My pick this week is...
Author: Renee Collins
Release Date: August 7th, 2013
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Summary:
After a raging fire
consumes her town and kills her parents, Maggie Davis is on her own to
protect her younger sister and survive best she can in the Colorado town
of Burning Mesa. In Maggie’s world, the bones of long-extinct magical
creatures such as dragons and sirens are mined and traded for their
residual magical elements, and harnessing these relics’ powers allows
the user to wield fire, turn invisible, or heal even the worst of
injuries.
Working in a local saloon, Maggie befriends the spirited showgirl Adelaide and falls for the roguish cowboy Landon. But when she proves to have a particular skill at harnessing the relics’ powers, Maggie is whisked away to the glamorous hacienda of Álvar Castilla, the wealthy young relic baron who runs Burning Mesa. Though his intentions aren’t always clear, Álvar trains Maggie in the world of relic magic. But when the mysterious fires reappear in their neighboring towns, Maggie must discover who is channeling relic magic for evil before it’s too late.
Relic is a thrilling adventure set in a wholly unique world, and a spell-binding story of love, trust, and the power of good.
Working in a local saloon, Maggie befriends the spirited showgirl Adelaide and falls for the roguish cowboy Landon. But when she proves to have a particular skill at harnessing the relics’ powers, Maggie is whisked away to the glamorous hacienda of Álvar Castilla, the wealthy young relic baron who runs Burning Mesa. Though his intentions aren’t always clear, Álvar trains Maggie in the world of relic magic. But when the mysterious fires reappear in their neighboring towns, Maggie must discover who is channeling relic magic for evil before it’s too late.
Relic is a thrilling adventure set in a wholly unique world, and a spell-binding story of love, trust, and the power of good.
-Goodreads
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This is one of the coolest versions of a western that I've ever heard of. Mining the bones of mythical creatures instead of gold or other precious gems is just brilliant! I'm hoping that this one is just as epic as it sounds, because it sounds incredibly epic!
This is one of the coolest versions of a western that I've ever heard of. Mining the bones of mythical creatures instead of gold or other precious gems is just brilliant! I'm hoping that this one is just as epic as it sounds, because it sounds incredibly epic!
What are you waiting on this week? I wanna know!
12 comments:
Wow, what a cool premise for a book! Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Also, the characters sounds wonderful :) And, can I mention that cover? Great pick!
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Emily @ Reader Rising
Ooh, this sounds interesting! Dragons? A cowboy? Yes, please! Thanks for putting it on my radar, and thanks for stopping by!
Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf
I agree, it sounds really good. I hope it exceed expectations!
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Great pick! Thanks for stopping by :)
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Wow. This book sounds so different than anything I have ever read. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for stopping by.
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I am also anxiously waiting on this book...Great choice!! I just love the idea of digging up the bones of magical animals. Luckily this one is out pretty soon:)
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Cool cover! Thanks for sharing.
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I'm excited for this one, too. It sounds so original for a western, like you said. Great pick!
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What an intriguing synopsis! It sounds so cool! Great pick. :)
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This sounds interesting. Great pick!
Ooh, cool. I'm bummed to have a sister named Maggie and a nephew named Landon, though--that shit can be disconcerting.
Umm yes. Cannot wait for this one either! It sounds AWESOME and right up my ally!
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