[Waiting On Wednesday] #1O: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

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Title: Snow Like Ashes

Author: Sara Raasch

Series: Snow Like Ashes #1

Publisher: Balzer + Bray (A HarperCollins imprint)

Release Date: October 14th 2014

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Synopsis:
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.

And as always, I'm waiting on more fantasy reads! There are so many fantasy novels that are coming out! Oh gosh. I'm so broke. Anyways, this is a fantasy that revolves around seasons and if you didn't know, hiver means winter in French. I love winter (is that a really Canadian thing to say?) and I'm pretty excited to see my favourite season personified.

Happy Reading!