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New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima presents the second installment in a thrilling new fantasy series, in which the lives of Han Alister and the brave Princess Raisa collide in a magical and dangerous adventure.
Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden's Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn't mean that danger isn't far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery--but the bargain they make is one Han may regret.
Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana 'Marianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.
Everything changes when Han and Raisa's paths cross, in this epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.
Author Notes
Cinda Williams Chima was born in Springfield, Ohio in 1952. She received a BA in philosophy from the University of Akron in 1975 and a master's degree in nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in 1984. Before becoming a full-time author, she was a freelance contributor to numerous local and regional publications focusing on health-related topics and was an assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Akron. She writes the Heir Chronicles and the Seven Realms series. Her title The Enchanter Heir made The New York Times Best Seller List and her title Stitching Snow made The Young New Adult Titles List. Flamecaster, book 1 in Chima's Shattered Realms Series, made the New York Times bestseller list in 2016.
(Bowker Author Biography)
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 8 Up-Raisa, an assertive young monarch, is exiled because she's fled a forced marriage to Micah, son of the power-hungry High Wizard. Pretending that she is a noblewoman named Rebecca, she attends a military school under the protection of Amon, a longtime friend, potential love interest, and personal guard. She's also attracted to Han, a wizard academy student and former street lord. This second title in the trilogy (Hyperion, 2010) by Cinda Williams Chima is populated by familiar characters, including Han's friend, Dancer, and Micah's twin, Fiona. It continues exploring the tensions rising over war, politics, and family struggles. Raisa strengthens her knowledge as ruler and her commitment to social justice for her subjects. Now magically adept, Han's affections for Raisa are returned, but a murky force draws him into a dangerous netherworld. Suspenseful plot twists, armed skirmishes, and powerful and inexplicable spells are all in good supply in the novel's many interwoven story strands. With crisp diction and appropriate emotional intensity, Carol Monda's narration boldly brings this fantasy/adventure/romance to full expression. With multifaceted characters full of real teen feelings and a cliff-hanger conclusion, this audiobook will attract a wide range of listeners and is recommended for public, middle, and high school library collections.-Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.