Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine to let us share our excitement for books coming out soon.
I absolutely love books that feature a protagonist breaking through the social barriers and making waves by doing something that they’ve been told is not their place or right to do. I also love books with a strong female protagonist, and this book sounds like it would feature both of these in a wonderful way. Add in the mystery magic of the Myst, and I am completely intrigued, I honestly can’t wait to read it.
Title: Mystic
Author: Jason Denzel
Expected publication: November 3, 2015
Publisher: Tor
The start of an enchanting new epic fantasy series from the founder of Dragonmount
I called to the Myst, and it sent us you.
For hundreds of years, high-born nobles have competed for the chance to learn of the Myst.
Powerful, revered, and often reclusive, Mystics have the unique ability to summon and manipulate the Myst: the underlying energy that lives at the heart of the universe. Once in a very great while, they take an apprentice, always from the most privileged sects of society.
Such has always been the tradition—until a new High Mystic takes her seat and chooses Pomella AnDone, a restless, low-born teenager, as a candidate.
Commoners have never been welcomed among the select few given the opportunity to rise beyond even the highest nobility. So when Pomella chooses to accept the summons and journey to Kelt Apar, she knows that she will have more to contend with than the competition for the apprenticeship.
Breaking both law and tradition, Pomella undergoes three trials against the other candidates to prove her worthiness. As the trials unfold, Pomella navigates a deadly world of intolerance and betrayal, unaware that ruthless conspirators intend to make her suffer for having the audacity to seek to unravel the secrets of the Myst.
Every time I think I know all of Tor’s books, I see one I’m unfamiliar with. How can that be? This looks really good, plus pretty cover:-)
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Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
Between you and Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy this week, I’ve found two more titles to put on my wishlist. Mystic sounds like it’s right up my alley. 😀
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Yay! 🙂 glad to share the TBR love
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
Thanks for showcasing this one. The cover didn’t really grab me, and I didn’t immediately recognize Jason’s name, but the blurb sounds great. Definitely goes on the TBR list.
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Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
All I have to say is…ENABLER!!!
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Bwahahaha!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
I hope Pomella becomes the strongest Mystic ever, and sticks it to all those conspirators! 😛
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Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – Mystic by Jason Denzel
This is a real WOW!! I love the plot — it sounds so original! And that cover is gorgeous, too. I’m very intrigued, especially since I’ve never heard of this book before. I’m pre-ordering it right away!! Thanks for the heads up!! : )
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