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. I'm also linking up with Carrie at
Reading is My Superpower for
First Line Friday.
Friday 56 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. It was started by Freda at Freda's Voice, but Anne over at
My Head is Full of Books has taken over for the time being.
This week I'm featuring Quarter Labyrinth by Victoria McCombs. I'm a little over halfway into it and am loving it!
EVERY FOUR YEARS, THE LABYRINTH AWAKENS. It shifts location, resets its deadly puzzles, and demands a new game. The rich pay for clues to find it and keys to get in, while the poor fight for entrance. This year, the first to reach the center wins control over the renowned trade vessels. Strange, because Ren specifically remembers her father—the captain—promised her those ships. But her father had the misfortune of going missing before revealing Ren as his hidden heir. And she’s never actually met him. Only through scraps of letters she keeps in a trunk, promising he’d return to the island for her someday.
There isn’t time for her father to explain. Ren has until sundown to find the labyrinth and get inside before its entrance is sealed.
Even if she makes it through the gate, she must race against others who are just as determined as she is—and far deadlier. Then there’s the Labyrinth Wolves. And the Stone Gods. And the son of her father’s enemy who takes a personal interest in Ren. She will fight for her birthright through wits, strength, and perhaps a bit of luck to be the one at the helm with her future begins.
May you find yourself in the labyrinth.
At least, may you not lose yourself.
Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
The sky turned violet as the countdown in my head reached its end.
Friday 56
I clutched Leif's dagger as if it could single-handedly save me.
What have you been reading lately?
Oh man, that sounds like a really deadly run. Not sure if my poor heart could take this kind of pressure.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing and introducing me to it!
ReplyDeleteLove the whole idea of this labyrinth!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome first line! https://bibliophilebree.blogspot.com/2025/07/welcome-to-first-line-friday-this-is.html
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the sounds of this. Adding to my TBR because this is my type of book. Thank you for sharing!
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