Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (28)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly Wednesday meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine Participants highlight an upcoming unpublished novel they're interested in.



Title: Under the Stars
Author: Rebecca A. Rogers
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Publisher: Indie

Summary
After seventeen-year-old Andrina’s home is demolished by meteors, she encourages her family to relocate to Legora, one of the few remaining cities that promise a new life to weary travelers. But Legora’s food and supplies are in shortage—too many refugees have sought protection behind its gates—and the only option is to appeal to the King of the New World for provisions. When the town assembles a lottery to choose who will plea to the king, Andrina holds the ill-fated ticket.

Her arrival in Valyad, the royal territory, sparks intrigue from King Zarek. Andrina can’t imagine herself acting like the other girls, who flounce after Zarek’s affection and money, but she considers giving in to her flirty side if it’ll guarantee that her family is fed. So when Zarek leaves Andrina with a bitter decision—marry him or he’ll strip Legora of its supplies—she has no choice but to accept being Queen of the New World.

Soon, though, Andrina uncovers that Valyad is smothered in deceit. Days after their wedding, Zarek is found stabbed to death and all fingers point to Andrina. Betrayed by Valyad’s governor, who wants the crown for himself, Andrina learns that it’s the people who will cast a vote on her fate; people who don’t want a commoner operating their kingdom. Andrina must not only convince Valyad that their king didn’t die by her hand, but also outsmart the sly politicians of the realm with a surprise they can’t outrun.
This cover and title combination sold me on Under the Stars. I can't wait to read it!

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9 comments:

  1. This one looks good, and I really like the cover!

    Kristina
    http://ladybugstorytime.blogspot.com/

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  2. What? o.o This sounds great! It's going on my list.

    My WoW: http://astorytolove.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-unbecoming-of-mara.html

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  3. Sounds so good! I'm adding it to my to-read list right now!

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  4. Interesting, I hadn't heard of this book.

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  5. Oooh, that cover is pretty! Thanks for putting this on my radar!

    Here's mine :)

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  6. Another book I haven't heard of yet! It sounds great! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. I haven't heard of Under the Stars before... I like the cover! :)

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  8. I do love indie authors, and I love the sound of this one! Fab choice :)

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