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.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell – release date 2nd February
#science fiction #space opera #LGBTQ romance
BLURB: Ancillary Justice meets Red, White & Royal Blue in Everina Maxwell’s exciting debut.
While the Iskat Empire has long dominated the system through treaties and political alliances, several planets, including Thea, have begun to chafe under Iskat’s rule. When tragedy befalls Imperial Prince Taam, his Thean widower, Jainan, is rushed into an arranged marriage with Taam’s cousin, the disreputable Kiem, in a bid to keep the rising hostilities between the two worlds under control.
But when it comes to light that Prince Taam’s death may not have been an accident, and that Jainan himself may be a suspect, the unlikely pair must overcome their misgivings and learn to trust one another as they navigate the perils of the Iskat court, try to solve a murder, and prevent an interplanetary war… all while dealing with their growing feelings for each other.
I heard of this one from one of my book blogging buddies, liked the sound of the premise and fell in love with the cover… I have made a start and am thoroughly enjoying this one. We are immediately tipped into the middle of the action and both main protagonists are likeable and well written. I very much like the setup where the Iskat Empire, despite ruling the rest of the system, nonetheless relies on a higher power to keep itself and its vassal planets safe from more rapacious conquerors – so long as they do as they’re told. Has anyone else got this one on their radar?
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I just started this too and I immediately fell for the writing and the main character Kiem. Sounds like its going to be lots of fun, and I look forward to comparing notes!
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying it, too! And I look forward to seeing what you make of it:)).
Nice find. You have me curious about the world and charcters.
I have to say that I’m loving it so far – I think the balance between the romance and the world is very well handled.
This is a book I’m excited to read when I can get it! (I have this on hold at my library.) Great choice!
Thank you! I’m impressed that your library is in the process of stocking it:)).
“Ancillary Justice meets Red, White & Royal Blue” sounds like a fun combo! I have this one on my wish list. I hope you continue to enjoy this one!
So far, it’s going really well…:))
I hope you love this one. I’ve really been enjoying space operas lately. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Space opera is one of my go-to genres for some escapist fun, too:)).
I saw this mentioned a few days ago and was immediately intrigued. Since it seems to start so well, I will keep an eye on it while I wait for your review 🙂
Thank you, Maddalena – it’s certainly going well so far:)).
I heard this book self published or was on Archive of Our Own and then got picked up, or something like that. That’s definitely impressive 😀
Alright, this blurb had me at the comparison to Red, White and Royal Blue!! That is hands down a FAVE!!
I’ve now finished reading it and found it a blast – do give it a go if you can squeeze it onto your TBR, Verushka:)
This one is new to me but it really sounds like a lot of fun. I hope you love it!
I’ve now completed it, Suzanne – and absolutely loved it:)).
Probably not one for me with my slight aversion to anything space opera (although sometimes…) but I love the cover and it does sound good. Hope you love it.
Lynn 😀