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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. I’m linking this week’s offering to Wyrd and Wonder 2020, which is celebrating all forms of fantasy for the month of May.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Empire of Gold – Book 3 of the Daevabad trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty – release date, 11th June, 2020
#epic fantasy #sand and sorcery
BLURB:
Daevabad has fallen.
After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected 
commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a fractious, warring people. But the bloodletting and loss of his beloved Nahri have unleashed the worst demons of Dara’s dark past. To vanquish them, he must face some ugly truths about his history and put himself at the mercy of those he once considered enemies. Having narrowly escaped their murderous families and Daevabad’s deadly politics, Nahri and Ali, now safe in Cairo, face difficult choices of their own.
While Nahri finds peace in the old rhythms and familiar comforts of her human home, she is haunted by the knowledge that the loved ones she left behind and the people who considered her a savior are at the mercy of a new tyrant.
Ali, too, cannot help but look back, and is determined to return to rescue his city and the family that remains. Seeking support in his mother’s homeland, he discovers that his connection to the marid goes far deeper than expected and threatens not only his relationship with Nahri, but his very faith.
I read and thoroughly enjoyed Kingdom of Copper – see my review here – so I was delighted to be approved for The Empire of Gold and I’m looking forward to once again, getting swept up in Nahri’s adventures. Highly recommended for fans of sand and sorcery.
Brainfluff 
Oh wow, that cover is just gorgeous and just such a good, *big* adventure to get lost in!
I know! And it really is a cracking read:)). I just have to remember to get hold of the first book before I start tucking into this one!
Great pick! I’ve been debating whether to jump on this but I still need to read the first . . . and the review pile isn’t getting any smaller. LOL
I haven’t started this series, but everyone seems to love it. I’m glad you were approved😁
I came aboard late, but I really enjoyed the second one – and I want to read City of Brass before I tuck into this one:)
Wow, what a gorgeous cover and it sounds amazing! Thank for stopping by me CWW earlier.
You’re welcome, Jenea. Have a great reading week!
I’ve not read this series but I’ve heard plenty of good things about it. Great cover as well!
It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it, Barb? I’m looking forward to getting stuck into this one:)
Gosh, I still need to catch up with book two (which is on the schedule for this month!) so hopefully soon I will be looking forward to this one along with you!
Oh good! It’s always great to be able to compare notes with fellow bloggers you respect when a hot new book comes out:))))
I hope you love this one, Sarah. It does sound good. I love that cover!
Thank you, Wendy – I’m hoping that I enjoy it as much as the previous book:)
Oh yes, given the ending of book 2 – let’s just say I’m desperate for this one.
Lynn 😀
Yes – me too:)). I’m delighted that so many of us have got a copy of this one, too!
…you know, I think that’s the first tiime I’ve read the blurb for this and AAAAAAH ALI IS GOING TO HIS OTHER HOMELAND? And here I thought I was excited already.
I know! I was so thrilled to have been approved for this one:)))