Retro Friday is a weekly meme hosted here at Angieville and focuses on reviewing books from the past. This can be an old favorite, an under-the-radar book you think deserves more attention, something woefully out-of-print, etc. Everyone is welcome to join in at any time! So this is a book I've spent a lot of time talking about. Chances are, if you've hung around these parts, you've heard me push it. But I actually read it for the first time way back in the olden days before the blog was, well, what it is now. I read it shortly after it was first published, back in 2007, when I was writing monthly posts, mere collections of mini-reviews. So Song of the Sparrow got shortchanged. I decided to address that situation today. The fun thing is lots of friends have read (and reviewed) it since, and so I was able to trip through their lovely thoughts and remember my own. When I heard about a retelling of Tennyson's " Lady of Shalott ," I was so in. I mean, I'...
YES I AM SO EXCITED TOO. I love how all the covers match. I'm happy Katsa and Po will have cameos. I'm happy to read another Kristin Cashore book even if it's 576 pages. AH JUST SO HAPPY/EXCITED :D.
ReplyDeleteahhhh this is so lush!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get started on Graceling and Fire now that Bitterblue is releasing next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing this. I loved both Graceling and Fire . Cant wait to read Bitterblue :)Love the blue and the keys on the cover !!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is happy news. I just re-listened to Graceling. Do you think Prince Po and Katsa will be in this one??
ReplyDeleteChristina, I know. I'm looking forward to having all three rubbing shoulders on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteCarla, YES.
Jenny, *gasp* wait no longer. Start now!
Shweta, me, too! The keys are great.
Kim, isn't it? I know Po and Katsa will be in this one and I cannot wait to see them again!
It is so beautiful. I am a sucker for old keys.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait for this one.
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Tiah, yeah, I can't wait to find out their significance.
ReplyDeleteKaren, me either!!
Finally! I have been waiting for this book FOREVER!
ReplyDeleteanxious, it seems like it has been so very long. I just know it's going to be well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteShe's finished?! It has a release date? This has just made my week.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh it's beautiful! YAY! YAY YAYYYYYY!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHeather, YES!
ReplyDeleteKIKA, it really is. So excited!!
I love this whole series! One of my favorite YA series - such a lovely set of stories! Definitely recommend!
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