“Waiting On” Wednesdays: Snow Like Ashes

Waiting on Wednesdays is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine. The purpose is to spotlight upcoming book releases that we are excited for.

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Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1) by Sara Raasch

Hardcover, 432 pages

Publication Date: Oct. 14th 2014
Publisher: Balzer + Bray

ISBN: 9780062286925

Add it: To your TBR Pile or your “Want to Read” list on Goodreads.

A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.

So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

Each year I seem to discover one new story that really captures my imagination. For whatever reason, this is that story. I’m already entranced with the world the author is building, and the magic. I’m in love with this cover and the chakram on it. I really enjoy the description of this main character, Meira. Girls who are strong and can fight are my favorite to read about. I feel like I’m standing on my tip-toes waiting for this to come out!