to read a book by her!
DeleteI'm on a fantasy kick too. I like this author's writing. I also want to see a female villain. I haven't seen too many of those in YA.
ReplyDeleteI still need to read her and I don't think I've read many female YA villains either.
DeleteI just brought this one home today! I love her characters in her other books. I look forward to reading this one!
ReplyDeleteOh nice. I hope you enjoy!
DeleteI love White although her books can be very YA. She's one of the few YA exceptions that I have, her books are always easy reads and so witty. I am curious about this book as well.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind YA at all. I'm glad she is your exception! :)
DeleteIt's been a while since I read a good fantasy. Hope you enjoy when it arrives!
ReplyDeleteMe too! :)
Deleteoh yes, excited for that one too.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I have seen of this one. I will be interested in what the reviews say :)
ReplyDeleteLoving that cover! I can see why you want it!
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