Happy Sunday! I’m back today with “Sundays in Bed With….” a meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning. Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today! This meme was originally hosted by Midnight Book Girl.
Today, I’m reading two books – Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong and The Burning God by R.F. Kuang. Both are buddy reads. I’m reading Immortal Longings with Leslie @ Books Are the New Black, and I’m reading The Burning God with Dini @ Dini Panda Reads, Joanna @ The Geekinsh Brunette, and Chris @ Biblio Nerd Reflections. Immortal Longings is a really unique premise, and I’m liking what I’ve read so far, but we’re not too far in yet. And The Burning God is rough. Brutal and a bit heart-wrenching. I’m a little afraid of what’s going to happen next. lol
About Immortal Longings:
Author: Chloe Gong
Series: Fleash and Flase Gods #1
Page Length: 384
Publication Date: July 25, 2023
Publisher: Gallery/Saga Press
Synopsis: Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches.
Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she gets her opportunity at last to kill him.
Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.
Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin’s ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she’s playing for—her lover or her kingdom.
About The Dragon Republic:
Author: R.F. Kuang
Series: The Poppy War
Page Length: 658
Publication Date: Aug. 6, 2019
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Synopsis: The searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut – THE POPPY WAR.
In the aftermath of the Third Poppy War, shaman and warrior Rin is on the run: haunted by the atrocity she committed to end the war, addicted to opium, and hiding from the murderous commands of her vengeful god, the fiery Phoenix. Her only reason for living is to get revenge on the traitorous Empress who sold out Nikan to their enemies.
With no other options, Rin joins forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who has a plan to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new Republic. Rin throws herself into his war. After all, making war is all she knows how to do.
But the Empress is a more powerful foe than she appears, and the Dragon Warlord’s motivations are not as democratic as they seem. The more Rin learns, the more she fears her love for Nikan will drive her away from every ally and lead her to rely more and more on the Phoenix’s deadly power. Because there is nothing she won’t sacrifice for her country and her vengeance.
What are you reading today? Comment below!
I’m so glad that we’re reading Burning God together cos it’s the kinda book I can’t imagine not talking about while reading! 😂 It’s so brutal and I’m terrified 😭
Ooof. it’s really brutal. Like, tough to read at times. I’m glad we’re buddy reading it too.
The Dragon Republic has been so wild! Glad we are sharing in the experience together haha.
Me too! It’s pretty brutal.
Yikes. I’ll be picking up The Dragon Republic next month. You and Dini have me scared. LOL!
lol – It’s definitely a tough one. It’s as brutal as the first book.