is a weekly meme hosted here, 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. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.
We Are the Fire
by Sam Taylor
416 pages, February 16th 2021 by Swoon Reads
As electrifying as it is heartbreaking, Sam Taylor’s explosive fantasy debut We Are the Fire is perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and the legend of Spartacus.
In the cold, treacherous land of Vesimaa, children are stolen from their families by a cruel emperor, forced to undergo a horrific transformative procedure, and serve in the army as magical fire-wielding soldiers. Pran and Oksana―both taken from their homeland at a young age―only have each other to hold onto in this heartless place.
Pran dreams of one day rebelling against their oppressors and destroying the empire; Oksana only dreams of returning home and creating a peaceful life for them both.
When they discover the emperor has a new, more terrible mission than ever for their kind, Pran and Oksana vow to escape his tyranny once and for all. But their methods and ideals differ drastically, driving a wedge between them. Worse still, they both soon find that the only way to defeat the monsters that subjugated them may be to become monsters themselves.
Ever since I saw the cover of this and read the synopsis I have been wanting this book. I love the idea that it pulls in the legend of Spartacus, I am really looking forward to this one and hope to grab a copy as soon as it comes out. 🙂
What books are you waiting for?
Have a great day and Happy Reading! xx
Hope you get your hands on it and love it!
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
That emperor sounds awful! The book though sounds really good! I hope you enjoy it when you read it, Michelle!
The description reminds me a bit of the Shadow and Bone trilogy. Sounds good!
What is it with antlers on covers these days…lol. Hope you enjoy it!
OMG this sounds amazing! And that cover is 😍😍😍