Waiting on Wednesday: Foxheart by Claire Legrand

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

Foxheart by Claire Legrand:

Orphan. Thief. Witch.

Twelve-year-old Quicksilver dreams of becoming the greatest thief in the Star Lands. With her faithful dog and partner-in-crime Fox, she’s well on her way—even if that constantly lands them both in trouble. It’s a lonesome life, sleeping on rooftops and stealing food for dinner, but Quicksilver doesn’t mind. When you’re alone, no one can hurt you. Or abandon you.

But the seemingly peaceful Star Lands are full of danger. Witches still exist—although the powerful Wolf King and his seven wolves have been hunting them for years. Thankfully, his bloody work is almost complete. Soon the Star Lands will be safe, free of the witches and their dark magic.

Then one day a strange old woman and her scruffy dog arrive in Quicksilver’s town and perform extraordinary magic. Real magic—forbidden and dangerous. Magic Quicksilver is desperate to learn. With magic like that, she could steal anything her heart desires. She could even find her parents.

But the old woman is not what she seems, and soon Quicksilver has to decide—will she stay at home and remain a thief? Or will she embark upon the adventure of a lifetime and become a legend?

Why I’m waiting for Foxheart:

Since I watched Stranger Things I’ve wanted to read more middle grade books again and Claire’s books are some of the ones I always come across. It helps that her covers are adorably cute.

There is also the fact that I just can’t resist thieves. Add magic on top and you’ve got a must-have for me.