Waiting on Wednesday #730

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

THE POISONED KING (Impossible Creatures #2) 
BY KATHERINE RUNDELL

Goodreads Description:

Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face—and his heart leapt for joy! He’d been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons.

But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon’s lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with a flock of birds at her side, a new-hatched chick in her pocket, and a ravenous hunger for justice.

Katherine Rundell’s second thrilling installment in the Impossible Creatures series involves castles, dragons, and revenge—the things of which great stories are made. The splendors within are brought to life with more than fifty illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: September 11, 2025 by Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Whoops. This book came out a little over a month ago, but I forgot to share about this too. Ahh! But I'm sharing about it now, even if it is delayed :) I have yet to read book one, though, ack. But I now own them both. As I got this Waterstones exclusive edition as well, haha. I think these books sounds wonderful :)
What are you waiting for on this wonderful Wednesday?