"What I'm Reading" Wednesday #104

This "WIR"-Wednesday I've momentarily set aside By A Charm and A Curse so I could dive into a book I've been wanting to jump back into since last spring. This was the one book I was determined to read before the end of 2017...

The Great Pursuit (Eurona Duology #2) by Wendy Higgins

Blurb:

Lochlanach has traded the great beast for something far more terrible, a Lashed enemy veiled in beauty, deception, and a vengeance passed down through generations: Rozaria Rocato. And she’s offering the hunter Paxton Seabolt power and acceptance he could never receive in his homeland. Pax must decide how far he’s willing to go under her tutelage, knowing she is the opponent of Princess Aerity Lochson.

In a land where traditionalists dread change, the Lochlan throne must contend with mysterious foes and traitors, while attempting to keep revolt at bay. As dire circumstances strike the royal family, matters of the castle are left in Aerity’s hands. It's time to put aside her fears and grasp the reign, taking actions that have the potential to save or destroy her people.

One hunt has ended, but the pursuit for love and justice continue. In this sequel to The Great Hunt from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins, political intrigue and romance intensify in another thrilling fantasy. Princess Aerity embraces a quest for identity and passion before making the ultimate sacrifice for her kingdom.

Why I Chose This Book | What I Think So Far:

I've been dying to read this book for months. I actually read the first chapter way back in May but then ACOWAR came out and I set it aside but now I've decided this is the one book I want to read before the end of 2017 if I can't get to any others. I adored The Great Hunt - I mean it was my introduction to YA High Fantasy, the book that made me fall in love with the genre and I was excited to see how the story would wrap up in The Great Pursuit. I'm just over 100 pages in and I'm loving this book! It's great seeing into the minds of most of the characters (not just Aerity and Paxton) and the story is moving along really well. I can't wait to see how it ends!