Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Can't Wait for Beholden

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.

Beholden (The Fairest Maidens, # 1)

By: Jody Hedlund

Expected Publication: September 22nd 2020 by Northern Lights Press

194 pages

Genre: Christian Fiction, Fantasy, Retelling

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Goodreads description--In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .

A beautiful noblewoman with a terrible secret, and a prince subjected to slavery.

Upon the death of her wealthy father, Lady Gabriella is condemned to work in Warwick’s gem mine. As she struggles to survive the dangerous conditions, her kindness and beauty shine as brightly as the jewels the slaves excavate. While laboring, Gabriella plots how to avenge her father’s death and stop Queen Margery’s cruelty.

Prince Vilmar of Scania enslaves himself in Warwick’s gem mine as part of a royal test to prove himself the most worthy of three brothers to become the king’s successor. Amidst the hardships, he doesn’t anticipate his growing compassion for the other slaves, especially tenderhearted Gabriella.

As the annual summer ball looms nearer, Gabriella sets into motion her plan to end Queen Margery’s evil. When Vilmar learns of Gabriella’s intentions, he resolves to come to her aid and fight against Warwick’s queen. But doing so may require him to give up his chance of becoming Scania’s next king, perhaps even cost him his life.

The real Cinderella story.

What are you guys waiting on this week? Let me know!

3 comments:

  1. Barb(Boxermommyreads)June 24, 2020 at 4:26 PM

    What a beautiful cover. Enjoy!

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  2. Like Barb, I really like that cover! Beholden sounds like a great start to a new series. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

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  3. I love retellings, and that cover is beautiful! Great pick!


    Lisa Loves Literature

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