Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Waiting On Wednesday (3)

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

I am eagerly waiting for... 
Mastiff 
(Beka Cooper, Book 3) 
by Tamora Pierce!
I've been a super fan of Tamora Pierce since I first laid my hands on her Song of the Lioness quartet. After that it was just pure joy reading the rest. And since the series are 3 to 4 books long each well...the fun never ended! Set in the Tortall Universe are Song of the Lioness (quartet), The Immortals (quartet), Protector of the Small (quartet), and Daughter of the Lioness (duology). All are coming-of-age novels and have strong female characters. Really, like I grew up with this stuff and her heroines were like role models to me. 

The Beka Cooper series/trilogy is about the ancestor of George Cooper, who is a main character in the Tortall Universe novels. It's very much like what Cassandra Clare did with her Mortal Instruments series, which now has a past story we can read in The Infernal Devices. Can't wait to read the conclusion to Beka's story!

Summary from Goodreads: 
Beka and her friends will face their greatest and most important challenge ever when the young heir to the kingdom vanishes. They will be sent out of Corus on a trail that appears and disappears, following a twisting road throughout Tortall. It will be her greatest Hunt—if she can survive the very powerful people who do not want her to succeed in her goal.
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11 comments :

  1. JulesJuly 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I haven't read any of this author before, but I'm off to check her out!

    http://thegreatthegoodandthebad.blogspot.com/

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  2. Lori @ Romancing the DarksideJuly 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Sounds like a great adventure! Thanks for stopping by my Wow this week, new follower!

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  3. Dead Trees and Silver ScreensJuly 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    This sounds like a good book. I always appreciate books with strong female characters.


    Here is mine: http://deadtreesandsilverscreens.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-july-27.html

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  4. AndreaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I've never heard of this series. Looks promising. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Michelle and Leslie's Book PicksJuly 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    hi amy! great pick. i love tamora pierce--i grew up reading her alanna books, among others. i haven't read any of her recent releases but they look good as well.

    thanks for following our blog. you have a great blog here. i'm a new follower as well. :)

    -Michelle

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  6. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    This one does sound intriguing....thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  7. Mimi ValentineJuly 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I've heard awesome things about Tamora Pierce before, but I didn't know about this novel! The synopsis sounds super interesting! :)

    Awesome pick for your WOW, Amy!

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  8. jennachristyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    hmm, interesting. :) thanks for dropping by my page earlier! :)

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  9. PeggyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Stopping by from Pawing Through Books and am now following! Haven't heard of this one, but it looks interesting.

    Here is my WoW: Pawing Through Books

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  10. NikkiJuly 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    HHmmm...I hadn't heard of these yet! Thank you for sharing!

    Returning the follow, friend.

    Nikki @ Books Most Wanted

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  11. SallyJuly 28, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    LOVE Tamora Pierce!
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-29.html

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