Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (3)


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

This week I'm waiting on:

Pegasus by Robin McKinley
Releases November 2, 2010
Because of a thousand-year-old alliance between humans and pegasi, Princess Sylviianel is ceremonially bound to Ebon, her own pegasus, on her twelfth birthday. The two species coexist peacefully, despite the language barriers separating them. Humans and pegasi both rely on specially-trained Speaker magicians as the only means of real communication.

But it's different for Sylvi and Ebon. They can understand each other. They quickly grow close--so close that their bond becomes a threat to the status quo--and possibly to the future safety of their two nations. 

Why I'm waiting on Pegasus:
The summary really caught my attention because the bonding between a Pegasus and a human was reminiscent of the bond between dragons in my favorite series, Dragonriders of Pern. I'm excited to see whether or not it'll be similar or completely opposite of it! And anyway, I'm a total fantasy nut - this book seems right up my alley!

What are YOU waiting on this Wednesday? :)


Also, while you guys are here, check out my current giveaway! It's open internationally and ends 10/30!

35 comments:

Cass said...

I love the cover for this one, and it's high on my wishlist.

Check out what I'm waiting on!

Steph said...

Ugh... I can't wait for this one, I am doing a ARC tour for it and can't wait to get it.
Great pick!

Here is my WOW!

Ayanami Faerudo said...

I loved reading Robin McKinley! Hmmm, I think his books are somewhere in the "Read" pile. Seriously, I like his retelling of classics

Cicely said...

Can't wait for this one! Robin McKinley = must read :D
Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Belinda said...

I love this cover and so want to read it! What sucks is it's released when I'm on my book buying ban so it may just have to wait awhile on the TBR. I'll definitely be though for your review :)

Come by and see my WOW

The Crooked Bookshelf said...

I absolutely love the cover and the description looks really intriguing. Wizards, werewolves, vampires, fairies, angels, mermaids. I'm so looking forward to reading something different.

Jan von Harz said...

I have been waiting on this too. Loved the cover the first time I laid eyes on it and it's about pegasi and written by McKinley, what is not to want!

Vee said...

Ooh, I love the summary of this one. Sounds like a really rich fantasy *adds to wishlist* :)

This is what I'm waiting on this week!

Miss Page-Turner said...

I'm a bit careful with Robin McKinley novels after reading " Sunshine" but I promised to give another try and this one sounds good:)
If you like to check out my wait: http://misspageturnerscityofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Pegasi? Interesting.

Thanks for the recommendation.

Unknown said...

I'm curious about this one, I haven't read many reviews on it but the one I did read made me want to add it to my list. Great pick!

Tara said...

Eeek! I'm excited for this one! It comes out really soon, too! I might just have to break my book buying ban for this one! Thanks for sharing - I didn't know it came out that soon :)

Here's what I'm waiting for this week :)

Jill said...

Great pick...thanks for participating!

Laurel-Rain Snow said...

What an intriguing book! Hope you enjoy it.

Here's mine:

http://lindsaymalone.wordpress.com/2010/10/20/waiting-on-wednesday-oct-20/

Jenny said...

I'm really looking forward to this one as well, and that cover just makes me happy:) I love a good fantasy!

CHRISTIE said...

This one sounds fantastic. Great pick!

Ginger @ GReads! said...

I just saw this on Amazon.. good find :-)
Come see what I'm waiting on at GReads!

Once Upon a Twilight said...

Great WOW! My last week's WOW was on this book too

Here is my WOW

Yara @ Once Upon a Twilight!

Alayne said...

Great pick! I love the cover. My WOW Is at The Crowded Leaf.

Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

she's such a great fantasy author, i want to read this too!

Anna said...

Oh yeah...love me some fantasy. Adding to my to-read list! :)

Heather said...

I haven't read any pegasus books yet XD I wonder if they take into account the origin of Pegasus?

Check out my pick HERE!

Gabrielle Carolina said...

I think I've been waiting for this one since April!
If you want to see my WOW, follow the link; what are you waiting for?

http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-1.html

Straylights said...

I loved Sunshine have you read that one yet? Twas a good book :)
Thank goodness this book is coming out in november because I am so sick of waiting for it! Great pick!

Jude said...

I hadn't heard of this book before but it sounds like the type of read I enjoy. Thanks for a great pick.

This is what I'm Waiting On this week. J x

danya said...

This one's on my wishlist too! I love the use of open space in that cover, and the font is *so* perfect.

Jessica N. said...

I want this book too! For the cover, for the fact that it's by Robin McKinley, for all of that! :) Great choice.

Jenny N. said...

Stunning cover, I'm so excited for this one.

Melissa (i swim for oceans) said...

Definitely love the sound of this one, and I can't wait to read it, either! Brilliant pick :)

June G said...

What a great cover. That alone makes me want to settle back with some ice tea and start reading. Nice choice. Thanks for stopping by.

Angela said...

Great WOW pick! I've been eyeing this one up too


Angela
Touch the Night

Danna (Bananas For Books) said...

Pegasus looks like a really good book! I can't wait til it comes out either:) Check out my WOW at: http://friendlyreaderohyeah.blogspot.com/2010/10/waiting-on-wednesday-4.html
-Danna

Anonymous said...

I love the cover! I don't think the summary sounds all that great though, so I will probably wait until I see some reviews ;)

Amber said...

I really want this one too! It's on my wishlist.

My WoW

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