Goodreads Description:
Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.
At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.
As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.
Hardcover, 416 pages
Expected publication: August 28th 2012 by Balzer + Bray
Pre-Order here.I cannot wait for this book! It sounds amazing. It reminds me of Graceling/Fire/Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore and it reminds me of Grave Mercy. And I loved all those books so much. And I just know that I will love this book just as much :) I hope. And I adore the cover. <3 Plus! I cannot wait to find out about the romance. <3 Just hope it isn't too heartbreaking. No triangle, though :D
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Awesome choice, Carina! I love the sound of this too and can't wait to read it. Yep, let's hope the romance isn't too heartbreaking or anything, haha! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :D Yeah. The romance better be GOOD; no heartbreak (A) Hih ;D
DeleteYay! This is high on my wishlist too - it looks amazing!!!!! Great pick Carina! =)
ReplyDeleteI've been really looking forward for this book too! Awesome pick! :))
ReplyDeleteEunice @ Book Overdose
Great pick! I'm so curious what happens, and I love the tension created by having a sore history between Rachel and Logan already.
ReplyDeleteMy WoW
OMG OMG OMG! This book sounds absolutely AMAZING! It has everything I like in it...some fantasy, romance, and a strong female character! Thanks so much for sharing it! :D Adding it to my to-read pile now!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks AMAZING. I can't wait to read it and have it on my to read list already, woot. Love the cover, too. Thanks for sharing and great pick :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ Dream Reads
Just got an Error Message, so I hope this comment won't appear twice. XD I'm very excited about this novel, too, though I kinda dislike Logan already.. XD
ReplyDeletePatricia // My WOW