I’m participating in Waiting on Wednesday hosted by Breaking the Spine. This gives me a chance to show the books I’m looking forward to in the next few months.
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A Green and Ancient Light by Frederic Durbin
Series: Unknown
Publication Date: June 7
Synopsis (from Goodreads): A gorgeous fantasy in the spirit of Pan’s Labyrinth and John Connolly’s The Book of Lost Things.
Set in a world similar to our own, during a war that parallels World War II, A Green and Ancient Light is the stunning story of a boy who is sent to stay with his grandmother for the summer in a serene fishing village. Their tranquility is shattered by the crash of a bullet-riddled enemy plane, the arrival of grandmother’s friend Mr. Girandole—a man who knows the true story of Cinderella’s slipper—and the discovery of a riddle in the sacred grove of ruins behind grandmother’s house. In a sumptuous idyllic setting and overshadowed by the threat of war, four unlikely allies learn the values of courage and sacrifice.
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Why I want this book
- This sounds really interesting. The synopsis reminded me a little of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe–probably because of the WWII setting.
- Maybe some fairy tale vibes?
- Beautiful cover
What about you? Is there some book you are waiting impatiently for?
Notes from a Readerholic 
I’ve seen this one making the rounds on WoW posts and it looks really good. Generally if a book is described as having a “sumptuous and idyllic” setting, then I’m on board!
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Yeah, I like that description, too, Danya!
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