We wanted to do another bookish meme on Wednesday and after doing Can’t Wait Wednesday a few times we decided that would be a fun one to bring around more often! About twice a month you’ll see this meme on our blog.
Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra , is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.
Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches.
Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she gets her opportunity at last to kill him.
Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.
Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin’s ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she’s playing for—her lover or her kingdom.
Somehow I haven’t read a Chloe Gong story yet, even though she has multiple books out that I’m interested in. I have heard great things about her storytelling and I’m super excited to read her work.
Immortal Longings is going to be Chloe’s adult fantasy debut and since that has been more my thing lately compared to ya fantasy, I have high hopes for me reading and liking this one. This book has a magical competition and we all know how much I love those. The games in this book are fights to the death so the stakes are high. I’m also super curious to see how the magic works in this world.
And those it feel like there is a rival to lovers storyline? Or am I imagining that? If someone already read the book, please let me know what the vibes are! Do you plan on picking this one up? The release date is only a month away! I can’t wait to start reading this one and I would love to hear from you in the comments!
I’m also looking forward to this one!
I’ve also got a copy of this one and am looking forward to tucking into it:)).
I still haven’t read any of Chloe Gong’s books yet,either, but I feel like I’m always hearing about them and am very curious. This one does sound like a lot of fun!