Amber Reads Her Shelves: March 2019

Amber Reads Her Shelves is my attempt to actually read the books I read. Every month I will choose 3 books that have been on my shelves for at least 6 months. Voting will be open until March 19.

New Stories with Familiar Characters: In Conversation with Kristen Ciccarelli

Last year, I read a little book called The Last Namsara and quickly became obsessed. It was my favorite book of 2017 and I was counting down the days until The Caged Queen came out. Guess what! All of my patience has paid off because The Caged Queen comes out next week! To celebrate, Kristen Ciccarelli joined me for an interview and we have a little giveaway for you all too!

Waiting on Wednesday [#144]

 Title: The Caged Queen (Iskari #2)
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: September 25, 2018

Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. When they were angry, mirrors shattered, and when they were happy, flowers bloomed. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world.
Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa’s people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she’d give him the army he needed if he made her queen.
Together with Dax and his sister, Asha, Roa and her people waged war and deposed a tyrant. But now Asha is on the run, hiding from the price on her head. And Roa is an outlander queen, far from home and married to her enemy. Worst of all: Dax’s promises go unfulfilled. Roa’s people continue to suffer.
Then a chance to right every wrong arises—an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Reliquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good.
All she has to do is kill the king (goodreads).