Waiting on Wednesday #658

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

DARKER BY FOUR BY JUNE C. L. TAN

Goodreads Description:

From Jade Fire Gold author June CL Tan, Darker by Four is the launch of an epic, sweeping contemporary fantasy duology that is the Shadowhunter Chronicles meets the Chinese underworld, drawing inspiration from diaspora folklore.

A vengeful girl. A hollow boy. A missing god.

Rui has one goal in mind—honing her magic to avenge her mother’s death.

Yiran is the black sheep of an illustrious family. The world would be at his feet—had he been born with magic.

Nikai is a Reaper, serving the Fourth King of Hell. When his master disappears, the underworld begins to crumble…and the human world will be next if the King is not found.

When an accident causes Rui’s power to transfer to Yiran, everything turns upside down. Without her magic, Rui has no tool for vengeance. With it, Yiran finally feels like he belongs. That is, until Rui discovers she might hold the key to the missing death god and strikes a dangerous bargain with another King.

As darkness takes over, three paths intersect in the shadows. And three lives bound by fate must rise against destiny before the barrier between worlds falls and all Hell breaks loose—literally.

Perfect for fans of This Savage Song and Only a Monster, Darker by Four will pull readers into a world of love and desperation and revenge—a world where every deal has a catch, no secret stays buried, and no one is exactly who they say they are.

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: April 1, 2024 by Hodderscape
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

I know, this book is already out. But I only got it after it came out, from Fairyloot :) And my edition is all kinds of gorgeous. So I'm sharing about it today, because it is a book that I am waiting to read. One day, haha :D As I'm a little nervous. Lots of art of two boys and one girl. Does it mean a love triangle? Ahh :) Tried to peek a little at reviews. Doesn't look like any triangles? So I'm hopeful. Book sounds so good :)
What are you waiting for on this dangerous Wednesday?