Forged in Fire and Stars
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse will flock to this new series." --Booklist
Games of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in this action-packed fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.
Ara has always...
Games of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in this action-packed fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.
Ara has always...
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"Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse will flock to this new series." --BooklistGames of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in this action-packed fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.
Ara has always known the legend of the Loresmith: the blacksmith who served alongside the kings and queens of Saetlund, forging legendary weapons to arm warriors and protect the kingdom. She's been told it's her fate to inherit the title and become the next Loresmith. But since the monarchy's downfall in a vicious conquest years before, Ara has never truly believed she would be able to take up her duty.
But when the lost Princess Nimhea and Prince Eamon steal Ara from her quiet life with a mission to retake the throne and return Ara to her place as the Loresmith--Ara's whole world turns upside down.
Suddenly, Ara must leave her small mountain village and embark on a dangerous adventure where she will uncover new truths about her family's legacy, and even face the gods themselves. With a mysterious thief as an unexpected companion, and dark forces following their every move, Ara must use all her skills to forge the right path forward--for herself, her kingdom, and her heart.
From internationally bestselling author Andrea Roberston comes a gorgeously written new fantasy series perfect for readers of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse or Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes series.
Praise for Forged in Fire and Stars:
"An epic and classic fantasy." --School Library Journal
"Epic fantasy isn't usually my thing, but Forged in Fire and Stars made me a believer." --TOR.com
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PrologueClangs of steel on steel announced the arrival of the blacksmith s fate. Yos Steelring passed a borrowed quarterstaff from hand to hand, trying to grow accustomed to its weight and balance. It was a sorry replacement for his usual stave, having none of the life nor familiarity of that rare weapon. Nothing to be done about it. The Loresmith stave better known by its storied name, Ironbranch could not be among the Vokkans spoils, which meant Yos s companion of so many years was far from the palace and his grip.
Sounds of battle were closer now, much closer. Worse than the ring and scrape of steel were the screams followed by wet, guttural moans. Yos knew that those who remained of the palace guard had attempted to barricade themselves behind broken furniture, blocking the path to the royal apartments. That pitiful bulwark must have fallen, leaving only Yos between the soldiers and their prize.
Despite his determination to hold his post, Yos couldn t keep fear-borne doubt from wriggling into his thoughts.
Is there honor in laying down one s life for a king who brought his people to ruin?
Yos ground his teeth at the question. Too many times he d thought of what his life might have been outside of the palace and city of Five Rivers. The Loresmith hadn t always served in court. Generations ago the Loresmith roamed the provinces of Saetlund, offering aid where it was needed and joining the Loreknights in times of trouble. Together, smith and warriors had quelled threats, thwarted invasions, and crushed enemies of the kingdom.
Yos shook his head, pinpointing the moment in history when it had all fallen apart. The moment that King Nirn made the fateful declaration centuries ago. Loreknights would no longer be chosen from among the people of each province, but would instead be appointed by the monarch and take their place at the royal court. With that decree, Nirn had riddled the foundation of Saetlund s defenses with cracks. Those cracks had widened
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over the years, becoming fissures and faults.
Today the walls had crumbled.
Yos was close to sinking into despair.
He reminded himself it wasn t the current fool of a king, Dentroth, behind the door over which he stood watch. The royal twin toddlers were innocent and deserved his protection. If all had gone as planned, they were no longer in the nursery at Yos s back. They should be miles from the city in care of their guardians. Their destination: Port Pilgrim, a ship, and obscurity. The little princess and prince would be exiles, but they would be safe.
Yos continued to guard the room he hoped was now empty. Every minute he defended the door was another minute bought for the twins escape. He had prayed for their safety, but most of his pleas to the gods begged for the salvation of an unborn child and its mother.
A tear rolled down Yos s cheek as he thought of his wife, Lira. It had been five years since they d first met, but the memory of that day was so clear he felt like he could step into it.
He had been in the market district, on his way to the tanner s. The time had come to retire his smithing apron, and he wanted an exact re-creation of the garment that had served him so well. Yos had been to the tanner s before, but he took a wrong turn and found himself on a street he didn t recognize.
Are you lost, blacksmith? A young woman was watching him from a few feet away. She had pale pink skin and sable hair that fell down her back in a single long plait.
I don t think I ve ever been on this street, Yos admitted.
That s your loss, she said, walking toward him. The finest weaver in Saetlund has a shop on this street.
He could see now that her eyes were lavender-gray, a shade he d never seen before. Your shop, I assume?&rdq
Today the walls had crumbled.
Yos was close to sinking into despair.
He reminded himself it wasn t the current fool of a king, Dentroth, behind the door over which he stood watch. The royal twin toddlers were innocent and deserved his protection. If all had gone as planned, they were no longer in the nursery at Yos s back. They should be miles from the city in care of their guardians. Their destination: Port Pilgrim, a ship, and obscurity. The little princess and prince would be exiles, but they would be safe.
Yos continued to guard the room he hoped was now empty. Every minute he defended the door was another minute bought for the twins escape. He had prayed for their safety, but most of his pleas to the gods begged for the salvation of an unborn child and its mother.
A tear rolled down Yos s cheek as he thought of his wife, Lira. It had been five years since they d first met, but the memory of that day was so clear he felt like he could step into it.
He had been in the market district, on his way to the tanner s. The time had come to retire his smithing apron, and he wanted an exact re-creation of the garment that had served him so well. Yos had been to the tanner s before, but he took a wrong turn and found himself on a street he didn t recognize.
Are you lost, blacksmith? A young woman was watching him from a few feet away. She had pale pink skin and sable hair that fell down her back in a single long plait.
I don t think I ve ever been on this street, Yos admitted.
That s your loss, she said, walking toward him. The finest weaver in Saetlund has a shop on this street.
He could see now that her eyes were lavender-gray, a shade he d never seen before. Your shop, I assume?&rdq
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Autoren-Porträt von Andrea Robertson
Andrea Roberston is the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series and of Invisibility, which she co-wrote with David Levithan. She is also the author of the Inventor's Secret trilogy. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in California. Visit Andrea online at AndreaRobertsonBooks.com
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Andrea Robertson
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2021, 400 Seiten, Maße: 14 x 21 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Philomel Books
- ISBN-10: 152473800X
- ISBN-13: 9781524738006
- Erscheinungsdatum: 19.07.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for Forged in Fire and Stars:"Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse will flock to this new series . . . . Robertson hit best-seller lists with the Nightshade series, which blended fantasy and romance. This high-stakes, high-concept fantasy series starter will reel her fans back in." --Booklist
"An epic and classic fantasy set in a bleak world with a journey to save it all. Purchase for libraries with fans of fantasies like Holly Black s Cruel Prince and Leigh Bardugo s Six of Crows." --School Library Journal
Praise for Andrea Robertson's Internationally Bestselling Nightshade series:
A book for well-read hopeless romantics who like their heroines conflicted, their love interests smoldering, and their passions triangulated and torrid. Los Angeles Times
Sexy and intoxicating, filled with action, suspense and definitely romance. Romantic Times Book Reviews
Intensely romantic. Justine Magazine
Will keep you reading intently. Entertainment Weekly
A richly layered, supernatural romanceboth appealing and unique. SLJ
[Robertson's] trademark quick pace, romantic sensuality, and strong female characters will have fans clamoring for the next title. Booklist
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