by Jay Kristoff
Series: The Nevernight Chronicle #1
448 p.
Published: 8/9/16
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family.
Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia Corvere is barely able to escape her father’s failed rebellion with her life. Alone and friendless, she hides in a city built from the bones of a dead god, hunted by the Senate and her father’s former comrades. But her gift for speaking with the shadows leads her to the door of a retired killer, and a future she never imagined.
Now, Mia is apprenticed to the deadliest flock of assassins in the entire Republic—the Red Church. If she bests her fellow students in contests of steel, poison and the subtle arts, she’ll be inducted among the Blades of the Lady of Blessed Murder, and one step closer to the vengeance she desires. But a killer is loose within the Church’s halls, the bloody secrets of Mia’s past return to haunt her, and a plot to bring down the entire congregation is unfolding in the shadows she so loves.
Will she even survive to initiation, let alone have her revenge?
Honesty, I saw Jay Kristoff and wanted the book. I've enjoyed other things he has written.
So what is on your wishlist this week?
YES, I am SO EXCITED for this to release! It sounds so kick-ass and amazing and I am so, so ready to be sucked into this world. Great pick, Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree! I can't wait!
DeleteI didn't know about this one
ReplyDelete...and now you must add it to your wishlist. ;)
DeleteI was just looking at this yesterday, trying to decide if I want to read it. It sounds pretty bad ass but I'm still not sure. Hope you love this one!
ReplyDeleteI hope I love it too! :D I think I will enjoy it at least.
DeleteAlso on several of my friends wish lists. If I remember rightly we are having to wait even longer for it to be available here in the UK.
ReplyDeleteUnless the publication date has changed it is only a couple of days apart. :)
DeleteI'm really curious about this one. I didn't click with his debut novel but I do love the sound of the premise for this book. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed his recent work. I need the second book from Illuminae.
DeleteI really hope you end up liking this. It was...different. Definitely darker than what I was expecting. ;) I still love that cover though whenever I see it.
ReplyDeleteI do like dark, so that is good. :)
DeleteOhh looks cool!
ReplyDeleteIt does! :)
DeleteSuch a creepy cover! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love the lighting. :)
DeleteStill haven't read any of his books! Sad.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to know what you think if you try one of his!
DeleteNew to me but hope you get a chance to read it soon and enjoy when you do.
ReplyDeleteMe too. :)
DeleteHe writes good stuff, I'm curious about this one too!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to dive in. :)
DeleteI need to read his books. This sounds really cool.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed his last one. :)
DeleteThat cover is a little creepy, but I like it!
ReplyDeleteI think that is why I liked it. :)
DeleteThat is an awesomely creepy cover.
ReplyDeleteLOL! It is! :)
DeleteI love Illuminae and really should try something else by him...this does sound good and that cover is awesome
ReplyDeleteI so need the next book in that series.
DeleteThat cover is awesome...I want it just for that!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. :)
DeleteI want this one so bad! I missed the drop at ALA :-(
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
Oh it's at NetGalley! ;)
DeleteThat cover hints at a few things. I'm curious now! :D
ReplyDeleteLove that cover. :)
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