Book Overview
An emperor fights to reclaim her power and her place on the throne in this "utterly absorbing" fantasy tale of magic, mystery, and revolution (Emily Duncan). The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands. Lin is the emperor's daughter and spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic. Yet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people. "One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year." --BuzzFeed News "An amazing start to a new trilogy." --Culturess "It grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go." --Sarah J. Maas "Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt . . . inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written." --Alix E. Harrow "Utterly absorbing. I adored it." --Emily Duncan "A thoroughly fantastic read." --Kevin Hearne "Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series." --Booklist "Groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age." --Tasha Suri "Begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure." --Hafsah Faizal
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0316541435
ISBN13:9780316541435
Release Date:March 2021
Publisher:Orbit
Length:496 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Excellent
Published by PennyPennyPenny , 2 years ago
Very well written. I loved the intricacy of the puzzle the book laid out.
Exciting!
Published by MizzyRed , 4 years ago
I quite liked this book! Dark times are ahead for the Empire. Islands are sinking, the Shardless are rebelling and taking over, and the Alanga artifacts are waking up. The way the Emperor stays in control is through bone shard magic, known only to a few, Lin trying to be one of them (as the Emperor's daughter).
This book is written from a few points of view, mainly Lin and Jovis, with Ramani and Sand and Phalue making up the rest. They end up intertwining at various points, making for an exciting story. I liked Jovis the best because I love his relationship with Mephi though I think Lin is a strong character too and I want to learn more about her past.
This is a good book and I am excited for the continuation of the story!
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