Synopsis
Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut
Death and destruction will bar her way. . .
Kyndra's fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community,...
Details
24 August 2017544 pages
9781509841684Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Evocative, original worldbuilding and a wonderfully feisty heroine: top marks to Lucy HounsomKaren Miller
A brave heroine, a perilous destiny, and an intriguing world full of myth and mystery make for an enthralling readGail Z. Martin
I thought it was great, reminding me of Trudi Canavan; it had me turning pages way into the night, which is not good at my age! What a mix: immersive worldbuilding, secret societies, a flawed and hugely likeable protagonist, and awesome magic. There's a lot to like here, but be warned, this book will seriously damage your sleep.John Gwynne
Has all the elements to become a modern classic of the genre. It's essentially a coming-of-age story that breaks out into a wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakesIndependent on Sunday
