Welcome to this week’s edition of Wishlist Wednesday! Today I am featuring Smoke in the Sun by Renée Ahdieh. It is the second book in the Flame in the Mist series and I am super excited for it.
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about and have yet to read. It is a spin-off of the original meme, Waiting on Wednesday that was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine.
THIS WEEK’S BOOK:
Title: Smoke in the Sun (Flame in the Mist #2)
Author: Renée Ahdieh
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: June 5, 2018 
The highly anticipated sequel to Flame in the Mist—an addictive, sumptuous finale that will leave readers breathless from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn.
After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice—to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead.
With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and very the safety of the empire.
Thoughts
The Flame in the Mist is such fantastic YA Mulan retelling. The setting and the characters are absolutely amazing. I am looking forward to finding out where the story will go next.
About Renée Ahdieh
Renée Ahdieh is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger. In her spare time, she likes to dance salsa and collect shoes. She is passionate about all kinds of curry, rescue dogs, and college basketball. The first few years of her life were spent in a high-rise in South Korea; consequently, Renée enjoys having her head in the clouds. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and their tiny overlord of a dog.
Ooo this one sounds really good. I have not read the first and really is the first I am hearing of this series but yes, I would like to read it. Great pick!
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It is one of my favourites! I hope that you enjoy it if you give it a try. 🙂
I definitely need to get to this series soon. I’ll probably binge read both books this summer 🙂
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I really need to get the first book, the series sounds so good and something I would like too. Thanks for sharing it.
I didn’t really enjoy the first one but I know tons of people did so I bet you’re not the only one anticipating this one. The cover sure is lovely!
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The cover is really beautiful, isn’t it?
Been seeing this one around today. I haven’t picked this series up yet but it’s for sure on my list
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I still have to get the first book! I need to get on it. This sounds so good. I hope you enjoy it!
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I’m literally dying to get my hands on this book! I can’t wait to read it! 🙂
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Just two words: Oh yes!
Ha! 🙂
I haven’t gotten the chance to read book 1 yet but I’m kind of glad about it too because now I can purchase the new covers, which I love so much!
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Oooh! Your are so lucky to be able to start with the new covers! I hope that you love this series. 🙂
Beautiful cover!!
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Yes, please! And HOW does this woman continue to get the best covers?
What a gorgeous cover! This is my first time hearing of this series.
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I can’t wait for this one either. I just wish they choose a less glaring color for the cover.