Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings that spotlights and discusses the books we're excited about that we've yet to read. Generally, they're books that are yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week I'm featuring The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson releasing June 26, 2018.
About the Book
From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a magical fairy tale retelling in The Orphan’s Wish.
From the streets of the Holy Land to an orphanage in a faraway kingdom, Aladdin has grown up alone. Until he meets Kirstyn. With a father who is the duke of Hagenheim and a mother who is the patroness of the orphanage where Aladdin lives, Kirstyn is a member of the most powerful family in the land . . . and way out of his league. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion for taking walks in the forest, and their childhood friendship grows along with them.
Through his scrappy skills, intelligence, and hard work, Aladdin earns a position serving in the duke’s house. But he knows it isn’t enough to grant him his one desire: Kirstyn’s hand in marriage. If he hopes to change his station in life and feel worthy of marrying Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim to seek his fortune.
But once Aladdin leaves, no one is around to protect Kirstyn, and the greedy men desperate to take advantage of her father’s wealth take notice. Now, more than Aladdin’s background stands in the way of the future he’s worked so hard to obtain. His only hope is to rescue Kirstyn and somehow manage to win her hand as well.
Why I Need It
From the streets of the Holy Land to an orphanage in a faraway kingdom, Aladdin has grown up alone. Until he meets Kirstyn. With a father who is the duke of Hagenheim and a mother who is the patroness of the orphanage where Aladdin lives, Kirstyn is a member of the most powerful family in the land . . . and way out of his league. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion for taking walks in the forest, and their childhood friendship grows along with them.
Through his scrappy skills, intelligence, and hard work, Aladdin earns a position serving in the duke’s house. But he knows it isn’t enough to grant him his one desire: Kirstyn’s hand in marriage. If he hopes to change his station in life and feel worthy of marrying Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim to seek his fortune.
But once Aladdin leaves, no one is around to protect Kirstyn, and the greedy men desperate to take advantage of her father’s wealth take notice. Now, more than Aladdin’s background stands in the way of the future he’s worked so hard to obtain. His only hope is to rescue Kirstyn and somehow manage to win her hand as well.
Why I Need It
While Aladdin has never been one of my favorite fairy tales, I'm excited to see what Ms. Dickerson does with the story. She's a master at fairy tale retellings, so it should be really good.
What book are you eagerly anticipating?
Ooh! This looks like a beautiful book! Great pick!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
It's such a beautiful cover. Thanks for coming by, Ronyell! :)
DeleteI often like re-tellings as well, because I am curious to see how the author put their own spin on the original. And, well, there's romance, so that is probably enough to make me happy too. Hope it's a wonderful read!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I like retellings too. I love seeing an author's unique spin on the tale. Thanks for visiting, Sam! :)
DeleteWhat a gorgeous cover this is! I hope it's a great read when you get it!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this cover! Thank you for stopping by, Verushka! Have an awesome day! :)
DeleteI love fairy tale retellings. <3 Melanie Dickerson has been on my wishlist for such a long time. I really need to plunge into her beautiful and magical tales.
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Tânia @MyLovelySecret
She's the absolute best at fairytale retellings. I've loved everything I've read of hers. Thanks for visiting, Tânia! :)
DeleteWhat a pretty cover. Hope you love this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm always really excited when there's a new Melanie Dickerson book coming. Thanks for stopping by, Barb! :)
DeleteThis looks like one I'd pick up and read. Enjoy! Lynn@ElleseaLovesReading
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Dickerson's twist on Aladdin. Should be interesting. Thanks for coming by, Lynn! :)
DeleteAh... an Aladdin retelling - what fun! My CWW this week is a cosy mystery coming out on New Year's Day - https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/cant-wait-wednesday-20th-december-2017/
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'm a big fan of cozy mysteries! I'm gonna have to check your pick out. Thanks for visiting, S J! :)
DeleteThat sounds like a wonderful to read history/fantasy novel. Hope you´ll enjoy your pick. Thanks for sharing & Happy reading.
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Best wishes
Vi @Inkvotary
Thank you for stopping by, Vi! Have an awesome day! Happy reading! :)
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