Waiting on Wednesday (1) - Talon by Julie Kagawa

Waiting on Wednesday

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

So this is my very first WoW and I am proud to present Talon by Julie Kagawa as my first! Talon is set to be released in October of 2014 by Harlequin Teen.

Goodreads summary:

Long ago, dragons were hunted to near extinction by the Order of St. George, a legendary society of dragon slayers. Hiding in human form and growing their numbers in secret, the dragons of Talon have become strong and cunning, and they're positioned to take over the world with humans none the wiser.

Ember and Dante Hill are the only sister and brother known to dragonkind. Trained to infiltrate society, Ember wants to live the teen experience and enjoy a summer of freedom before taking her destined place in Talon. But destiny is a matter of perspective, and a rogue dragon will soon challenge everything Ember has been taught. As Ember struggles to accept her future, she and her brother are hunted by the Order of St. George.

Soldier Garret Xavier Sebastian has a mission to seek and destroy all dragons, and Talon's newest recruits in particular. But he cannot kill unless he is certain he has found his prey: and nothing is certain about Ember Hill. Faced with Ember's bravery, confidence and all-too-human desires, Garret begins to question everything that the Order has ingrained in him: and what he might be willing to give up to find the truth about dragons.

Why Talon?

Julie Kagawa's The Iron King was my very first YA novel and is thus what got me into the genre. She is a phenomenal writer and I have no doubt that this book will not disappoint. I'm very interested to see Julie's unique take on dragons, as she has done a great job with the fey and vampires. Besides, dragons are awesome! ;)