From #1New York Timesbestselling author Kendare Blake comes a new epic duology following a young woman's training to shepherd a princely hero to victory. Perfect for fansofAlexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber.
TO BE AN ARISTENE IS TO GIVE UP YOUR MORTAL LIFE. AND TO BE GRANTED A NEW ONE.
The Aristene is a mythical order of female warriors. While heroes are the ones immortalized in legends,it's the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers.
Reed - an orphan raised by the order - has always dreamed of taking her place beside her sisters-in-arms. To do that,she must help her first hero achieve glory on the battlefield.
Nothing is going to stop Reed. Until,that is,she is assigned the fiery and infuriating Prince Hestion. As their alliance turns into something more,she starts to question the true cost of becoming an Aristene. With battle looming,Reed must make an impossible choice - her hero or her order.
Publisher: Oneworld PublicationsISBN: 9780861547500Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 35 mm
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'Cements Kendare Blake as one of the best fantasy authors writing today.'Erin A. Craig,New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows
'Immersive from the very first moment - I would follow Kendare Blake into any world she creates.'Amie Kaufman,New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods
'Epic in scope,packed full of spectacular worldbuilding and characters I fell in love with... A breathtaking new fantasy that's going to sweep you away and leave you wanting more.'Katharine Corr,co-author of Daughter of Darkness
'An enthralling tale of fierce warriors,devastating betrayal,and an aching romance.'Suzanne Young,New York Times bestselling author of The Program series
'The novel features enthralling worldbuilding and a nail-biting character arc that genuinely surprises with its twists and turns...A fabulous series opener combining true thrills and deep relationships.'Kirkus starred review
'A lush and vivid fantasy that weaves together all the beats of sacrifice,love,and tragedy together into a gripping tale full of heart-racing battles,sisterly love,and found family. I cannot wait for more.'Ann Sei Lin,author of Rebel Skies trilogy
'Kendare Blake is back with an epic duology starter... A must-readfor fans of Alexandra Bracken and Victoria Aveyard.'NerdDaily,September Releases pick
'It made me obsessively read when I really should have been doing other things... A compelling story of feminine strength over adversity and heartbreak and I can't wait for the next instalment.'Nerd Daily
'With its spirited protagonist,slow-burn romance,well-drawn mythology,and wondrously fleshed out characters,Blake's latest will surely leave readers wanting for its sequel.'Entertainment Weekly,The 41 new fall books we're most excited to read
'The start of a new fantasy series from Kendare Blake (whoseThree Dark Crownsseries remains an underrated gem)is automatically cause for celebration.'Paste Magazine,The Best New YA Books of September 2023
'What a wonderfully rich and well-constructed world,where you really believe in the people and events. The plot is complex,but so beautifully written that it is easy for the reader to follow the twists and turns.'Books for Keeps
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