Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Wow #22: A Wicked Thing Rhiannon Thomas


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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 
 
 
A Wicked Things coverA Wicked Thing
by Rhiannon Thomas
February 24, 2015
352 pages

 
Goodreads Summary:
Rhiannon Thomas's dazzling debut novel is a spellbinding reimagining of Sleeping Beauty and what happens after happily ever after.

One hundred years after falling asleep, Princess Aurora wakes up to the kiss of a handsome prince and a broken kingdom that has been dreaming of her return. All the books say that she should be living happily ever after. But as Aurora understands all too well, the truth is nothing like the fairy tale.

Her family is long dead. Her "true love" is a kind stranger. And her whole life has been planned out by political foes while she slept.

As Aurora struggles to make sense of her new world, she begins to fear that the curse has left its mark on her, a fiery and dangerous thing that might be as wicked as the witch who once ensnared her. With her wedding day drawing near, Aurora must make the ultimate decision on how to save her kingdom: marry the prince or run.

Rhiannon Thomas weaves together vivid scenes of action, romance, and gorgeous gowns to reveal a richly imagined world … and Sleeping Beauty as she’s never been seen before.
  
Not Disney's version of the fairy tale. I'd love to see what kind of a spin is put into this story :D

What are you guys waiting on this week?
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30 comments:

  1. KindlemomDecember 3, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    This is a great pick, I love the classic retellings that have a darker twist to them.

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  2. LisDecember 3, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    I didn't know this was a retelling of Sleeping Beauty! Now I really want to read it!
    Thank you.

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  3. Mo_booksDecember 3, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Yes yes yes! I want this book so bad. Phenomenal choice this week Eileen.

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    1. EileenDecember 3, 2014 at 4:10 PM

      Just a few months away now, we're almost there!

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  4. Joy December 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Oh this is great! We never really see what happens after she wakes up, so I'll be looking forward to this one as well. :)

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  5. danicapageDecember 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Sounds interesting. I hope you enjoy it. here' s mine

    I also have a $30 amazon giftcard giveaway going on, so check it out.

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    1. EileenDecember 3, 2014 at 4:10 PM

      Thanks Danica and I'll for sure stop by your blog :)

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  6. Jessica @ a GREAT readDecember 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Nice! I'm looking forward to this one too!!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  7. My Thoughts.... Literally!December 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    YES, I can't wait for A Wicked Thing! I'm excited for this spin on the Sleeping Beauty story. It's almost like a sequel and it looks kind of dark. I'm intrigued!
    Cassi @ My Thoughts Literally.

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    1. EileenDecember 3, 2014 at 4:11 PM

      You and me and a whole lot of other people are excited too! Can't wait :D

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  8. BaldwinDecember 3, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I'm really excited for this one, too. I love fairy tale retellings! One book that I'm anxious to get my hands on is An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir.

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    1. EileenDecember 3, 2014 at 4:12 PM

      I've heard of that one! I'm not that interested cause I've got tons of books to read but I hope you love it when you get to read it ;)

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  9. michellesminionsDecember 3, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    I'm really looking forward to reading this. I always wondered what it was really like after Sleeping Beauty woke up. Excellent pick!

    Michelle @ Michelle's Minions

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  10. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthDecember 3, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    This sounds really good. I hope you enjoy reading it.
    My WoW

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  11. CG @ Paper FuryDecember 3, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    This doooooes look beautiful. xD I love fairy tale retellings. I do! Although I wonder if they're really getting flooded at the moment? Not even worrying. x) I have too much fun with them! And Sleeping Beauty isn't done as much, I don't think (?) so definitely curious! *dashes to Goodreads*

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    1. EileenDecember 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM

      There seems to be a ton of retellings lately. While I haven't read many, I think they're all pretty unique so like you said, we definitely don't have anything to worry about :D And Sleeping Beauty has so much potential, I hope you love it!

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  12. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    I love the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, its one of my favorites! I can't wait to see how it gets retold, the premise sounds so good!!

    Here's my WoW: The Conspiracy of Us

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    1. EileenDecember 4, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Yessss there's so much potential! I hope we both love it!

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  13. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Exactly! So I'm seriously hoping it's good. It NEEDS to be good. :)

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  14. Georgia DaltonDecember 4, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    I'm hoping this one will be good! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

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  15. Little Miss BeckyDecember 4, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    I serious hope this one lives up to that amazing cover!! You can't give a book a gorgeous cover like that and have it be bad, right??? (haha, if only that were true!) I have high hopes for this one, though! Great pick!

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    1. EileenDecember 5, 2014 at 8:37 AM

      Cross our fingers and I'm sure it'll come true haha ;)

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