I helped shortlist The Cabinet of Wonders for the 2008 Cybils Awards. I enjoyed The Celestial Globe even more. And so I was thrilled (thanks Cat, for telling me) to learn that the third volume of Marie Rutkoswki's Chronus Chronicles will be out October 25! This is one of the most satisfying historical fantasy series being written today--do give it a try, if you haven't already!"Upon arriving in the Romany homeland to deliver the Mercator Globes, Petra Kronos, Tomik, and Neel formulate a plan to save Petra's father, who has been transformed into a Gray Man. But when a long-held secret is revealed, Neel finds himself bound to his country. The friends are quickly swept up in an epic battle for power. Thrones are at stake. Spies are afoot. Murder is common. Worst of all, Prince Rodolfo is close to becoming emperor, and ruling half of Europe.
How much is Petra willing to sacrifice to defend the people she loves? Her search for answers will take her to castles and cities, through mountains, and even underwater as she tests her strength and gambles her life."
Here's what I especially like-the clock is clearly ticking--you can see the pendulum going back and forth on the covers:
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Oh, Charlotte, you know how much I love these books, too! We just listened to the audio of The Cabinet of Wonders on a long drive to New Jersey--kids and husband are now reading the second installment. Very much looking forward to the third!
ReplyDeleteI don't know this series but it does sound really good. I'll have to add it to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with this series, but this one sounds very tempting...and unique.
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I haven't heard of these books but they sound interesting! Great choices :)
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This looks really cool. I love the covers. :D Adding the first of the series to my tbr list, and I'll take it from there. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting til they're all out to read them--but then I plan on devouring them. They sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe covers are gorgeous! I have to read this series!
ReplyDeleteThose covers are totally cool.
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http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2011/04/waiting-on-wednesday-michelle-zink.html
So far, I've only read the first one. Sounds like I need to catch up. ;-)
ReplyDeleteShut up. I didn't know this was coming out. Very excited.
ReplyDeleteBut not until the end of October, my excitment bubble just deflated a bit. Oh well. It's not like I don't have other great books to read
ReplyDeleteMaybe you will get an ARC, Doret...although October is closer than one might think...(says someone who has too much to do before next fall...)
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