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 – The Hunting Moon – Book 2 of The Luminaries series by Susan Dennard – release date – 7th November, 2023
#fantasy #feisty heroine #YA
BLURB: Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity.
The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten.
Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that’s killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent.
On top of that, following her dad’s convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers.
Then to complicate it all, there is still only one person who can help her: Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own.
As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary—and also where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.
It’s a while since I tucked into The Luminaries – see my review – but it’s proved to be a highly memorable read, as I was immediately keen to get hold of this one to answer a host of the many unanswered questions left at the end of the first book. Apart from anything else, I also want more time in that amazing forest Dennard created… So I’m delighted to have got hold of this book and it’s next up in my reading queue😊.
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I hope it’s as good as the blurb suggests. Happy reading!
Thank you, Vera:)). I’m expecting another memorable read – fingers crossed!
I haven’t read The Luminaries yet but I’ve heard great things about it so I hope this sequel will be just as good!
Thank you, Stephanie:). I did have a few quibbles with The Luminaries. But it certainly stuck in my head – so I’m very pleased to have a copy of this one, too.
The blurb sounds very interesting. I hope you enjoy this one, Sarah! Have a wonderful day.
Thank you, Jody – this is one where you definitely need to have read the first book before tucking into this one:). But I like Dennard’s writing anyway – and this is one I’ve been waiting for, so I was delighted to get the arc:)).
The UK cover is so pretty! I’m excited to read this too. I hope we both enjoy it😁
Yes – this time around I definitely prefer the UK cover:)). And yes – I’m hoping we both love this one, Tammy:).
What a great choice for Can’t Wait Wednesday! The central character even has Wednesday in her name! Enjoy!
Thank you, Jodie:). The name of the protagonist is a nice coincidence, isn’t it?
I keep meaning to start this series. I’ve never seen that cover before. It’s just as pretty as the US version!
It’s worth reading The Luminaries, Barb – an interesting and memorable read for me. And yes – both covers are a delight:).
I would really like to read this series. I have the first two books in her Witchland series I want to read. I hope you love this when you read it!
I’ve read the first two books in her Witchland series and they are very good. I’m hoping I love this one, too:)).
I haven’t read The Luminaries yet but keep hearing good things about it, so I guess I’ll have to catch up with it soon 🙂 Hope this is as good as it sounds and you enjoy it!
Thank you, Beatrice – I’m looking forward to tucking into this one:)).
I’m going to be reading soon, and I’m ready to find out what happens after that cliffhanger!
I know! It’s the next book in my TBR queue and like you, I’m really looking forward to finding out what happens next:)).
I haven’t read The Luminaries, but reading about this sequel makes me want to grab a copy ASAP. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
You’re welcome, Ashley:).
It sounds really good. I haven’t read the first book yet, though it’s on my tbr. Hope you enjoy it, Sarah!
Thank you, Laura:).
Just two more days!!!!!
What a gorgeous cover! I’m intrigued by the sound of this one so I need to look for The Luminaries.
The cover is stunning, isn’t it? And yes – you definitely need to start with The Luminaries, Katherine:).