Angieville

Don't you love release day Tuesdays? Today is the release of the second book in Juliet Marillier 's Blackthorn & Grim series— Tower of Thorns . "Kudos to Marillier for improving on the first book of an already quality series …realistic psychology, matched with a twisty, often dark story, makes for a superb strong continuation.” RT Book Review, Top Pick (For  Tower of Thorns ) In the acclaimed  Dreamer’s Pool  (Roc Hardcover; 2014), award-winning author, Juliet Marillier, introduced readers to Blackthorn, an embittered healer escaped from prison, and her former cell-mate, the hulking and silent Grim. Fleeing to a derelict cottage on the fringe of the mysterious Dreamer’s Wood, Blackthorn and Grim must live duty bound for seven years to assist  anyone  who asks for her help. Now, in  TOWER OF THORNS  (Roc Hardcover; $26.95; November 3, 2015), a noblewoman from the northern border has asked the Prince for help in expe...

I can't help it. Juliet Marillier has a new book coming out and I start experiencing all the feelings. The fact that this one is the first in a brand new adult fantasy series just ratchets it all up. I've read and enjoyed her YA offerings, but I discovered her through Daughter of the Forest , and so at heart (for me) it will always be about her beautiful adult fantasy novels. I love this cover so because it reminds me of Trina Schart Hyman's work, which I adore. Due out November 4th,  Dreamer's Pool is the first in the Blackthorn & Grim series. Set in medieval Ireland, it follows two main characters who Marillier describes as "older, more flawed protagonists." Good heavens, bring it to me now .