Waiting on Wednesday: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Truthwitch

by Susan Dennard

Publisher:  Tor Teen

Release date: January 5, 2016

From Goodreads:

On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a “witchery”, a magical skill that sets them apart from others.

In the Witchlands, there are almost as many types of magic as there are ways to get in trouble—as two desperate young women know all too well.

Safiya is a Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lie. It’s a powerful magic that many would kill to have on their side, especially amongst the nobility to which Safi was born. So Safi must keep her gift hidden, lest she be used as a pawn in the struggle between empires.

Iseult, a Threadwitch, can see the invisible ties that bind and entangle the lives around her—but she cannot see the bonds that touch her own heart. Her unlikely friendship with Safi has taken her from life as an outcast into one of reckless adventure, where she is a cool, wary balance to Safi’s hotheaded impulsiveness.

Safi and Iseult just want to be free to live their own lives, but war is coming to the Witchlands. With the help of the cunning Prince Merik (a Windwitch and ship’s captain) and the hindrance of a Bloodwitch bent on revenge, the friends must fight emperors, princes, and mercenaries alike, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch.

My Thoughts:

I am so happy that this book is almost here. There were lots of ARCs floating around and it seems that everyone loved this book. Truthwitch is the first book in a four book series; an epic fantasy, full of magic, and tons of adventure. I think what drew me most to this book, besides being in the fantasy genre, is the fact that at the heart of the story is the friendship between Safi and Iseult. I think we need more books built around strong friendships. I already pre-ordered this, so I should get it the day it comes out. I can hardly wait!

Is Truthwitch on your most anticipated releases in 2016? Let me know in the comments below :)