Thursday, May 20, 2021

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Windward Shore (The Dancing Realms #3) by Sharon Hinck

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Windward Shore (The Dancing Realms #3) by Sharon Hinck. This has been such a beautiful series and this was a perfect conclusion for it. Loved it!

About the Book
The island world of Meriel faces an old adversary and a new danger. Will the reformed Order die before it has a chance to blossom?

Storm clouds loom on the horizon as Carya and Brantley struggle to overcome wounds of the past and build a future together. The fragile new Order is on shaky ground, with too few dancers and sparse resources. Then trouble erupts—and now an insidious rebellion and a new foe threaten their entire world.

When she uncovers an old enemy behind all the destruction, Carya realizes the past is not done with her. With conflict tearing apart the dancers and villages, rimmers are soon overrun, and Carya must unite her people by leading the battle to protect the very heart of her world … or lose it all.

Book Beginnings
Where could he be? I squinted toward the horizon, where stormy sky met turbulent sea.

Friday 56
Black water lapped lightly over the tangleroot and onto the stony shore. Straining my eyes to make out any ripples in the stretch of water between the islands, I shivered. The sea held too much mystery already. In the darkness, my imagination conjured all sorts of monsters that might lurk in the depths.

What have you been reading lately?

18 comments:

  1. It's always great when a series ends on a high note. I haven't read any of the books from this one, but I like the quotes.

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    1. I'm always worried a series ender will end in disappointment, so I was so happy with this one. It was great! Thanks for coming by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Ooh I hadn't heard of this series before but I just looked it up on Goodreads and it sounds great! If I manage to get anywhere near the sea this summer, these books will be great! I hope you have a lovely start to the weekend and do drop by my Friday post if you have the time! - Juli @ A Universe in Words

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    1. These would be perfect to read by the water. I hope you love them if you do get a chance to read them. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  3. This book series sounds fun. I love the first line!

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    1. It's such a beautiful and thought-provoking series. It's gonna stay with me for a long time. Thanks for visiting! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  5. The cover is beautiful!

    My Friday56 - https://www.thebutterflyreader.com/2021/05/the-friday56-duke-and-i.html

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    1. Right? I love it! Thanks for the visit! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  6. It looks beautiful. Glad you enjoyed it.

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    1. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  7. I hardly ever read fantasy books, but I understand their appeal because I love to get lost in an engrossing series!

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    1. Right? It's so nice to get lost in a whole new world. Thanks for visiting! Hope you have a lovely weekend! :)

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  8. Sounds good, I definitely am curious for more! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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    1. It's a good one! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! :)

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  9. I am so glad you have enjoyed this trilogy. It sounds great. I hope you have a great week!

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    1. Thank you! Hope you have a great week too! :)

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