A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

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<p><strong>An instant <em>New York Times </em>bestseller!</strong></p><p><strong>The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction?from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. This <em>New York Times</em> bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.</strong></p><p>For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal?kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia's freedom.</p><p>But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.</p><p>When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?</p><p>"Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore. An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of <em>Children of Blood and Bone</em>." (<em>Publishers Weekly</em>, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")</p><p><strong>Don't miss the second book in this epic duology, <em>A Psalm of Storms and Silence</em>!</strong></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780062891501

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

202 x 133 x 32 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Harper Collins Publ. USA