Waiting on Wednesday is a meme that was hosted by Breaking the Spine to let us share our excitement for books coming out soon. It has gone the way of the wind and is no longer hosted there. But Wishful Endings is now hosting Can’t Wait Wednesday so we can keep the momentum going and link up there.
Dragonslayer by Duncan M. Hamilton
Published by Tor Books on July 2, 2019
Pages: 304 
Author of one of BuzzFeed ‘s Greatest Fantasy Books of 2013
In his magnificent, heroic, adventure fantasy, Dragonslayer, Duncan M. Hamilton debuts the first book in a fast-moving trilogy: a dangerous tale of lost magics, unlikely heroes, and reawakened dragons.
Once a member of the King’s personal guard, Guillot dal Villevauvais spends most days drinking and mourning his wife and child. He’s astonished—and wary—when the Prince Bishop orders him to find and destroy a dragon. He and the Prince Bishop have never exactly been friends and Gill left the capital in disgrace five years ago. So why him? And, more importantly, how is there a dragon to fight when the beasts were hunted to extinction centuries ago by the ancient Chevaliers of the Silver Circle?
On the way to the capitol city, Gill rescues Solène, a young barmaid, who is about to be burned as a witch. He believes her innocent…but she soon proves that she has plenty of raw, untrained power, a problem in this land, where magic is forbidden. Yet the Prince Bishop believes magic will be the key to both destroying the dragon and replacing the young, untried King he pretends to serve with a more pliable figurehead. Between Gill’s rusty swordsmanship and Solene’s unstable magic, what could go wrong?
OK, this had me at “fast-moving”, “unlikely heroes” (I know that’s common, but I still love it). And then reawakened dragons? And I like the idea of the “rusty swordsman” paired with someone with lots of magical power, but maybe not so much control. Definitely sounds like it can create a compelling/exciting read.
This sounds great! I am a sucker for anything with dragons, so I’m adding this to the list for sure?
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Yeah, definitely sounds like a fun one
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Review: The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
Haven’t heard of this one but it seems like it may be interesting, hope you enjoy when it comes out!
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Thanks, me too!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Review: The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
Oh this one is new to me
Yay! Always love when I manage to pull one out that is new to someone
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Review: The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
Hmmm I hadn’t heard of this one. But dragons. Added to the ports for plunder list. Thanks matey!
x The Captain
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Anytime!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Review: The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
I added this one too, despite the common title, cover, and blurb. Like you though, I think it shows some promise!
yeah, and honestly, sometimes the familiarity of elements doesnt bother me as long as it is written well
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Review: The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
I agree- this sounds pretty awesome. I like the combo of rusty swordsman and untrained magic too.
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I know! Just seems like that relationship/duo has so much potential story wise
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