Mogsy's Pick:
Covenant's End by Ari Marmell: February 2015 (Pyr)
I'm a big fan of Ari Marmell's Widdershins Adventures. Pyr's Young Adult fiction is always a bit unconventional, unique and out of the box, and that's what I appreciate about them, and that's also why I love this series. The more I read, the more I become emotionally invested. The end of the second book practically destroyed me, ripping out my heart and cutting it to pieces. Evidently, all I could do was ask for more, because I read book three straight afterward, and I have to say, I think it's setting up for some pretty big things.
We're looking at quite a wait until February 2015, but for now we can enjoy the cover, done by the incredible Jason Chan. The simple, elegant and clean style of his Widdershins covers have always been my favorites of his, and the one for the fourth book is the best yet.
"The thief Widdershins and her own “personal god,” Olgun, return to their home city of Davillon after almost a year away. While Shins expects only to face the difficulty of making up with her friends, what she actually finds is far, far worse. Her nemesis, Lisette, has returned, and she is not alone. Lisette has made a dark pact with supernatural powers that have granted her abilities far greater than anything Widdershins and Olgun can match. Together, Widdershins and Olgun will face enemies on both sides of the law, for Lisette’s schemes have given her power in both Davillon’s government and its underworld. For even a slim chance, Shins must call on both old friends-some of whom haven’t yet forgiven her-and new allies.
Even with their help, Widdershins may be required to make the hardest sacrifice of her life, if she is to rid Davillon-and herself-of Lisette once and for all"
Oh it's an interesting cover. I hope it will be worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteI love these covers by Jason Chan! They are so simple and minimalist, but they are among my favorites when it comes to his cover art.
DeleteI want it. I need to know what happens
ReplyDeleteOOoh nice! That's totally new to me! Hope you enjoy it once you read it!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Sigh. There is not enough time in the world. That one is at what, four books now?
ReplyDeleteYep, book four, but I think this may be the last one.
DeleteI've had Ari's series on my to-read list for a while. I'm not generally a YA fan, but this one grabbed my attention.
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You should check it out, it doesn't read like your typical YA at all!
DeleteHurrah, someone else who's a fan of Ari Marmell! I'm desperately waiting to get my hands on this one too, I need to know what happens right now :)
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Yes, I love his Widdershins books! I also have the Goblin Corps to read and his new book just came out (Hot Lead Cold Iron? I think?) that I have to grab too!
DeleteI haven't read anything by Ai Marmell, but this sounds good. I'm putting the first book it on my wanting to read shelf!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick. I think it sounds good, hope you get to read it soon.
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Sounds like it will be a great read. Thanks for sharing.
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I know we discussed this before but these covers are stunning no matter how many times I see them.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to pick this up before the series ends, I pulled the first one off my shelf so I have it now in my 'Read-soon-you-lazy-arse' pile on my computer desk.