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?
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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