Waiting on Wednesday #627

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

RETURN OF THE VENGEFUL QUEEN
(Rise of the Vicious Princess #2) BY C. J. REDWINE

Goodreads Description:

From C. J. Redwine, the author the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series, comes the stunning conclusion to the fantasy duology that began with Rise of the Vicious Princess. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, And I Darken, and Ash Princess!

Charis Willowthorn is a queen without a throne. A Rakuuna invader holds Charis's kingdom of Calera captive, leaving her desperate—and ruthlessly committed to vengeance. But with her allies reluctant to intervene and her enemies hunting her across the open sea, Charis is left with only one forge a temporary alliance with Tal Penbyrn, the boy who betrayed her—and, at all costs, keep him out of her heart.

Tal is imprisoned, both by the Rakuuna's isolated castle and the weight of his guilt. Though he once betrayed his love, he knows that he can help turn the tide in Charis’s favor, if only he can regain her trust. But the Rakuuna have an ally of their own—one who knows Charis’s every move and will stop at nothing to see her destroyed.

With threats closing in and every allegiance in doubt, Charis must be stronger, faster, and more vicious than her enemies to reclaim her kingdom—and her future.

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: April 30, 2024 by Balzer + Bray
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Ohhh. I cannot wait for this second book :D Though, yes. I have not yet read book one. Ahh! Despite very much loving C. J. and all of her previous books. <3 But I peeked at the ending for book one when it came out, haha. And figured I should wait for the sequel before reading it. And so I will. April cannot come fast enough. As I am so very excited to read both of these books at the same time. I know I will love these :)
What are you waiting for on this vengeful Wednesday?