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Waiting on Wednesday - The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Check them out for links to more blogs! :)

This week's pre-publication "can't wait to read" selection is...


The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins
Publisher: Harper Teen
Publication Date: March 8th 2016


From Goodreads:

Kill the beast. Win the girl.

A strange beast stirs fear in the kingdom of Lochlanach, terrorizing towns with its brutality and hunger. In an act of desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in marriage.

Princess Aerity understands her duty to the kingdom though it pains her to imagine marrying a stranger. It would be foolish to set her sights on any particular man in the great hunt, but when a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention, there’s no denying the unspoken lure between them…or his mysterious resentment.

Paxton is not keen on marriage. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast and protecting his family—yet Princess Aerity continues to challenge his notions with her unpredictability and charm. But as past secrets collide with present desires, dire choices threaten everything Paxton holds dear.

Inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ tale, “The Singing Bone,” New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins delivers a dark fantasy filled with rugged hunters, romantic tension, outlawed magic, and a princess willing to risk all to save her people.

What's your "waiting on" pick this week?


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  1. BarbAugust 5, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I need this...NOW. In fact, I think I have posted the same statement on someone's else blog recently. I love everything about this book! Hope we both enjoy it.

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    1. MoodReaderDiaryAugust 5, 2015 at 11:14 AM

      Barb,
      I feel the same way as you Barb! I just love Wendy's writing style, I get immersed in her words right away! :)

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  2. KrystiannaAugust 5, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Great pick! I can't wait for this one either. In the mean time, I should definitely check out the Sweet Evil series. I've heard great things about it!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. MoodReaderDiaryAugust 5, 2015 at 9:18 PM

      Krystianna, I've read the first book in the Sweet Evil series, it was a great read!

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  3. Carla NAugust 6, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    This book sounds amazing!! The girl on the cover reminds me of Merida :)

    Lipstick and Mocha

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