Waiting On Wednesday

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Publication Date: October 14, 2014

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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.

Sara Raasch’s debut fantasy is a lightning-fast tale of loyalty, love, and finding one’s destiny.

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Where to begin…where to begin. Well, let’s start with the fact that it is a fantasy novel! I mean, come on!! Who doesn’t like fantasy? Also, I love the fact that the warrior is the female protagonist. No, weepy princess and big strong prince. Girl power! (“Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics”) Add it a touch of magic, a little bow chicka wow-wow, and this one sounds like just what the plot doctor ordered. So…THIS is what I am waiting for!

What are YOU waiting for?