Set in a fantastical world of magic with a rich history, this novel fits beautifully into its genre while also addressing some failings of the genre by turning them on their head Nick Martell, author of Kingdom of LiarsĪ great coming of age story about a foolish boy who seeks to unravel the secrets of magic and maybe do something good in the process.Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Spine of the DragonĪn original fantasy filled with magic and culture, the story of a character torn between two names, two loyalties, and two definitions of good and evil 'An exciting new voice in epic fantasy' SFX As close to a perfect debut as any fantasy fan could ask for' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I felt fear and excitement and never being able to predict what was to come next aided in my helpless immersion into this story' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ political manoeuvring, and tragic events that Robin Hobb's fans would love' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Greathouse's prose is beautiful and poetic. 'The magic system is complex and fascinating. full of magic, intricate detail and richly imagined fantasy elements' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ a complex magic system, a coming of age story, a morally conflicted protagonist, ancient and mysterious gods and a massive world-spanning empire. 'I cannot praise this book highly enough, it's just brilliant' Fantasy Book Nerd 'A captivating epic of conflicted loyalties and dangerous ambition' Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Pariah a beautiful and breathtaking fantasy work' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliantly told and immediately engrossing' Andrea Stewart, critically acclaimed author of The Bone Shard Emperor 'A debut of incredible quality' Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author Read what everyone is saying about The Hand of the Sun King: Kuang's The Poppy War will love the magic running through every page.
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one filled with magic and secrets, unbound by suffocating legacy, but one which could shake my world to its very foundation.įor my quest will bring me face to face with the gods themselves. I can choose between them - between the safety of empire or the freedom of rebellion - or I can seek out a better path. My mother's, whose family want to bring the Empire to its knees. My name is Foolish Cur.Īll my life, I have been torn between two legacies: my father's, whose family trace their roots back to the right hand of the Emperor. ' The closest I've ever come to finding something comparable to The Name of the Wind' The Chronicler
Wen Alder must play a dangerous game if he wants to protect his people, as he enters the service of the empire to learn all its magical secrets. Emperor Tenet intends to pull all people into the Sienese Empire.
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