WWW Wednesday is a meme from Sam at Taking On A World Of Words
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
With a book promotion and extra reviews to post, it’s been more than a minute since I’ve done a WWW Wednesday post. All three of these books were released yesterday – that should tell you how behind I am on my NetGalley shelf. I always try to post reviews before the release date, but with fourteen in the month of May, it just wasn’t happening. Anyhoo, this week features a YA supernatural thriller/suspense and two very different YA fantasies,
I’m always a dragon fan, and the description of a fantasy inspired by medieval Spain called to me. The main character hasn’t grabbed me like I’d expected, but other characters have. And with the scrumptious food descriptions, I’m also drooling through the story!
Isabel Ibañez’s Together We Burn is a lush, enchanting standalone fantasy inspired by medieval Spain, filled with romance, adventure and just the right amount of danger.
An ancient city plagued by dragons
Eighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela’s life changes in an instant.
A flamenco dancer who must become a dragon hunter to save her family legacy
With the Dragon Guild trying to wrest control of her inheritance from her, Zarela has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. But when the most talented dragon hunter left in the land — the infuriatingly handsome Arturo Díaz de Montserrat — withholds his help, Zarela cannot take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.
Over the holiday weekend I finished Summer’s Edge. While reading it I kept noticing inconsistencies and wondered what was going on. It made total sense by the end when things fell into place – the twist was brilliant.
I Know What You Did Last Summer meets The Haunting of Hill House in this atmospheric, eerie teen thriller following an estranged group of friends being haunted by their friend who died last summer.
Emily Joiner was once part of an inseparable group—she was a sister, a best friend, a lover, and a rival. Summers without Emily were unthinkable. Until the fire burned the lake house to ashes with her inside.
A year later, it’s in Emily’s honor that Chelsea and her four friends decide to return. The house awaits them, meticulously rebuilt. Only, Chelsea is haunted by ghostly visions. Loner Ryan stirs up old hurts and forces golden boy Chase to play peacemaker. Which has perfect hostess Kennedy on edge as eerie events culminate in a stunning accusation: Emily’s death wasn’t an accident. And all the clues needed to find the person responsible are right here.
As old betrayals rise to the surface, Chelsea and her friends have one night to unravel a mystery spanning three summers before a killer among them exacts their revenge.
Up next is the sequel to one of my favorite reads last year. The world-building in this series is fantastic, and the magical system original. I’m excited to see where this story leads these characters.
The epic, hotly anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Gilded Ones about a girl with the power to remake her world—or destroy it.
“Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black Panther are going to adore [The Gilded Ones].”—BuzzFeed
It’s been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is… but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera—a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop.
Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera… or if she might be its greatest threat.
The Merciless Ones is the second thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.
Books and Such 
Arturo is my favorite character in Together We Burn. He’s my hero ❤️. Hope you continue to enjoy it. Happy reading!
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I just finished it today, and Arturo is hands down my favorite – such a brooding sweetie.
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I’m excited for the release of The Merciless Ones. I enjoyed reading the Gilded Ones last year and can’t wait to learn what happened to Deka and co…
Here is my WWW post: https://herseriallife.com/www-wednesday-june-1-2022/
Happy reading 🌈
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I’m only about 8% in and the author does a good job with reminding the reader about the details of the first one. Sure am glad about that because I’d forgotten some things.
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Summer’s Edge sounds like a fun read!
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It surprised me, Priscilla. Most of the book I didn’t care for any of the characters, but the twist ending made me feel a little better about them.
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I really like the sound of Summer’s Edge. I could see myself getting sucked up in that one!
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Hubby and I were out of town over the weekend, and most of it was read on the golf course (he golfed while I read and drank a couple of Bloody Marys, lol) and by the pool the next day. I could see you floating around at your pool and enjoying it, Mae.
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It does sound like a good pool read!
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I am curious about Summer’s Edge. Enjoy your week, and here’s MY WWW POST
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I was on a rollercoaster with that one. I was confused at the inconsistencies, alternated between liking the characters and being annoyed by them, and then picking my jaw off the floor at the end, lol. Thanks for visiting, Laurel-Rain!
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Thanks for sharing all three of these, Teri! The book cover for “The Merciless Ones” is stunning!
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Both covers in the series are downright stunning, Jan. Hats off to the cover designer!
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I want to read Together We Burn!! I really hope that you end up loving it. I have seen some good things for Merciless Ones!
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I just finished it today and it’s a winner for me, Leslie. I’m hoping the Merciless Ones is just as good as the first book.
Did you get the email I sent through your blog?
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I hope so too!! I’ve seen some promising things. 🙂
I just checked it! I”m terrible at checking my blog messages. They don’t notify me in anyway… should probably figure that out!! I just emailed you. :):):)
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Summers Edge really appeals to me. Happy Reading, Teri!
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It’s a great beach read – perfect for the summer. Thanks for visiting, Wendy!
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A lot of comps I love in this list… Mulan, the Dora Milaje, The Haunting of Hill House.
Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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The Haunting of Hill House immediately caught my attention. Did you watch the Netflix version?
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I did. And LOVED it. My daughter and I probably watched it together ten times after we each saw it separately.
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Another great selection, Teri! Happy reading!
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Thanks, Shari!
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Some great reads, Teri. The Merciless Ones really appeals to me, and the cover is luscious. But also Together We Burn. I enjoy stories set in other cultures. Thanks for the recommendations and I’m looking forward to your reviews.
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I enjoyed Together We Burn so much more than I expected, Diana – and the food descriptions were totally drool-worthy. I just finished The Merciless Ones today and it looks like another books is coming. Those covers are stunning.
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