Can't-Wait Wednesday is a feature hosted at Wishful Endings where people showcase an upcoming book they are looking forward to.
This week I am looking forward to . . .
Title: The Deathless Girls
Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Pages: 400
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Release Date: 19th September 2019
Gothic, intoxicating,
feminist, darkly provoking and deeply romantic - this is the
breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula, by
bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave in her much-anticipated YA
debut.
They say the thirst of blood is like a madness - they must sate it. Even with their own kin.
On the eve of her divining, the day she'll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community.
Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn't understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts.
They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate...
They say the thirst of blood is like a madness - they must sate it. Even with their own kin.
On the eve of her divining, the day she'll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community.
Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn't understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts.
They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate...
Why I'm Anticipating This Book:
A YA retelling of the brides of Dracula? Yes, please!
And how beautiful is that cover?!
Ooh, I really love the sound of this one!
ReplyDeleteMe too! The cover is gorgeous as well :)
DeleteI featured this one awhile ago and am so glad it's getting closer and closer!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so good!
DeleteSo many great sounding books are being shared today! This is another one I now must add to my wish list. The cover is gorgeous. Dracula is one of my favorite classics. I hope you enjoy it when you read it! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover too!
DeleteThanks, you too :)
I love that this is a retelling of Dracula and I love the cover too. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteTressa @ Wishful Endings
Thanks! I'm really looking forward to reading it :)
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