Waiting on Wednesday. Whichwood

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week on WoW is Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi. Have I read Furthermore? No, not yet (sadly, as it's said: so many books, so little time). But the idea of a girl who is fated to wash the bodies of the dead piqued my interest -it reminds of Arya from A Song of Ice and Fire and she is one of my favourite characters. Also, can we take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this cover? 💓 The book will be released on November 14th.

"A new adventure about a girl who is fated to wash the bodies of the dead in this companion to Furthermore.

Our story begins on a frosty night…

Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died. Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way). Before she was left as the sole remaining mordeshoor in the village of Whichwood, destined to spend her days washing the bodies of the dead and preparing their souls for the afterlife. It’s become easy to forget and easier still to ignore the way her hands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair, and her own ever-increasing loneliness and fear.

But soon, a pair of familiar strangers appears, and Laylee’s world is turned upside down as she rediscovers color, magic, and the healing power of friendship."

From Goodreads