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The Bone Shard Daughter
By Andrea StewartPublisher Description
The Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy — a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution in which the former heir to the emperor will fight to reclaim her power and her place on the throne.
"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
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
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.
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Eleni (Iris)
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“It took me a bit to get really invested which is keeping me from a 5 star, I feel like some perspectives could’ve been cut out, BUT once I got into it, I was greatly engaged. I loved the lore and found the characters mostly endearing! But the twists and mysteries excited me the most- even when I guessed some it was very satisfying. I’m intrigued to see where the series goes next!”Characters change and growTwistyMagical settingThought-provoking
friedpeaches
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“There’s so much to say about this book.
pros: amazing concept; the plotline built up steadily and left me stunned at some moments. Action-packed with plenty of fight scenes and adventures. Multiple POVs, with Jovis and Lin being the most captivating. And we can’t forget the adorable and dedicated animal companion.
Cons: while the story was captivating, there was a lack of description in clothing, looks, scenery, and with the creatures known as constructs. I spent a lot of time trying to piece things together with my imagination without a proper description to get me through the chapters.
All in all, well deserving of 4 out of 5 stars. I am interested enough to continue the series, and I’m excited to see where the story goes. I read this with Fantasy & Frens book club on Fable.”Reviewed in:Fantasy & Frens Book Club
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Rachel D
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“I’m a little late with my rating but I really enjoyed this book. The twist were great, I loved the majority of the characters (Mephj and Jovis were the best though). The constructs were described so well that a couple made my skin crawl. The magic system was interesting and unique and the storyline made me want to keep reading. I’m definitely going to continue the series.”Reviewed in:Fantasy & Frens Book Club
Action-packedAddictiveFast-pacedUnpredictableCreative settingDescriptiveMagical setting
careliza14
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“Incredible! Fast paced, full of characters you love and want to succeed, and political without drowning in tedious politics. Lots of POV’s but with clear switches only on chapter breaks it wasn’t too confusing to keep up with where everyone was at. And I LOVE MEPHI 😍”Reviewed in:Fantasy & Frens Book Club
Characters change and growLikable charactersOriginal writingAction-packedFast-pacedCreative settingImmersive settingMemorablePolitical
barb
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“This book had way to slow of a start for me. It finally was better about 75% of the way. No interest in reading the next one”Reviewed in:Fantasy & Frens Book Club
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About Andrea Stewart
Andrea Stewart is the daughter of immigrants, and was raised in a number of places across the United States. Her parents always emphasized science and education, so she spent her childhood immersed in Star Trek and odd-smelling library books.
When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes.
When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes.
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