Waiting on Wednesday (92): Shadow Study by Maria V. Snyder

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.



Title: Shadow Study (Soulfinders #1)
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Publisher: Mira (Harlequin)
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Once, only her own life hung in the balance.

Oddly enough, when Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. But she'd survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands and protect her relationship with Valek.

Suddenly, though, they are beset on all sides by those vying for power through politics and intrigue. Valek's job - and his life - are in danger. As Yelena tries to uncover the scope of these plots, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked. She must keep that a secret - or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is - while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralizing her powers.

Yes, the days of tasting poisons were much simpler. And certainly not as dangerous


Poison Study is one of my all-time favorite fantasy books. The trilogy kind of went a little crazy with book three, but I have high hopes for this new series. Plus, I get more Yelena and Valek, one of my all-time favorite couples! YES!! It's not available for pre-order on Audible yet, but I'm hoping it will be available on release day.

What are you waiting on this week?

Blog Tour (Interview & Giveaway): Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder

Taste of Darkness Tour Schedule
Welcome to my stop on the Taste of Darkness Blog Tour, brought to you by Rockstar Book Tours. Today I will be featuring an interview with Maria V. Snyder about her writing, and there will be a tour-wide giveaway at the end of the post!



Title: Taste of Darkness (Healer #3)
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Tour Organizer: Rockstar Book Tours
Release Date: December 31, 2013
She's fought death and won. But how can she fight her fears?

Avry knows hardship and trouble. She fought the plague and survived. She took on King Tohon and defeated him. But now her heart-mate, Kerrick, is missing, and Avry fears he's gone forever.

But there's a more immediate threat. The Skeleton King plots to claim the Fifteen Realms for his own. With armies in disarray and the dead not staying down, Avry's healing powers are needed now more than ever.Torn between love and loyalty, Avry must choose her path carefully. For the future of her world depends on her decision.

Author Interview

1. What has been the most fun part of writing the Healer series?

I had a ton of fun writing the interactions between the main characters. When Kerrick, Avry, Flea, Belen, Loren, and Quain are all traveling together and joking around, that was a blast. I also enjoyed writing Kerrick’s POV in Scent of Magic, it was something different for me and I had some fun with it.

2. Has there been any aspect of these (or any of your novels) that surprised you as you wrote them?

Waiting on Wednesday (32): Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.



Title: Taste of Darkness (Healer #3)
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Release Date: December 31, 2013

She's fought death and won. But how can she fight her fears?

Avry knows hardship and trouble. She fought the plague and survived. She took on King Tohon and defeated him. But now her heart-mate, Kerrick, is missing, and Avry fears he's gone forever.

But there's a more immediate threat. The Skeleton King plots to claim the Fifteen Realms for his own. With armies in disarray and the dead not staying down, Avry's healing powers are needed now more than ever.Torn between love and loyalty, Avry must choose her path carefully. For the future of her world depends on her decision.


Maria Snyder’s Study series was phenomenal, and this Healer series has a similar feel. And after the cliffhanger ending in Scent of Magic, I am dying to get my hands on this one!

What are you waiting on this week?