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Isle of Blood and Stone
By Makiia LucierPublisher Description
Eighteen years ago, two princes vanished. Now a riddle hidden on a mysterious map could chart a course towards the truth and the missing royals in this historical fantasy that's perfect for fans of Rachel Hartman and Tamora Pierce.
Eighteen years ago two princes of the island kingdom of St. John del Mar were kidnapped and murdered, a deadly plot by the rival kingdom of Mondrago. Everyone knows the story, but for Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises, the aftermath of that tragic day is deeply personal. Elias grew up without his father, who was killed trying to protect the princes. Mercedes is half-Mondragan, leaving her to grow up in the shadow of del Mar’s hate. And Ulises, as the youngest and only remaining prince, inherited the throne meant for his older brothers. Now, the three friends just want to move on with their lives. But when two maps surface—each with the same hidden riddle—troubling questions arise. What really happened to the young princes? And why do the maps look like they were drawn by Elias’s father, whose body was never found? To discover what really happened that fateful day, Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises must follow the clues hidden in the maps, uncovering long-held secrets and unimaginable betrayals along the way. But the truth is dangerous, and not everyone wants it to come out. Isle of Blood and Stone is a sweeping fantasy full of intrigue and schemes, romance and friendship, and fearless explorers searching for the truth.
Eighteen years ago two princes of the island kingdom of St. John del Mar were kidnapped and murdered, a deadly plot by the rival kingdom of Mondrago. Everyone knows the story, but for Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises, the aftermath of that tragic day is deeply personal. Elias grew up without his father, who was killed trying to protect the princes. Mercedes is half-Mondragan, leaving her to grow up in the shadow of del Mar’s hate. And Ulises, as the youngest and only remaining prince, inherited the throne meant for his older brothers. Now, the three friends just want to move on with their lives. But when two maps surface—each with the same hidden riddle—troubling questions arise. What really happened to the young princes? And why do the maps look like they were drawn by Elias’s father, whose body was never found? To discover what really happened that fateful day, Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises must follow the clues hidden in the maps, uncovering long-held secrets and unimaginable betrayals along the way. But the truth is dangerous, and not everyone wants it to come out. Isle of Blood and Stone is a sweeping fantasy full of intrigue and schemes, romance and friendship, and fearless explorers searching for the truth.
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“5/5 I fell in love with this book from page 1, I can't even explain why or how. I was drugged, ensorcelled, bewitched! Makiia Lucier made me fall in love with the island of Del Mar, the people, this entire world. I want to go live there! Objectively, I can tell that it's not a perfect book. It's not high-action or high-fantasy, the twist at the end I could see being a let down to some, and the pacing is on the slower end. But I don't care because I was down for the ride! I would read all these character's diaries, follow them along in their day to day life if I could.
This is a low fantasy story, centered around solving an 18 year old mystery. Most of the book takes place on the island of Del Mar scouring the island for clues and learning more about the culture and politics of its people. Elias, our MMC, is a royal navigator and mapmaker and often goes on voyages across the sea, and those adventures are often referenced, but we don't go with him overseas in this book (I'm hoping book 2 will take us on the ocean!). But I loved Makiia's storytelling and how she pieced everything together slowly, pulling in a lot of characters and mini twists to keep you on your toes. Mercedes is a fearsome and spirited woman! Ulises and Elias have great banter with each other, all 3 of them are a solid team. I loved Reyna's character too, and am excited to read more about her in the sequel!”
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About Makiia Lucier
Makiia Lucier grew up on the Pacific Island of Guam and holds degress in journalism and library studies from the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She is the author of A Death-Struck Year, Isle of Blood and Stone, and Song of the Abyss.
makiialucier.com
Twitter: @makiialucier
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